MN DMV Road Signs and Traffic Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign in Minnesota indicate?
- Speed limit change
- No passing zone ahead (Correct answer)
- Narrow bridge ahead
- Curve in the road
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
A pennant-shaped (triangular) yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone where passing is prohibited.
Question 2: In Minnesota, orange signs are used to indicate:
- School zones
- Construction and work zones (Correct answer)
- Hazardous materials routes
- State park boundaries
Correct answer: Construction and work zones
Orange signs are used exclusively in construction and work zones to warn drivers of temporary traffic conditions and changes.
Question 3: What does a blue highway sign in Minnesota typically provide?
- Speed limits
- Road conditions
- Motorist services such as food, gas, and lodging (Correct answer)
- Hazard warnings
Correct answer: Motorist services such as food, gas, and lodging
Blue signs indicate motorist services along the road, such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and rest areas.
Question 4: A flashing yellow traffic light in Minnesota means:
- Come to a complete stop
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The traffic light is broken
- Yield to pedestrians only
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
Question 5: What does a 'Wrong Way' sign indicate in Minnesota?
- You are driving too fast
- You have entered a road going against traffic flow (Correct answer)
- You missed your exit
- The road is closed ahead
Correct answer: You have entered a road going against traffic flow
A 'Wrong Way' sign means you have entered a roadway traveling against the direction of traffic and must stop and turn around immediately.
Question 6: In Minnesota, a green traffic light means:
- Proceed without checking for other vehicles
- You may go if the intersection is clear and it is safe to proceed (Correct answer)
- You have the absolute right-of-way over all other vehicles
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
Correct answer: You may go if the intersection is clear and it is safe to proceed
A green light means you may proceed if the intersection is clear, but you still must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
MN DMV Road Signs and Traffic Signals 2
What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign in Minnesota indicate?