UT DMV Traffic Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely

Answer

The octagonal red STOP sign always requires drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Question 2

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow indicates:

Accepted Answer

A sharp curve ahead

Answer

A yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead and to reduce speed.

Question 3

What does a solid white line on the right edge of a roadway indicate?

Accepted Answer

The boundary of the travel lane

Answer

A solid white line along the right edge of the road marks the outer boundary of the travel lane and the edge of the pavement.

Question 4

A green traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

Proceed only if the intersection is clear

Answer

A green light permits you to proceed, but you must still yield to pedestrians and any vehicles already in the intersection.

Question 5

What shape and color is used for regulatory signs in Utah?

Accepted Answer

White rectangle

Answer

Regulatory signs, which communicate traffic laws and rules, are typically white rectangles (e.g., speed limit, do not enter).

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