Font size
WorksheetsCh. 5 Signs, Signals & Pavement Markings
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 48mins
What color is used for regulatory signs such as prohibitions and commands?
Green
Red
Blue
Yellow
Which color is used for warning signs that control in construction zones?
Green
Red
Orange
Blue
What shape is a stop sign?
Triangle
Circle
Octagon
Rectangle
What shape is commonly used for yield signs?
Octagon
Triangle
Pentagon
Circle
What color indicates signs that guide and inform?
Yellow-green
Brown
Green
White
Which of the following shapes is associated with railroad crossing signs?
Pentagon
Crossbuck
Diamond
Octagon
What should you do when you see a STOP sign?
Slow down and proceed if the way is clear.
Come to a complete stop and proceed with caution after the right of way is clear.
Yield to all traffic and then proceed.
Stop only if there is traffic on the intersecting road.
What does a YIELD sign require a driver to do?
Come to a complete stop every time.
Slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.
Do not enter the lane or road.
Proceed at the current speed, maintaining the right of way.
What does a "Do Not Enter" sign mean?
You are traveling in the wrong direction.
No parking is allowed.
Do not enter that lane or road if this sign is facing you.
Yield to oncoming traffic.
What does a "Wrong Way" sign indicate?
You must not turn in the direction indicated by the sign.
You are about to enter a one-way street in the wrong direction.
The road ahead is closed to traffic.
You must yield to oncoming traffic.
What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol generally mean?
The action is recommended.
The action is optional.
The action is mandatory.
The action is not allowed.
What is the meaning of a speed limit sign?
It indicates the minimum speed you must drive under all conditions.
It indicates the recommended speed for the road.
It indicates the maximum speed at which you may drive under ideal conditions.
It indicates the only speed at which you may drive on that road.
What does the "Do Not Pass" sign indicate?
You must not overtake other vehicles.
You are approaching a one-way street.
You must turn right ahead.
You are allowed to pass other vehicles.
What should you do when you see a "One Way" sign?
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
Drive in any direction you choose.
Stop and yield to oncoming traffic.
Park your vehicle.
What is the purpose of a "Keep Right" sign?
It indicates a parking area to the right.
It tells you to stay to the left of the road.
It directs you to stay to the right of a traffic island, median, or obstruction ahead.
It means you must turn right at the intersection.
How should you approach a multi-lane roundabout?
Choose any lane and signal before exiting.
Get in the appropriate lane well in advance of the roundabout.
Always stay in the left lane regardless of your turn.
Ignore lane signs as they are merely suggestions.
What do lane-use control signs indicate?
The maximum speed limit for each lane.
The lanes are closed ahead.
Turning is required or specified from a specific lane.
All lanes merge into one.
What does the "No Turn on Red" sign mean?
You can turn right on red after stopping.
You must wait for the green signal before turning.
Red turns are only allowed during certain hours.
You should speed up to beat the red light.
What does the center lane sign indicate?
No left turn is allowed.
The center lane is for high-speed traffic.
The center lane is shared for making left turns by traffic traveling in both directions.
The center lane is for emergency vehicles only.
What should you do when you see a "Reduced Speed Ahead" sign?
Increase your speed.
Maintain your current speed.
Begin reducing your speed.
Stop your vehicle.
What does a diamond symbol on a lane indicate?
The lane is ending soon.
The lane is under construction.
The lane is reserved for a specific use or certain type of vehicle.
The lane is for high-occupancy vehicles only.
Who can park in spaces with a blue "handicapped parking" sign?
Any vehicle with a parking permit.
Vehicles displaying disability license plates or a disability parking permit.
Electric vehicles only.
Commercial vehicles.
What color are most warning signs?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
What additional information does a sign below the crossbuck at a railroad crossing provide?
The speed limit for the crossing.
The distance to the nearest train station.
The number of tracks.
Instructions for crossing the tracks.
What does an "exempt" sign at a railroad crossing mean?
All drivers must stop at the railroad crossing.
Bus and truck drivers do not need to stop at the railroad crossing.
No vehicles are allowed to cross the railroad.
Pedestrians must stop at the railroad crossing.
What shape are the warning signs indicating a school zone ahead?
Rectangle
Circle
Pentagon
Triangle
What must drivers do when they see a school crossing sign?
Increase speed and proceed with caution.
Yield to all pedestrians in crosswalks.
Only yield to school buses.
Stop at all times, even if no pedestrians are present.
What action should drivers take when they see a pedestrian crossing sign?
