Road Signs Test Basic Road Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does an octagonal (8-sided) red sign always mean?
- Yield to traffic
- Come to a complete stop (Correct answer)
- Slow down and merge
- No entry allowed
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
The octagon shape is reserved exclusively for STOP signs and requires a full stop.
Question 2: A downward-pointing triangle sign with a white center and red border tells you to do what?
- Stop completely
- Yield the right-of-way (Correct answer)
- Prepare for a school zone
- Watch for a railroad crossing
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
The inverted triangle is the standard shape for a YIELD sign.
Question 3: What color and shape is a typical warning sign for road hazards ahead?
- Red octagon
- Yellow diamond (Correct answer)
- Green rectangle
- Blue square
Correct answer: Yellow diamond
General warning signs use a yellow diamond shape to alert drivers to hazards.
Question 4: A round sign with a train symbol usually warns of what?
- A tunnel ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- A rest area
- A tollbooth
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
A circular yellow sign with an 'X' and 'RR' or train symbol warns of an upcoming railroad crossing.
Question 5: What does a rectangular green sign generally provide?
- A traffic prohibition
- Guidance such as directions and distances (Correct answer)
- A construction warning
- A speed limit
Correct answer: Guidance such as directions and distances
Green signs give guidance information like destinations, directions, and mileage.
Question 6: A blue rectangular sign most commonly indicates what?
- A sharp curve ahead
- Motorist services like gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- A regulatory speed limit
- A no-passing zone
Correct answer: Motorist services like gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs point to motorist services such as fuel, food, lodging, and hospitals.
Question 7: An orange diamond or rectangular sign signals what condition?
- A recreational area
- A construction or work zone (Correct answer)
- A pedestrian crossing
- A one-way street
Correct answer: A construction or work zone
Orange signs indicate temporary conditions in construction and maintenance work zones.
What does an octagonal (8-sided) red sign always mean?