TLSAE Road Signs and Traffic Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate?
- Yield to oncoming traffic before turning in that direction
- A protected turn is permitted — oncoming traffic has a red light (Correct answer)
- Proceed straight only
- The signal is about to change to yellow
Correct answer: A protected turn is permitted — oncoming traffic has a red light
A green arrow indicates a protected turn, meaning oncoming traffic has a red light and it is safe to turn in the arrow's direction.
Question 2: A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road means:
- Speed limit increase ahead
- No passing zone begins (Correct answer)
- Left lane ends ahead
- Yield to merging traffic
Correct answer: No passing zone begins
The pennant-shaped (triangular) yellow 'No Passing Zone' sign is posted on the left side of the road to reinforce the no-passing zone.
Question 3: What does a blue highway sign typically indicate?
- Construction zone
- Historical landmark
- Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging (Correct answer)
- State or federal park
Correct answer: Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging
Blue signs indicate motorist services available at upcoming exits, including gas stations, restaurants, hospitals, and lodging.
Question 4: A solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means:
- Lane changes are encouraged
- Lane changes are discouraged or prohibited (Correct answer)
- The right edge of the roadway
- A bicycle lane boundary
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged or prohibited
A solid white line indicates that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited — especially near intersections or in areas where lane changes are dangerous.
Question 5: What does a sign showing a white arrow curving downward and to the right on a green background indicate?
- Detour ahead
- Exit ramp direction (Correct answer)
- Right curve warning
- School zone near an exit
Correct answer: Exit ramp direction
Green signs with directional arrows indicate highway guidance — this type of sign directs drivers toward an exit ramp.
Question 6: What must a driver do when approaching a yield sign?
- Stop completely regardless of traffic
- Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection or roadway (Correct answer)
- Proceed at normal speed — the sign is informational only
- Stop and wait for a green light
Correct answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection or roadway
A yield sign requires slowing down and giving the right-of-way to cross traffic — you must stop if necessary, but need not stop if the way is clear.
TLSAE Road Signs and Traffic Signals 2
What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate?