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Question 1Regulatory Signs

A red octagon with a white border and the word STOP means you must:

  1. Slow down and yield if traffic is present
  2. Come to a complete stop before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Reduce speed to 15 mph through the intersection
  4. Stop only when other vehicles are visible

Explanation

The octagonal STOP sign is the only sign with that shape, so it is recognizable even when partially obscured. It requires a full stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the roadway before you continue.

Question 2Regulatory Signs

Which shape is used exclusively for the YIELD sign?

  1. A downward-pointing triangle Correct answer.
  2. A pennant
  3. A vertical rectangle
  4. A circle

Explanation

The YIELD sign is a downward-pointing equilateral triangle with a red border. Its unique shape lets drivers identify it from the back or when snow or dirt covers the face.

Question 3Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reading SPEED LIMIT 55 indicates that:

  1. 55 mph is the minimum speed for the roadway
  2. 55 mph is the maximum lawful speed in good conditions Correct answer.
  3. 55 mph is a suggested speed for curves
  4. 55 mph applies only to trucks

Explanation

White rectangular signs with black legends are regulatory and set the legal maximum speed. The limit applies in ideal conditions, and drivers must slow further when weather or traffic requires it.

Question 4Regulatory Signs

A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road marks the:

  1. End of a divided highway
  2. Approach to a railroad crossing
  3. Beginning of a no-passing zone Correct answer.
  4. Start of a school zone

Explanation

The yellow pennant is placed on the left side of the roadway to mark the start of a no-passing zone. Passing restrictions remain in effect until a sign or pavement marking indicates they end.

Question 5Regulatory Signs

A circular yellow sign bearing a black X and two R symbols warns of:

  1. A roundabout
  2. A pedestrian crosswalk
  3. A four-way intersection
  4. A railroad crossing ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The round yellow sign with an X and RR is the railroad advance-warning sign. It tells drivers to slow down, look, and listen for trains before reaching the tracks.

Question 6Regulatory Signs

A red circle with a diagonal slash through a black symbol means:

  1. The action shown is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. The action shown applies only at night
  3. The action shown is required
  4. The action shown is recommended

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash is the universal prohibition symbol. Whatever the black pictogram shows, the sign means that action is not allowed.

Question 7Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reading ONE WAY with a black arrow tells drivers that:

  1. Traffic on that roadway moves only in the arrow's direction Correct answer.
  2. Only trucks may use the lane
  3. The lane ahead merges from the left
  4. The road becomes a divided highway

Explanation

ONE WAY signs are regulatory and indicate that all traffic on the roadway flows in the direction of the arrow. Drivers must not enter or travel against that direction.

Question 8Regulatory Signs

A white sign with a red circle and the words DO NOT ENTER is placed to:

  1. Show the start of a construction zone
  2. Mark a lane reserved for buses
  3. Warn drivers they are facing against the flow of traffic Correct answer.
  4. Indicate the entrance to a parking area

Explanation

DO NOT ENTER signs are posted at the exit ends of one-way roads and ramps so drivers realize they are about to travel the wrong way. Entering past the sign puts you head-on into oncoming traffic.

Question 9Regulatory Signs

You approach a YIELD sign at a ramp merging onto a highway. What is the correct action?

  1. Sound your horn and proceed without slowing
  2. Slow down and stop only if necessary to let cross traffic pass Correct answer.
  3. Come to a full stop before entering the ramp
  4. Maintain highway speed and expect others to move over

Explanation

A YIELD sign requires you to give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering. You slow or stop as needed, but a full stop is not mandatory when the way is clear.

Question 10Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow curving left with a red slash through it. This sign means:

  1. The road curves sharply to the left
  2. Left turns are not permitted at this location Correct answer.
  3. The left lane ends ahead
  4. Left turns are permitted only on green

Explanation

A regulatory white sign combining a maneuver arrow with a red prohibition slash forbids that maneuver. Here, drivers may not turn left at the intersection.

Question 11Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading NO TURN ON RED is posted at an intersection. A driver who wants to turn right while the light is red must:

  1. Turn only if a police officer signals
  2. Turn after a full stop if the way is clear
  3. Turn after yielding without stopping
  4. Wait for a green light before turning Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign removes the usual permission to turn right on red. The driver must remain stopped until the signal turns green, regardless of whether traffic is clear.

Question 12Regulatory Signs

A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow bending sharply to the right and a plaque reading 25 MPH advises the driver to:

  1. Treat the curve as a legal speed limit of 25 mph
  2. Expect the road to end in 25 miles
  3. Maintain the posted highway speed limit
  4. Reduce speed to about 25 mph for the curve Correct answer.

Explanation

Yellow warning signs with advisory speed plaques recommend a safe speed for the hazard, not a legally enforced limit. Drivers should slow to about the advisory speed before entering the curve.

Question 13Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reading KEEP RIGHT with an arrow means the driver should:

  1. Turn right at the next intersection
  2. Remain in the right lane at all times
  3. Pass to the right of the obstruction or median Correct answer.
  4. Yield to traffic from the right

Explanation

KEEP RIGHT signs direct traffic to pass on the right side of a median, island, or obstruction. They are commonly placed at divided-highway openings and channelization islands.

Question 14Regulatory Signs

A white sign with a red circle and slash over a picture of a bicycle means:

  1. Bicycles must share the lane with cars
  2. A bicycle crossing is ahead
  3. A bicycle lane begins ahead
  4. Bicycles are prohibited on this roadway Correct answer.

Explanation

The prohibition slash over a vehicle symbol bans that class of vehicle. Here, bicyclists are not allowed on the roadway beyond the sign.

Question 15Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading NO PARKING ANY TIME means a driver may:

  1. Park only during daylight hours
  2. Park if hazard lights are on
  3. Leave the vehicle parked for up to 15 minutes
  4. Stop briefly to load or unload passengers where it is safe Correct answer.

Explanation

NO PARKING prohibits leaving a vehicle unattended but generally still allows brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers. The driver must remain with the vehicle and move promptly.

Question 16Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading NO STANDING means a driver may:

  1. Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers Correct answer.
  2. Wait in the vehicle for any length of time
  3. Load freight for up to 30 minutes
  4. Park for short errands with flashers on

Explanation

NO STANDING prohibits waiting or parking but allows a brief stop to actively load or unload passengers. Remaining parked or waiting in the vehicle violates the restriction.

Question 17Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT is posted above a lane. A driver in that lane who wants to go straight should:

  1. Turn left and then make a U-turn
  2. Change to another lane before the intersection Correct answer.
  3. Stop in the lane and wait for a gap
  4. Continue straight and ignore the sign

Explanation

Lane-use control signs are regulatory and require drivers in the designated lane to follow the indicated movement. A driver who needs to go straight must merge into a through lane before the intersection.

Question 18Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reading ROAD CLOSED is placed across a highway. A driver should:

  1. Drive around it on the shoulder
  2. Wait at the sign until it is removed
  3. Turn around and use an alternate route Correct answer.
  4. Proceed past it if no workers are visible

Explanation

ROAD CLOSED is a regulatory sign indicating the roadway is not passable. Drivers must not go beyond it, even if the way looks clear, because hazards or construction may be present.

Question 19Regulatory Signs

A white sign showing a black arrow pointing straight with the word ONLY beneath it, placed over a lane, means:

  1. The lane is reserved for through trucks
  2. Straight-ahead travel is prohibited
  3. Traffic in the lane may only proceed straight Correct answer.
  4. The lane ends and traffic must merge

Explanation

The word ONLY on a lane-use sign restricts the lane to the movement shown by the arrow. Drivers in that lane must go straight and may not turn.

Question 20Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED is posted at the entrance to a tunnel. The sign means:

  1. Drivers must watch for pedestrians in the tunnel
  2. People on foot may not enter the tunnel Correct answer.
  3. Pedestrians may enter only during daylight
  4. Pedestrians must use the right shoulder

Explanation

Prohibited-entry signs for pedestrians are regulatory and bar people on foot from the facility. Tunnels and freeways commonly carry this restriction because there is no safe walkway.

Question 21Regulatory Signs

A white sign with a red slash over a left-curving arrow is posted at a median opening on a divided highway. The sign indicates that:

  1. The left lane is closed ahead
  2. Drivers may not make a U-turn at the opening Correct answer.
  3. The median ends ahead
  4. Left turns are allowed only from the right lane

Explanation

A slashed U-turn arrow is a regulatory prohibition against U-turns at that location. Drivers who need to reverse direction must continue to an intersection where U-turns are permitted.

