At a ramp entrance, this sign faces your car. Which choice follows its message?
Correct answer: Choose another entrance
The sign prohibits entering this roadway from the direction you are approaching.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.46, paragraphs 01–02 and 06–08, R5-1; printed page 109 / physical PDF page 150 ↗
You see this sign while entering a roadway. What problem is it identifying?
Correct answer: You are traveling against traffic
Wrong Way supplements the entrance restriction and warns that traffic must not travel in your direction here.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.47, paragraphs 01–03, R5-1a; printed page 110 / physical PDF page 151 ↗
Which planned maneuver is prohibited by the symbol on this sign?
Correct answer: Reversing direction with a U-turn
The crossed-out U-shaped arrow prohibits a U-turn; it is not a general ban on every turn.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraphs 01–03, R3-4; printed page 89 / physical PDF page 130 ↗
An island divides the roadway ahead. What does this sign tell you about passing it?
Correct answer: Pass on the island's right
Keep Right marks an obstruction or roadway feature that traffic must pass on its right side.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.39, paragraphs 01, R4-7; printed page 102 / physical PDF page 143 ↗
Your route calls for a left turn where this sign is posted. What does the sign require?
Correct answer: Do not make the left turn
The red slash cancels the left-turn movement shown by the black arrow.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraphs 01–03, R3-2; printed page 89 / physical PDF page 130 ↗
What does the red slash over this arrow prohibit?
Correct answer: Turning right
This is a No Right Turn sign. A stop or an empty intersection does not cancel the displayed prohibition.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraphs 01–03, R3-1; printed page 89 / physical PDF page 130 ↗
You are on the main roadway and see this warning. What should you expect from the right?
Correct answer: Traffic joining the flow through a merge
The curved stem joins the main arrow: traffic enters from the right and converges into the same lane.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.45, paragraphs 01–04 and 07–08, W4-1; printed pages 182–183 / physical PDF pages 223–224 ↗
How does this sign differ from a warning that entering traffic must immediately merge?
Correct answer: It shows an added lane for the entering traffic
The two arrows continue separately. At this convergence an added lane is provided, so merging is not required at that point.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.46, paragraphs 01–04, W4-3; printed page 183 / physical PDF page 224 ↗
You are traveling in the right lane. What change does this sign warn is ahead?
Correct answer: The right lane ends
The right-hand lane narrows away in this symbol. It warns of fewer lanes in your direction, not an added lane.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.47, paragraphs 01–09, W4-2; printed pages 183 and 186 / physical PDF pages 224 and 227 ↗
What roadway layout should you expect beyond this warning sign?
Correct answer: Opposing lanes have a median or barrier
Divided Highway warns of a divided section ahead, with a median or barrier separating opposite directions.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.20, paragraphs 01–02, W6-1; printed page 170 / physical PDF page 211 ↗
You are on a divided highway. What upcoming change does this symbol announce?
Correct answer: The divider between directions ends
Divided Highway Ends warns that the physically divided section is ending and opposing traffic will share an undivided road.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.21, paragraphs 01–02, W6-2; printed page 170 / physical PDF page 211 ↗
What should the opposite-pointing arrows make you expect ahead?
Correct answer: Traffic moving in both directions
Two-Way Traffic warns of opposing traffic, including a transition to a two-lane, two-way road.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.51, paragraphs 01–03, W6-3; printed page 189 / physical PDF page 230 ↗
What location are you approaching when you see this round yellow sign?
Correct answer: A railroad grade crossing
The round sign is advance warning of a railroad crossing. It is not itself the STOP sign or active signal at the tracks.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 8B.06, paragraphs 01–07, W10-1; printed page 1001 / physical PDF page 1042 ↗
What setting does this five-sided sign identify?
Correct answer: A school area or school zone
This school symbol identifies a school area or zone. Additional plaques can specify an advance crossing or the crossing location; the symbol alone gives no numeric speed limit.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 7B.02, paragraphs 01–07, S1-1; printed page 972 / physical PDF page 1013 ↗
What road-surface hazard does this symbol warn about?
