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Road signs and their meanings
Shapes and colors that save lives. Here are 128 questions like the ones on the written test, with answers and explanations.
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Signs by shape and color
Regulatory
They're the law: red, or white with black.
StopRed octagon. The only eight-sided sign: come to a complete stop before the line, even if no one is coming.
All-way (4-way) stopEveryone must stop: the first to arrive goes first; if you arrive together, yield to the car on your right.
YieldDownward-pointing red and white triangle. Slow down and let others go first; stop only if needed.
Do not enterWhite square with a red circle. Do not enter: if it faces you, you're going the wrong way.
Wrong wayYou're going against traffic: pull over carefully, turn around and get off that road.
One wayTraffic only moves the way the arrow points: never turn the other way.
Speed limitVertical white rectangle. Regulatory sign: the maximum legal speed in good conditions.
No U-turnRed circle with a slash = not allowed: no U-turns here.
No left turnYou may not turn left here: go straight or use another street.
No right turnYou may not turn right here: go straight or use another street.
No turn on redYou may not turn (not even right) on a red light: wait for green.
Keep rightThere's a median or obstacle ahead: pass it on the right.
Do not passWhite regulatory sign: passing other vehicles is not allowed on this stretch.
No parkingThe crossed-out P: you may not park here.
Accessible (disabled) parkingOnly for vehicles with a disabled placard or plate; without one, the fine is steep.
Carpool (HOV) laneThe diamond marks the HOV lane: only for vehicles with the minimum number of people shown (2+ = two or more).
Two-way left-turn center laneThe center lane is for left turns from both directions: use it only to turn, never to travel.
Left lane must turn leftIf you're in the left lane you must turn left; to go straight, change lanes early.
Railroad
Round yellow before the crossing; the white X at the tracks.
Railroad crossing aheadRound yellow sign with an X and two R letters. Railroad crossing ahead: slow down, look and listen.
Railroad crossbuck (white X)You're at the tracks: yield to trains and, if one is coming, stop at least 15 feet from the rails.
School
Bright yellow-green pentagon: kids nearby.
School zoneFluorescent yellow-green pentagon (five sides). School zone or crossing: slow down and watch for children.
Warning
Yellow diamonds: something's ahead.
Stop aheadThere's a stop sign ahead: start braking early.
Yield aheadYou'll have to yield ahead: slow down and get ready.
Signal aheadA traffic light you may not see yet is coming: be ready to stop.
Curve aheadYellow diamond. Warning: a curve is ahead, slow down before entering it.
Sharp turnThe road makes a very sharp turn: slow way down before it.
Winding roadSeveral curves in a row: go slowly and don't pass.
T intersectionThe road ends ahead: you'll have to turn left or right.
CrossroadAnother road crosses yours ahead: watch for cars coming from the sides.
Side roadA road joins from the side ahead: watch for cars entering.
Merging trafficYellow diamond. Another lane joins yours: adjust your speed and leave room.
Lane endsYour lane is ending: find a gap and signal into the other lane.
Added laneA lane is added, so entering traffic doesn't have to merge: stay in your lane.
Divided highway beginsA median will separate the directions ahead: keep to the right of it.
Divided highway endsThe median ends and you'll share the road with oncoming traffic: keep right.
Two-way trafficOncoming traffic now shares this road: stay in your lane, on the right.
Slippery when wetThe pavement gets slick in rain: slow down and don't brake or steer suddenly.
Steep hillA steep downgrade is ahead: slow down and use a lower gear so your brakes don't overheat.
Low clearanceA low bridge or tunnel: if your vehicle is taller than the height shown, don't go under.
Narrow bridgeThe bridge is narrower than the road: slow down and check for oncoming traffic.
Pedestrian crossingPeople may be crossing: slow down and yield to pedestrians.
Bicycle crossingCyclists may cross or ride here: slow down and leave at least 3 feet when passing them.
Deer crossingDeer may cross, especially at dawn and dusk: slow down and brake, don't swerve.
Roundabout aheadA roundabout is coming: slow down, yield to traffic already in it and go counterclockwise.
No passing zoneYellow pennant on the left side of the road. A no-passing zone begins.
Dead endThe road has no way out: you'll have to come back the way you came.
Work zone
Orange: road work and crews.
Road work aheadOrange diamond. Road work ahead: slow down, people are working and fines may be higher.
Flagger aheadA person ahead is directing traffic with a flag or paddle: follow their signals.
Lane closed aheadA lane is closed for work: merge early and signal.
DetourThe usual road is closed: follow the detour arrows.
Guide
Green signs and shields: exits and highways.
Exit / directionsGreen rectangle. Guide information: exits, distances and destinations.
Interstate highwayRed and blue shield: an Interstate highway (freeway that crosses states).
U.S. routeWhite shield on black: a U.S. highway and its number.
Services and recreation
Blue: services · brown: parks.
HospitalBlue square. Traveler services: hospital, gas, food or rest areas.
Gas stationBlue = services: gas is available at the next exit.
FoodBlue = services: places to eat are nearby.
LodgingBlue = services: hotels to spend the night are nearby.
Rest areaBlue = services: a rest area to stop if you're sleepy or need a restroom.
Park / campgroundBrown rectangle. Parks, campgrounds and recreation areas.
128 questions with answers
1. What does this sign mean?
- School zone ahead
- Caution
- Yield
- Stop completely
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Answer: Stop completely
Eight sides, red: full stop, even if nobody's coming.
2. What does this sign mean?
- Do not enter
- Always come to a full stop, even if no one's coming
- Yield: slow down and stop if needed
- Lane ends
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Answer: Yield: slow down and stop if needed
Upside-down triangle: stop if someone's coming, otherwise keep going.
3. A five-sided (pentagon) sign means…
- Hospital ahead
- School zone or crossing
- Work zone
- Railroad crossing ahead
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Answer: School zone or crossing
Five sides means school. Watch for kids.
4. Yellow diamond-shaped signs are…
- Warning signs (hazard ahead)
- Service signs
- Regulatory signs (rules you must obey)
- Guide signs
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Answer: Warning signs (hazard ahead)
Yellow diamond: something's ahead, get ready.
5. What does a round yellow sign with an X and two R's mean?
- Road closed
- No turns
- Railroad crossing ahead
- U-turn
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Answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Round and yellow: railroad ahead. Slow down, look and listen.
6. ORANGE signs indicate…
- Speed limits
- Traveler services on the highway
- Parks and recreation
- Work zones and road crews
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Answer: Work zones and road crews
Orange means construction. Slow down, people are working.
7. What does this sign mean?
- Stop
- End school zone
- Do not enter
- Road closed ahead
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Answer: Do not enter
If it's facing you, you're going the wrong way. Turn around!
8. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?
- Detour to the left ahead
- Road ends
- No passing zone begins
- High winds
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Answer: No passing zone begins
The pennant is one of a kind: no passing.
9. White rectangular signs with black letters are…
- For trucks only
- Just suggestions you can ignore
- Warning signs
- Regulatory (they're the law)
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Answer: Regulatory (they're the law)
Black on white: it's the law, not a suggestion.
10. GREEN signs give you…
- Park information
- Directions and distances
- Warnings
- Prohibitions
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Answer: Directions and distances
Green: where you're going and how far.
11. BLUE signs show…
- Danger
- Construction and road crews ahead
- Services: gas, hospital, food
- School zones
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Answer: Services: gas, hospital, food
Blue: services. Gas and food this way.
12. BROWN signs indicate…
- Parks and recreation areas
- Industrial zones
- Mud hazard
- Unpaved dirt roads up ahead
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Answer: Parks and recreation areas
Brown: parks, lakes, campgrounds.
13. Which one is the STOP sign?
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Answer: Stop
Eight sides. The only one like it.
14. Which sign warns of a school?
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Answer: School zone
Pentagon: school.
15. Which sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead?
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Answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Round and yellow: railroad.
16. What does this sign warn you about?
- A sharp curve to the right coming up
- Pavement ends
- Traffic merging into your lane ahead
- Dead end
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Answer: Traffic merging into your lane ahead
Someone's joining your lane. Make room.
17. At a railroad crossing, the white X-shaped sign (crossbuck) means…
- Yield to trains
- Intersection ahead
- Pedestrian crossing
- Always come to a full stop
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Answer: Yield to trains
The crossbuck is a yield sign for trains. And trains never yield.
18. You see a red-and-white sign that says WRONG WAY.
- A sharp curve is ahead
- You're going against traffic; get out safely
- Your lane ends soon
- You must yield to all traffic coming from the right
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Answer: You're going against traffic; get out safely
That sign is yelling: you're backwards! Pull over and turn around carefully.
19. On signs, the color RED is used for…
- Work zones
- Traveler services
- Stop, yield or prohibitions
- Hazard warnings
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Answer: Stop, yield or prohibitions
Red: stop, or don't do it. Easy to remember.
20. A white sign with arrows over each lane shows…
- Which way the wind is blowing
- That there's a detour ahead
- Which way you may go from each lane
- That your lane ends and you must move over soon
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Answer: Which way you may go from each lane
If your lane says left only, you turn left. Pick your lane early.
21. Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn about…
- Pedestrians, bicyclists or schools
- Road work
- Nearby hospitals and other services
- National parks
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Answer: Pedestrians, bicyclists or schools
That bright neon color makes sure you spot kids and people on foot.
22. A red circle with a slash over a symbol means…
- That action is not allowed
- A curve is coming up
- That action is recommended
- A service is nearby
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Answer: That action is not allowed
The red slash means NO. No turn, no U-turn, no whatever is pictured.
23. Which sign tells you to YIELD?
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Answer: Yield
Point-down triangle: yield.
24. A yellow plate with a number under a curve sign shows…
- The required minimum speed
- The distance to the curve
- The limit for trucks only
- The advised speed for the curve
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Answer: The advised speed for the curve
It's the advised speed to take the curve safely. Listen to it.
25. What does this STOP sign with the ALL-WAY plate mean?
- Every car arriving at this intersection must stop
- Yield to the right without coming to a full stop
- Only you must stop; cross traffic keeps going without stopping
- Stop only when the traffic light is out
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Answer: Every car arriving at this intersection must stop
Everybody stops. First to arrive goes first; if you tie, the car on the right goes.
26. What does this sign mean?
- Single lane: no passing allowed on this whole street
- A detour to the right is required ahead
- You may only turn right at the next corner
- All traffic moves only in the arrow's direction
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Answer: All traffic moves only in the arrow's direction
One-way street. If you're going against the arrow, you're going backwards, kiddo.
27. You see this sign at an intersection. What does it mean?
- The street to the left is one-way
- No left turn
- No right turn
- No U-turn
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Answer: No left turn
Left arrow with a slash: go straight and find another way.
28. What does this sign mean?
- Dangerous curve to the right
- No right turn on red only
- No right turn
- No left turn
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Answer: No right turn
Not on green, not on red: no right turns here, period.
29. You're at a red light and see this sign. What does it mean?
- You may turn on red after a full stop
- Only trucks are not allowed to turn on red
- No turns at all, no matter the light color
- You may not turn while the light is red
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Answer: You may not turn while the light is red
Wait for the green, kiddo. A few seconds aren't worth a ticket.
30. This white sign in front of a traffic island or median means…
- Traffic merges in from the right side up ahead
- The right lane is for right turns only
- Curve to the right ahead: slow down
- Keep to the right of the island or divider
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Answer: Keep to the right of the island or divider
Pass the island on its right. On the left you'd meet oncoming traffic.
31. What does this sign mean?
- Don't pass other vehicles on this stretch
- Don't drive past people walking in the crosswalk
- Don't go through on a yellow light
- No way through: road closed ahead
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Answer: Don't pass other vehicles on this stretch
Stay in your lane even if the car ahead is slow. A passing zone will come.
32. What does this sign mean?
- Public parking ahead
- No parking
- Parking by permit only
- No stopping, not even for a second
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Answer: No parking
You can stop briefly to drop someone off, but don't leave the car there.
33. What does this sign with the wheelchair symbol mean?
- Parking reserved for this store's customers
- People in wheelchairs may be crossing the road ahead
- Only for vehicles with a disability plate or placard
- Wheelchair ramp: no parking anywhere nearby
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Answer: Only for vehicles with a disability plate or placard
Not even for a minute, kiddo. The fine is big and the spot isn't yours.
34. This lane sign with the diamond and “HOV 2+” means…
- Buses and taxis only
- Only vehicles with 2 or more people
- Fast lane: keep at least 2 car lengths apart
- Only vehicles with 2 or more axles
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Answer: Only vehicles with 2 or more people
Driving alone? Stay out. The number of people and the hours vary by road and state.
35. This sign with two curved arrows pointing opposite ways means…
- Two-way traffic ahead: don't change lanes on this stretch
- The center lane is for passing slow-moving cars
- The center lane is for left turns from both directions
- Roundabout ahead: follow the arrows
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Answer: The center lane is for left turns from both directions
Only enter it to turn left. And watch out: drivers from the other way use it too.
36. What does this sign mean?
- From the left lane you may go straight or turn
- The left lane is for passing only
- If you're in the left lane, you must turn left
- No left turn from this lane
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Answer: If you're in the left lane, you must turn left
Not turning? Change lanes early, with your turn signal on.
37. You see this yellow sign. What is it warning you about?
- A traffic signal is ahead
- The stop zone ends here
- You must stop right here
- A stop sign is ahead
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Answer: A stop sign is ahead
Don't stop yet, but ease off the gas. The stop sign is coming.
38. What does this yellow sign warn you about?
- You must yield right here
- The yield zone ends here
- A yield sign is ahead
- Traffic is merging into your lane
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Answer: A yield sign is ahead
Start slowing down and look for who's coming.
39. What does this sign warn you about?
- Work zone with flashing lights
- Traffic signal ahead
- Signal out of order: stop completely
- Railroad crossing with lights ahead
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Answer: Traffic signal ahead
The light may change right as you get there. Be ready to brake.
40. This yellow sign with a right-angle arrow means…
- Gentle curve to the right ahead
- Sharp turn to the right ahead
- You are required to turn right here
- A side road enters from the right
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Answer: Sharp turn to the right ahead
Brake BEFORE the turn, not in it. Sometimes there's a plate with the safe speed.
41. You see this yellow sign with a snaking arrow. What does it warn you about?
- Slippery when wet
- A winding road with several curves
- A roundabout ahead
- One gentle curve to the left
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Answer: A winding road with several curves
One curve after another. Slow down and don't even think about passing.
42. What does this yellow T-shaped sign warn you about?
- Dead end: you'll have to turn back
- A side road joins from the right
- Crossroad ahead: traffic crosses yours
- Your road ends: turn left or right
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Answer: Your road ends: turn left or right
Slow down and pick your side early. At the end you have to turn, no matter what.
43. What does this sign warn you about?
- Railroad crossing ahead
- A hospital nearby
- T intersection: the road ends
- Crossroad (intersection) ahead
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Answer: Crossroad (intersection) ahead
Cars may come from either side. Look left and right.
44. You see this yellow sign. What is it warning you about?
- Your road ends; you must turn right
- A side road enters from the right
- Roads cross on both sides
- T intersection ahead
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Answer: A side road enters from the right
Cars may pull out from there. Ease off the gas and watch that side.
45. What does this sign warn you about?
- The road narrows for a bridge
- Traffic is merging in from an on-ramp
- A new lane is added on the right
- The right lane ends: merge left
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Answer: The right lane ends: merge left
In that lane? Find a gap early. Cutting in at the last second is bad manners.
46. This sign shows traffic entering from the right in its own lane. It means…
- Merging traffic: make room for it in your lane ahead
- Side road: you must yield to it
- Your lane ends: move to the left
- Added lane: entering traffic doesn't need to merge
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Answer: Added lane: entering traffic doesn't need to merge
Everyone gets a lane, but watch: that driver may change lanes later.
47. On this sign the median is at the top, ahead of you. What does it warn you about?
- Divided highway begins: keep right
- Keep right of a small obstacle
- Two-way traffic with no divider
- Divided highway ends: oncoming traffic ahead
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Answer: Divided highway begins: keep right
A median is coming between the two directions. You stay to the right of it.
48. On this sign the median is at the bottom, where you are, and it ends. What does it warn you about?
- Divided highway ends: oncoming traffic ahead
- Center lane ahead is for left turns from both ways
- Divided highway begins: keep right
- Your lane ends: merge left
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Answer: Divided highway ends: oncoming traffic ahead
No more median: oncoming cars are now an arm's length away. Stay on your side.
49. What does this yellow sign with two opposite arrows warn you about?
- You may pass on either side
- Divided highway begins
- One-way street
- Two-way traffic ahead
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Answer: Two-way traffic ahead
No more median. Oncoming cars are on your left: stay in your lane.
50. What does this yellow sign with a car and skid marks warn you about?
- Slippery when wet
- Rough pavement: potholes ahead
- Street racing zone: don't speed up
- Winding road
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Answer: Slippery when wet
When it rains, slow down and brake gently. No sudden jerks of the wheel.
51. What does this yellow sign with a truck on a slope warn you about?
- Runaway truck ramp
- Steep hill: watch your speed
- Heavy trucks entering the road ahead
- Dirt road ahead
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Answer: Steep hill: watch your speed
Going downhill, use a lower gear and don't ride your brakes the whole way.
52. This yellow sign says 12'-6" (12 feet, 6 inches). What does it warn you about?
- The lane ahead narrows to only 12 feet wide
- Low clearance: only vehicles shorter than that fit
- Weight limit on the bridge ahead: 12 tons maximum
- 12 miles to the next exit
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Answer: Low clearance: only vehicles shorter than that fit
Matters if you drive a tall van or carry stuff on the roof. If you don't fit, you don't pass.
53. What does this sign mean?
- The bridge freezes before the road does
- Drawbridge: it may open
- The bridge ahead is narrower than the road
- One-lane bridge controlled by a traffic light
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Answer: The bridge ahead is narrower than the road
Slow down and stay well on your side. If a truck is coming, let it cross first.
54. What does this sign warn you about?
- School zone: lower speed limit
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- No pedestrians allowed
- Bus stop ahead
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Answer: Pedestrian crossing ahead
Look for people about to cross and be ready to stop. Pedestrians always lose.
55. What does this yellow sign warn you about?
- Bike lane only: no cars allowed
- Bike shop nearby
- No bicycles allowed here
- Bicycle crossing ahead
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Answer: Bicycle crossing ahead
Watch for cyclists crossing or on the shoulder. Give them plenty of room when you pass.
56. What does this sign warn you about?
- Ranch with loose cattle ahead
- Hunting zone ahead: do not stop on the road
- Deer crossing: they may run onto the road
- Zoo or wildlife park nearby
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Answer: Deer crossing: they may run onto the road
Watch closely at dawn and dusk. Where one deer crosses, another often follows.
57. You see this yellow sign with three arrows in a circle. What does it warn you about?
- Roundabout ahead
- U-turn required ahead
- Recycling center nearby
- Winding road ahead
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Answer: Roundabout ahead
Go in slowly, yield to those already inside, and travel counterclockwise.
