IA DMV Iowa Traffic Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a rectangular orange sign indicate on Iowa roads?
- Construction or work zone warning (Correct answer)
- Regulatory speed limit
- Motorist services
- Recreational area ahead
Correct answer: Construction or work zone warning
Orange signs are used to warn drivers of construction zones, road work, and maintenance activities ahead.
Question 2: In Iowa, what does a sign showing two curved arrows in opposite directions indicate?
- Winding road ahead (Correct answer)
- Two-way traffic
- Divided highway ends
- Merge area
Correct answer: Winding road ahead
A winding road sign shows curves in alternating directions, warning drivers that the road ahead has multiple curves.
Question 3: What does a white sign with a red circle and diagonal line through a left turn arrow mean?
- No left turn allowed (Correct answer)
- Left turn only
- Left turn on red allowed
- No U-turn
Correct answer: No left turn allowed
A red circle with a diagonal line is a prohibition symbol. When placed over a left turn arrow, it means left turns are not permitted at that location.
Question 4: What does a blue sign with an H symbol indicate on Iowa highways?
- Hospital ahead (Correct answer)
- Hotel ahead
- Highway patrol station
- Helicopter landing zone
Correct answer: Hospital ahead
Blue signs with the H symbol indicate that a hospital is located nearby, typically directing travelers to medical services at an upcoming exit.
Question 5: In Iowa, what does a double solid yellow line on the road mean?
- No passing from either direction (Correct answer)
- Passing is allowed when safe
- The road is under construction
- A bike lane boundary
Correct answer: No passing from either direction
Double solid yellow lines mean that passing is prohibited in both directions. Drivers must not cross these lines to overtake another vehicle.
Question 6: What does a triangular orange sign with 'SLOW MOVING VEHICLE' mean?
- The vehicle ahead is traveling at speeds significantly below the normal traffic flow (Correct answer)
- Construction zone ahead
- Speed bump ahead
- School bus stop
Correct answer: The vehicle ahead is traveling at speeds significantly below the normal traffic flow
The slow-moving vehicle emblem (fluorescent orange triangle) is displayed on vehicles traveling 25 mph or less, such as farm equipment.
IA DMV Iowa Traffic Signs 2
What does a rectangular orange sign indicate on Iowa roads?