Correct answer: Unexpected slippery conditions
The skidding-car symbol warns of unexpected slippery conditions. A supplemental plaque may explain the cause, such as wet pavement or ice.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.30, paragraphs 01, 07, W8-5; printed page 175 / physical PDF page 216 ↗
What feature ahead is shown by the vehicle on this sloping line?
Correct answer: A steep downgrade
The Hill sign warns of a downgrade requiring attention. The pictured sign does not specify an exact grade or speed.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.14, paragraphs 01–05, W7-1; printed page 167 / physical PDF page 208 ↗
What should you be ready to encounter after this yellow warning sign?
Correct answer: A traffic signal ahead
Signal Ahead provides advance notice of a traffic signal. The warning sign does not tell you which signal indication you will encounter.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.35, paragraphs 01–10, W3-3; printed page 177 / physical PDF page 218 ↗
What is the message of the small red octagon inside this yellow warning sign?
Correct answer: A STOP sign is ahead
Stop Ahead provides advance warning of a STOP sign. It is not the STOP control itself.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.35, paragraphs 01–10, W3-1; printed page 177 / physical PDF page 218 ↗
What road pattern does this arrow prepare you for?
Correct answer: A winding sequence of curves
Winding Road warns of a series of closely spaced changes in roadway alignment, rather than one isolated curve.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.07, paragraphs 05–06, W1-5; printed page 155 / physical PDF page 196 ↗
What should you expect beyond this orange warning sign?
Correct answer: A flagger controlling traffic ahead
The Flagger symbol warns that a person is stationed ahead to control traffic.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 6H.15, paragraphs 01–03, W20-7; printed page 806 / physical PDF page 847 ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.17, W5-1; printed page 169, physical PDF page 210. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.18, W5-2; printed page 170, physical PDF page 211. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.19, W5-3; printed page 170, physical PDF page 211. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.25, W12-2; printed page 172, physical PDF page 213. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.24, W14-1; printed page 171, physical PDF page 212. ↗
What does this sign tell you about leaving the street network ahead?
Correct answer: The road network has no other 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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.24, W14-2; printed page 171, physical PDF page 212. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.22, W19-1; printed page 171, physical PDF page 212. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.22, W19-5; printed page 171, physical PDF page 212. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.35, W3-2; printed page 177, physical PDF page 218. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.26, W8-1; printed page 173, physical PDF page 214. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.26, W8-2; printed page 173, physical PDF page 214. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.28, W8-3; printed page 173, physical PDF page 214. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.29, W8-4; printed page 173, physical PDF page 214. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.30, W8-11; printed page 175, physical PDF page 216. ↗
Which road marking is absent ahead?
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.32, W8-12; printed page 175, physical PDF page 216. ↗
What should you be alert for at the edge of the pavement?
Correct answer: A lower shoulder next to the pavement edge
The pictured symbol warns of a lower shoulder beside the pavement, rather than a required lane maneuver.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.29, W8-17; printed page 173, physical PDF page 214. ↗
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, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.38, W23-2; printed page 178, physical PDF page 219. ↗
A red octagonal sign faces your lane at an ordinary intersection. Which response does it require?
Correct answer: Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
STOP requires a full stop. The eight-sided red sign is the control at the intersection, not a warning that a stop is farther ahead.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.04, R1-1; printed page 74, physical PDF page 115. ↗
Crossing traffic has priority as you approach this triangular sign. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down and stop if needed to give way.
YIELD means give way to conflicting traffic. Slowing may be sufficient, but you must stop when necessary to avoid interfering with traffic that has priority.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.05, R1-2; printed page 74, physical PDF page 115. ↗
What does this pennant-shaped sign mark?
Correct answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone
The pennant marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.53, W14-3; printed page 190, physical PDF page 231. ↗