58. What does this sign mean?
- Divided highway ends
- Pavement ends
- The street has no outlet
- Deadly curve: many fatal crashes here
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Answer: The street has no outlet
You'll have to turn around at the end. Looking for a way through? Don't go in.
59. You see this orange sign with a person holding a flag. What does it warn you about?
- A flagger ahead is directing traffic
- The road work zone ends right here
- A school crossing guard is up ahead
- A race or parade is up ahead
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Answer: A flagger ahead is directing traffic
Their signals count just like a traffic light. If they say stop, you stop.
60. What does this orange sign warn you about?
- The right lane opens up ahead
- The right lane is closed ahead
- Right lane for work vehicles only
- The road is closed: find another route
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Answer: The right lane is closed ahead
Move left early, not at the last second. And slow down in the work zone.
61. What does this orange sign mean?
- A lane is added on the right
- One-way street going to the right
- You must exit the highway to the right
- Detour: follow the arrow around a closure
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Answer: Detour: follow the arrow around a closure
Follow the orange signs until you're back on your route. No made-up shortcuts.
62. What does this red-and-blue shield sign show?
- A nearby military base
- A U.S. route, not an Interstate
- An Interstate freeway
- A minor state road
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Answer: An Interstate freeway
Odd numbers run north to south, even ones east to west. Interstate 95 runs north to south.
63. What does this blue sign mean?
- Gas and food at the next exit
- Hospital to the right
- Rest area ahead, to the right
- No parking zone
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Answer: Rest area ahead, to the right
Tired? Stop there, stretch your legs or take a nap. Drowsy driving kills.
64. Orange signs warn that your lane closes ahead for road work. What do you do?
- Slow down and change lanes early, when it's safe
- Drive between the cones
- Keep going: the cones are for the workers
- Drive up to the cones and merge there
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Answer: Slow down and change lanes early, when it's safe
With cones and orange signs: slow down and change lanes early, when it's safe. Keep a reduced speed until you're out of the work zone, and go back to your lane only after checking the traffic behind you.
65. There's a YIELD sign at your corner and a car is coming on the cross street. What do you do?
- Slow down and let it pass; stop if you need to
- Creep out slowly so it sees you
- Speed up to get through first
- Keep going: it has to brake
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Answer: Slow down and let it pass; stop if you need to
Yield means: slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist or pedestrian pass. If nobody is coming, you can go without coming to a full stop.
66. You want to go left, but this sign is at the corner (a left arrow inside a red circle with a slash). What do you do?
- Wait for the sign to change
- Turn left if nobody's coming
- Turn right and find another way
- Make a U-turn to go left
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Answer: Turn right and find another way
A red circle with a slash means you can't do what the picture shows: here, turn left. Make your stop, turn right and find another route.
67. You were going to turn right, but that street has a DO NOT ENTER sign. What do you do?
- Go in slowly with your hazard lights on
- Don't enter: turn the way traffic is going
- Go in if nobody's coming
- Go in and stay close to the curb
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Answer: Don't enter: turn the way traffic is going
DO NOT ENTER means that street is one-way and you'd be going against traffic. Don't enter: turn the way traffic flows. If you ever enter by mistake, back out or turn around when it's safe.
68. You're approaching a railroad crossing: the red lights start flashing and the gates are still up. What do you do?
- Speed up to cross before the gates come down
- Cross if you don't see the train
- Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and wait
- Stop on the tracks to see better
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Answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and wait
Flashing red lights mean stop and wait. Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track, never on it. Don't cross until the lights stop flashing, even if the gate rises, and never go under or around a gate.
69. On the other side of the railroad tracks there's a line of cars and no room for your whole car. What do you do?
- Cross and stop on the tracks
- Go around using the other lane
- Cross right behind the car ahead
- Wait before the tracks until there's room
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Answer: Wait before the tracks until there's room
Never stop on the railroad tracks. If there isn't room for your whole car on the other side, wait before the tracks, even if no train is coming, and cross once there's room.
70. Which sign means "Stop"?
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Answer: Stop
Red octagon: come to a complete stop before the line or crosswalk, even if no one is coming.
71. Which sign means "All-way (4-way) stop"?
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Answer: All-way (4-way) stop
Everyone must stop: the first to arrive goes first; if you arrive together, yield to the car on your right.
72. Which sign means "Yield"?
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Answer: Yield
Downward triangle: slow down and let others go first; stop only if needed.
73. Which sign means "Do not enter"?
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Answer: Do not enter
Don't go in: if it faces you, you'd be driving the wrong way.
74. Which sign means "Wrong way"?
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Answer: Wrong way
You're going against traffic: pull over carefully, turn around and get off that road.
75. Which sign means "One way"?
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Answer: One way
Traffic only moves the way the arrow points: never turn the other way.
76. Which sign means "Speed limit"?
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Answer: Speed limit
White rectangle: the maximum speed in good conditions; in rain or fog, go slower.
77. Which sign means "No U-turn"?
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Answer: No U-turn
Red circle with a slash = not allowed: no U-turns here.
78. Which sign means "No left turn"?
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Answer: No left turn
You may not turn left here: go straight or use another street.
79. Which sign means "No right turn"?
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Answer: No right turn
You may not turn right here: go straight or use another street.
80. Which sign means "No turn on red"?
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Answer: No turn on red
You may not turn (not even right) on a red light: wait for green.
81. Which sign means "Keep right"?
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Answer: Keep right
There's a median or obstacle ahead: pass it on the right.
82. Which sign means "Do not pass"?
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Answer: Do not pass
White regulatory sign: passing other vehicles is not allowed on this stretch.
83. Which sign means "No parking"?
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Answer: No parking
The crossed-out P: you may not park here.
84. Which sign means "Accessible (disabled) parking"?
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Answer: Accessible (disabled) parking
Only for vehicles with a disabled placard or plate; without one, the fine is steep.
85. Which sign means "Carpool (HOV) lane"?
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Answer: Carpool (HOV) lane
The diamond marks the HOV lane: only for vehicles with the minimum number of people shown (2+ = two or more).
86. Which sign means "Two-way left-turn center lane"?
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Answer: Two-way left-turn center lane
The center lane is for left turns from both directions: use it only to turn, never to travel.
87. Which sign means "Left lane must turn left"?
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Answer: Left lane must turn left
If you're in the left lane you must turn left; to go straight, change lanes early.
88. Which sign means "Railroad crossing ahead"?
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Answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Round yellow sign: a railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look, listen and be ready to stop.
89. Which sign means "Railroad crossbuck (white X)"?
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Answer: Railroad crossbuck (white X)
You're at the tracks: yield to trains and, if one is coming, stop at least 15 feet from the rails.
90. Which sign means "School zone"?
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Answer: School zone
Yellow-green pentagon: school zone or crossing; drive slowly and watch for children.
91. Which sign means "Stop ahead"?
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Answer: Stop ahead
There's a stop sign ahead: start braking early.
92. Which sign means "Yield ahead"?
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Answer: Yield ahead
You'll have to yield ahead: slow down and get ready.
93. Which sign means "Signal ahead"?
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Answer: Signal ahead
A traffic light you may not see yet is coming: be ready to stop.
94. Which sign means "Curve ahead"?
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Answer: Curve ahead
Yellow diamond: a curve is coming; slow down before it, not in the middle of it.
95. Which sign means "Sharp turn"?
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Answer: Sharp turn
The road makes a very sharp turn: slow way down before it.
96. Which sign means "Winding road"?
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Answer: Winding road
Several curves in a row: go slowly and don't pass.
97. Which sign means "T intersection"?
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Answer: T intersection
The road ends ahead: you'll have to turn left or right.
98. Which sign means "Crossroad"?
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Answer: Crossroad
Another road crosses yours ahead: watch for cars coming from the sides.
