Road Signs Test Road Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does an octagonal (8-sided) sign always mean?
- Stop completely (Correct answer)
- Yield to traffic
- Slow down ahead
- No entry
Correct answer: Stop completely
The octagon shape is reserved exclusively for STOP signs so drivers can recognize them even when obscured.
Question 2: A downward-pointing triangle sign tells you to do what?
- Stop and wait
- Yield the right-of-way (Correct answer)
- Merge left
- Enter a work zone
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
The inverted triangle is used only for YIELD signs, requiring you to slow and give way to other traffic.
Question 3: What color and shape identifies a regulatory speed limit sign?
- Yellow diamond
- Orange diamond
- White rectangle with black letters (Correct answer)
- Green rectangle
Correct answer: White rectangle with black letters
Regulatory signs like speed limits are white rectangles with black lettering.
Question 4: A yellow diamond-shaped sign generally warns of what?
- A legal requirement
- A possible hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- A destination
- A service area
Correct answer: A possible hazard ahead
Yellow diamond signs are warning signs alerting drivers to conditions or hazards ahead.
Question 5: What does a round yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R's mean?
- Road closed
- Railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Rest area
- Rough road
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow RXR sign warns that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Question 6: A red circle with a red slash over a symbol indicates what?
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action shown is required
- Caution for that action
- A tourist attraction
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
A red circle and diagonal slash means the depicted action is not allowed.
Question 7: What does a pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road mean?
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- One-way street
- Added lane
- Divided highway ends
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped warning sign marks the start of a no-passing zone.
What does an octagonal (8-sided) sign always mean?