Motor Vehicle Commission MVC (Reading) 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A white sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT' with a downward arrow tells you to do what?
- Pass to the right of a divider or obstruction (Correct answer)
- Exit the highway
- Stop for pedestrians
- Turn right at the next street
Correct answer: Pass to the right of a divider or obstruction
The keep-right sign directs traffic to stay right of an island, median, or obstruction.
Question 2: What does a yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow indicate?
- A curve in the road ahead (Correct answer)
- A detour
- A no-U-turn zone
- A one-way street
Correct answer: A curve in the road ahead
The curved-arrow warning sign tells drivers the road bends ahead.
Question 3: A red circle with a red slash over a symbol means what?
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action shown is required
- Caution ahead
- Service available
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
A red circle-and-slash indicates that whatever is pictured is not allowed.
Question 4: Broken (dashed) white lines between lanes of traffic mean what?
- Lanes move in the same direction and changing lanes is permitted (Correct answer)
- Lanes move in opposite directions
- No lane changes allowed
- The road is closed
Correct answer: Lanes move in the same direction and changing lanes is permitted
Dashed white lines separate same-direction lanes and lane changes are allowed when safe.
Question 5: A yellow diamond sign showing two children walking indicates what?
- A school zone or school crossing (Correct answer)
- A playground closed
- A no-parking area
- A hospital nearby
Correct answer: A school zone or school crossing
This symbol warns of a school zone or crossing where children may be present.
Question 6: What does a steady yellow (amber) traffic light mean?
- The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- The light is broken
- Proceed with the right of way
Correct answer: The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely
A steady yellow warns the signal is changing to red, so prepare to stop.
Question 7: An orange diamond or orange rectangular sign indicates what?
- A construction or work zone (Correct answer)
- A recreation area
- A no-passing zone
- A school crossing
Correct answer: A construction or work zone
Orange is used for temporary construction and maintenance work-zone signs.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC (Reading) 3
A white sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT' with a downward arrow tells you to do what?