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

An octagonal red sign is always a STOP sign, requiring drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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

Yellow diamond warning signs with curved arrows alert drivers to an upcoming curve or turn in the road.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Regulatory information drivers must follow

Answer

White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that convey rules and laws drivers must obey.

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 flashing red light has the same legal effect as a stop sign; you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

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

A green arrow is a protected signal meaning traffic in the indicated direction has the right-of-way and opposing traffic is stopped.

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