DGT Traffic Signs & Signals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape is used for railroad crossing advance warning signs?
- Octagon
- Diamond
- Round (circular) (Correct answer)
- Triangle
Correct answer: Round (circular)
Round yellow signs are specifically reserved for railroad crossing advance warnings, making them instantly recognizable.
Question 2: A sign reading 'DO NOT PASS' means drivers must:
- Slow down to 15 mph before passing
- Refrain from passing other vehicles in that zone (Correct answer)
- Pass only when no oncoming traffic is visible
- Yield before attempting to pass
Correct answer: Refrain from passing other vehicles in that zone
A 'Do Not Pass' sign is a regulatory sign prohibiting passing of vehicles in that section of roadway.
Question 3: What does a flashing yellow arrow on a traffic signal indicate?
- The turn is prohibited
- Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn (Correct answer)
- Proceed with the turn without yielding
- Stop and wait for a solid green arrow
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn
A flashing yellow arrow allows a turning movement but requires the driver to yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
Question 4: Brown highway signs are used to indicate:
- Detour routes
- Recreational areas and points of cultural interest (Correct answer)
- Hazardous material routes
- State border crossings
Correct answer: Recreational areas and points of cultural interest
Brown signs direct drivers to parks, historical sites, campgrounds, and other recreational or cultural destinations.
Question 5: A 'MERGE' sign warns that:
- The road narrows to one lane ahead
- Two lanes of traffic will combine into one (Correct answer)
- Drivers must yield to traffic on the left
- A one-way road begins ahead
Correct answer: Two lanes of traffic will combine into one
A Merge sign alerts drivers that a separate roadway is joining the current road and lanes will combine.
Question 6: What does a solid yellow center line on the road indicate to the driver on the right side of the line?
- Passing is permitted when safe
- Passing is not permitted from this side (Correct answer)
- The road is a one-way street
- Bicycle lane begins ahead
Correct answer: Passing is not permitted from this side
A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass; only the lane with a dashed yellow may pass.
Question 7: Which sign would you expect to see at the point where a highway on-ramp meets the main travel lanes?
- YIELD (Correct answer)
- STOP
- DO NOT ENTER
- WRONG WAY
Correct answer: YIELD
Yield signs at on-ramp terminals require merging drivers to give way to highway traffic already in the travel lane.
DGT Traffic Signs & Signals 3
What shape is used for railroad crossing advance warning signs?