RTA Traffic Signs and Signals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a white rectangular sign with the word 'ONLY' printed under an arrow indicate?
- Advisory speed for that lane
- The lane must travel in the direction shown (Correct answer)
- Passing is permitted in that lane
- The lane is reserved for HOV vehicles
Correct answer: The lane must travel in the direction shown
A lane-use control sign with an arrow and 'ONLY' means traffic in that lane must proceed in the indicated direction.
Question 2: A sign showing a bicycle inside a red circle with a slash means:
- Bike lane ahead
- Bicycles must yield to pedestrians
- Bicycles are prohibited on that road (Correct answer)
- Cyclists must dismount and walk
Correct answer: Bicycles are prohibited on that road
The red circle-slash over a bicycle symbol is a regulatory sign prohibiting bicycle travel on that roadway.
Question 3: What color are guide signs that provide directional information on highways and freeways?
- Brown
- Blue
- Green (Correct answer)
- White
Correct answer: Green
Green signs with white lettering are used for highway guide signs providing directional and distance information.
Question 4: A 'MERGE' sign indicates:
- Two lanes of traffic are combining into one (Correct answer)
- You must stop and let other traffic pass
- The road is becoming a divided highway
- You are entering a roundabout
Correct answer: Two lanes of traffic are combining into one
A Merge sign warns that two roadways are converging and drivers should be prepared to adjust speed and position.
Question 5: What does a steady red 'X' signal above a highway lane mean?
- Lane is open but with reduced speed
- Lane is closed — do not use it (Correct answer)
- Lane is reversible and currently open
- Vehicles must slow to 25 mph
Correct answer: Lane is closed — do not use it
A steady red X over a lane is a lane control signal indicating that lane is closed and must not be used.
Question 6: Which sign warns that the road ahead has a series of curves, with the first curve turning right?
- Winding Road sign (Correct answer)
- Slippery When Wet sign
- Curve sign
- Reverse Curve sign
Correct answer: Winding Road sign
A Winding Road sign warns of three or more curves in succession and is used when a simple curve or reverse curve sign is insufficient.
Question 7: Blue rectangular signs along roadways are used to indicate:
- Upcoming toll plazas
- Services such as food, fuel, and lodging (Correct answer)
- State and national park entrances
- Hospital zones with speed restrictions
Correct answer: Services such as food, fuel, and lodging
Blue signs are service signs that direct drivers to nearby amenities such as gas stations, restaurants, motels, and hospitals.
RTA Traffic Signs and Signals 3
What does a white rectangular sign with the word 'ONLY' printed under an arrow indicate?