PA DMV Road Signs and Signals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When you see a sign that reads 'DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS,' you should expect:
- A median barrier will begin
- Two-way traffic on an undivided road ahead (Correct answer)
- The road becomes one-way
- Speed limit increases ahead
Correct answer: Two-way traffic on an undivided road ahead
A 'Divided Highway Ends' sign warns that the separated roadway merges into a two-way undivided road ahead.
Question 2: A solid white line along the right edge of a roadway indicates:
- The center of the road
- The edge of the travel lane and the shoulder boundary (Correct answer)
- A bike lane boundary
- A lane that merges ahead
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane and the shoulder boundary
A solid white edge line marks the outer boundary of the travel lane, separating it from the shoulder.
Question 3: What does a green traffic light mean when you are approaching an intersection?
- You must stop
- You may proceed if the intersection is clear (Correct answer)
- You must yield to all pedestrians only
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
Correct answer: You may proceed if the intersection is clear
A green light means you may proceed, but you must still yield to pedestrians and any vehicles lawfully in the intersection.
Question 4: What does a blue sign along the highway typically indicate?
- Warning of a hazard
- Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Regulatory speed limits
- State border crossing
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs on highways provide information about motorist services including fuel, food, lodging, and hospitals.
Question 5: A crossbuck sign (X-shaped) at a railroad crossing means:
- Stop completely before crossing
- Yield and only cross if no train is coming (Correct answer)
- Cross quickly at increased speed
- Railroad crossing is closed
Correct answer: Yield and only cross if no train is coming
A crossbuck sign requires you to yield and cross only when safe; you must stop if a train is approaching.
Question 6: What does a yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow indicate?
- Intersection ahead
- Sharp curve ahead in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
- U-turn permitted
- Merging traffic from the right
Correct answer: Sharp curve ahead in the direction of the arrow
A curved arrow on a diamond-shaped warning sign alerts drivers to a sharp bend in the road in the direction shown.
Question 7: What is indicated by parallel white diagonal lines painted inside an intersection?
- Parking is permitted here
- This is a pedestrian crosswalk (Correct answer)
- No stopping or standing zone
- HOV lane designation
Correct answer: This is a pedestrian crosswalk
White diagonal lines in an intersection mark a pedestrian crosswalk where drivers must yield to people on foot.
PA DMV Road Signs and Signals 3
When you see a sign that reads 'DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS,' you should expect: