NC DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 3

Question 1

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curving arrow and a speed number below it indicate?

Accepted Answer

The recommended safe speed for the curve ahead

Answer

The advisory speed plaque under a curve warning sign shows the recommended safe speed, not the legal limit.

Question 2

A driver approaches an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark due to a power outage. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

Answer

When a traffic signal is dark or malfunctioning, drivers must treat the intersection as an all-way stop.

Question 3

What does a white rectangular sign with black letters typically display?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory information such as speed limits

Answer

White signs with black lettering are regulatory signs that state laws you must obey, such as speed limits.

Question 4

You see a yellow sign showing a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn?

Accepted Answer

A steep downgrade is ahead

Answer

This warning sign tells drivers, especially truckers, that a steep hill is ahead and they should check brakes and downshift.

Question 5

What must you do when a steady yellow light appears as you approach an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Stop if you can do so safely before the intersection

Answer

A steady yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red, so you should stop if you can do so safely.

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test