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California road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the California driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - California

  • CARPOOLS 3 OR MORE ONLY

    CARPOOLS 3 OR MORE ONLY

    There will be signs at the on-ramp or along the road to tell you the minimum number of people. Road signs also list the hours when the HOV rules apply.

    Manual page 15 · Open this page in the manual

  • HOV 2+ lane sign

    HOV 2+ lane sign

    There will be signs at the on-ramp or along the road to tell you the minimum number of people. Road signs also list the hours when the HOV rules apply.

    Manual page 15 · Open this page in the manual

  • SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS

    SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS

    Some two-lane roads have special turnout areas or lanes. Merge into these areas or lanes to allow cars behind you to pass. You must use a turnout area or lane to let other vehicles pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road, where passing is unsafe, and there are five or more vehicles following you.

    Manual page 16 · Open this page in the manual

  • NO TURN ON RED

    NO TURN ON RED

    You may turn right at a red light after a complete stop unless there is a NO TURN ON RED sign.

    Manual page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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Warning and work zone signs - California

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Guide, railroad and other signs - California

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Traffic signals - California

  • Solid red light

    Solid red light

    A red traffic signal light means STOP. You can turn right at a red light, if: There is not a NO TURN ON RED sign posted. You stop at the stop or limit line, yield for pedestrians, and turn when it is safe.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

  • Red arrow

    Red arrow

    A red arrow means STOP. Do not turn at a red arrow. Remain stopped until a green traffic signal light or green arrow appears.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

  • Flashing red light

    Flashing red light

    A flashing red signal light means STOP. After stopping, you may go when it is safe.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

  • Solid yellow light

    Solid yellow light

    A yellow traffic signal light means CAUTION. The light is about to turn red. When you see a yellow traffic signal light, stop, if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, cautiously cross the intersection.

    Manual page 33 · Open this page in the manual

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Pavement markings - California

  • Single solid yellow line

    Single solid yellow line

    A single solid yellow line marks the center of a road with two-way traffic. Do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road.

    Manual page 13 · Open this page in the manual

  • Double solid yellow lines

    Double solid yellow lines

    Do not pass over double solid yellow lines. Stay to the right of these lines unless you are: In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left. Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side is closed or blocked. Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn.

    Manual page 13 · Open this page in the manual

  • Double yellow barrier with opening

    Double yellow barrier with opening

    Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or make a U-turn across it, except at designated openings.

    Manual page 13 · Open this page in the manual

  • Broken yellow line

    Broken yellow line

    A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane. Only pass when it is safe.

    Manual page 13 · Open this page in the manual

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