Honk to alert pedestrians.
Yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing the road.
Continue driving at the same speed.
Pedestrians must yield to vehicles.
What does the "No Passing Zone" sign indicate?
The end of a no passing zone.
The beginning of a no passing zone.
A passing zone for slow-moving vehicles.
A zone where passing is required.
Where must the "Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem" be displayed?
On the front of all vehicles.
On vehicles that travel at speeds of 60 mph or less.
On all vehicles that travel at speeds of 30 mph or less, such as farm implements or animal-drawn vehicles, when they are making use of a public road.
Inside the vehicle for driver's awareness.
What is required of animal-drawn vehicles when traveling on the roadway?
They must have a light or lamp visible within 500 feet from sunset to sunrise.
They must travel at speeds greater than 30 mph.
They must be equipped with a siren.
They must have a "No Passing Zone" sign displayed.
What does a "Crossroad" intersection warning sign indicate?
An upcoming T-intersection.
A side road to the left.
An intersection is ahead, prepare to yield.
A road merging from the left.
What should you do when you see a "Side Road" intersection warning sign?
Speed up as traffic will be entering the roadway.
Prepare to stop as there is a pedestrian crossing ahead.
Traffic is coming from your left, watch for vehicles.
Traffic is coming from your right, watch for vehicles entering the roadway.
What does a "T-Intersection Ahead" sign signify?
The road ahead continues straight.
The road you are traveling on will end soon, prepare to turn right or left.
There is a crossroad ahead, prepare to yield.
The road ahead splits into two directions.
What should you be prepared for when you see a "Y-Intersection Ahead" sign?
The road ahead continues straight without any turns.
The road ahead narrows into a single lane.
The road ahead splits into two different directions, be prepared for traffic crossing in your path.
A roundabout is ahead.
What should you do when you see a "Curve" road sign with a speed limit displayed?
Increase your speed to the limit shown
Slow down to the indicated speed
Ignore the sign as it is only a suggestion
Turn around to avoid the curve
What is the correct action to take when approaching a roundabout?
Speed up to pass through quickly
Stop before entering the roundabout
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
Maintain your current speed
What does the "Winding Road Ahead" sign indicate?
The road ahead is straightening out
There is a sharp turn ahead
The road ahead winds back and forth
There is a steep hill ahead
What does the "Two-way Traffic Ahead" sign mean?
The road ahead is for one-way traffic only
You are entering a two-way road from a one-way road and should stay to the right
You should move to the left as the road ahead is for two-way traffic
The road ahead is closed to two-way traffic
What should you do when you encounter a "Divided Highway Begins" sign?
Stay to the left as the road is dividing
Stay to the right as the road is dividing
The road is merging, so speed up
Prepare to exit the highway
What does the "Divided Highway Ends" sign indicate?
There is an upcoming hill.
The road ahead changes direction sharply.
The divided road ends ahead and two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island.
There is a traffic signal at the next intersection.
What should you be cautious of when you see the "Slippery Road" sign?
The road ahead is steeply declining.
Animals, humans, and vehicles might be crossing the road.
The road surface is slippery when it is wet.
There is a traffic light at the next intersection.
What does the "Steep Hill" sign warn drivers about?
The road surface is slippery when it is wet.
The road ahead declines steeply.
There is a traffic light at the next intersection.
The divided road ends ahead.
What is the purpose of "Crossing Signs"?
To indicate that the road ahead changes direction sharply.
To warn that the road surface may be slippery.
To alert drivers about a steep decline ahead.
To warn drivers to watch for animals, humans, and vehicles crossing the road.
What does the sign with a traffic light symbol mean?
The road ahead is slippery when wet.
There is a steep hill ahead.
There is a traffic signal at the next intersection.
The divided highway is ending.
What should you do when you see the "Road Turns Ahead" sign?
Prepare for animals crossing the road.
Slow to a safe speed because the road ahead sharply changes direction.
Check your vehicle's brakes.
Expect a divided highway to end.
What should you do when you see a "Lane Ends" sign while driving?
Speed up to pass other vehicles quickly.
The left lane must merge into the right lane.
The right lane must merge into the left-lane traffic and yield.
Honk to alert other drivers.
What does a "Merging Traffic" sign indicate?
You must stop and yield to merging traffic.
Vehicles will be exiting the roadway.
Vehicles will be merging onto the roadway you are traveling on.
You must increase your speed.
What does an "Added Lane" sign mean?
The roadway is ending soon.
There is a detour ahead.
An additional lane is ending and merging is required.
