California Car / Permit practice question · Road Signs
A five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign tells you that you are near:
Answer choices
- A hospital entrance
- A school zone or school crossing— Correct answer
- A freeway on-ramp
- A weigh station
Why this is the answer
A five-sided sign tells you that you are near a school. You should drive slowly and be ready to stop for children in the crosswalk. It does not mark a hospital, a freeway on-ramp, or a weigh station. The shape is a quick way to recognize it, even before you can read any words on it.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Warning Signs
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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