CT DMV Road Signs and Signals 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Connecticut?
- Stop completely (Correct answer)
- Yield to traffic
- No entry
- Speed limit ahead
Correct answer: Stop completely
A red octagon is the universal shape for a STOP sign, requiring a complete stop before proceeding.
Question 2: A yellow diamond-shaped sign in Connecticut is used to indicate:
- Construction zones
- Speed limits
- Warning or hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- School crossing
Correct answer: Warning or hazard ahead
Yellow diamond signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
Question 3: What does a flashing yellow traffic light signal mean in Connecticut?
- Stop and wait
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Prepare to stop
- Right turn only
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution, slowing down and watching for cross traffic.
Question 4: A white rectangular sign with black lettering in Connecticut typically conveys:
- Warning information
- Regulatory requirements (Correct answer)
- Guide information
- Construction alerts
Correct answer: Regulatory requirements
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that communicate laws and rules drivers must obey.
Question 5: What does a green traffic light arrow pointing left indicate in Connecticut?
- Left turn is prohibited
- Protected left turn is permitted (Correct answer)
- Yield before turning left
- Left lane must turn left
Correct answer: Protected left turn is permitted
A green arrow means a protected turn, indicating oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn safely.
Question 6: In Connecticut, a sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns drivers to:
- Watch for trucks entering
- Use lower gear on steep grade (Correct answer)
- No trucks allowed
- Truck weigh station ahead
Correct answer: Use lower gear on steep grade
The truck-on-grade warning sign indicates a steep downhill grade where drivers should use lower gears to control speed.
What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Connecticut?