Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Traffic Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does an octagonal (8-sided) red sign always mean in the US?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely

Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic

Answer

Slow down ahead

Answer

No entry

Question 2

What does a triangular sign with a red border and white interior mean?

Accepted Answer

Yield

Answer

Stop

Answer

Do Not Enter

Answer

Caution

Question 3

What color are regulatory signs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

White with black text

Answer

Yellow with black text

Answer

Red with white text

Answer

Green with white text

Question 4

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

Warning of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead

Answer

A regulatory speed limit

Answer

A service area nearby

Answer

Construction zone information

Question 5

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a stop sign — stop completely, then proceed when safe

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

The light is malfunctioning — stop permanently

Answer

Yield to cross traffic only

Question 6

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

Stop and wait for green

Answer

Yield to all pedestrians only

Answer

Full stop required