ME DMV Road Signs and Signals 2

Question 1

What does a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR indicate?

Accepted Answer

Railroad crossing ahead

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

School zone or school crossing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Motorist services like food, gas, and lodging

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The action shown is prohibited

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

You must follow an alternate route due to road closure

Answer

An orange detour sign indicates the normal route is closed and drivers must follow the marked alternate route to reach their destination.

(ME DMV) Maine Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

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ME DMV Road Signs and Signals 2