99. Which sign means "Side road"?
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Answer: Side road
A road joins from the side ahead: watch for cars entering.
100. Which sign means "Merging traffic"?
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Answer: Merging traffic
Another lane joins yours: adjust your speed and leave room for them.
101. Which sign means "Lane ends"?
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Answer: Lane ends
Your lane is ending: find a gap and signal into the other lane.
102. Which sign means "Added lane"?
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Answer: Added lane
A lane is added, so entering traffic doesn't have to merge: stay in your lane.
103. Which sign means "Divided highway begins"?
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Answer: Divided highway begins
A median will separate the directions ahead: keep to the right of it.
104. Which sign means "Divided highway ends"?
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Answer: Divided highway ends
The median ends and you'll share the road with oncoming traffic: keep right.
105. Which sign means "Two-way traffic"?
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Answer: Two-way traffic
Oncoming traffic now shares this road: stay in your lane, on the right.
106. Which sign means "Slippery when wet"?
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Answer: Slippery when wet
The pavement gets slick in rain: slow down and don't brake or steer suddenly.
107. Which sign means "Steep hill"?
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Answer: Steep hill
A steep downgrade is ahead: slow down and use a lower gear so your brakes don't overheat.
108. Which sign means "Low clearance"?
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Answer: Low clearance
A low bridge or tunnel: if your vehicle is taller than the height shown, don't go under.
109. Which sign means "Narrow bridge"?
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Answer: Narrow bridge
The bridge is narrower than the road: slow down and check for oncoming traffic.
110. Which sign means "Pedestrian crossing"?
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Answer: Pedestrian crossing
People may be crossing: slow down and yield to pedestrians.
111. Which sign means "Bicycle crossing"?
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Answer: Bicycle crossing
Cyclists may cross or ride here: slow down and leave at least 3 feet when passing them.
112. Which sign means "Deer crossing"?
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Answer: Deer crossing
Deer may cross, especially at dawn and dusk: slow down and brake, don't swerve.
113. Which sign means "Roundabout ahead"?
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Answer: Roundabout ahead
A roundabout is coming: slow down, yield to traffic already in it and go counterclockwise.
114. Which sign means "No passing zone"?
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Answer: No passing zone
Yellow pennant on the left side of the road: a no-passing zone begins.
115. Which sign means "Dead end"?
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Answer: Dead end
The road has no way out: you'll have to come back the way you came.
116. Which sign means "Road work ahead"?
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Answer: Road work ahead
Orange diamond: work zone ahead; slow down, workers are present and fines may double.
117. Which sign means "Flagger ahead"?
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Answer: Flagger ahead
A person ahead is directing traffic with a flag or paddle: follow their signals.
118. Which sign means "Lane closed ahead"?
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Answer: Lane closed ahead
A lane is closed for work: merge early and signal.
119. Which sign means "Detour"?
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Answer: Detour
The usual road is closed: follow the detour arrows.
120. Which sign means "Exit / directions"?
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Answer: Exit / directions
Green = guide: it shows exits, distances and destinations.
121. Which sign means "Interstate highway"?
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Answer: Interstate highway
Red and blue shield: an Interstate highway (freeway that crosses states).
122. Which sign means "U.S. route"?
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Answer: U.S. route
White shield on black: a U.S. highway and its number.
123. Which sign means "Hospital"?
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Answer: Hospital
Blue = services: the H means there's a hospital nearby.
124. Which sign means "Gas station"?
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Answer: Gas station
Blue = services: gas is available at the next exit.
125. Which sign means "Food"?
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Answer: Food
Blue = services: places to eat are nearby.
126. Which sign means "Lodging"?
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Answer: Lodging
Blue = services: hotels to spend the night are nearby.
127. Which sign means "Rest area"?
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Answer: Rest area
Blue = services: a rest area to stop if you're sleepy or need a restroom.
128. Which sign means "Park / campground"?
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Answer: Park / campground
Brown = recreation: parks, campgrounds and attractions.
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