Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What do green traffic signs typically indicate?
- Directional and distance information (Correct answer)
- Warnings and hazards
- Regulatory commands
- Construction zone alerts
Correct answer: Directional and distance information
Green signs provide directional guidance, such as highway exits, distances, and route confirmations.
Question 2: What does a white rectangular sign with a black arrow pointing down (one-way) mean?
- Traffic flows in one direction only (Correct answer)
- Turning is prohibited
- Stop ahead
- Yield to oncoming traffic
Correct answer: Traffic flows in one direction only
A one-way sign indicates that traffic on that roadway moves in a single direction only.
Question 3: What does a 'Do Not Enter' sign look like?
- Red circle with a white horizontal bar (Correct answer)
- Red octagon with 'NO ENTRY' text
- White square with a red X
- Red triangle pointing down
Correct answer: Red circle with a white horizontal bar
The 'Do Not Enter' sign is a red circle with a white horizontal bar, used to prevent drivers from entering a one-way road the wrong way.
Question 4: What does an orange sign in a construction zone indicate?
- Temporary traffic controls and construction warnings (Correct answer)
- Permanent road hazards
- School zone boundaries
- Railroad crossing ahead
Correct answer: Temporary traffic controls and construction warnings
Orange signs are used exclusively in construction and work zones to warn drivers of temporary conditions.
Question 5: What does a pentagon-shaped (5-sided) yellow sign indicate?
- School zone or school crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Park or recreational area
- Railroad crossing ahead
- Hospital zone
Correct answer: School zone or school crossing ahead
A pentagon-shaped yellow sign specifically designates a school zone or school crossing ahead.
Question 6: What does a circular sign with an 'X' and two Rs ('RR') warn drivers about?
- A railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- A rest area ahead
- A roundabout ahead
- Restricted road access
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
The circular RR advance warning sign alerts drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead.
What do green traffic signs typically indicate?