Driving Test: Signs

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

• Always stop before entering the intersection

• Yield just to the traffic on the right

• Yield just to the traffic on the left

• Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic

Answer explanation

A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.

This sign means:

• Narrow bridge ahead

• Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead

• Industrial area

• Freeway on-ramp ahead

Answer explanation

Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign warns drivers that the right lane is ending or that the road is narrowing ahead

This road sign means

• You must travel at the speed indicated

• The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph

• You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This is a speed limit sign. It indicates the maximum legal speed that you may drive on the road where it is posted. At times of rain, snow, ice, or other less-than-ideal conditions, you may have to drive more slowly than the posted limit

The most common color of warning signs is:

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards

• Black letters or symbols on a white background

• Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

• White letters or symbols on a blue background

• White letters or symbols on a green background

Answer explanation

Warning signs that indicate approaching hazards are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols. Warning signs in work zones are orange with black lettering or symbols

This sign means:

• Sharp turn ahead, slow down

• Work crew ahead

• Side road

• Playground ahead

Answer explanation

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that there is an upcoming sharp turn and that they should lower their speed accordingly

This road sign means:

• You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction

• U-turns are prohibited

• You may proceed if the way is clear

• Come to a complete stop before proceeding

Answer explanation

If you drive past these signs, you are going the wrong way and are at risk of a head-on collision. You should cautiously turn around

This road sign means:

• Your current roadway ends ahead

• You must bear either right or left

• A four-way intersection is ahead

• A road joins from the right

Answer explanation

This sign indicates that there is a Y intersection ahead. You must bear either to the right or to the left

This sign means:

• Low clearance

• Fines double in a work zone

• No left turn

• Do not block intersection

This road sign means

• The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants

• Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes

• Do not enter

• Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly

Answer explanation

This sign marks a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. HOV lanes are reserved for use by buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers, as indicated on the sign