OK DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Oklahoma?
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Stop completely before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- No entry allowed
Correct answer: Stop completely before proceeding
A red octagonal (eight-sided) sign is the stop sign — drivers must come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Question 2: What color are warning signs used on Oklahoma roads?
- Orange
- Yellow (Correct answer)
- Red
- White
Correct answer: Yellow
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols, alerting drivers to potentially hazardous conditions ahead.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light require a driver to do?
- Slow down and proceed if clear
- Stop completely, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Yield to cross traffic only
- Treat it as a green light
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated like a stop sign — come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe.
Question 4: What does a solid yellow traffic light indicate?
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- The light is about to turn red — prepare to stop (Correct answer)
- Pedestrians have the right of way
- Proceed with the normal flow of traffic
Correct answer: The light is about to turn red — prepare to stop
A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red, and drivers should prepare to stop if it is safe to do so.
Question 5: What shape is used for a yield sign in Oklahoma?
- Octagon
- Diamond
- Downward-pointing triangle (Correct answer)
- Pentagon
Correct answer: Downward-pointing triangle
Yield signs are downward-pointing triangles with a red border and white interior, distinguishing them from all other signs.
Question 6: What do green rectangular signs typically provide on Oklahoma highways?
- Speed limit information
- Distance and direction guidance (Correct answer)
- Construction zone warnings
- Environmental protection notices
Correct answer: Distance and direction guidance
Green rectangular signs are guide signs that provide distance, direction, and destination information to help drivers navigate.
Question 7: What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate on Oklahoma roads?
- A regulatory restriction is in effect
- A warning of a potential hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- A specific route number designation
- A service area or rest stop nearby
Correct answer: A warning of a potential hazard ahead
Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs, alerting drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
OK DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 1
What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Oklahoma?