What does this sign mean?
Only stop signs are octagons. Stop at the line, then go when it is safe.
What shape is a yield sign?
Yield signs are red and white downward-pointing triangles.
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign warn you about?
Pentagon signs are used only for schools.
What does this sign mean?
It is the advance warning sign for a railroad crossing.
You are the blue car. A solid yellow line is on your side of the center line. What does it mean?
A solid line on your side means no passing.
Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
Yield to the vehicle on your right.
A school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm out on a two-lane road. What should you do?
Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm is pulled in.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
A flashing red light means stop, then go when it is safe.
In most states, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 and over?
Utah uses 0.05%. Drivers under 21 face zero-tolerance limits in every state.
A driver holds their left arm straight down out of the window. What does this signal mean?
Arm straight out means left; arm up means right.
How far behind the car ahead should you stay in good conditions?
Pick a fixed point and count; leave more time in bad weather.
An ambulance with its siren and lights on comes up behind you. What should you do?
Stay stopped until it has passed.
Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?
Let the car slow down until the tires grip the road again.
Can you turn right on a red light?
This is allowed in all states, though New York City bans it unless a sign allows it.
How should you enter a freeway from an on-ramp?
Freeway traffic has the right of way; use the ramp to reach its speed.
What does this sign mean?
Drive slower when the road, weather or traffic calls for it.
You see this sign at the end of a ramp. What should you do?
Do Not Enter signs mark one-way roads and the wrong end of freeway ramps.
What does this sign tell you?
It usually comes after a Do Not Enter sign. Pull over and turn around when it is safe.
Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?
It faces you on the left so you see it while thinking about passing.
What does this sign warn you about?
Adjust your speed so merging drivers can fit in safely.
What does this sign warn you about?
Be ready to stop.
What should you do at this sign?
The crossbuck works like a yield sign for trains, which always have the right of way.
What does this sign tell you?
Slow down and watch for children. School zone speed limits are often 15 to 25 mph.
What does this sign warn you about?
Slow down on wet roads and avoid sudden braking or steering.
What does this sign warn you about?
Be ready to stop for people crossing.
What does this sign warn you about?
Slow down before the curve, not in it.
What does this sign mean?
Never turn into a one-way street against the arrow.
What does a steady yellow arrow mean?
A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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About this test
- Every US state runs its own written permit test, usually 20 to 50 multiple-choice questions on road signs, traffic laws and safe driving.
- Most states require about 80% correct to pass. The rules here hold in almost every state, but always study your own state's driver handbook.
- These are our own practice questions, not official DMV questions.
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