MI DMV REE MI DMV Road Signs and Signals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a sign with a black arrow curving sharply indicate?
- A gentle curve — slow down slightly
- A sharp curve — reduce speed significantly before the curve (Correct answer)
- A U-turn is permitted ahead
- The road merges with another highway
Correct answer: A sharp curve — reduce speed significantly before the curve
A sharp curve warning sign means the road ahead bends severely and drivers should slow well before entering it.
Question 2: In Michigan, what does a sign reading 'WRONG WAY' mean?
- You have missed your exit and should turn around safely
- You are traveling against the flow of traffic and must stop and turn around (Correct answer)
- Road construction requires you to use an alternate route
- You are approaching a one-way street from the correct direction
Correct answer: You are traveling against the flow of traffic and must stop and turn around
A 'Wrong Way' sign means you have entered a roadway traveling against traffic and must stop and reverse direction immediately.
Question 3: What is indicated by a sign showing two arrows merging into one?
- A divided highway is ending
- Two lanes of traffic are merging into one lane ahead (Correct answer)
- A detour is ahead
- An intersection where two roads cross
Correct answer: Two lanes of traffic are merging into one lane ahead
The merging arrows sign warns that two separate lanes of traffic will combine into a single lane ahead.
Question 4: What must you do when you see a 'YIELD' sign?
- Come to a complete stop regardless of traffic
- Slow down and give right-of-way to crossing or merging traffic (Correct answer)
- Maintain speed but stay alert
- Stop only if another vehicle is within 100 feet
Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way to crossing or merging traffic
A Yield sign requires you to slow down and let conflicting traffic go first; you only stop if necessary to avoid a collision.
Question 5: A sign with a bicycle symbol inside a red circle with a line through it means:
- Bicycle lane begins here
- Bicycles must yield to pedestrians
- Bicycles are not permitted on this roadway (Correct answer)
- Bicycle crossing ahead — watch for cyclists
Correct answer: Bicycles are not permitted on this roadway
A red circle with a slash through any symbol indicates that activity is prohibited; a bicycle symbol means no bicycles allowed.
Question 6: What does a flashing red traffic light require drivers to do?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop, then proceed when it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Yield to vehicles already in the intersection
- Treat it the same as a green light
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when it is safe to do so
A flashing red light must be treated as a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Question 7: What does an orange sign with black lettering or symbols indicate in Michigan?
- School zone warning
- Temporary traffic control for construction or maintenance work zones (Correct answer)
- Detour route for hazardous materials
- Agricultural vehicle crossing area
Correct answer: Temporary traffic control for construction or maintenance work zones
Orange signs are used exclusively in work zones to warn drivers of temporary conditions, changed lanes, or construction activity.
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What does a sign with a black arrow curving sharply indicate?