RTT Road Signs and Markings 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A white diamond-shaped pavement marking in a travel lane typically designates:
- A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or bike lane (Correct answer)
- A parking area
- A pedestrian crossing
- A bus stop zone
Correct answer: A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or bike lane
White diamond pavement markings indicate HOV or bicycle lanes restricted from general traffic.
Question 2: An orange sign with black lettering on a construction zone means:
- Temporary regulatory or warning information specific to the work zone (Correct answer)
- Permanent speed limit change
- Advisory speed for curves
- Detour to a scenic route
Correct answer: Temporary regulatory or warning information specific to the work zone
Orange signs are exclusively used in highway construction and maintenance zones to convey temporary rules and hazards.
Question 3: A green sign with a mileage number on the interstate highway system primarily serves to:
- Give distance to upcoming cities or exits (Correct answer)
- Indicate speed limits
- Mark state boundaries
- Identify rest areas
Correct answer: Give distance to upcoming cities or exits
Green guide signs on interstates show distances in miles to upcoming destinations or exits.
Question 4: What is indicated by a yellow 'W' shaped line painted on the road pavement?
- Edge of a no-parking zone
- Warning of a speed bump
- Crosswalk boundary
- School bus loading area (Correct answer)
Correct answer: School bus loading area
Yellow zigzag or 'W' lines on pavement mark a school bus stop zone where parking is prohibited.
Question 5: A sign with a downward-pointing arrow merging into one lane indicates:
- Lane ends and traffic must merge (Correct answer)
- Road narrows to one lane permanently
- Exit ramp begins
- Passing lane opens ahead
Correct answer: Lane ends and traffic must merge
A lane-ends merge sign warns that the current lane ends and riders must merge with adjacent traffic.
Question 6: What does a red circular sign with a white horizontal bar in the center mean?
- Do not enter (Correct answer)
- Stop
- No U-turn
- Speed limit 0 mph
Correct answer: Do not enter
The Do Not Enter sign prohibits entry into a roadway, typically used at one-way road exits and highway ramps.
Question 7: White edge lines on the right side of a roadway serve to:
- Mark the outer boundary of the travel lane (Correct answer)
- Indicate a bicycle path
- Separate opposing traffic
- Show the start of a merge zone
Correct answer: Mark the outer boundary of the travel lane
Right-side white edge lines define the outer edge of the traveled road, helping drivers and riders stay within the lane.
RTT Road Signs and Markings 3
A white diamond-shaped pavement marking in a travel lane typically designates: