UT DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An orange sign on a highway most likely indicates:
- A school zone
- A work zone or construction area (Correct answer)
- A detour route
- A reduced speed limit permanently
Correct answer: A work zone or construction area
Orange signs are used in work zones and construction areas to alert drivers to temporary traffic control conditions.
Question 2: What does a red circle with a red line through a symbol mean on a traffic sign?
- Warning — hazard ahead
- Action required
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Speed reduced ahead
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
A red circle with a diagonal red slash over a symbol means that action (e.g., no U-turn, no trucks) is prohibited.
Question 3: A blue rectangular sign on a highway typically provides information about:
- Construction zones
- Services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
- Speed limits
- Toll roads ahead
Correct answer: Services such as gas, food, or lodging
Blue signs on highways guide drivers to services such as gas stations, restaurants, hospitals, and lodging.
Question 4: What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic only
- Come to a complete stop and wait for green
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated like a STOP sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Question 5: What does a yellow X signal above a lane on a highway mean?
- Lane is open for travel
- Reduce speed in this lane
- Lane is closed — do not use it (Correct answer)
- Merge into this lane
Correct answer: Lane is closed — do not use it
A yellow X over a lane on a variable message sign or overhead signal means the lane is closing and drivers must move out of it.
Question 6: A sign showing a truck on a steep downgrade with the word 'RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP' in Utah mountains indicates:
- A mandatory stop for trucks
- An emergency escape ramp for trucks that lose brakes (Correct answer)
- A truck weigh station ahead
- A truck-only lane
Correct answer: An emergency escape ramp for trucks that lose brakes
Runaway truck ramp signs alert drivers to emergency escape ramps designed for trucks that lose braking ability on steep mountain grades.
Question 7: What does a white sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 65' tell you?
- The suggested safe speed for the road
- The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions (Correct answer)
- The minimum speed you must maintain
- The speed at which you may pass other vehicles
Correct answer: The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions
A posted speed limit sign indicates the maximum legal speed allowed under ideal road and weather conditions.
UT DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 2
An orange sign on a highway most likely indicates: