Motor Vehicle Commission MVC (Reading) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A regulatory sign is generally which shape and color?
- White rectangle with black or red lettering (Correct answer)
- Yellow diamond
- Orange diamond
- Blue rectangle
Correct answer: White rectangle with black or red lettering
Regulatory signs such as speed limits use a white rectangular background with black or red letters.
Question 2: What does a solid yellow line next to your lane mean?
- Passing is not permitted in your direction (Correct answer)
- Passing is always allowed
- The road ends ahead
- You must exit here
Correct answer: Passing is not permitted in your direction
A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass.
Question 3: A pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign on the left of the road means what?
- No-passing zone ahead (Correct answer)
- Merging traffic
- School zone
- Dead end
Correct answer: No-passing zone ahead
The pennant-shaped warning sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone.
Question 4: What color are signs that give guidance or directions to services and destinations?
- Green or blue (Correct answer)
- Red
- Yellow
- Orange
Correct answer: Green or blue
Guide signs use green for destinations/distances and blue for motorist services.
Question 5: A flashing red traffic signal should be treated as which of the following?
- A stop sign (Correct answer)
- A yield sign
- A green light
- A construction warning
Correct answer: A stop sign
A flashing red light means stop, then proceed when safe—just like a stop sign.
Question 6: What does an octagonal (eight-sided) sign always mean?
- Stop (Correct answer)
- Yield
- Do not enter
- Railroad crossing
Correct answer: Stop
The octagon shape is reserved exclusively for stop signs.
Question 7: A round yellow sign with a black 'X' and 'RR' warns of what?
- A railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- A hospital zone
- A four-way intersection
- A pedestrian crossing
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow RXR sign warns drivers a railroad crossing is ahead.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC (Reading) 2
A regulatory sign is generally which shape and color?