RMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pennant-shaped sign (pointing to the right) indicate?
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- You are entering a no-passing zone (Correct answer)
- A merge lane is beginning ahead
- You must yield to oncoming traffic
Correct answer: You are entering a no-passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road facing the driver.
Question 2: What does a blue sign typically indicate on US highways?
- Motorist services such as gas, food, and lodging (Correct answer)
- Warning of upcoming road hazards
- State and local traffic regulations
- Speed limit changes ahead
Correct answer: Motorist services such as gas, food, and lodging
Blue signs on US highways provide motorist services information such as gas stations, restaurants, lodging, and hospitals.
Question 3: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- Prepare to stop — the light will turn red soon
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all pedestrians before moving
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down, be alert, and proceed with caution — you are not required to stop.
Question 4: What does a solid red arrow traffic signal mean?
- You may turn in the arrow direction after coming to a stop
- You must not move in the direction the arrow points (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic before turning in that direction
- Slow down before turning in the direction of the arrow
Correct answer: You must not move in the direction the arrow points
A solid red arrow means you must stop and are not permitted to move in the direction the arrow points until the signal changes.
Question 5: What does an orange sign typically indicate?
- Temporary traffic control in construction or work zones (Correct answer)
- Permanent road hazard warnings
- State highway route markers
- Information about local services and attractions
Correct answer: Temporary traffic control in construction or work zones
Orange signs are used for temporary traffic control, including construction zones, maintenance areas, and detour routes.
Question 6: What does a green arrow traffic signal indicate?
- Yield before turning in the direction shown
- Stop and wait for a safe gap before proceeding
- You may move in the direction the arrow points (Correct answer)
- Slow down when turning in the indicated direction
Correct answer: You may move in the direction the arrow points
A green arrow means you may move in the direction the arrow points; oncoming traffic is stopped by a red signal.
Question 7: What does a brown sign typically indicate?
- Regulatory information about road use restrictions
- Public recreation areas and cultural or historic attractions (Correct answer)
- Motorist services available for travelers
- Construction zones and detour routes
Correct answer: Public recreation areas and cultural or historic attractions
Brown signs are used to indicate public recreation areas, national parks, historic sites, and cultural points of interest.
RMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2
What does a pennant-shaped sign (pointing to the right) indicate?