KS DMV KS DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a blue sign on Kansas highways typically indicate?
- Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Recreational and scenic areas
- Construction zone warnings
- Distance to the next city
Correct answer: Motorist services such as food, gas, or lodging
Blue signs in Kansas provide information about motorist services available at upcoming exits or locations.
Question 2: What shape is a railroad crossing sign in Kansas?
- Round (Correct answer)
- Diamond
- Octagonal
- Pennant
Correct answer: Round
Railroad crossing advance warning signs are round (circular) in shape and are yellow with a black X and RR letters.
Question 3: In Kansas, what does a solid yellow center line on your side of the road mean?
- No passing is allowed from your side (Correct answer)
- Passing is permitted when safe
- Divided highway ahead
- Lane ends, merge left
Correct answer: No passing is allowed from your side
A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing from your lane, though the other direction may still pass if their line is dashed.
Question 4: What does an orange sign in Kansas typically indicate?
- Construction or work zone (Correct answer)
- Warning of a permanent hazard
- State park or recreation area
- Detour route ahead
Correct answer: Construction or work zone
Orange signs are used exclusively for construction and work zone warnings and instructions in Kansas.
Question 5: What does a white lane line (dashed) separating traffic moving in the same direction mean?
- Lane changes are permitted when safe (Correct answer)
- Passing is prohibited
- Edge of the road boundary
- Turn lane only
Correct answer: Lane changes are permitted when safe
Dashed white lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction and indicate that lane changes are permitted when safe.
Question 6: In Kansas, what does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait
- Yield to all traffic
- Prepare to stop
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution, staying alert for cross traffic.
What does a blue sign on Kansas highways typically indicate?