Signals & Pavement Markings

Study questions with answers

12 sample Signals & Pavement Markings questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. A flashing 'Don't Walk' pedestrian signal tells a person on foot to:

   Correct answer: Not start crossing, but finish if already in the street

   A flashing Don't Walk means do not step off the curb, but keep going if you are already crossing.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

2. 2. A steady yellow traffic light warns a driver to:

   Correct answer: Prepare to stop because red is coming next

   A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do so safely before the crosswalk.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

3. 3. A flashing yellow left-turn arrow tells a driver to:

   Correct answer: Turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

   It means you may turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, who have the right-of-way.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

4. 4. A lighted green arrow at an intersection means a driver may:

   Correct answer: Turn in the arrow's direction even if the red light is lit

   A green arrow allows you to turn in the direction it points, even while the red light is still showing.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

5. 5. When 'Walk' and 'Don't Walk' signals are present at an intersection, pedestrians should:

   Correct answer: Obey the pedestrian signals rather than the traffic light

   Pedestrians must follow the walk signals rather than the vehicle traffic light.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

6. 6. A flashing red traffic light should be obeyed the same way as:

   Correct answer: A stop sign

   A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign; you may go once it is safe to cross.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

7. 7. A left turn on a red light is permitted in Oklahoma when a driver is:

   Correct answer: Turning from one one-way street onto another one-way street, if not prohibited

   After a complete stop you may turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless signs prohibit the turn.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

8. 8. A broken yellow center line separating opposing traffic means:

   Correct answer: Passing is permitted when it is safe

   Dashed yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions, and passing is permitted when it is safe.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

9. 9. A solid white lane line shows that traffic on both sides moves the same way and that:

   Correct answer: Crossing it to pass is discouraged because it is hazardous

   A solid white line marks lanes going the same direction where crossing to pass is hazardous, such as near intersections.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

10. 10. A flashing yellow traffic light means:

    Correct answer: Slow down and cross carefully, watching both ways

    A flashing yellow light means caution: slow down, check both directions, and drive through carefully.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings

11. 11. Dashed white lines on a roadway separate lanes carrying traffic that moves:

    Correct answer: In the same direction

    White dashed lines divide lanes of traffic flowing in the same direction, and passing is allowed when safe.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers

12. 12. A solid yellow line on your side of the center marking indicates that:

    Correct answer: You must not pass in that direction

    A solid yellow line in your lane means passing is not allowed in your direction, though you may cross it to turn left.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings