ME DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR indicate?
- Railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Road repair ahead
- Rest area ahead
- Roundabout ahead
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow sign with a black X and RR letters is an advance warning sign for a railroad crossing ahead, alerting drivers to prepare to stop if necessary.
Question 2: In Maine, what does a pentagonal (five-sided) yellow sign indicate?
- School zone or school crossing (Correct answer)
- No passing zone
- Construction zone
- Hospital zone
Correct answer: School zone or school crossing
Pentagonal (five-sided) signs are used exclusively to indicate school zones and school crossings, warning drivers to watch for children.
Question 3: What does a blue rectangular highway sign typically indicate?
- Motorist services like food, gas, and lodging (Correct answer)
- Speed regulations
- Warning of hazards
- Construction zones
Correct answer: Motorist services like food, gas, and lodging
Blue signs indicate motorist services including gas stations, food, lodging, and hospitals available at upcoming exits.
Question 4: What does a white sign with a red circle and a line through it indicate?
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action shown is required
- Caution about the action shown
- The action shown is optional
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
A red circle with a line through it is a universal prohibition symbol, meaning the depicted action (such as U-turn, left turn, etc.) is not allowed.
Question 5: What does a diamond-shaped orange sign with 'DETOUR' written on it mean?
- You must follow an alternate route due to road closure (Correct answer)
- You may take an optional shortcut
- There is a scenic route available
- Speed reduction is required
Correct answer: You must follow an alternate route due to road closure
An orange detour sign indicates the normal route is closed and drivers must follow the marked alternate route to reach their destination.
Question 6: What does a brown highway sign typically indicate?
- Recreational and cultural points of interest (Correct answer)
- Regulatory information
- Warning about road conditions
- Motorist services
Correct answer: Recreational and cultural points of interest
Brown signs indicate recreational and cultural interest areas such as state parks, historic sites, campgrounds, and scenic areas.
ME DMV Road Signs and Signals 2
What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR indicate?