MI DMV REE MI DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A pennant-shaped sign is used to indicate what?
- No U-turn
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- School zone ahead
- Divided highway begins
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant shape is exclusively used for 'No Passing Zone' signs, placed on the left side of the road.
Question 2: What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering typically convey?
- Warning of a hazard ahead
- A regulatory requirement drivers must obey (Correct answer)
- General information or guidance
- Construction zone rules
Correct answer: A regulatory requirement drivers must obey
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that state laws or rules drivers must follow.
Question 3: What does a flashing yellow arrow signal at an intersection mean?
- You must stop before turning
- You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- The left turn signal is about to turn red
- No left turns are permitted
Correct answer: You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn in the arrow's direction but must first yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
Question 4: What shape is a railroad crossing advance warning sign?
- Octagon
- Diamond
- Circle (Correct answer)
- Pentagon
Correct answer: Circle
Railroad crossing advance warning signs in the US are round (circular) with a yellow background and black X symbol.
Question 5: A sign showing a truck on a sloped road with the word 'HILL' means:
- Trucks are prohibited on this road
- A steep grade is ahead and you should check your brakes (Correct answer)
- Trucks must use a lower gear on this hill
- A runaway truck ramp is nearby
Correct answer: A steep grade is ahead and you should check your brakes
This warning sign alerts all drivers to a steep downgrade ahead where speed control and brake readiness are important.
Question 6: What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate?
- Proceed with caution in the indicated direction
- You have a protected turn in the indicated direction (Correct answer)
- Yield to pedestrians before turning in that direction
- A turn is optional but not recommended
Correct answer: You have a protected turn in the indicated direction
A green arrow indicates a protected turn, meaning oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn without yielding.
Question 7: What does a blue sign on Michigan highways typically indicate?
- Speed limit changes ahead
- Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- State park or recreational area
- Emergency vehicle access route
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs on highways are service signs pointing drivers to amenities such as gas stations, restaurants, hospitals, and lodging.
MI DMV REE MI DMV Road Signs and Signals 2
A pennant-shaped sign is used to indicate what?