Sign Permit Test Practice

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Questions and Answers

What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection mean?

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

What does a rectangular-shaped sign indicate?

Speed limit sign.

What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Road hazard sign.

What colors are warning signs that indicate hazards ahead?

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. Signup and view all the answers

What colors indicate the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Green with white letters. Signup and view all the answers

What does a stop sign mean?

Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. Signup and view all the answers

What does the yellow sign with an X and two R's on each side mean?

A railroad crossing. Signup and view all the answers

Which must you obey over the other two: a policeman, a stop sign, or a flashing red light?

A policeman. Signup and view all the answers

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. What should you do?

Be prepared to stop before the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

What does a slow-moving vehicle emblem look like?

A triangular orange sign. Signup and view all the answers

What does a black curved arrow on a yellow sign mean?

Road curves ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a squiggly arrow mean?

There are a series of curves ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow and black diamond-shaped sign warn about?

Conditions on or near the road. Signup and view all the answers

What does the yellow sign with a black outline shaped like a sideways triangle mean?

No passing zone. Signup and view all the answers

How does the sign showing the end of a divided highway look?

Look at the picture. Signup and view all the answers

What does a capital 'T' mean on a sign?

Intersection (T). Signup and view all the answers

What does a person driving in a car with a curb underneath the tire indicate?

Losing control of your vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with all three street lights on a yellow sign mean?

There is a traffic signal ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does two arrows going around the beginning of a rock mean?

Divided highway begins. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper order for traffic lights from top to bottom?

Red, yellow, green. Signup and view all the answers

What does a person standing with one arm holding a flag pointed up mean?

Flagger ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a person on it digging in some dirt indicate?

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead. Signup and view all the answers

When an arrow panel in a work zone shows certain patterns, what does it mean?

Drive with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What does a long black arrow on a yellow sign mean?

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle. Signup and view all the answers

What does a black arrow on a yellow sign curving to the left indicate?

The road is curving sharply to the left. Signup and view all the answers

What does the posted speed limit show?

The maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather conditions. Signup and view all the answers

How is a highway with two-way traffic marked?

Arrows going in the opposite way. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection mean?

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. Signup and view all the answers

What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic, protected left turn is about to end. Signup and view all the answers

What does the '+' mean on a sign?

Intersection (+). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sign Meanings and Shapes

Red and white triangular sign indicates to slow down and be ready to stop at intersections.
Rectangular-shaped signs typically display speed limits.
Diamond-shaped signs serve as road hazard warnings.

Warning and Directional Signs

Hazard warning signs have black letters or symbols against a yellow background.
Green signs with white letters indicate distance to the next highway exit.
Stop signs require a full stop and proceeding only when safe.

Special Symbols and Indicators

A yellow sign with an "X" and two "R's" signals a railroad crossing.
Obey police officers over stop signs or flashing red lights.
Prepare to stop if a traffic light changes from green to yellow.

Vehicle and Road Conditions

Slow-moving vehicle emblems are represented by triangular orange signs.
Black curved arrows on yellow signs indicate curves ahead.
Signs with squiggly arrows denote a series of curves.
Yellow signs shaped like sidewards triangles indicate no passing zones.

Road Safety and Traffic Signals

Traffic signals are arranged in the order of red, yellow, and green from top to bottom.
A black arrow curving left on a yellow sign shows the road curves sharply left.
Workers' signs indicate the presence of construction or work zones.

Warning Signs and Speed Limits

Arrow panels in work zones instruct drivers to drive with caution.
The posted speed limits represent the maximum safe speed under ideal conditions.
A long black arrow on a yellow sign warns that the road changes direction sharply.

Intersection and Traffic Flow

Two-way traffic is marked by arrows going in opposite directions.
A flashing yellow traffic signal conveys to slow down and proceed through the intersection cautiously.
The yellow left arrow means to prepare to yield to oncoming traffic as a protected left turn is ending.

Miscellaneous Sign Meanings

A sign depicting a person on a sign digging indicates workers in the vicinity.
Signs with a "+" indicate an intersection, while signs depicting a capital "T" imply a T-intersection.

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Prepare for your sign permit test with these flashcards focusing on the meanings of various traffic signs. From triangular to rectangular shapes, each card highlights important definitions and colors associated with road signs. Test your knowledge and ensure you're ready for safe driving.