An additional lane of traffic is added, and no merging is required.
What should you do if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated on a "Low Clearance Ahead" sign?
Proceed with caution.
Ignore the sign if you are in a hurry.
Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated.
Find an alternative route only if there is traffic.
What does a "Narrow Bridge" sign indicate?
The bridge ahead can support heavy vehicles.
The bridge ahead is wider than the roadway.
The bridge ahead is narrower than the roadway.
There is a pedestrian crossing ahead.
What color are construction signs and what should you do when you see them?
Blue signs indicating parking zones; you should look for a parking space.
Green signs indicating exit information; you should prepare to exit.
Orange signs indicating work zones; you should slow down.
Red signs indicating stop; you should come to a complete stop.
What do drums, cones, tubes, flashing arrows, and orange and white-striped barriers indicate when seen on the road?
They are decorative elements to enhance road safety.
They are used to keep traffic out of a construction area or areas where it is dangerous to drive.
They indicate that there is a parade ahead.
They are used to mark parking zones.
What should you do when you see a person holding a flag on the road?
Increase your speed to pass quickly.
Drive cautiously.
Ignore the flag person and continue driving normally.
Honk to alert the flag person.
What does it indicate when you see a sign with a worker and a "Work Zone" label?
It is an advertisement for employment opportunities.
It indicates a scenic area for tourists.
It indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway.
It is a warning for an upcoming speed bump.
What is the consequence of violating the posted speed limit in work zones when workers are present?
A warning from the authorities.
A $50 fine.
A $300 fine.
No consequences.
What do brown signs typically indicate?
They point out historic sites, parks, and other points of interest.
They indicate high-speed areas.
They are used for advertising local businesses.
They warn of upcoming traffic lights.
What color are the signs that direct you to services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas?
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
What do green signs indicate?
Services such as telephones, gas, and food
Traffic-control signals
Exits, distance to cities, interstate interchanges, street or route names, and bicycle routes
Types of roadways
What should you do if a traffic signal is not functioning at an intersection?
Proceed with caution
Treat the intersection as you would an uncontrolled intersection
Wait for a police officer to direct traffic
Turn back and find an alternative route
Under what condition should a driver not enter an intersection, even if the traffic signal is green?
If the driver cannot move the vehicle immediately
If the intersection is in a residential area
If the traffic is moving slowly
If the driver is turning right
What does a steady red light mean in traffic signals?
Proceed with caution
Stop
Yield to other vehicles
Speed up to clear the intersection
What are you allowed to do after stopping at a steady red light, if the intersection is clear and traffic is permitted to travel in that direction?
Make a left turn
Make a U-turn
Make a right turn
Continue straight ahead
What must you do when you encounter a red arrow signal?
Slow down and prepare to stop
Stop and wait for the green arrow before proceeding
Yield to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution
Continue driving as the arrow is only for pedestrian crossing
How should you treat a flashing red light at an intersection?
As a yield sign
As a stop sign
As a signal to proceed with caution
As a malfunctioning traffic light
What does a steady yellow light or arrow indicate?
The signal is about to turn green
The signal is malfunctioning
The signal is about to turn red
You have the right of way
What does a flashing yellow light or arrow indicate to a driver?
The driver must stop immediately.
The driver has the right of way and should proceed without caution.
The driver should proceed through the intersection with caution.
The driver must yield to all oncoming traffic and wait for a green light.
When a green arrow is displayed at an intersection, what does it mean for the driver?
The driver must stop and wait for the arrow to turn red.
The driver should yield to oncoming traffic as the turn is not protected.
The driver can safely turn in the direction of the arrow with a protected turn.
The driver should switch lanes in the direction of the arrow.
What should pedestrians do when the "Walk" signal is visible?
Pedestrians should immediately cross the intersection without looking.
Pedestrians should wait for the "Don't Walk" signal before crossing.
Pedestrians should look to see if it is safe to cross the intersection before proceeding.
Pedestrians should ignore the signal if the intersection appears clear.
What is the appropriate action for pedestrians when a steady raised hand or "Don't Walk" signal is visible?
Pedestrians should cross the intersection quickly.
Pedestrians should not begin to cross the intersection and should walk to the nearest safe location.
Pedestrians should continue walking at a normal pace.
Pedestrians should run to the other side of the roadway.
What does a steady downward green arrow signal indicate in lane use control signals?
You must stop and not drive in the lane below the green arrow.
You are allowed to drive in the lane below the green arrow.
You should prepare to merge into another lane.
