Alabama Car / Permit: Road Signs Practice Test

Question 1

A downward-pointing three-sided sign facing you at an intersection tells you to do what?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give the right of way to crossing traffic and pedestrians — The triangular sign means slow down and let pedestrians and cross traffic go first; stop if needed to give way.

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Come to a full stop every time regardless of traffic

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Speed up to clear the junction quickly

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Prepare to make a required left turn

Question 2

What does an orange background on a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

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A road construction or maintenance area is ahead — Warning signs used in work areas are black on orange, telling you a construction or maintenance zone is ahead.

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A scenic overlook is coming up

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You are entering a school zone

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Parking is allowed on the shoulder

Question 3

A diamond-shaped sign with black symbols on a yellow background is used to:

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Alert you to a possible hazard so you slow down and use caution — Yellow diamond signs are warnings that alert you to hazardous conditions ahead so you can drive with extra care.

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Show the route number of an interstate highway

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Prohibit parking along the shoulder

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Mark a rest area or welcome center

Question 4

You approach a red sign shaped like an eight-sided figure at a corner. What must you do?

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Come to a complete stop and continue when it is clear — The eight-sided red sign is used only to mean STOP. You must bring the vehicle to a full halt and go ahead only after it is safe.

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Slow down and merge without stopping

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Treat it as a yield and give way only if traffic is present

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Watch for a railroad crossing ahead

Question 5

A green sign with white lettering along the highway usually provides what information?

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Directions to destinations and distances — Guide signs that are green and white give motorists directions such as destinations, distances, and route names.

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A warning of a sharp curve

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A location where you must stop

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A point of historic or cultural interest

Question 6

A blue-and-white roadside sign is used to point out:

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Available services like gas, food, and lodging — Blue guide signs identify motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, and hospitals.

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A no-passing zone

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A speed limit change

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A pedestrian crosswalk

Question 7

A yellow diamond sign showing the outline of a leaping animal warns drivers to:

Accepted Answer

Be alert for deer that may cross the roadway — The deer-crossing warning tells you animals may enter the road, so watch carefully and be ready to slow.

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Watch for a livestock auction ahead

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Expect a petting zoo entrance

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Prepare for a sharp curve

Question 8

A sign reading NO TURN ON RED at a signalized intersection means you:

Accepted Answer

May not turn while the light is red — Where this regulatory sign is posted, you may not make a right or left turn while the light is red.

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May turn right on red but not left

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Must always stop for two full minutes

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May turn only after honking your horn

Question 9

A bright yellow-green diamond sign most often marks which situation?

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A pedestrian or school crossing where people may be walking — The fluorescent yellow-green color is reserved for pedestrian crossing and school-zone warnings.

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The start of a no-passing zone

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A rest area with fuel and food

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A weight limit for a bridge ahead

Question 10

Signs that are black lettering on a white background generally do what?

Accepted Answer

Direct and legally control the movement of traffic — Regulatory signs are shown in black and white (apart from a few in actual color) and must be obeyed because they control how traffic may move.

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Point out nearby food and lodging services

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Mark places of historical interest

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Warn only of curves and hills ahead

Question 11

The white X-shaped crossbuck sign posted at a railroad crossing means you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop for an approaching train — The crossbuck is found at most crossings; when you see it, slow down and be ready to stop if a train is coming.

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Always come to a full stop even when no train is near

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Make a U-turn to avoid the tracks

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Speed up to beat any train to the crossing

Question 12

Brown-and-white signs along a roadway generally direct you toward:

Accepted Answer

Parks and recreational or cultural sites — Brown guide signs mark points of public recreational or cultural interest, such as state parks.

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The nearest hospital

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A construction detour

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A fuel station just ahead

Road Signs

Study questions with answers

1. A downward-pointing three-sided sign facing you at an intersection tells you to do what?

2. What does an orange background on a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

3. A diamond-shaped sign with black symbols on a yellow background is used to:

4. You approach a red sign shaped like an eight-sided figure at a corner. What must you do?

5. A green sign with white lettering along the highway usually provides what information?

6. A blue-and-white roadside sign is used to point out:

7. A yellow diamond sign showing the outline of a leaping animal warns drivers to:

8. A sign reading NO TURN ON RED at a signalized intersection means you:

9. A bright yellow-green diamond sign most often marks which situation?

10. Signs that are black lettering on a white background generally do what?

11. The white X-shaped crossbuck sign posted at a railroad crossing means you should:

12. Brown-and-white signs along a roadway generally direct you toward:

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