AZ DMV AZ DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Arizona?
- Stop completely (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Slow down
- No entry
Correct answer: Stop completely
A red octagon is exclusively used for STOP signs, requiring a full stop before proceeding.
Question 2: A yellow diamond-shaped sign in Arizona indicates:
- A regulatory requirement
- A warning or hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- A school zone
- A speed limit change
Correct answer: A warning or hazard ahead
Yellow diamond signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions ahead.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Arizona?
- Slow down and proceed
- Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Traffic signal is broken — stop permanently
- Yield to pedestrians only
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated as a STOP sign — come to a full stop, then proceed when it is safe.
Question 4: A white rectangular sign in Arizona typically conveys:
- Warning information
- Regulatory information (Correct answer)
- Guide and distance information
- Construction zone information
Correct answer: Regulatory information
White rectangular signs display regulatory information such as speed limits, turn restrictions, and parking rules.
Question 5: What does a pennant-shaped sign (pointing right) indicate on Arizona highways?
- No U-turn
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Speed limit ahead
- Divided highway ends
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road.
Question 6: In Arizona, a green traffic signal arrow means:
- Yield before turning in that direction
- Proceed in the arrow's direction — oncoming traffic is stopped (Correct answer)
- Turn only if no pedestrians are present
- Protected turn only when no cars are visible
Correct answer: Proceed in the arrow's direction — oncoming traffic is stopped
A green arrow is a protected signal indicating oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light, so you may turn safely.
What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Arizona?