AK DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road indicate?
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- School zone ahead
- Merge right
- Two-way traffic
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign is the only sign of its shape and marks the beginning of a no passing zone.
Question 2: A round sign with a black X and the letters RR warns you that you are approaching what?
- A railroad crossing (Correct answer)
- A four-way intersection
- A roundabout
- A restricted road
Correct answer: A railroad crossing
The round yellow advance warning sign with RR alerts drivers to a railroad crossing ahead.
Question 3: What should you do when you see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection?
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for it to turn green
- Stop, then proceed when clear
- Speed up to clear the intersection
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution.
Question 4: An orange diamond-shaped sign indicates what type of area?
- Construction or work zone (Correct answer)
- School zone
- Hospital zone
- Recreation area
Correct answer: Construction or work zone
Orange signs are used for construction and maintenance work zones.
Question 5: What does a sign showing a truck on a downgrade (triangle slope) warn drivers about?
- A steep hill ahead (Correct answer)
- Truck parking area
- Weigh station ahead
- Trucks entering the roadway
Correct answer: A steep hill ahead
This warning sign tells drivers, especially truckers, that a steep downgrade is ahead and to check brakes.
Question 6: A red circle with a red slash over a symbol means what?
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action shown is required
- Caution is advised
- The route is closed to all traffic
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
A red circle and slash over any symbol means that movement or action is not allowed.
Question 7: What must you do at a steady red arrow pointing left?
- Stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
- Turn left after yielding
- Turn left only if no sign prohibits it
- Proceed straight only after stopping
Correct answer: Stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow
A steady red arrow means you must stop and may not move in the direction of the arrow until it changes.
AK DMV Road Signs and Signals 2
What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road indicate?