MS DMV Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?
- No passing zone ahead (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Merge left
- Speed limit change
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is always placed on the left side of the road.
Question 2: A flashing yellow traffic light means you should:
- Stop and wait for green
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Treat it like a stop sign
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 3: What shape is used exclusively for railroad crossing warning signs?
- Diamond
- Round (Correct answer)
- Pentagon
- Octagon
Correct answer: Round
Round yellow signs are used exclusively to warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing.
Question 4: A white rectangular sign with black lettering is most likely a:
- Warning sign
- Regulatory sign (Correct answer)
- Guide sign
- School zone sign
Correct answer: Regulatory sign
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that communicate laws drivers must obey.
Question 5: What does a blue square sign along a highway typically indicate?
- Construction zone ahead
- Services available at the next exit (Correct answer)
- State border crossing
- Toll booth ahead
Correct answer: Services available at the next exit
Blue service signs inform drivers of available services such as food, fuel, or lodging near an upcoming exit.
Question 6: An orange sign shaped like a diamond in a construction zone means:
- Road closed permanently
- Workers and equipment may be present ahead (Correct answer)
- Detour route begins
- Speed limit doubled
Correct answer: Workers and equipment may be present ahead
Orange diamond-shaped signs are temporary warning signs used in construction and maintenance zones to alert drivers to hazards.
Question 7: What does a green traffic signal arrow indicate when you are in a turn lane?
- Yield before turning
- You may turn in the arrow's direction without yielding to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- Turn only if the way is clear
- Protected turn is ending soon
Correct answer: You may turn in the arrow's direction without yielding to oncoming traffic
A green arrow signals a protected turn, meaning oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn safely in the arrow's direction.
MS DMV Road Signs and Signals 2
What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?