You can use the lane to make a left turn.
What should you do when you see a steady yellow X in lane use control signals?
Continue to drive in the lane as usual.
Prepare to move into another lane in a safe manner.
You can use the lane to make a left turn.
Stop immediately.
What does a flashing yellow X indicate in lane use control signals?
The lane is closed to all traffic.
You must stop before entering the lane.
You can use the lane to make a left turn, with caution.
You are allowed to drive in the lane without restrictions.
What does a steady red X signal mean?
The lane is open for left turns only.
You should prepare to merge into another lane.
You cannot drive in the lane under the steady red X signal.
The lane is temporarily open to all traffic.
What is the purpose of freeway ramp meters?
To indicate the speed limit on the ramp.
To control the flow of merging traffic.
To stop all traffic from entering the freeway.
To allow continuous traffic flow without stopping.
What does the "One Car per Green Light" signal at freeway ramp meters mean?
Multiple cars may proceed each time the light turns green.
Only one car may proceed each time the light turns green.
Cars must wait for two green lights before proceeding.
Cars can proceed at any time, regardless of the light.
What do white lines separate?
Traffic moving in opposite directions
Lanes reserved for certain actions or types of vehicles
Lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction
Areas where passing is allowed
What does a solid white line indicate?
Passing is allowed
Lane changes are encouraged
Lane changes are discouraged
Bicycles must travel in the opposite direction of traffic
What does a double solid white line indicate?
Lane changes are allowed
Lane changes are prohibited
Passing is allowed
Bicycles must travel in the same direction as traffic
What does a solid yellow line indicate?
Lane changes are allowed
Passing is allowed
Passing is prohibited
Bicycles must travel in the same direction as traffic
What do two solid yellow lines, one in each lane of traffic, indicate?
Passing is allowed in one direction
Lane changes are encouraged
Passing is prohibited in both directions
Bicycles must travel in the opposite direction of traffic
What does a two-lane road with yellow dashes indicate?
No passing from either direction is allowed.
Vehicles traveling in both directions may pass.
Only vehicles moving in the direction of the dashes may pass.
The road is closed to traffic.
What is prohibited on a two-lane road with a solid yellow line on one side of the lane?
Passing in both directions.
Passing in the direction of the solid yellow line.
Passing in the direction of the dashed yellow line.
All vehicles must stop.
On a road with four lanes separated by two solid yellow lines, what must you not do?
Pass in any lane.
Drive slower than the speed limit.
Cross the solid yellow lines to pass.
Drive in the rightmost lane.
What indicates that drivers must stay within a designated lane while turning onto the cross street?
Red arrows on the pavement
White arrows on the pavement
Blue arrows on the pavement
No arrows, just a solid line
What is the purpose of a center turn lane?
For traffic turning right from both directions
For emergency vehicles only
For traffic turning left from both directions
For passing slower vehicles
How are turn lanes near intersections separated from through traffic lanes?
By dashed white lines
By solid white lines
By solid yellow lines
By a combination of solid and dashed lines
What type of marking indicates a center turn lane?
Parallel solid blue lines
Parallel solid and dashed green lines
Parallel solid and dashed yellow lines
Parallel solid and dashed red lines
What are reversible lanes designed to help with?
Parking during off-peak hours
Traffic flow during rush-hour periods
Separating different types of vehicles
Indicating areas of construction
When can you cross the dashed double yellow lines of a reversible lane?
At any time
When the overhead signal has a red X
When the overhead signal has a green arrow or a sign permits it
Only during non-rush hours
What distinguishes carpool lanes from other traffic lanes?
They are marked with red lines
They are only for electric vehicles
They are marked by a diamond symbol or "Carpool Only" signs
They have higher speed limits
Where are carpool lanes usually located on a freeway?
On the far right side
In the middle
On the far left side
Directly next to the median
What might pavement messages warn drivers of?
The presence of traffic officers
Upcoming rest areas
Certain conditions such as "School Zone Ahead"
The end of a carpool lane
What should you do when a traffic officer is present and giving hand signals?
Follow the traffic signals over the officer's signals
Ignore the officer and continue driving
Obey the officer's hand signals
Pull over and wait for further instructions
How do most traffic officers signal drivers to stop?
By waving both hands
By holding up one hand with the palm facing the vehicle and giving a long blast on the whistle
By pointing to the side of the road
By flashing their vehicle's headlights
What might traffic officers use to signal drivers during low-light conditions?
A red flag
A series of short blasts on the whistle
A flashlight
A reflective vest
