LTO Road Signs and Pavement Markings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A diamond-shaped sign with an X and the letters RR means you are approaching a:
- Railroad crossing (Correct answer)
- Roundabout ahead
- Road restriction zone
- Reverse curve
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
The diamond-shaped RR sign with an X warns drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Question 2: What does a solid white line along the right edge of a roadway indicate?
- The edge of the travel lane boundary (Correct answer)
- A bicycle lane
- A passing zone
- A lane merge point
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane boundary
A solid white edge line marks the outer boundary of the travel lane and the road's edge.
Question 3: A green traffic signal arrow pointing left means:
- You may turn left; oncoming traffic is stopped (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic before turning left
- Left turns are prohibited
- Proceed straight only
Correct answer: You may turn left; oncoming traffic is stopped
A green left-turn arrow (protected phase) means oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn left safely.
Question 4: Which sign uses a pentagon (five-sided) shape?
- School zone advance warning sign (Correct answer)
- Railroad crossing sign
- Stop sign
- Speed limit sign
Correct answer: School zone advance warning sign
Pentagon-shaped signs are used exclusively for school zone and school crossing advance warnings.
Question 5: A double solid yellow center line means:
- Passing is prohibited in both directions (Correct answer)
- Passing is allowed in both directions
- Passing is allowed only from the right lane
- The road is one-way
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited in both directions
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing or crossing by traffic in either direction.
Question 6: An orange construction zone sign with a flagger symbol means:
- A flagger is controlling traffic ahead (Correct answer)
- Flagging is prohibited in this zone
- Road construction has ended
- Speed limit has increased
Correct answer: A flagger is controlling traffic ahead
The flagger symbol on an orange sign warns drivers that a person is directing traffic in the work zone.
Question 7: What does a white rectangular sign with a black downward arrow and the word 'ONLY' indicate?
- Traffic in that lane must travel in the indicated direction only (Correct answer)
- Vehicles may change lanes ahead
- Passing is permitted in that lane
- The lane ends ahead
Correct answer: Traffic in that lane must travel in the indicated direction only
Lane-use control signs with 'ONLY' restrict that lane to the specific movement shown by the arrow.
LTO Road Signs and Pavement Markings 2
A diamond-shaped sign with an X and the letters RR means you are approaching a: