MO DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a white rectangular sign with black text typically indicate?
- Warning about road hazards
- Regulatory rules that must be followed (Correct answer)
- Informational guidance for drivers
- Construction zone boundaries
Correct answer: Regulatory rules that must be followed
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that communicate laws and rules drivers must obey, such as speed limits.
Question 2: A pennant-shaped (triangular) yellow sign on the left side of the road means:
- Divided highway begins
- No passing zone ahead (Correct answer)
- School zone speed limit
- Merge lane warning
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
The pennant-shaped sign is exclusively used to mark no passing zones, always placed on the left side of the road.
Question 3: Orange signs in a construction or work zone indicate:
- Advisory speed limits only
- Temporary traffic control and hazard warnings (Correct answer)
- Permanent road changes
- Detour routes for all traffic
Correct answer: Temporary traffic control and hazard warnings
Orange signs are used in construction and maintenance work zones to provide temporary traffic control and warn of hazards created by work activities.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Prepare to stop, light turning red
- Yield to pedestrians only
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal requiring you to slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
Question 5: A circular sign with no other markings always indicates:
- A school zone
- A railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- A roundabout entrance
- A speed limit change
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
A round (circular) yellow sign with a black X and RR markings warns drivers of a railroad crossing ahead.
Question 6: Blue signs on Missouri highways typically provide information about:
- Recreational areas and state parks
- Services such as food, fuel, and lodging (Correct answer)
- Hospital and emergency routes
- Interstate route numbers
Correct answer: Services such as food, fuel, and lodging
Blue signs indicate motorist services such as rest areas, gas stations, food, lodging, and hospitals available at upcoming exits.
Question 7: What must a driver do when approaching a steady yellow traffic signal?
- Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly
- Stop if it can be done safely before the intersection (Correct answer)
- Proceed normally as if the light is still green
- Yield to all traffic and then proceed
Correct answer: Stop if it can be done safely before the intersection
A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red, and you should stop if you can do so safely; if you cannot stop safely, proceed with caution.
MO DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2
What does a white rectangular sign with black text typically indicate?