California Road Signs

The California DMV written test includes 12 road sign questions. Study the signs below to pass your exam.

California DMV Road Sign Test

California's DMV written test includes 12 road sign identification questions out of 46 total. You need at least 38 correct to pass. California has unique 'tsunami evacuation route' signs on coastal highways and 'earthquake fault zone' warnings.

Official California Driver Handbook

Test Tips for California

Focus on regulatory signs — California tests heavily on right-of-way rules. Know the difference between yield, stop, and do-not-enter.

Signs Unique to California

Tsunami Evacuation RouteEarthquake Fault ZoneCarpool Lane (HOV)

Key Road Signs for the California DMV Test

Stop Signregulatory Yield Signregulatory Do Not Enter Signregulatory Railroad Crossing Signwarning School Crossing Signwarning Pedestrian Crossing Signwarning No U-Turn Signregulatory Merge Signwarning Speed Limit Signregulatory Winding Road Signwarning

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