Question 22Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading RIGHT TURN ON RED PERMITTED AFTER STOP is posted at a signalized intersection. A driver who wants to turn right while the light is red must first:

  1. Come to a complete stop, then turn when clear Correct answer.
  2. Slow to a rolling stop and turn
  3. Yield to cross traffic without stopping
  4. Wait for the light to turn green

Explanation

The sign confirms the turn-on-red allowance but conditions it on a full stop. After stopping, the driver yields to pedestrians and cross traffic before completing the turn.

Question 23Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading TRUCKS USE LOW GEAR is posted on a steep downgrade. The sign is intended to:

  1. Require trucks to stop at the bottom of the grade
  2. Restrict trucks to the left lane on the grade
  3. Warn truck drivers to control speed with engine braking Correct answer.
  4. Prohibit trucks from using the grade

Explanation

On long downgrades, heavy vehicles can overheat or fade their brakes. The sign directs truck drivers to select a low gear so engine braking helps control speed.

Question 24Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading WEIGHT LIMIT 10 TONS is posted before a bridge. This restriction applies to:

  1. The weight of each axle individually
  2. The total loaded weight of the vehicle or combination Correct answer.
  3. The weight of the cargo alone
  4. Only vehicles towing trailers

Explanation

Posted weight limits on bridges and roadways refer to the gross loaded weight of the vehicle or vehicle combination. Drivers of heavy vehicles must ensure the total weight, including cargo, does not exceed the limit.

Question 25Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading NO PARKING 7 AM TO 9 AM MON THRU FRI is posted on a street. On Saturday at 8 AM, a driver may:

  1. Park in the space without restriction Correct answer.
  2. Not park because the restriction applies daily
  3. Park only with a permit
  4. Park only for up to 30 minutes

Explanation

The sign limits the parking prohibition to weekday morning hours. Outside those days and times, the restriction does not apply, so parking on Saturday morning is allowed unless another sign says otherwise.

Question 26Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reads SPEED LIMIT 55. What does this sign indicate to a driver?

  1. The minimum speed allowed in the left lane
  2. The maximum lawful speed under normal conditions Correct answer.
  3. A suggested speed for the next curve
  4. The speed at which traffic is currently moving

Explanation

White rectangular signs with black lettering are regulatory, and a SPEED LIMIT sign sets the maximum lawful speed for the road under normal conditions. It is not advisory or a minimum.

Question 27Regulatory Signs

A red octagonal sign is used exclusively for which purpose?

  1. Marking the end of a construction zone
  2. Requiring a full stop before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Indicating a school zone boundary
  4. Warning of a railroad crossing ahead

Explanation

The octagon shape is reserved for STOP signs, and its red color and shape let drivers recognize the requirement to stop even before they can read the word.

Question 28Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads DO NOT PASS. What restriction does this sign impose?

  1. Only trucks may not pass in this area
  2. Passing other vehicles is prohibited in this area Correct answer.
  3. Passing is allowed only for slow-moving vehicles
  4. Passing is permitted when the road ahead is clear

Explanation

DO NOT PASS is a regulatory sign that prohibits passing in the posted area, typically because sight distance or road geometry makes it unsafe. The restriction applies to all drivers.

Question 29Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reads WRONG WAY. When would a driver typically see this sign?

  1. When facing traffic on a one-way road in the wrong direction Correct answer.
  2. When approaching a lane that ends ahead
  3. When entering a work zone with reduced lanes
  4. When driving on a road with no posted speed limit

Explanation

WRONG WAY signs are mounted facing traffic that has entered a one-way road or ramp against the intended flow, alerting the driver to turn around immediately.

Question 30Regulatory Signs

A white sign with a black symbol of a seatbelt reads BUCKLE UP. What kind of sign is this?

  1. A guide sign pointing to a rest area
  2. A construction sign about lane closures
  3. A warning sign about a rough road surface
  4. A regulatory sign reminding occupants to use restraints Correct answer.

Explanation

White signs with black messages are regulatory and state a requirement or reminder drivers must follow. Seatbelt use is required by law in Alaska.

Question 31Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reads NO U-TURN. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Turning left at the next intersection
  2. Backing into a driveway
  3. Changing lanes within the intersection
  4. Making a U-turn at this location Correct answer.

Explanation

NO U-TURN is a regulatory sign that forbids reversing direction at that location, often because visibility or traffic flow makes the maneuver unsafe.

Question 32Regulatory Signs

A white sign displays a black arrow pointing left with the words ONE WAY beneath it. What does the sign tell a driver?

  1. Traffic on that roadway moves only in the direction of the arrow Correct answer.
  2. The road ahead curves to the left
  3. The left lane is reserved for turning vehicles
  4. A left turn is prohibited at the next intersection

Explanation

ONE WAY signs indicate the only permitted direction of travel on that roadway, and the arrow shows which way traffic flows.

Question 33Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reads KEEP OFF MEDIAN. What is the driver required to do?

  1. Drive only in the median lane
  2. Stop before entering the median
  3. Stay off the raised or planted median area Correct answer.
  4. Yield to traffic already in the median

Explanation

Regulatory signs like KEEP OFF MEDIAN prohibit driving over or parking on the median, protecting landscaping and keeping the area clear for emergency use.

Question 34Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads NO TRUCKS. Which vehicles does this restriction apply to?

  1. All passenger cars towing small trailers
  2. Vehicles meeting the posted truck definition, such as heavy or commercial trucks Correct answer.
  3. Any vehicle with more than two axles, including passenger cars
  4. Motorcycles and mopeds

Explanation

NO TRUCKS is a regulatory restriction aimed at vehicles that meet the truck classification, typically based on weight or vehicle type as defined in statute. Passenger vehicles are not covered.

Question 35Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER. Where does the restriction end?

  1. At the end of the block after the corner
  2. At the next driveway
  3. At the nearest corner or intersection Correct answer.
  4. At the next fire hydrant

Explanation

This sign extends the no-parking restriction from the sign to the corner, keeping sight lines clear at intersections. Parking resumes only beyond the corner where permitted.

Question 36Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads STOP HERE ON RED. What does this sign require at a signalized intersection?

  1. Stop before turning right on red only
  2. Stop and wait for a green arrow before proceeding
  3. Stop only if a pedestrian is present
  4. Stop at the marked line when the light is red rather than rolling forward Correct answer.

Explanation

STOP HERE ON RED tells drivers where to stop when facing a red signal, often because the stop line is set back for detection or sight distance. Drivers must stop at the designated point.

Question 37Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION. What does this sign require of a driver?

  1. Honk before entering the intersection
  2. Enter the intersection only on a green arrow
  3. Wait behind the crosswalk or limit line until there is room to clear the intersection Correct answer.
  4. Turn right instead of going straight

Explanation

Drivers must not enter an intersection unless they can clear it, so the sign reminds them to wait behind the limit line when traffic is backed up. Blocking the box interferes with cross traffic.

Question 38Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO LEFT TURN 4 PM TO 6 PM MON THRU FRI. At 5 PM on Wednesday, what may a driver do?

  1. Turn left after stopping fully
  2. Turn left only if no oncoming traffic is present
  3. Turn left because the restriction is advisory
  4. Continue straight or turn right if otherwise permitted Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign prohibits left turns only during the listed days and hours. Outside that window left turns are allowed, but during it the driver must choose another lawful movement.

Question 39Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING 6 AM TO 6 PM. A driver parks at 8 PM and leaves before 5 AM. Is the parking lawful?

  1. Yes, but only if the vehicle displays a permit
  2. No, because no parking is allowed at any time
  3. No, because overnight parking is never allowed on public streets
  4. Yes, because the restriction applies only during the posted hours Correct answer.

Explanation

Time-limited no-parking signs restrict parking only during the hours shown. Parking outside those hours is generally permitted unless another rule applies.

Question 40Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT. A driver in that lane who wants to continue straight should:

  1. Stay in the lane and proceed straight
  2. Stop in the lane and wait for a gap
  3. Change to another lane before reaching the intersection Correct answer.
  4. Signal and turn right only after the light turns green

Explanation

Lane-use signs with MUST require the movement shown, so a driver who wants to go straight must move to a lane that permits it before the intersection.

