Oklahoma Car / Permit: Road Signs Practice Test

Question 1

A reflective orange triangle mounted on the back of farm equipment signals that the vehicle:

Accepted Answer

Moves at no more than 25 mph — The Slow Moving Vehicle emblem marks equipment that travels on public roads at no more than 25 mph.

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Is carrying hazardous cargo

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Is an emergency responder

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Must always be passed on the left

Question 2

A blue roadside sign is generally used to direct drivers toward what?

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Facilities such as fuel, dining, and motels — Blue service signs point the way to facilities such as fuel, food, and lodging along the highway.

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Sharp curves ahead

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A railroad crossing

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A one-way street

Question 3

An X-shaped railroad crossbuck should be treated the same as which other sign?

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A yield sign, so slow and be ready to stop for a train — Crossbucks work like a yield sign: slow down and be ready to stop for an approaching train.

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A stop sign requiring a full stop every time

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A speed-limit sign

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A do-not-enter sign

Question 4

When the yellow beacon on a school-zone sign is flashing, a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Slow to the displayed limit and watch carefully for children — A flashing school-zone signal means slow to the posted zone limit and stay alert for children who may enter the road.

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Ignore the posted zone limit outside school hours

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Come to a complete stop regardless of children

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Sound the horn to warn students

Question 5

According to the manual, a rectangular sign is always used as what kind of sign?

Accepted Answer

A regulatory sign that states laws or instructions — The manual explains that a rectangle is a regulatory sign, telling you about laws and regulations or giving instructions you must obey.

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A warning about an upcoming curve

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A guide sign for tourist attractions

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A construction-zone marker

Question 6

What must a driver do at a red, eight-sided sign, even when dirt or snow hides its wording?

Accepted Answer

Come to a full halt and move on only when the way is clear — The octagonal shape and red color identify a stop sign, so you must halt completely and wait until the way is clear in every direction before going on.

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Slow to a crawl and continue if no cars are in sight

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Treat the sign as a suggestion during light traffic

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Merge smoothly into traffic without stopping

Question 7

Signs printed on a fluorescent yellow-green background are used to warn about:

Accepted Answer

Schools, pedestrians, and bicycle crossings — This high-visibility color is reserved for signs marking schools, pedestrians, and bicycle activity.

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Interstate exits and mileposts

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Rest areas and picnic spots

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Construction detours

Question 8

Diagonal stripes painted on a warning sign or barricade tell a driver:

Accepted Answer

The direction to steer in order to pass the obstacle — The slope of the stripes shows the direction in which traffic should pass the obstacle.

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The number of lanes ahead

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That the road is closed permanently

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A pedestrian-only zone

Question 9

A red circle with a diagonal line drawn through a symbol means:

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The action shown is prohibited — A red circle and slash tell you the pictured action is not allowed.

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Proceed only with caution

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The action shown is recommended

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Yield to the pictured vehicle type

Question 10

A downward-pointing triangle colored red and white instructs a driver to do what?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give way, stopping if needed to let traffic pass — A yield sign tells you to reduce speed, be prepared to stop, and let other traffic pass before you enter or cross.

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Come to a complete stop and stay until signaled

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Keep your speed because you have priority

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Back up to allow others through

Question 11

Signs, cones, and barrels colored orange tell a driver they are near or in what?

Accepted Answer

A work zone where extra caution is needed — Orange signals a work zone, where devices are placed to guide you through safely and protect workers.

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A designated bicycle route

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A scenic or historic area

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A hospital service exit

Question 12

Which shape and color combination identifies a general warning sign in Oklahoma?

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A yellow diamond with black markings — Warning signs are diamond-shaped with a yellow background and black lettering, alerting drivers to conditions immediately ahead.

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A round orange sign with white letters

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A blue rectangle with a white symbol

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A green rectangle with white numerals

Road Signs

Study questions with answers

1. A reflective orange triangle mounted on the back of farm equipment signals that the vehicle:

2. A blue roadside sign is generally used to direct drivers toward what?

3. An X-shaped railroad crossbuck should be treated the same as which other sign?

4. When the yellow beacon on a school-zone sign is flashing, a driver must:

5. According to the manual, a rectangular sign is always used as what kind of sign?

6. What must a driver do at a red, eight-sided sign, even when dirt or snow hides its wording?

7. Signs printed on a fluorescent yellow-green background are used to warn about:

8. Diagonal stripes painted on a warning sign or barricade tell a driver:

9. A red circle with a diagonal line drawn through a symbol means:

10. A downward-pointing triangle colored red and white instructs a driver to do what?

11. Signs, cones, and barrels colored orange tell a driver they are near or in what?

12. Which shape and color combination identifies a general warning sign in Oklahoma?

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