RI DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A sign with a red circle and slash over a symbol means:
- The action is required
- The action is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action is recommended
- The area is under construction
Correct answer: The action is prohibited
A red circle with a diagonal slash indicates that the depicted action is not permitted in that area.
Question 2: What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The signal is broken — treat as a 4-way stop
- Yield only to pedestrians
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution — it does not require a full stop.
Question 3: What is the meaning of a white rectangular sign with black text stating '35 MPH'?
- Suggested speed for safe travel
- Maximum speed limit you may not exceed (Correct answer)
- Minimum speed in ideal conditions
- Average speed recorded by radar
Correct answer: Maximum speed limit you may not exceed
A posted speed limit sign establishes the maximum legal speed under normal driving conditions on that road.
Question 4: A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road indicates:
- A school zone ahead
- A no-passing zone begins (Correct answer)
- A merge lane ends
- A hospital is nearby
Correct answer: A no-passing zone begins
The pennant (five-sided) shape is used exclusively for no-passing zone signs, always placed on the left side of the road.
Question 5: What does a blue highway sign typically indicate?
- Speed regulations
- Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Recreational and scenic areas
- Road construction warnings
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs provide information about motorist services including fuel, food, lodging, and hospitals.
Question 6: A round yellow sign with an 'X' and the letters 'RR' warns of:
- A road repair zone
- An upcoming railroad crossing (Correct answer)
- A restricted route ahead
- A roundabout intersection
Correct answer: An upcoming railroad crossing
The round yellow sign with 'RR' and an X pattern is the advance warning sign for a railroad crossing.
Question 7: What does a green traffic sign generally communicate?
- Danger or prohibited action
- Directional and distance information (Correct answer)
- Construction zone details
- Speed restrictions
Correct answer: Directional and distance information
Green signs provide directional guidance and distance information, such as highway exit signs and street name signs.
RI DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2
A sign with a red circle and slash over a symbol means: