California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsEasy
You are driving on a two-lane highway and encounter a yellow, pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road. What does this sign indicate?
- AA merge point for an upcoming lane closure.
- BA pedestrian crossing ahead with high traffic.
- CA school zone crossing ahead, reduce speed.
- DA no-passing zone ahead due to a curve or hill.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. A no-passing zone ahead due to a curve or hill.
Pennant-shaped signs are specifically used to mark the beginning of a no-passing zone on the left side of the road, complementing solid yellow lines.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Merge points are indicated by diamond-shaped warning signs with arrows.
- B. Pedestrian crossing signs are typically diamond-shaped with a pedestrian symbol.
- C. School zone signs are typically pentagon-shaped, not pennant-shaped.
No-Passing Zone Sign
A yellow, pennant-shaped sign placed on the left side of a two-lane highway to warn drivers of an upcoming no-passing zone.
- Always yellow and pennant-shaped (like a flag).
- Located on the left side of the road.
- Indicates where a no-passing zone begins.
Memory trick: Pennants on the left mean 'no pass' is right!