Question 41Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads BRIDGE FREEZES BEFORE ROADWAY. This sign is best described as:

  1. A parking sign restricting bridge access
  2. A regulatory sign warning that ice may form on the bridge first Correct answer.
  3. A construction sign marking a detour
  4. A guide sign giving the bridge clearance height

Explanation

White signs with black messages are regulatory and may carry safety reminders. Bridges cool faster than adjacent pavement, so ice can form there first even when the roadway looks clear.

Question 42Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING FIRE LANE. What does this restriction protect?

  1. A clear path for bicyclists
  2. Access for emergency vehicles to the building or hydrant Correct answer.
  3. Room for buses to stop
  4. Space for delivery trucks to unload

Explanation

Fire lane restrictions keep a clear route for fire apparatus and emergency access. Parking there can delay emergency response.

Question 43Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO HITCHHIKING. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Picking up passengers at a designated stop
  2. Walking along the shoulder after dark
  3. Riding a bicycle on the shoulder
  4. Standing on or along the roadway to solicit a ride Correct answer.

Explanation

NO HITCHHIKING is a regulatory sign prohibiting soliciting rides from the roadway. Pedestrians may still use shoulders where permitted, but not to solicit rides.

Question 44Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO RIGHT TURN ON RED. A driver facing a red light who wants to turn right must:

  1. Turn right after yielding to cross traffic
  2. Turn right after a full stop
  3. Turn right if no pedestrians are present
  4. Wait for a green signal before turning right Correct answer.

Explanation

A NO RIGHT TURN ON RED sign overrides the general permission to turn right after stopping. The driver must remain stopped until the signal allows the turn.

Question 45Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING ON PAVEMENT. What does this sign mean for a driver?

  1. Park only on gravel surfaces
  2. Parking is allowed anywhere on the pavement after dark
  3. Park on the pavement but not the shoulder
  4. Park only in designated spaces, not on unpaved or paved off-street areas Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign prohibits parking on the paved surface outside marked spaces, protecting roadway width and sight lines. Drivers must use designated parking areas.

Question 46Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING 6 AM TO 9 AM FOR STREET CLEANING. A driver parked in the zone at 7 AM on a posted day may expect:

  1. To remain parked until 9 AM without consequence
  2. A citation or tow because the zone is being cleaned Correct answer.
  3. To move the car only if a sweeper approaches
  4. To park there free of charge as a courtesy

Explanation

Street-cleaning restrictions are regulatory and enforceable during the posted hours. Vehicles in the zone during cleaning may be cited or towed.

Question 47Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PEDESTRIANS OR BICYCLES ON FREEWAY. Why is this restriction imposed?

  1. The restriction applies only during rush hour
  2. Pedestrians are allowed only on the shoulder
  3. Bicycles are too slow to pay tolls
  4. Freeway traffic moves at high speeds and lacks safe crossings for non-motorized users Correct answer.

Explanation

Freeways are designed for high-speed motor traffic without crosswalks, signals, or safe pedestrian facilities. Prohibiting pedestrians and bicycles reduces severe-injury risk.

Question 48Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads TRUCK ROUTE with an arrow. A driver of a large commercial truck should interpret this sign as:

  1. A suggestion that trucks avoid the area
  2. A designated route that trucks should follow through the area Correct answer.
  3. A weigh station ahead
  4. A parking area reserved for trucks

Explanation

Truck route signs direct heavy vehicles along roads suited to their size and weight, often to keep them off residential streets. Trucks should follow the designated route.

Question 49Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING EXCEPT SUNDAYS. On a Tuesday, what does this sign allow?

  1. Parking for up to 30 minutes on Tuesday
  2. Parking only for delivery vehicles on Tuesday
  3. Parking all day on Tuesday
  4. No parking in the zone on Tuesday Correct answer.

Explanation

The exception limits lawful parking to Sundays, so parking is prohibited on all other days. Drivers must find another lawful space on Tuesday.

Question 50Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads NO PARKING 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 6 PM MON THRU FRI. At 5 PM on Friday, a driver may:

  1. Park if the vehicle is a commercial van
  2. Park for up to 15 minutes to load
  3. Park in the zone because it is the end of the work week
  4. Not park in the zone because the evening restriction is in effect Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign lists two daily windows on weekdays, and 5 PM Friday falls inside the evening window. Parking is prohibited during that time.