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Question 1Regulatory Signs

A driver approaches a red octagonal sign at an intersection on a two-lane road. What must the driver do before proceeding?

  1. Come to a complete stop, then proceed when the way is clear Correct answer.
  2. Slow to about 15 mph and continue if no traffic is present
  3. Stop only if a pedestrian or cross vehicle is visible
  4. Yield only to vehicles already inside the intersection

Explanation

The octagonal red sign is the STOP sign, and it requires a full halt at the stop line or before entering the crosswalk, not merely a slow roll. After stopping, the driver yields to traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way, then continues when safe.

Question 2Regulatory Signs

At a four-way intersection where all approaches display STOP signs, two vehicles arrive at the same moment and are side by side facing each other. One intends to go straight and the other intends to turn left. Who goes first?

  1. The vehicle turning left
  2. Neither, until a signal changes
  3. The vehicle going straight Correct answer.
  4. The vehicle on the right

Explanation

When two vehicles face each other at an all-way stop and arrive simultaneously, the vehicle proceeding straight has the right-of-way over the one turning left across its path. The left-turning driver must wait and yield.

Question 3Regulatory Signs

A driver reaches an intersection where a STOP sign is posted only on the driver's own approach, and no other traffic is present. Which action satisfies the law?

  1. Treat the sign as a yield and slow without halting
  2. Maintain speed because the cross road has no stop line
  3. Stop fully, then proceed after checking for cross traffic Correct answer.
  4. Stop only if a vehicle is approaching on the cross road

Explanation

A two-way stop places the obligation on the approach that has the sign, so that driver must halt completely and yield to cross traffic before entering. The absence of visible vehicles does not cancel the stop.

Question 4Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign with black lettering reads "SPEED LIMIT 45." What does this sign establish?

  1. A minimum speed that drivers must maintain
  2. The maximum lawful speed under favorable conditions Correct answer.
  3. The speed limit only during daytime hours
  4. An advisory speed for a curve ahead

Explanation

A black-on-white SPEED LIMIT sign is a regulatory sign setting the maximum legal speed for that road under normal conditions. Drivers may lawfully drive slower, and lower limits may apply when conditions such as weather or construction require it.

Question 5Regulatory Signs

A driver sees a white sign with black lettering that reads "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED." How does this change the general rule about turning right at a red light?

  1. Right turns are prohibited at all times, even on green
  2. Right turns on red are allowed after a full stop
  3. Right turns on red are allowed only from the left lane
  4. Right turns on red are prohibited at this intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign removes the usual permission to turn right after stopping at a red signal. At this location the driver must wait for a green indication before turning right.

Question 6Regulatory Signs

A white sign displays a left-pointing arrow crossed by a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does this sign mean?

  1. A left curve is ahead
  2. Left turns are prohibited Correct answer.
  3. Left lane ends ahead
  4. Left turns are permitted only on green

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash over a directional arrow is the standard prohibition symbol, so this sign forbids left turns. The prohibition applies regardless of signal color unless a separate sign states otherwise.

Question 7Regulatory Signs

A driver is traveling in the left lane of a multi-lane highway and sees a white sign reading "KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS." What does the sign require?

  1. Stay in the left lane until the next exit
  2. Use the right lane only for exiting
  3. Move right only when a faster vehicle approaches
  4. Drive in the right lane unless overtaking another vehicle Correct answer.

Explanation

This regulatory sign establishes that the left lane is reserved for passing, so slower through traffic belongs in the right lane. A driver who is not actively overtaking should return to the right lane.

Question 8Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign shows a bicycle symbol inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What is the meaning?

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

Explanation

The red circle and slash denote prohibition, so a slashed bicycle symbol means cyclists are not allowed on that roadway or path. Warning or guidance signs for bicycles use different colors and shapes.

Question 9Regulatory Signs

A driver parks beside a curb where a white sign reads "NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM." What does this sign permit?

  1. Stopping briefly to load or unload passengers outside those hours Correct answer.
  2. Parking at any time if the vehicle displays hazard lights
  3. Stopping in the zone during the posted hours to wait for a passenger
  4. Parking during the posted hours if the driver remains inside

Explanation

NO PARKING restricts leaving a vehicle unattended but generally still allows brief stopping to load or unload, and the posted hours limit when the restriction applies. Outside the stated times the restriction does not apply.

Question 10Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO STANDING." How does this differ from a "NO PARKING" sign?

  1. A driver may park for up to 15 minutes
  2. A driver may not wait, even with someone in the vehicle Correct answer.
  3. A driver may stop only to load freight
  4. A driver may wait only during daylight hours

Explanation

NO STANDING is stricter than NO PARKING because it forbids waiting in the vehicle as well as leaving it, generally allowing only momentary stops to pick up or drop off passengers. NO PARKING, by contrast, typically permits brief loading activity.

Question 11Regulatory Signs

A driver approaches a white sign reading "YIELD" with a red triangle symbol. What action does the sign require?

  1. Stop completely before entering the intersection
  2. Slow down and give way to traffic on the intersecting road Correct answer.
  3. Proceed without slowing if no sign faces the cross road
  4. Merge without checking because the other road must stop

Explanation

A YIELD sign requires the driver to slow and give the right-of-way to traffic on the cross road, stopping only if necessary to avoid conflict. Unlike a STOP sign, a full halt is not mandatory when the way is clearly safe.

Question 12Regulatory Signs

A white sign mounted below a STOP sign reads "4-WAY." What information does this plaque add?

  1. The stop applies only during rush hours
  2. Only the heaviest approach must stop
  3. Traffic on the cross road has the right-of-way
  4. All four approaches at the intersection are controlled by stop signs Correct answer.

Explanation

The 4-WAY plaque tells drivers that every approach at the intersection has a stop sign, so right-of-way is decided by arrival order and the right-hand rule. It removes the need to guess whether cross traffic must stop.

Question 13Regulatory Signs

A driver sees a white sign reading "DO NOT ENTER" at the top of a one-way ramp. What should the driver do?

  1. Proceed and move to the left lane
  2. Stop and wait for a signal to change
  3. Turn around, because the ramp leads against traffic flow Correct answer.
  4. Continue slowly in case the sign is outdated

Explanation

DO NOT ENTER marks a roadway where traffic travels toward the driver, so entering would mean driving against the flow. The correct response is to find a lawful route rather than proceed.

Question 14Regulatory Signs

A white sign reading "ONE WAY" with an arrow points to the right. What does this indicate about the street the driver is about to enter?

  1. The street becomes two-way after the next block
  2. The arrow marks the only legal turn onto the street
  3. Traffic on that street moves only in the direction of the arrow Correct answer.
  4. Traffic in the left lane moves opposite the arrow

Explanation

A ONE WAY sign shows the sole direction of travel permitted on that roadway, so all lanes move the way the arrow points. Entering against the arrow would be driving the wrong way.

Question 15Regulatory Signs

A driver in a lane marked with a white sign showing a straight arrow crossed by a red slash must reach the next intersection. What does the marking require?

  1. Continue straight after stopping
  2. Stop and wait for a green arrow
  3. Turn or leave this lane, because through travel is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. Change lanes only after the intersection

Explanation

A slashed arrow in a lane-use sign prohibits that movement from the lane, so the driver cannot proceed straight from it. The driver must follow a permitted movement or change to a lane that allows through travel before the intersection.

Question 16Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED." Which roadway is this sign most likely to mark?

  1. A limited-access freeway where walking is unsafe Correct answer.
  2. A school zone with a crossing guard
  3. A downtown street with wide sidewalks
  4. A residential street with a crosswalk

Explanation

Pedestrian prohibition signs appear where walking would be dangerous, most commonly on freeways and other limited-access highways. Streets designed for walking, such as downtown or residential roads, would not carry this restriction.

Question 17Regulatory Signs

A white sign reads "TRUCKS USE LOW GEAR" on a long downhill grade. What is the purpose of this regulatory instruction?

  1. To help heavy vehicles control speed using engine braking Correct answer.
  2. To require trucks to travel below 25 mph
  3. To make trucks stop at the bottom of the grade
  4. To keep trucks out of the right lane

Explanation

On steep descents, downshifting lets engine compression help control a heavy vehicle's speed and reduces reliance on, and overheating of, the service brakes. The sign directs trucks to use that technique rather than a specific numeric speed.

Question 18Regulatory Signs

A driver passes a white sign reading "ROAD CLOSED AHEAD" with a distance of two miles. What is the appropriate response?

  1. Ignore the sign because closures are advisory only
  2. Stop immediately in the travel lane
  3. Continue and expect the closure to end before that point
  4. Plan an alternate route before reaching the closure Correct answer.

Explanation

ROAD CLOSED is a regulatory notice that the roadway ahead is impassable, so the driver should detour rather than continue. Stopping in a live lane would itself create a hazard.

Question 19Regulatory Signs

A white sign shows a black arrow curving to the left inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. A driver who needs to turn left at that corner must do what?

  1. Turn left from the right lane instead
  2. Turn left after stopping and signaling
  3. Use a different route or approach that allows the turn Correct answer.
  4. Turn left only during daylight

Explanation

The slashed arrow prohibits left turns at that location entirely, so no maneuver from that intersection makes the turn lawful. The driver must find another route or approach.

Question 20Regulatory Signs

A driver sees a white sign reading "STOP HERE ON RED" beside a signalized intersection with a marked stop line. What does the sign clarify?

  1. That the signal is to be treated as a stop sign at all times
  2. Where to halt when the signal is red before the crosswalk Correct answer.
  3. That right turns are prohibited on red
  4. That the stop line applies only to trucks

Explanation

The sign identifies the precise point where a vehicle must stop during a red indication, keeping the crosswalk and intersection clear. It supplements the signal rather than replacing it.

Question 21Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign reads "LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT." A driver in that lane who intended to continue straight should recognize what?

  1. The lane does not permit through travel and the driver must turn or change lanes Correct answer.
  2. The lane becomes a through lane past the intersection
  3. The driver may go straight after signaling
  4. The driver may go straight if no left-turning traffic is present

Explanation

A mandatory movement sign makes the indicated turn the only lawful movement from that lane. A driver who wants to go straight must move to a lane that permits it before reaching the intersection.

Question 22Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "MINIMUM SPEED 40." Under what circumstance may a driver lawfully travel slower than 40 mph on that road?

  1. Only when driving a vehicle with fewer than four wheels
  2. Only during the hours printed on the sign
  3. Never, because minimum speed signs are absolute
  4. When conditions such as weather or traffic make the posted minimum unsafe Correct answer.

Explanation

Minimum speed signs are set for normal conditions, and a driver may go slower when safety requires it, such as in fog, heavy rain, or congestion. Traveling well below the minimum without cause impedes traffic and is unlawful.

Question 23Regulatory Signs

A driver sees a white sign reading "NO U-TURN." Which maneuver remains lawful at that location if no other sign restricts it?

  1. A U-turn around a median opening
  2. A U-turn during low-traffic hours
  3. A U-turn made from the right lane
  4. A left turn onto a cross street Correct answer.

Explanation

NO U-TURN prohibits only the reversal of direction, so other movements such as a left turn onto a cross street remain lawful if otherwise permitted. The prohibition is not time-limited or lane-dependent.

Question 24Regulatory Signs

A driver approaches a sign reading "STOP" that is mounted on a yellow school bus stopped in the roadway with its red lights flashing, on an undivided two-lane road. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  2. Pass slowly on the left after checking for children
  3. Continue because the bus is not a fixed sign
  4. Stop only if children are visible outside the bus

Explanation

Flashing red lights on a school bus require traffic in both directions to stop on an undivided road until the lights are turned off. The rule protects children who may be crossing, whether or not they are visible at that moment.

Question 25Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "RIGHT LANE FOR RIGHT TURNS ONLY." A driver in the right lane wishes to continue straight through the intersection. What is the correct action?

  1. Proceed straight from the right lane if the light is green
  2. Stop in the right lane and wait for a gap
  3. Turn right and then make a U-turn to return
  4. Merge into an adjacent through lane before the intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

The sign designates the right lane exclusively for right turns, so through travel from that lane is not permitted. The driver should change to a through lane while there is still room to do so safely.

Question 26Regulatory Signs

A white rectangular sign with black lettering reads "SPEED LIMIT 55." In the absence of any other posted speed sign, what does this sign establish for passenger vehicles on that road?

  1. The maximum lawful speed under ideal conditions Correct answer.
  2. The minimum lawful speed during daylight hours
  3. An advisory speed that applies only to trucks
  4. A recommended speed for unfamiliar drivers

Explanation

A white SPEED LIMIT sign is regulatory and sets the maximum lawful speed for the roadway under favorable conditions. Drivers may lawfully travel slower when conditions or safety require it, but exceeding the posted number is a violation. Advisory speeds, by contrast, appear on yellow warning signs.

Question 27Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO TURN ON RED." What does this sign change about a driver's normal right-turn-on-red privilege at that intersection?

  1. It applies only to left turns from a one-way street
  2. It allows the turn on red only during daytime hours
  3. It permits a right turn on red only after honking
  4. It removes the right-turn-on-red privilege at that location Correct answer.

Explanation

Right turn on red is a general permission that a NO TURN ON RED sign specifically withdraws at that intersection. The driver must wait for a green signal before turning right, even after stopping and yielding. The sign does not create a honking requirement or a time-of-day exception.

Question 28Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO PARKING ANY TIME." A driver stops briefly to let a passenger exit the vehicle. How does this sign apply to that stop?

  1. The stop is prohibited because parking includes standing and stopping Correct answer.
  2. The stop is permitted only if the hazard lights are activated
  3. The stop is permitted because no vehicle is left unattended
  4. The stop is permitted for up to five minutes for loading

Explanation

In standard regulatory usage, parking includes standing or stopping a vehicle, whether or not the driver remains inside. A NO PARKING ANY TIME sign therefore bars even a brief passenger drop-off at the curb. Only a sign that specifically permits stopping or standing would allow the maneuver.

Question 29Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "WRONG WAY" and is posted facing traffic on a divided highway ramp. A driver who sees this sign facing them should take which action?

  1. Continue to the next exit and merge normally
  2. Stop immediately and turn around when it is safe Correct answer.
  3. Pull to the shoulder and wait for a police escort
  4. Stop and back up to the nearest interchange

Explanation

A WRONG WAY sign facing a driver indicates the vehicle is traveling against the intended direction of traffic on that ramp or roadway. The driver should stop as soon as it is safe and reverse direction rather than continue into oncoming traffic. Continuing forward or backing along the ramp increases the risk of a head-on collision.

Question 30Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "KEEP OFF MEDIAN." What does this regulatory sign prohibit?

  1. Walking across the median at a marked crosswalk
  2. Making a U-turn at the next median opening
  3. Driving across or parking on the raised median area Correct answer.
  4. Using the median lane as a passing lane

Explanation

A KEEP OFF MEDIAN sign directs drivers not to drive over, park on, or otherwise use the median surface. Medians often conceal drainage structures, plantings, or emergency vehicles, so crossing them is unsafe. The sign does not address U-turns at designated openings or pedestrian crosswalks.

Question 31Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO LEFT TURN" and is mounted beside a signalized intersection. A driver who needs to travel in the opposite direction may lawfully make which maneuver if no other restriction applies?

  1. A left turn after the signal turns red
  2. A left turn from the right lane
  3. A U-turn at the intersection Correct answer.
  4. A left turn only during off-peak hours

Explanation

A NO LEFT TURN sign prohibits left turns but does not by itself prohibit a U-turn where one is otherwise lawful and safe. The driver may use a U-turn to reverse direction if no separate sign bans it. Left turns remain prohibited at all signal phases and from all lanes.

Question 32Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "TRUCKS PROHIBITED IN LEFT LANE." Which statement best describes the rule this sign creates for a truck driver on that roadway?

  1. Trucks may use the left lane when the right lane is congested
  2. Trucks must remain out of the left lane at all times Correct answer.
  3. Trucks may use the left lane only during daylight hours
  4. Trucks may use the left lane only when passing slower traffic

Explanation

A lane-use restriction sign of this type bars the named vehicle class from the designated lane entirely. Unlike a keep-right-except-to-pass rule, it does not carve out a passing exception. A truck driver must stay in the permitted lanes regardless of traffic speed or time of day.

Question 33Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO STOPPING ON BRIDGE." What does this sign prohibit that a NO PARKING sign would not necessarily prohibit?

  1. Bringing the vehicle to a halt for any reason Correct answer.
  2. Changing lanes while crossing the structure
  3. Carrying passengers across the structure
  4. Driving slower than the posted minimum speed

Explanation

A no-stopping restriction is broader than a no-parking restriction because it forbids halting the vehicle even momentarily, including for passenger drop-off. The rule protects traffic flow and safety on structures such as bridges and in tunnels. It does not regulate speed minimums, lane changes, or passenger loads.

Question 34Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "RIGHT TURN ON RED PERMITTED AFTER STOP." What must a driver do before making the right turn at that intersection?

  1. Wait for a green arrow before turning
  2. Slow to a rolling yield and proceed
  3. Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn and proceed

Explanation

The sign confirms that a right turn on red is allowed, but only after the driver makes a full stop and yields to pedestrians and cross traffic. A rolling yield does not satisfy the stop requirement. The driver need not wait for a green arrow because the sign expressly authorizes the turn on red.

Question 35Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "LANE CLOSED AHEAD" and is posted one mile before a work zone. What is the appropriate regulatory response for a driver approaching this sign?

  1. Accelerate to pass other vehicles before the merge
  2. Maintain the current lane until the closure point
  3. Stop on the shoulder and wait for a flagger
  4. Merge into an open lane before reaching the closure Correct answer.

Explanation

A LANE CLOSED AHEAD sign gives advance notice so drivers can merge into an open lane in an orderly way. Early merging reduces sudden lane changes and conflicts near the work zone. Stopping on the shoulder or speeding to pass other vehicles creates additional hazards.

Question 36Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO HITCHHIKING." What conduct does this regulatory sign prohibit?

  1. Riding a bicycle on the shoulder
  2. Soliciting a ride from passing vehicles Correct answer.
  3. Stopping to help a stranded motorist
  4. Walking along the edge of the roadway

Explanation

A NO HITCHHIKING sign prohibits soliciting rides from the roadway or shoulder, which can distract drivers and endanger the person. The restriction targets the act of hailing passing vehicles. It does not forbid bicycling, assisting stranded motorists, or ordinary pedestrian travel where otherwise allowed.

Question 37Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "MINIMUM SPEED 45." Under which circumstance may a driver lawfully travel slower than 45 mph on that road?

  1. When the driver is towing a trailer
  2. When the driver is unfamiliar with the route
  3. When the driver prefers to save fuel
  4. When necessary for safety due to weather or traffic Correct answer.

Explanation

A minimum speed sign sets a floor for normal conditions, but a driver may lawfully go slower when conditions such as weather, road surface, or traffic make the posted minimum unsafe. The rule exists to keep traffic flowing without forcing unsafe speeds. Personal preference or unfamiliarity does not create an exception.

Question 38Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "ALL TRAFFIC MUST TURN RIGHT." A driver who intended to continue straight at that location should do which of the following?

  1. Stop and wait for a police officer to direct traffic
  2. Turn right and find a lawful route to the destination Correct answer.
  3. Make a U-turn before reaching the sign
  4. Continue straight because the sign is advisory

Explanation

An ALL TRAFFIC MUST TURN RIGHT sign is regulatory and requires every vehicle to turn right at that point. A driver whose destination lies straight ahead must comply and then reroute using lawful streets. Ignoring the sign or making an unplanned U-turn is unsafe and unlawful.

Question 39Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO PASSING ZONE" and is posted on a two-lane road. What does this sign require of a driver following a slower vehicle?

  1. Remain behind the slower vehicle until passing is permitted Correct answer.
  2. Pass using the shoulder when the center line is solid
  3. Pass only if the road ahead is clear for one mile
  4. Pass only when the slower vehicle signals a turn

Explanation

A NO PASSING ZONE sign is regulatory and prohibits passing on that stretch of road regardless of sight distance. The driver must stay behind the slower vehicle until a passing zone or a lawful opportunity appears. Passing on the shoulder or based on the other driver's signal is not permitted.

Question 40Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK." How does this sign affect a driver's duty at the marked crosswalk?

  1. The driver must stop only if a pedestrian raises a hand
  2. The driver must stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk Correct answer.
  3. The driver must slow to 15 mph but need not stop
  4. The driver must stop only when a crossing guard is present

Explanation

The sign reinforces the driver's duty to stop for pedestrians who are in the marked crosswalk and to let them cross safely. A hand signal or crossing guard is not a precondition for the duty. Slowing without stopping does not satisfy the requirement when a pedestrian is present.

Question 41Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS." Two such signs are mounted on the same curb. What area does the restriction cover?

  1. The entire curb length between the two signs Correct answer.
  2. Only the ten feet directly beside each sign
  3. Only the side of the street where the signs face
  4. The nearest driveway on either side of the signs

Explanation

When paired NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS plaques are posted, the restriction applies continuously along the curb from one sign to the other. Drivers may not park at any point in that span. The restriction is not limited to a short buffer beside each sign or to driveways.

Question 42Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE." What does this regulatory designation mean for parking on that street during a declared snow emergency?

  1. Parking is allowed with hazard lights on
  2. Parking is allowed until the plow approaches
  3. Parking is prohibited so plows can clear the street Correct answer.
  4. Parking is allowed on one side only

Explanation

A SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE designation means vehicles must be removed from the street when a snow emergency is declared so plows and emergency vehicles can pass. Parking during the emergency can result in a citation or towing. Neither hazard lights nor waiting for the plow makes parking lawful on the route.

Question 43Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED FOR BUSES." A bus driver approaching the intersection on a red signal should take which action?

  1. Turn right only if no pedestrians are present
  2. Wait for a green signal before turning right Correct answer.
  3. Turn right after stopping and yielding
  4. Turn right after sounding the horn

Explanation

The sign withdraws the right-turn-on-red privilege specifically for buses, so a bus driver must wait for a green signal. The general permission for other vehicles does not apply to the named class. Stopping, yielding, or sounding the horn does not substitute for the required green light.

Question 44Regulatory Signs

A white sign with black lettering reads "LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT" and is posted above a dedicated left-turn lane. A driver who enters that lane but then decides to go straight should do which of the following?

  1. Change lanes after the stop line if traffic is clear
  2. Stop in the lane and wait for a gap to merge
  3. Proceed straight through the intersection slowly
  4. Complete the left turn and reroute afterward Correct answer.

Explanation

A mandatory turn sign requires every vehicle in the designated lane to make the indicated turn. Once in the lane, the driver should complete the left turn and find a lawful route to the destination. Changing lanes after the stop line or proceeding straight violates the sign and conflicts with other traffic.

Question 45Warning Signs

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black curved arrow pointing to the right tells a North Carolina driver that:

  1. traffic must turn right at the next intersection
  2. the road curves to the right ahead Correct answer.
  3. a right lane ends and merges ahead
  4. right turns are prohibited at this intersection

Explanation

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs, and a black arrow bending to the right depicts the alignment of the roadway ahead. The sign warns that the road curves right so the driver can slow before entering the curve. It does not order a turn or describe lane endings.

Question 46Warning Signs

On a two-lane road, a yellow pennant-shaped sign is placed on the left side of the roadway to warn of:

  1. a railroad crossing without gates
  2. an upcoming sharp curve to the left
  3. a school crossing zone
  4. a no-passing zone beginning ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The yellow pennant is the no-passing zone warning sign, and it is mounted on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic. It marks the start of a segment where passing is unsafe or prohibited. No other warning sign uses this pennant shape.

Question 47Warning Signs

You approach a round yellow warning sign bearing a black X and the letters RR. What should you expect?

  1. A recreation area entrance with a ranger station
  2. A repair zone where the road surface is being rebuilt
  3. A restricted route where only registered vehicles may proceed
  4. A railroad crossing ahead, so slow down and be prepared to stop Correct answer.

Explanation

The round yellow sign with an X and RR is the railroad advance warning sign. It tells you to slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop before the tracks. The actual crossing is marked by the crossbuck and pavement markings.

Question 48Warning Signs

A yellow diamond sign shows a black symbol of a pedestrian walking within a diagonal band. What does this sign indicate?

  1. A sidewalk closed ahead
  2. A hiking trail crossing ahead
  3. A pedestrian crossing ahead Correct answer.
  4. A school bus stop ahead

Explanation

The pedestrian symbol on a yellow diamond warns that pedestrians may be crossing the roadway ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and watch both sides of the road. The diagonal band emphasizes the crossing location rather than a closure.

Question 49Warning Signs

A fluorescent yellow-green diamond sign showing two figures walking marks which zone?

  1. A school zone or school crossing Correct answer.
  2. A public parking deck
  3. A hospital entrance
  4. A shopping center driveway

Explanation

Fluorescent yellow-green is reserved for pedestrian and school warnings to draw extra attention. The sign with two walking figures warns of a school crossing where children may be present. Drivers must slow down and obey any reduced speed limits posted with it.

Question 50Warning Signs

A yellow diamond sign depicts a black arrow curving down and to the left with a small straight arrow beside it. This warns of:

  1. a left turn lane opening ahead
  2. a lane merge from the left
  3. a one-way street beginning ahead
  4. a divided highway ending and two-way traffic beginning Correct answer.

Explanation

This sign warns that a divided highway is ending and that opposing traffic will soon share the roadway. Drivers should keep right and be alert for oncoming vehicles. It is distinct from merge and turn-lane signs.