Driver Licensing Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a green traffic light mean?
- Stop immediately
- Proceed with caution
- You may go if the way is clear (Correct answer)
- Speed up before it changes
Correct answer: You may go if the way is clear
A green light means you may proceed through the intersection, but you must still yield to any vehicles or pedestrians lawfully in the intersection.
Question 2: What is the meaning of a red X signal above a highway lane?
- Lane is open for travel
- Lane is closed — do not use it (Correct answer)
- Merge left immediately
- Reduced speed zone
Correct answer: Lane is closed — do not use it
A red X above a lane on a variable message sign or overhead signal means that lane is closed and drivers must not use it.
Question 3: A blue rectangular road sign typically provides what kind of information?
- Hazard warning
- Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Regulatory speed limits
- Construction detours
Correct answer: Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging
Blue signs on US highways indicate motorist services, including rest areas, gas stations, food, and hospitals.
Question 4: What does a round orange sign with a black X and the letters RR mean?
- Rest area ahead
- Railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Road reconstruction zone
- Restricted road
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
The round orange sign with RR and an X is an advance warning sign alerting drivers to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Question 5: What action is required at a yield sign?
- Come to a complete stop always
- Slow down and give right-of-way to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- Maintain your current speed
- Sound your horn before proceeding
Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way to oncoming traffic
A yield sign requires you to slow down and let cross traffic or merging traffic pass before you proceed.
Question 6: What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do?
- Slow down and proceed
- Stop, then go when safe — same as a stop sign (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic only
- Honk and proceed
Correct answer: Stop, then go when safe — same as a stop sign
A flashing red light must be treated exactly like a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe.
Driver Licensing Traffic Signs and Signals 2
What does a green traffic light mean?