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Road sign quiz: 20 free questions

Identify 20 signs, then read the meaning and official source. This is a sign study tool, not a state permit exam.

The drawings are from FHWA’s Standard Highway Signs. Meanings were checked against the MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025). Independently reviewed October 26, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

Question 1 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Stop sign. Red octagon with white STOP lettering.

ACome to a complete stop.BGive crossing or approaching traffic priority; slow down and stop if needed.CDo not drive into this roadway from this approach.

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Correct answer: A. Come to a complete stop.

Stop. Come to a complete stop.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.04, paragraph 01, PDF page 115. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

Question 2 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Yield sign. Downward-pointing triangle with a red border, white center, and red YIELD lettering.

ACome to a complete stop.BGive crossing or approaching traffic priority; slow down and stop if needed.CPassing is prohibited in this section.

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Correct answer: B. Give crossing or approaching traffic priority; slow down and stop if needed.

Yield. Give crossing or approaching traffic priority; slow down and stop if needed.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.05, paragraph 01, PDF page 115. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

Question 3 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Speed Limit sign. White rectangle with black SPEED LIMIT lettering and the number 50.

APassing is prohibited in this section.BVehicles may travel only in the arrow's direction.CThe number gives the posted speed limit.

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Correct answer: C. The number gives the posted speed limit.

Speed Limit. The number gives the posted speed limit.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.21, paragraph 13, PDF page 126. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

Question 4 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AA right turn is prohibited here.BA left turn is prohibited here.CDo not reverse direction by making a U-turn here.

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Correct answer: A. A right turn is prohibited here.

No Right Turn. A right turn is prohibited here.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraph 04, PDF page 130. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

Question 5 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AA right turn is prohibited here.BA left turn is prohibited here.CDo not reverse direction by making a U-turn here.

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Correct answer: B. A left turn is prohibited here.

No Left Turn. A left turn is prohibited here.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraph 05, PDF page 130. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

Question 6 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AA right turn is prohibited here.BA left turn is prohibited here.CDo not reverse direction by making a U-turn here.

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Correct answer: C. Do not reverse direction by making a U-turn here.

No U-Turn. Do not reverse direction by making a U-turn here.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraph 07, PDF page 130. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

Question 7 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Do Not Pass sign. White rectangle with black DO NOT PASS lettering.

APassing is prohibited in this section.BThe number gives the posted speed limit.CTravel to the right of the obstruction or divider.

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Correct answer: A. Passing is prohibited in this section.

Do Not Pass. Passing is prohibited in this section.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.36, paragraph 01, PDF page 143. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

Question 8 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AA right turn is prohibited here.BTravel to the right of the obstruction or divider.CThe road curves ahead in the direction shown.

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Correct answer: B. Travel to the right of the obstruction or divider.

Keep Right. Travel to the right of the obstruction or divider.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.39, paragraph 01, PDF page 143. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

Question 9 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Do Not Enter sign. White square with a red circle, a white horizontal bar, and DO NOT ENTER lettering.

ACome to a complete stop.BGive crossing or approaching traffic priority; slow down and stop if needed.CDo not drive into this roadway from this approach.

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Correct answer: C. Do not drive into this roadway from this approach.

Do Not Enter. Do not drive into this roadway from this approach.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.46, paragraph 06, PDF page 150. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

Question 10 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AVehicles may travel only in the arrow's direction.BTravel to the right of the obstruction or divider.CA right turn is prohibited here.

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Correct answer: A. Vehicles may travel only in the arrow's direction.

One Way. Vehicles may travel only in the arrow's direction.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.49, paragraph 01, PDF page 155. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

Question 11 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AAnother road crosses this road ahead.BThe road curves ahead in the direction shown.CA median or barrier will separate opposing traffic ahead.

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Correct answer: B. The road curves ahead in the direction shown.

Curve. The road curves ahead in the direction shown.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.07, paragraph 01, PDF page 196. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

Question 12 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Crossroad sign. Yellow diamond with a black cross formed by a vertical line and a horizontal line.

AThe road curves ahead in the direction shown.BThe lane shown ends, reducing the number of travel lanes.CAnother road crosses this road ahead.

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Correct answer: C. Another road crosses this road ahead.

Crossroad. Another road crosses this road ahead.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.41, paragraph 01, PDF page 220. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

Question 13 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Signal Ahead sign. Yellow diamond with a vertical traffic signal symbol showing red, yellow, and green circles.

ATraffic lights control the road ahead.BA flagger controls traffic ahead.CThe lane shown ends, reducing the number of travel lanes.

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Correct answer: A. Traffic lights control the road ahead.

Signal Ahead. Traffic lights control the road ahead.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.35, paragraph 01, PDF page 218. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

Question 14 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Lane Ends sign. Yellow diamond with two black lines and a dashed divider; the right line bends toward the left line.

AA median or barrier will separate opposing traffic ahead.BThe lane shown ends, reducing the number of travel lanes.CAnother road crosses this road ahead.

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Correct answer: B. The lane shown ends, reducing the number of travel lanes.

Lane Ends. The lane shown ends, reducing the number of travel lanes.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.47, paragraph 01, PDF page 224. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

Question 15 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Divided Highway sign. Yellow diamond showing two opposite-direction arrows separated by a rounded central divider at the top.

AThe lane shown ends, reducing the number of travel lanes.BThe road curves ahead in the direction shown.CA median or barrier will separate opposing traffic ahead.

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Correct answer: C. A median or barrier will separate opposing traffic ahead.

Divided Highway. A median or barrier will separate opposing traffic ahead.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.20, paragraph 01, PDF page 211. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

Question 16 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Slippery When Wet sign. Yellow diamond showing a car above two winding tire tracks.

AThe surface may become unexpectedly slippery when wet.BThe road curves ahead in the direction shown.CDeer may enter or cross the road ahead.

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Correct answer: A. The surface may become unexpectedly slippery when wet.

Slippery When Wet. The surface may become unexpectedly slippery when wet.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.30, paragraph 01, PDF page 216. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

Question 17 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Railroad Crossing Ahead sign. Yellow circle with a black X and an R on each side.

AAnother road crosses this road ahead.BA railway crossing is ahead.CTraffic lights control the road ahead.

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Correct answer: B. A railway crossing is ahead.

Railroad Crossing Ahead. A railway crossing is ahead.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 8B.06, paragraph 01, PDF page 1042. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

Question 18 of 20. What does this sign mean?

Deer sign. Yellow diamond with a black silhouette of a leaping deer.

AA school area, school zone, or children's crossing is nearby; plaques clarify the location.BA flagger controls traffic ahead.CDeer may enter or cross the road ahead.

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Correct answer: C. Deer may enter or cross the road ahead.

Deer. Deer may enter or cross the road ahead.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.55, paragraph 01, PDF page 233. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

Question 19 of 20. What does this sign mean?

AA flagger controls traffic ahead.BA school area, school zone, or children's crossing is nearby; plaques clarify the location.CDeer may enter or cross the road ahead.

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Correct answer: A. A flagger controls traffic ahead.

Flagger. A flagger controls traffic ahead.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 6H.15, paragraph 01, PDF page 847. Checked October 25, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

Question 20 of 20. What does this sign mean?

School sign. Fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with black silhouettes of two people walking.

AA flagger controls traffic ahead.BA school area, school zone, or children's crossing is nearby; plaques clarify the location.CA railway crossing is ahead.

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Correct answer: B. A school area, school zone, or children's crossing is nearby; plaques clarify the location.

School. A school area, school zone, or children's crossing is nearby; plaques clarify the location.

Source: MUTCD — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 7B.02, paragraph 02, PDF page 1013. Checked October 25, 2026.

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