OR DMV OR DMV Road Signs and Signals Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Oregon?
- Yield
- Stop (Correct answer)
- Do not enter
- Slow down
Correct answer: Stop
A red octagonal sign is always a stop sign, requiring a complete stop at the marked line.
Question 2: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
- Regulatory requirement
- Warning of a potential hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- School zone
- Construction zone
Correct answer: Warning of a potential hazard ahead
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
Question 3: In Oregon, a pennant-shaped sign means:
- No U-turn
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Yield ahead
- Speed limit change
Correct answer: No passing zone
A pennant-shaped sign posted on the left side of the road marks the beginning of a no-passing zone.
Question 4: What color are Oregon guide signs that indicate directions to cities and highways?
- Yellow
- Blue
- Green (Correct answer)
- White
Correct answer: Green
Green signs are guide signs that provide directional and distance information to destinations such as cities and highways.
Question 5: A flashing red traffic signal should be treated as:
- A yield sign
- A stop sign (Correct answer)
- A caution light
- A one-way signal
Correct answer: A stop sign
A flashing red light requires a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe, just like a stop sign.
Question 6: What does a blue rectangular sign typically indicate in Oregon?
- Highway route number
- Motorist services such as gas or food (Correct answer)
- Construction zone
- Speed limit
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas or food
Blue signs indicate motorist services such as gas stations, food, lodging, and hospitals.
What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Oregon?