Road Signs Test Road Signs Test School and Pedestrian Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a 'Crosswalk' pavement marking combined with a pedestrian sign tell a driver?
- Pedestrians must wait for a walk signal before crossing
- Vehicles must stop and yield to crossing pedestrians (Correct answer)
- This is a pedestrian-free zone
- Pedestrians share the lane with bicycles
Correct answer: Vehicles must stop and yield to crossing pedestrians
Where a crosswalk is marked and a pedestrian sign is posted, drivers are required by law to stop and yield to pedestrians who are crossing.
Question 2: A 'Blind Pedestrian' warning sign means:
- The street lighting is out
- Visually impaired pedestrians may be crossing and drivers must use extra caution (Correct answer)
- The pedestrian crossing is unmarked
- Night crossings are prohibited
Correct answer: Visually impaired pedestrians may be crossing and drivers must use extra caution
A 'Blind Pedestrian' sign alerts drivers that visually impaired individuals may cross in this area and require extra driver attentiveness.
Question 3: When a school crossing guard holds up a stop sign paddle, drivers must:
- Proceed carefully at 15 mph
- Stop and wait until the guard signals it is safe to go (Correct answer)
- Yield only if children are present
- Flash headlights in acknowledgment
Correct answer: Stop and wait until the guard signals it is safe to go
A school crossing guard's stop paddle carries the same legal authority as a traffic signal — drivers must stop completely and wait.
Question 4: What does a 'Playground' warning sign indicate?
- A sports field is available for recreation
- Children may be crossing or playing near the road and drivers should slow down (Correct answer)
- The road is closed for a sporting event
- A park and ride facility is ahead
Correct answer: Children may be crossing or playing near the road and drivers should slow down
A 'Playground' warning sign alerts drivers that children may be near the roadway and extra caution and reduced speed are necessary.
Question 5: A 'No Pedestrian Crossing' sign means:
- Pedestrians should use caution when crossing
- Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing at that location (Correct answer)
- Only children may cross here
- Pedestrians must yield to turning vehicles
Correct answer: Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing at that location
A 'No Pedestrian Crossing' sign prohibits pedestrians from crossing at that specific location, usually because it is unsafe.
Question 6: How far before a school bus must drivers in most states stop when the bus displays its stop arm?
- At least 5 feet
- At least 10 feet
- At least 15 feet
- At least 20 feet (Correct answer)
Correct answer: At least 20 feet
Most US states require drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying its stop arm and red flashing lights.
What does a 'Crosswalk' pavement marking combined with a pedestrian sign tell a driver?