California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsHard
You are driving on a freeway and observe a large green rectangular sign with white lettering indicating the next two upcoming cities and their distances. What type of sign is this?
- ARegulatory Sign
- BWarning Sign
- CService Sign
- DGuide Sign
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Guide Sign
Green rectangular signs with white lettering are guide signs. They provide information about destinations, directions, distances, and services, helping drivers navigate the road network.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Regulatory signs inform of traffic laws (e.g., speed limits, stop signs) and are typically white, red, or black.
- B. Warning signs alert to hazards (e.g., curves, deer crossing) and are typically yellow and diamond-shaped.
- C. Service signs indicate motorist services (e.g., gas, food) and are typically blue with white lettering.
Guide Signs
Signs that provide information about routes, directions, destinations, and points of interest.
- Typically green with white text for destinations/directions.
- Blue for motorist services.
- Brown for public recreation and scenic guidance.
Memory trick: Every sign has a purpose; know its category, know its command.