LA DMV Road Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely before proceeding

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

Slow down and merge

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No entry for vehicles

Question 2

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black arrow curving to the right indicates what?

Accepted Answer

A curve or turn ahead to the right

Answer

Road merges ahead

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No U-turns allowed

Answer

Right lane is closing

Question 3

What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering typically indicate in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory information drivers must follow

Answer

Warning of a hazard ahead

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A guide to nearby services

Answer

Construction zone boundaries

Question 4

A flashing red traffic light should be treated the same as:

Accepted Answer

A stop sign — stop, then proceed when safe

Answer

A green light — proceed with caution

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A yellow light — slow down

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A railroad crossing — stop and wait

Question 5

What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate to drivers?

Accepted Answer

Proceed in the arrow's direction — oncoming traffic is stopped

Answer

Yield before turning in that direction

Answer

The turn is permitted but must yield to pedestrians

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Merge lanes are open in that direction

Question 6

In Louisiana, a sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns drivers of:

Accepted Answer

A steep downgrade where trucks may lose speed control

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A truck weigh station ahead

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A truck route intersection

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A bridge with weight restrictions

Question 7

What shape is always used for railroad crossing advance warning signs in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Circle

Answer

Octagon

Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Diamond