MN DMV Road Signs and Traffic Signals

Question 1

What does a red octagonal sign with the word 'STOP' mean in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic before proceeding

Answer

A red STOP sign requires drivers to come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.

Question 2

A yellow diamond-shaped sign in Minnesota indicates:

Accepted Answer

A warning of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead

Answer

Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.

Question 3

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Stop and then proceed when safe, same as a STOP sign

Answer

A flashing red light must be treated as a STOP sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Question 4

In Minnesota, a green arrow displayed with a red traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

You may proceed in the direction of the arrow if the path is clear

Answer

A green arrow with a red light grants a protected movement — you may proceed in the arrow's direction if the path is clear.

Question 5

What shape and color is a railroad crossing advance warning sign in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Yellow circle with a black X

Answer

Railroad crossing advance warning signs are yellow circles with a black X and two Rs, alerting drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead.

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