DE DMV Road Signs and Signals 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does an octagonal red sign always indicate?
- Stop completely (Correct answer)
- Yield to traffic
- No entry allowed
- Speed limit ahead
Correct answer: Stop completely
In Delaware, an octagonal red sign always means you must come to a complete stop.
Question 2: A yellow diamond-shaped sign in Delaware is used to indicate:
- Regulatory information
- Warning of a hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- School zone
- Construction zone
Correct answer: Warning of a hazard ahead
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
Question 3: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Prepare to stop
- Traffic signal out of order
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means you should slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 4: What does a white rectangular sign with black text typically convey in Delaware?
- Warning information
- Regulatory rules drivers must follow (Correct answer)
- Guide or destination info
- Construction warnings
Correct answer: Regulatory rules drivers must follow
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that indicate laws and rules drivers must obey.
Question 5: A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road means:
- No U-turn
- No passing zone begins (Correct answer)
- Merge ahead
- Lane ends
Correct answer: No passing zone begins
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is always placed on the left side of the road.
Question 6: What color are guide signs that provide route and destination information in Delaware?
- Blue
- Brown
- Green (Correct answer)
- Orange
Correct answer: Green
Green signs are guide signs that provide directional and distance information to destinations on highways and roads.
What does an octagonal red sign always indicate?