Road Signs and Markings Flashcards
6 cards from real Motor Vehicle Division practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What shape is a standard stop sign in the United States?
Answer: Octagon
US stop signs are octagonal (8-sided) with a red background and white lettering per the MUTCD standard.
A diamond-shaped sign indicates what type of message?
Answer: Warning or hazard ahead
Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to hazards or changing road conditions ahead.
What does a white rectangular sign typically convey to drivers?
Answer: Regulatory information that must be obeyed
White rectangular signs display regulatory information such as speed limits, turn restrictions, or lane controls.
What do double yellow center lines on a roadway indicate?
Answer: Passing is prohibited from both directions
Double solid yellow center lines prohibit passing from either direction of travel.
A pennant-shaped sign with 'NO PASSING ZONE' is placed on which side of the road?
Answer: Left side
The pennant-shaped no-passing zone sign is placed on the left side of the road at the start of a no-passing zone.
What color are guide signs that provide directional and distance information on US highways?
Answer: Green
Green signs with white lettering are used for guide signs indicating destinations, distances, and highway routes.