Road Signs Test Basic Road Signs 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A white rectangular sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 55' is what type of sign?
- A warning sign
- A regulatory sign (Correct answer)
- A guide sign
- A service sign
Correct answer: A regulatory sign
Speed limit signs are regulatory signs that legally establish maximum speeds.
Question 2: A circle with a diagonal red slash over a symbol means what?
- The action is recommended
- The action is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action is a warning only
- The action ends here
Correct answer: The action is prohibited
A red circle with a slash indicates the pictured action is not allowed.
Question 3: A pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road warns of what?
- A no-passing zone (Correct answer)
- A merge point
- A dead end
- A steep hill
Correct answer: A no-passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone.
Question 4: What does a pentagon-shaped (5-sided) yellow-green sign usually indicate?
- A hospital nearby
- A school zone or crossing (Correct answer)
- A hiking trail
- A hairpin turn
Correct answer: A school zone or crossing
The five-sided pentagon shape is used for school zone and school crossing signs.
Question 5: A yellow diamond sign showing a curving arrow means what?
- A road ends ahead
- The road curves ahead (Correct answer)
- A lane merges
- A divided highway begins
Correct answer: The road curves ahead
A curved arrow on a yellow diamond warns that the road bends ahead.
Question 6: A 'DO NOT ENTER' sign is what color combination?
- Yellow and black
- Red and white (Correct answer)
- Green and white
- Blue and white
Correct answer: Red and white
The 'DO NOT ENTER' sign is a red square with a white horizontal bar and white text.
Question 7: A sign showing two arrows curving in opposite directions around a central island indicates what?
- A four-way stop
- A roundabout ahead (Correct answer)
- A U-turn only zone
- A divided highway ends
Correct answer: A roundabout ahead
Circular arrows around a center point warn drivers of an upcoming roundabout.
A white rectangular sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 55' is what type of sign?