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  1. 1. What must you do at a red, eight-sided STOP sign?
  2. 2. A flashing red traffic signal means:
  3. 3. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:
  4. 4. What do two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart represent?
  5. 5. When may you cross double solid white lines?
  6. 6. When may you turn right at a solid circular red light (not a red arrow)?
  7. 7. What should you do at a red arrow?
  8. 8. What shape is the sign shown?
    Red sign with white STOP lettering.
  9. 9. How should you respond when approaching this sign?
    Downward-pointing triangle with a red border and YIELD lettering.
  10. 10. What kind of information does this sign communicate?
    Yellow diamond with two opposing arrows separated by a rounded black shape at the top.
  11. 11. What does this sign identify?
    Five-sided yellow-green sign with two walking figures.
  12. 12. What does this sign warn you about?
    Round yellow sign with a black X and an R on each side.
  13. 13. What does the red circle and slash on this sign indicate?
    White square with a bicycle beneath a red circle and diagonal slash.
  14. 14. What does this sign tell an approaching driver?
    Red circle with a horizontal white bar and DO NOT ENTER lettering.
  15. 15. What does this sign tell you about your direction of travel?
    Red rectangle with white WRONG WAY lettering.
  16. 16. What does this pavement marking indicate?
    A row of six white triangles across a gray road surface, with points facing downward.
  17. 17. Which movement does this sign restrict?
    White square with a right-turn arrow beneath a red circle and diagonal slash.
  18. 18. What does the number on this sign represent?
    White rectangle with black SPEED LIMIT lettering and the number 50.
  19. 19. What kind of message does this sign communicate?
    White rectangle with a curved left arrow and ONLY lettering.
  20. 20. What should you expect beyond this sign?
    Orange diamond with a black figure using a shovel beside a mound.
  21. 21. What information does this sign provide?
    Green rectangle listing three airline names with NEXT LEFT lettering.
  22. 22. What does this sign help drivers locate?
    Blue square with a white fuel-pump symbol.
  23. 23. What kind of destination does this sign identify?
    Brown rectangle with Winter Sports lettering, a snowflake symbol, and a right arrow.
  24. 24. What change in the road does this sign warn about?
    Yellow diamond with two opposing arrows separated by a rounded black shape at the top.
  25. 25. What should you anticipate when you see this sign?
    Yellow diamond with an upward arrow and a branch joining it from the right.
  26. 26. How should you drive in wet conditions after seeing this sign?
    Yellow diamond with a car above two winding black tracks.
  27. 27. What should you be prepared for beyond this sign?
    Yellow diamond with red, yellow, and green circles stacked in a black rectangle.
  28. 28. A left-turn arrow changes from green to solid yellow. What does it mean?
  29. 29. The traffic lights at an intersection are completely dark. How should you proceed?
  30. 30. What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow allow you to do?
  31. 31. A pedestrian signal begins flashing a raised hand after someone has started crossing. What must a turning driver do?
  32. 32. A signal shows a solid red light and no sign prohibits a right turn. What must happen before you turn?
  33. 33. What does a red arrow require?
  34. 34. How should you respond to a flashing red traffic signal?
  35. 35. A solid yellow light appears as you approach an intersection. What is the safest meaning?
  36. 36. What should you do at a flashing yellow light?
  37. 37. What does a WALK or walking-person signal tell a pedestrian?
  38. 38. A raised-hand symbol starts flashing after a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk. What does it mean for that pedestrian?
  39. 39. What does a steady raised-hand pedestrian signal mean?
  40. 40. What information does a pedestrian countdown display provide?
  41. 41. At an intersection with a bicycle-shaped signal, who should follow that indication?
  42. 42. A red X is illuminated above your lane. What must you do?
  43. 43. A freeway entrance ramp has an operating red signal. What should you do?
  44. 44. What do yellow longitudinal lines normally separate?
  45. 45. What do white longitudinal lines normally separate?
  46. 46. A solid yellow centerline is on your side of a two-lane road. What does it tell you?
  47. 47. Which movement is generally permitted across double solid yellow lines?
  48. 48. A broken yellow line is on your side of a two-way road. When may you cross it?
  49. 49. You are beside the solid line in a solid-and-broken yellow pair. May you pass?
  50. 50. What do double solid white lines tell drivers?
  51. 51. A broken white line separates your lane from the next. What does it mean?
  52. 52. Large, closely spaced broken lines appear beside your freeway lane. What should you anticipate?
  53. 53. A row of white triangles points toward your vehicle. What does the marking show?
  54. 54. Where should you stop when a white limit line is present at a red light?
  55. 55. You see red raised pavement markers facing you. What do they warn?
  56. 56. What change in available road width should you expect?
    Yellow diamond with black ROAD NARROWS lettering.
  57. 57. What should you anticipate at the bridge ahead?
    Yellow diamond with black NARROW BRIDGE lettering.
  58. 58. What does this sign tell you about the bridge?
    Yellow diamond with black ONE LANE BRIDGE lettering.
  59. 59. What vehicle dimension should you check after seeing this sign?
    Yellow diamond with 12 feet 6 inches between an upward arrow and a downward arrow.
  60. 60. What does this sign tell you about continuing along this road?
    Yellow diamond with black DEAD END lettering.
  61. 61. What does this NO OUTLET sign mean?
    Yellow diamond with black NO OUTLET lettering.
  62. 62. What road classification change is approaching?
    Yellow rectangle with FREEWAY ENDS 1 MILE lettering.
  63. 63. What must traffic on this roadway prepare to do?
    Yellow rectangle with ALL TRAFFIC MUST EXIT lettering.
  64. 64. What does this warning sign tell you?
    Yellow diamond with an upward black arrow above a red eight-sided symbol.
  65. 65. What should you prepare to encounter at the next junction?
    Yellow diamond with an upward black arrow above a red-bordered downward triangle.
  66. 66. What surface feature is ahead?
    Yellow diamond with black BUMP lettering.
  67. 67. How does the road surface change here?
    Yellow diamond with black DIP lettering.
  68. 68. What change in road surfacing should you expect?
    Yellow diamond with black PAVEMENT ENDS lettering.
  69. 69. Which part of the roadway may not support your vehicle normally?
    Yellow diamond with black SOFT SHOULDER lettering.
  70. 70. What difference between neighboring lane surfaces should you expect?
    Yellow diamond with black UNEVEN LANES lettering.
  71. 71. What does this sign mean?
    Yellow diamond with black NO CENTER LINE lettering.
  72. 72. What should you be alert for at the edge of the pavement?
    Yellow diamond showing a tilted vehicle beside the edge of a black horizontal surface.
  73. 73. Which assumption should you avoid after seeing this sign?
    Yellow diamond with black NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AHEAD lettering.
  74. 74. What lane change should you anticipate ahead?
    Yellow diamond with one straight black line and a second line bending toward it.
  75. 75. How will traffic from the joining road enter?
    Yellow diamond with two upward arrows separated by a dashed line; the right arrow curves inward from the lower right.
  76. 76. What movement is indicated by the arm signal shown?A left arm extended horizontally.
  77. 77. What does this bent-arm signal indicate?A left arm bent at the elbow, with the forearm pointing upward.
  78. 78. What should you expect from a road user giving this arm signal?A left arm bent at the elbow, with the forearm pointing downward.
  79. 79. What does the arrow on this sign require?A black and white sign with ONE WAY inside a right-pointing arrow.
  80. 80. Which background color commonly identifies temporary construction or maintenance warning signs?
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  1. What must you do at a red, eight-sided STOP sign?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    Stop at the limit line. If there is no limit line, stop before the crosswalk; if neither is present, stop before entering the intersection. Slowing to a rolling stop is not enough.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP Sign ↗

  2. A flashing red traffic signal means:

    Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

    Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: stop completely and proceed only when safe.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Flashing Red Light ↗

  3. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:

    Correct answer: Only traffic next to the broken line may pass when safe

    The broken line permits passing when safe; traffic beside the solid line must not pass.

    Source: Section 6 — Lane Markings: Broken Yellow Line ↗

  4. What do two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart represent?

    Correct answer: A barrier you must not cross

    California treats two separated sets of double yellow lines as a barrier. Cross only at a designated opening.

    Source: Section 6 — Lane Markings: Double Solid Yellow Lines ↗

  5. When may you cross double solid white lines?

    Correct answer: Never; wait for a permitted opening

    Double solid white lines are lane barriers. Wait for a broken-line opening before changing lanes.

    Source: Section 6 — Lane Markings: Double Solid White Lines ↗

  6. When may you turn right at a solid circular red light (not a red arrow)?

    Correct answer: After stopping, yielding, and checking that no sign prohibits it

    Stop completely, yield to people and traffic, and turn only when safe unless a sign prohibits the turn.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Solid Red Light ↗

  7. What should you do at a red arrow?

    Correct answer: Stop and wait for a green light or green arrow

    A red arrow prohibits the turn. Remain stopped until a green indication appears.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Red Arrow ↗

  8. What shape is the sign shown?

    Correct answer: Octagon

    The eight-sided octagon is reserved for STOP signs.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  9. How should you respond when approaching this sign?

    Correct answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way when needed

    A YIELD sign gives priority to road users who would conflict with your path. Reduce speed, check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and stop if needed. Traffic behind you does not remove your duty to yield.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: Red YIELD Sign ↗

  10. What kind of information does this sign communicate?

    Correct answer: A hazard or road condition ahead

    Diamond-shaped yellow signs warn of conditions or hazards ahead.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  11. What does this sign identify?

    Correct answer: A school area or school crossing

    The pentagon shape is used for school areas and school crossings.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  12. What does this sign warn you about?

    Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead

    The circular railroad advance-warning sign tells you to slow, look, listen, and prepare to stop.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  13. What does the red circle and slash on this sign indicate?

    Correct answer: The action is prohibited

    The symbol inside shows an action that is not allowed.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  14. What does this sign tell an approaching driver?

    Correct answer: Do not enter this road or ramp

    The sign prohibits entry from the direction where it is posted.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  15. What does this sign tell you about your direction of travel?

    Correct answer: You are traveling against the legal direction of traffic

    A WRONG WAY sign faces traffic that has entered or is moving against the permitted direction.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  16. What does this pavement marking indicate?

    Correct answer: Where approaching traffic must yield or stop when required

    A yield line marks where approaching vehicles should yield or stop when necessary; the triangles point toward approaching traffic.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Section 3B.16 — Yield lines; Figure 3B-16 ↗

  17. Which movement does this sign restrict?

    Correct answer: The indicated turn is prohibited

    A red circle and slash over a movement symbol prohibits that movement.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  18. What does the number on this sign represent?

    Correct answer: The maximum lawful speed under normal conditions

    A posted SPEED LIMIT sign states the maximum lawful speed; California’s Basic Speed Law can require a lower speed when conditions are unsafe.

    Source: Section 8 — Manage Your Speed: Basic Speed Law ↗

  19. What kind of message does this sign communicate?

    Correct answer: A rule or regulation

    White rectangular signs commonly state rules drivers must obey.

    Source: Section 7 — Signs: STOP; YIELD; shapes; prohibitions ↗

  20. What should you expect beyond this sign?

    Correct answer: Road workers or maintenance activity

    The worker-with-shovel symbol warns of workers ahead. Adjust speed for conditions and watch for people and equipment.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Section 6F.33 — Workers (W21-1) ↗

  21. What information does this sign provide?

    Correct answer: Directions, routes, and destinations

    Green guide signs help with routes, distances, exits, and destinations.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Section 2A.10 — Common uses of sign colors ↗

  22. What does this sign help drivers locate?

    Correct answer: Motorist services

    Blue signs often point to services such as fuel, food, lodging, or medical help.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2I-1 — General service signs ↗

  23. What kind of destination does this sign identify?

    Correct answer: Recreational or cultural destinations

    Brown guide signs are used for parks, recreation, and cultural-interest locations.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2M-2 — Recreation and cultural guide signs ↗

  24. What change in the road does this sign warn about?

    Correct answer: A divided roadway begins ahead

    A divided roadway is ahead. On the similar divided-highway-ends sign, the median symbol is at the bottom instead.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W6-1 divided highway; W6-2 divided highway ends ↗

  25. What should you anticipate when you see this sign?

    Correct answer: Traffic entering your lane area

    Watch for traffic joining the roadway and adjust speed or space when safe.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-8 — W4-1 merging traffic ↗

  26. How should you drive in wet conditions after seeing this sign?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed and avoid sudden maneuvers

    Wet pavement may reduce traction, so slow down and steer or brake smoothly.

    Source: Section 8 — Slippery Roads: reduce speed and avoid sudden maneuvers ↗

  27. What should you be prepared for beyond this sign?

    Correct answer: Expect a signal and be ready to stop

    The warning gives you time to notice the upcoming signal and adjust safely.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W3-3 signal ahead ↗

  28. A left-turn arrow changes from green to solid yellow. What does it mean?

    Correct answer: Protected turning time is ending

    Stop if safe before entering. If already inside or unable to stop safely, finish cautiously. Watch the next signal.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals: Yellow Arrow ↗

  29. The traffic lights at an intersection are completely dark. How should you proceed?

    Correct answer: Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

    Stop as you would at stop signs in every direction, then proceed cautiously when it is safe.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals; Pedestrian Signals ↗

  30. What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow allow you to do?

    Correct answer: Turn only after yielding to oncoming traffic

    You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The turn is not protected.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals; Pedestrian Signals ↗

  31. A pedestrian signal begins flashing a raised hand after someone has started crossing. What must a turning driver do?

    Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian still in the crosswalk

    Drivers must continue to yield to pedestrians already crossing even while the raised-hand signal flashes.

    Source: Section 7 — Traffic Signals; Pedestrian Signals ↗

  32. A signal shows a solid red light and no sign prohibits a right turn. What must happen before you turn?

    Correct answer: Stop, yield, and turn only when safe

    A right turn on red requires a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Solid Red Light ↗

  33. What does a red arrow require?

    Correct answer: Stop and do not turn until a green indication appears

    California DMV directs drivers not to turn against a red arrow.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Red Arrow ↗

  34. How should you respond to a flashing red traffic signal?

    Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

    A flashing red light is handled like a stop sign.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Flashing Red Light ↗

  35. A solid yellow light appears as you approach an intersection. What is the safest meaning?

    Correct answer: The signal is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely

    Yellow warns that red is imminent; do not enter if you can stop safely.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Solid Yellow Light ↗

  36. What should you do at a flashing yellow light?

    Correct answer: Slow down and proceed cautiously

    A flashing yellow light warns you to slow and use caution.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Flashing Yellow Light ↗

  37. What does a WALK or walking-person signal tell a pedestrian?

    Correct answer: The crossing may begin after checking for turning traffic

    The indication permits starting across, but pedestrians should remain alert to turning vehicles.

    Source: Pedestrian Signals — Walk ↗

  38. A raised-hand symbol starts flashing after a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk. What does it mean for that pedestrian?

    Correct answer: Finish crossing without starting back or delaying

    A person already crossing should continue to the other side; new pedestrians should not start.

    Source: Pedestrian Signals — Flashing Do Not Walk ↗

  39. What does a steady raised-hand pedestrian signal mean?

    Correct answer: Do not begin crossing

    The steady hand means do not enter the crosswalk.

    Source: Pedestrian Signals — Do Not Walk ↗

  40. What information does a pedestrian countdown display provide?

    Correct answer: Seconds remaining to finish crossing

    The display indicates the time left in the pedestrian clearance interval.

    Source: Pedestrian Signals — Countdown Signals ↗

  41. At an intersection with a bicycle-shaped signal, who should follow that indication?

    Correct answer: Bicyclists facing it

    Bicycle signal faces control bicycle movements.

    Source: CA MUTCD 2026 — Bicycle Signal Indications ↗

  42. A red X is illuminated above your lane. What must you do?

    Correct answer: Leave that lane safely

    A red X means the lane is closed to traffic facing the signal.

    Source: CA MUTCD 2026 — Lane-Use Control Signals ↗

  43. A freeway entrance ramp has an operating red signal. What should you do?

    Correct answer: Stop at the limit line and wait for green

    Ramp-meter signals regulate when vehicles may enter the freeway.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Freeway Entrance Signals ↗

  44. What do yellow longitudinal lines normally separate?

    Correct answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions

    Yellow centerlines separate opposing traffic flows.

    Source: Lane Markings — Yellow Lines ↗

  45. What do white longitudinal lines normally separate?

    Correct answer: Traffic moving in the same direction

    White lane lines separate same-direction traffic and mark roadway edges.

    Source: Lane Markings — White Lines ↗

  46. A solid yellow centerline is on your side of a two-lane road. What does it tell you?

    Correct answer: Do not pass the vehicle ahead

    A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing where there is one lane in your direction.

    Source: Lane Markings — Single Solid Yellow Line ↗

  47. Which movement is generally permitted across double solid yellow lines?

    Correct answer: A legal left turn into or out of a driveway

    You may cross for a legal left turn or U-turn when allowed, but not to pass.

    Source: Lane Markings — Double Solid Yellow Lines ↗

  48. A broken yellow line is on your side of a two-way road. When may you cross it?

    Correct answer: To pass when the opposing lane is clear and passing is safe

    The broken line permits passing when sight distance and opposing traffic allow it safely.

    Source: Lane Markings — Broken Yellow Line ↗

  49. You are beside the solid line in a solid-and-broken yellow pair. May you pass?

    Correct answer: No

    Only traffic beside the broken line may pass when safe.

    Source: Lane Markings — Solid and Broken Yellow Lines ↗

  50. What do double solid white lines tell drivers?

    Correct answer: Do not change lanes across them

    Double solid white lines form a lane barrier; wait for a permitted opening.

    Source: Lane Markings — Double Solid White Lines ↗

  51. A broken white line separates your lane from the next. What does it mean?

    Correct answer: A lane change is permitted when safe

    Broken white lines divide same-direction lanes and may be crossed after a safe lane-change check.

    Source: Lane Markings — Broken White Lines ↗

  52. Large, closely spaced broken lines appear beside your freeway lane. What should you anticipate?

    Correct answer: The lane may end or become an exit-only lane

    These markings warn of a downstream change in lane function; check signs and merge or exit as needed.

    Source: Lane Markings — End of Lane Markings ↗

  53. A row of white triangles points toward your vehicle. What does the marking show?

    Correct answer: Where to yield or stop if necessary

    The triangular yield line marks the point where approaching traffic yields.

    Source: Lane Markings — Yield Line ↗

  54. Where should you stop when a white limit line is present at a red light?

    Correct answer: Before the limit line

    Keep the whole vehicle behind the limit line, not just the front wheels. Stopping beyond it can put the front of your vehicle in the crosswalk or intersection.

    Source: Traffic Signals — Limit Line ↗

  55. You see red raised pavement markers facing you. What do they warn?

    Correct answer: You are entering or traveling the wrong way

    Red markers visible to you delineate a roadway, ramp, or lane that must not be entered from your direction.

    Source: CA MUTCD 2026 Section 3A.03 — Marking Colors ↗

  56. What change in available road width should you expect?

    Correct answer: A narrower roadway ahead

    This warning concerns the width of the road ahead, not vehicle height or a complete closure.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W5-1 Road narrows ↗

  57. What should you anticipate at the bridge ahead?

    Correct answer: A bridge with a narrower roadway

    NARROW BRIDGE warns about the roadway width at the bridge. It is different from a drawbridge or clearance warning.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W5-2 Narrow bridge ↗

  58. What does this sign tell you about the bridge?

    Correct answer: Its roadway has only one lane

    The warning identifies a bridge with only one lane. It does not by itself turn the entire road into a one-way street or grant you priority over approaching traffic.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W5-3 One lane bridge ↗

  59. What vehicle dimension should you check after seeing this sign?

    Correct answer: Vertical clearance

    Opposing vertical arrows and a height identify a clearance warning. The number on this example is not the clearance of every bridge or overhead obstruction.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W12-2 Low clearance ↗

  60. What does this sign tell you about continuing along this road?

    Correct answer: The road ends rather than continuing through

    DEAD END identifies a road that terminates. It is not a sign directing traffic to a new through route.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W14-1 Dead end ↗

  61. What does this NO OUTLET sign mean?

    Correct answer: The roads ahead do not provide a through route to another exit

    NO OUTLET warns that the road network ahead does not lead through to another exit. It is not the same instruction as DO NOT ENTER.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W14-2 No outlet ↗

  62. What road classification change is approaching?

    Correct answer: The freeway ends one mile ahead

    Read both the road-status message and the distance. The one-mile wording is an example of an advance warning, not a universal distance.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W19-1 Freeway ends ahead ↗

  63. What must traffic on this roadway prepare to do?

    Correct answer: Prepare to leave the roadway using the indicated exit route

    The message applies to all traffic, rather than only vehicles already in an optional exit lane. Follow the posted route rather than assuming a through route remains available.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-5 — W19-5 All traffic must exit ↗

  64. What does this warning sign tell you?

    Correct answer: A stop sign is ahead

    The yellow diamond provides advance warning. The red octagonal sign at the stopping location is the regulatory STOP sign.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W3-1 Stop ahead ↗

  65. What should you prepare to encounter at the next junction?

    Correct answer: A yield sign is ahead

    The arrow and yield symbol are an advance warning of a yield sign. They do not grant the approaching driver right-of-way.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W3-2 Yield ahead ↗

  66. What surface feature is ahead?

    Correct answer: A raised irregularity in the road

    A bump is a raised surface irregularity. Compare it with DIP, which identifies a depression.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-1 Bump ↗

  67. How does the road surface change here?

    Correct answer: A depression in the road surface

    DIP warns of a low depression in the roadway rather than a raised bump or a change in lane count.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-2 Dip ↗

  68. What change in road surfacing should you expect?

    Correct answer: A transition away from a paved surface

    The message concerns the road surface. Do not confuse the end of pavement with a DEAD END warning.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-3 Pavement ends ↗

  69. Which part of the roadway may not support your vehicle normally?

    Correct answer: The shoulder beside the travel lane

    The warning applies to the shoulder surface beside the traveled roadway. It is not an invitation to use that area as an extra lane.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-4 Soft shoulder ↗

  70. What difference between neighboring lane surfaces should you expect?

    Correct answer: Adjacent lane surfaces at different levels

    The warning refers to a difference in lane-surface elevation, not a difference in speed limits or who may use each lane.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-11 Uneven lanes ↗

  71. What does this sign mean?

    Correct answer: The road has no centerline marking

    An absent centerline is the condition being warned about. It does not establish one-way operation or unrestricted passing permission.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-12 No center line ↗

  72. What should you be alert for at the edge of the pavement?

    Correct answer: A lower shoulder next to the pavement edge

    The symbol and plaque warn of an elevation drop at the shoulder, rather than a required lane maneuver.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W8-17 Shoulder drop-off ↗

  73. Which assumption should you avoid after seeing this sign?

    Correct answer: That the old lane arrangement still applies

    The warning alerts familiar drivers as well as new visitors to a changed arrangement ahead. Pay attention to current signs and markings instead of relying on memory.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-6 — W23-2 New traffic pattern ↗

  74. What lane change should you anticipate ahead?

    Correct answer: One lane ends instead of continuing separately

    The taper shows a lane ending. On the added-lane symbol, the incoming path continues as a separate lane alongside the through lane.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-8 — W4-2 Lane ends ↗

  75. How will traffic from the joining road enter?

    Correct answer: Entering traffic has an added lane

    The separate continuing paths distinguish an added lane from the merging-traffic warning, where the incoming path joins the through path.

    Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009 Figure 2C-8 — W4-3 Added lane ↗

  76. What movement is indicated by the arm signal shown?

    Correct answer: A left turn

    A left arm held straight out signals a left turn.

    Source: Signaling — Left Turn ↗

  77. What does this bent-arm signal indicate?

    Correct answer: A right turn

    A left arm bent upward signals a right turn. Bicyclists may also point their right arm straight to the right.

    Source: Signaling — Right Turn ↗

  78. What should you expect from a road user giving this arm signal?

    Correct answer: They intend to slow down or stop

    A left arm bent downward communicates slowing or stopping. Leave adequate following space.

    Source: Signaling — Slowing or Stopping ↗

  79. What does the arrow on this sign require?

    Correct answer: Travel only in the direction shown on that roadway

    A ONE WAY arrow identifies the permitted traffic direction, not a suggested route.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Section 2B.40 — ONE WAY signs ↗

  80. Which background color commonly identifies temporary construction or maintenance warning signs?

    Correct answer: Orange

    Orange is used for temporary traffic-control warnings; blue and brown serve other sign purposes.

    Source: MUTCD 2009 Section 2A.10 — Sign Colors ↗

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  • Recognize sign shapes and colors before reading the words
  • Know flashing, solid and arrow signal rules
  • Read yellow and white lane markings correctly

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