PennDOT Signs, Signals, and Markings 5

Question 1

What does a sign with the words 'DO NOT PASS' mean?

Accepted Answer

No vehicle may pass another in this zone

Answer

A DO NOT PASS sign is a regulatory sign prohibiting all vehicles from passing other vehicles in that zone.

Question 2

When you see a pennant-shaped (horizontal triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road, it means:

Accepted Answer

Begin of a no-passing zone

Answer

The pennant-shaped no-passing zone sign is placed on the left to reinforce that passing is prohibited from this point forward.

Question 3

What does a sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 35 NIGHT 25' mean?

Accepted Answer

The daytime limit is 35 mph but drops to 25 mph at night

Answer

A split speed limit sign means 35 mph applies during daylight and 25 mph applies after dark.

Question 4

A pavement arrow with the word 'ONLY' beneath it in a lane means:

Accepted Answer

You must move in the direction indicated; no other movement is permitted

Answer

When 'ONLY' accompanies a directional arrow, drivers in that lane must follow the arrow's direction and no other movement is allowed.

Question 5

What does a yellow sign showing two arrows merging into one indicate?

Accepted Answer

Two lanes merge into one lane ahead

Answer

A merge sign warns drivers that two lanes of traffic will combine into a single lane ahead.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test