PennDOT Signs, Signals, and Markings 4

Question 1

What does a white diamond symbol painted on a travel lane indicate?

Accepted Answer

A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or reserved lane

Answer

A white diamond pavement marking designates a lane reserved for specific use, most commonly HOV or bus lanes.

Question 2

What does a steady red 'X' signal over a highway lane indicate?

Accepted Answer

The lane is closed; do not use it

Answer

A steady red X above a lane means that lane is closed and drivers must move to an open lane.

Question 3

A sign showing a bicycle with an arrow pointing into a lane means:

Accepted Answer

Bicycles may share or use this lane

Answer

A bicycle lane sign indicates cyclists are permitted — or required — to use that designated lane.

Question 4

What does a triangular yield sign's shape alone communicate?

Accepted Answer

It is a regulatory sign requiring the driver to give way

Answer

The downward-pointing triangle is the internationally recognized shape for YIELD, making it a regulatory sign requiring drivers to give the right-of-way.

Question 5

What does a green arrow on a traffic signal mean when paired with a red light?

Accepted Answer

You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow

Answer

A green arrow with a red light means you may move only in the direction the arrow points, while other movements are prohibited.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test

PennDOT Signs, Signals, and Markings 4