GA DMV Road Signs and Traffic Signals 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape is a standard stop sign in Georgia?
- Octagon (Correct answer)
- Triangle
- Circle
- Rectangle
Correct answer: Octagon
Stop signs in Georgia and throughout the US are octagonal (8-sided) and red.
Question 2: A yellow diamond-shaped sign in Georgia typically indicates:
- Warning or caution ahead (Correct answer)
- A regulatory requirement
- A speed limit change
- A school zone
Correct answer: Warning or caution ahead
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards ahead.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Georgia?
- Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop and wait for green
- Yield to oncoming traffic
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light is treated the same as a stop sign — you must stop completely and proceed only when safe.
Question 4: A white rectangular sign with black text in Georgia is typically a:
- Regulatory sign (Correct answer)
- Warning sign
- Guide sign
- Construction sign
Correct answer: Regulatory sign
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that inform drivers of laws and rules they must follow.
Question 5: What does a green arrow signal mean when shown alongside a red light in Georgia?
- You may proceed in the direction of the arrow only (Correct answer)
- All traffic may proceed
- Pedestrians have the right of way
- You must yield before turning
Correct answer: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow only
A green arrow with a red light means you may proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Question 6: What color are construction and work zone signs in Georgia?
- Orange (Correct answer)
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
Correct answer: Orange
Orange signs are used to mark construction and work zones, warning drivers to slow down and be cautious.
What shape is a standard stop sign in Georgia?