RTT Road Signs and Markings 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A sign showing two arrows pointing in opposite horizontal directions inside a square warns of:
- A divided highway ending (Correct answer)
- A T-intersection ahead
- A four-way stop
- A lane reversal zone
Correct answer: A divided highway ending
The divided highway ends sign warns that the median will end and two-way traffic will resume on an undivided roadway.
Question 2: What color is used for signs that indicate services like gas, food, and lodging along highways?
- Blue (Correct answer)
- Green
- Brown
- White
Correct answer: Blue
Blue motorist service signs direct travelers to fuel, food, lodging, and emergency services near an exit.
Question 3: A brown highway sign typically indicates:
- Recreational areas, parks, or historic sites (Correct answer)
- Hospital nearby
- Construction zone
- Rest area with facilities
Correct answer: Recreational areas, parks, or historic sites
Brown signs are used for public recreation areas and points of cultural or historical interest.
Question 4: On a multi-lane road, a broken yellow centerline on your side means:
- You may pass if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- You must not pass under any circumstances
- You are in a HOV lane
- The road narrows ahead
Correct answer: You may pass if it is safe to do so
A broken (dashed) yellow line on your side of the center allows passing when the way is clear and it is safe.
Question 5: A yellow sign showing a person walking with a child is specifically warning drivers about:
- A school crossing or pedestrian zone with children (Correct answer)
- A daycare center entrance
- A playground equipment area
- A crosswalk with traffic signals
Correct answer: A school crossing or pedestrian zone with children
The pedestrian-crossing warning sign with adult and child figures alerts drivers to a school or area where children frequently cross.
Question 6: A five-sided (pentagon) shaped sign is used exclusively to indicate:
- A school zone or school crossing (Correct answer)
- A state highway route marker
- A national park boundary
- A recreational zone
Correct answer: A school zone or school crossing
The pentagon shape is reserved solely for school zone and school crossing warning signs in the US.
Question 7: What does a solid white line separating lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction indicate?
- Lane changing is discouraged or prohibited (Correct answer)
- Passing is permitted here
- Bicycles may share the lane
- The road is about to narrow
Correct answer: Lane changing is discouraged or prohibited
A solid white line between same-direction lanes indicates you should not change lanes unless necessary, such as near intersections.
RTT Road Signs and Markings 4
A sign showing two arrows pointing in opposite horizontal directions inside a square warns of: