LA DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A blue rectangular sign on a Louisiana highway most likely provides information about:
- Road construction ahead
- Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- State or national park boundaries
- Posted speed limits on the route
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs are service signs that provide information about motorist services available at upcoming exits or intersections.
Question 2: What does a pennant-shaped (triangular, point facing right) yellow sign indicate?
- Yield ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- School zone warning
- Divided highway begins
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road.
Question 3: When you see a flashing yellow traffic light, you should:
- Stop and wait for it to turn green
- Proceed at normal speed — it is a courtesy signal
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Come to a complete stop before proceeding
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a caution signal meaning slow down and be alert, but you are not required to stop.
Question 4: A sign showing a T-intersection warns that:
- Three-way traffic merges ahead
- The road you are on ends and you must turn left or right (Correct answer)
- A traffic signal is ahead at the intersection
- The right lane ends and must merge left
Correct answer: The road you are on ends and you must turn left or right
The T-intersection sign warns drivers that the road ahead ends and they will need to turn either left or right.
Question 5: In Louisiana, what color are guide signs that help direct drivers to destinations and distances?
- Blue
- Yellow
- Green (Correct answer)
- Brown
Correct answer: Green
Green signs are guide signs used on highways and streets to provide directional information, route numbers, and distances to destinations.
Question 6: What does a 'Do Not Enter' sign look like in Louisiana?
- A red circle with a white horizontal bar (Correct answer)
- A white octagon with red letters
- A red diamond with a white X
- A white rectangle with a black arrow pointing down
Correct answer: A red circle with a white horizontal bar
The Do Not Enter sign is a red circle with a white horizontal bar, indicating that traffic is not permitted to enter the road or lane.
Question 7: Which sign would you see at a location where traffic from two roads merges into one lane?
- A divided highway ends sign
- A merge sign showing converging lines (Correct answer)
- A lane reduction sign with arrow dropping
- A passing lane begins sign
Correct answer: A merge sign showing converging lines
A merge sign shows two roadway lines converging into one, warning that traffic from another road will join yours and you may need to adjust speed.
LA DMV Road Signs and Signals 2
A blue rectangular sign on a Louisiana highway most likely provides information about: