Road Signs

Study questions with answers

12 sample Road Signs questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Tall, thin blue or green signs with white numbers placed every few tenths of a mile along a highway are meant to:

   Correct answer: Help you know where you are on the road

   Mile markers show your location on the roadway and help emergency crews find highway incidents faster; each lists the travel direction, route number, and mile number.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — F. Mile Marker

2. 2. Which sign has eight sides and is red with white letters?

   Correct answer: Stop

   The stop sign is a red eight-sided figure with white letters; you must halt completely and wait until your way is clear before going on.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory

3. 3. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign with black lettering warn you about?

   Correct answer: You may not pass in this area

   The yellow pennant marks a no-passing zone, where you are not permitted to pass any vehicle.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory

4. 4. Regulatory signs, which may be square, rectangular, or a special shape, exist mainly to:

   Correct answer: Tell you the traffic laws you must follow

   Regulatory signs state the rules of the road that you are required to obey.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory

5. 5. Signs used for construction, maintenance, or emergency work zones typically have which background color?

   Correct answer: Orange

   Work-zone signs use an orange background with black symbols or lettering; they signal you to slow down because people may be working on or near the roadway.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — C. Construction

6. 6. A white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing that lists "3 tracks" is telling you what?

   Correct answer: There are three separate tracks to cross at this location

   The crossbuck marks a railroad crossing, and a number posted with it shows how many tracks you must cross, so more than one train could be present.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — H. Railroad Crossing

7. 7. A yellow diamond sign showing the outline of a deer is telling you to:

   Correct answer: Watch carefully because deer are likely to cross here

   The deer crossing warning marks an area where deer often cross the road, so you should stay alert and be ready for them.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — A. Warning

8. 8. A triangular sign with reflective orange markings on the back of a vehicle indicates that the vehicle is:

   Correct answer: Traveling at 25 mph or less

   The orange triangle is the slow-moving vehicle emblem; it marks a vehicle that travels at 25 mph or less.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory

9. 9. A sign showing walking figures that may appear in fluorescent yellow-green is used to mark:

   Correct answer: A school crossing or school zone

   School crossing and school zone signs show pedestrian figures and may be fluorescent yellow-green or yellow; you must yield to pedestrians crossing there.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — A. Warning

10. 10. You see a yellow diamond "Slippery When Wet" sign. What should you do?

    Correct answer: Slow down because the road may be slick

    This warning tells you the pavement ahead may be slick, so reduce your speed.

    Source: Section 4: Signs — A. Warning

11. 11. A route marker shaped like a shield with red across the top and blue across the bottom identifies what type of road?

    Correct answer: An Interstate highway

    The red-and-blue shield with white numbers marks an Interstate highway.

    Source: Section 4: Signs — G. Route Number

12. 12. A blue sign with white letters or symbols along the highway is most likely showing you what?

    Correct answer: How to reach a nearby service such as a hospital

    Blue service signs guide you toward nearby services such as a hospital or a campground.

    Source: Section 4: Signs — E. Service