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. What should you understand when you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a new lane added on the right?

   

   Correct answer: A new lane is added ahead; merging is not required.

   A new lane is added ahead; merging is not required. (This is the "Added Lane" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

2. 2. What is the correct meaning of a yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a tractor?

   

   Correct answer: Slow-moving farm equipment may be on the road ahead.

   Slow-moving farm equipment may be on the road ahead. (This is the "Farm Machinery" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

3. 3. A yellow sign posting a maximum height clearance (for example, 12 ft 6 in) is posted ahead. What does it mean?

   

   Correct answer: The overpass or structure ahead has limited height clearance.

   The overpass or structure ahead has limited height clearance. (This is the "Low Clearance" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

4. 4. While driving you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with three curved arrows forming a circle. What does it indicate?

   

   Correct answer: A roundabout (circular intersection) is ahead; slow down and prepare to yield.

   A roundabout (circular intersection) is ahead; slow down and prepare to yield. (This is the "Roundabout Ahead" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

5. 5. While driving you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign reading 'BUMP'. What does it indicate?

   

   Correct answer: There is a bump or raised surface in the road ahead.

   There is a bump or raised surface in the road ahead. (This is the "Bump" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

6. 6. While driving you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a plus-shaped intersection symbol. What does it indicate?

   

   Correct answer: A crossroad intersection is ahead; watch for entering traffic.

   A crossroad intersection is ahead; watch for entering traffic. (This is the "Cross Road" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

7. 7. What should you understand when you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with two vertical arrows pointing opposite ways?

   

   Correct answer: Two-way traffic is ahead; oncoming vehicles share the road.

   Two-way traffic is ahead; oncoming vehicles share the road. (This is the "Two-Way Traffic" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

8. 8. While driving you see a yellow-green pentagon (five-sided) sign showing two children walking. What does it indicate?

   

   Correct answer: You are approaching a school zone or school crossing; watch for children.

   You are approaching a school zone or school crossing; watch for children. (This is the "School" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

9. 9. A yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a car with wavy skid marks is posted ahead. What does it mean?

   

   Correct answer: The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid hard braking.

   The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid hard braking. (This is the "Slippery When Wet" sign.)

   Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

10. 10. A yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a truck on a downhill slope is posted ahead. What does it mean?

    

    Correct answer: A steep downgrade is ahead; use a lower gear and check your brakes.

    A steep downgrade is ahead; use a lower gear and check your brakes. (This is the "Hill / Steep Grade" sign.)

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

11. 11. While driving you see a round yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R' letters. What does it indicate?

    

    Correct answer: A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down and be ready to stop for trains.

    A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down and be ready to stop for trains. (This is the "Railroad Crossing Ahead" sign.)

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs

12. 12. A yellow diamond-shaped sign showing a leaping deer is posted ahead. What does it mean?

    

    Correct answer: Deer may cross the road ahead; be alert, especially at dawn and dusk.

    Deer may cross the road ahead; be alert, especially at dawn and dusk. (This is the "Deer Crossing" sign.)

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Traffic Signs