At the junction warned about by this sign, what happens to the road you are following?
Correct answer: It ends; you must turn left or right.
The stem of the T ends at the crossbar. Prepare to choose a turn, slow down and obey the actual controls and right-of-way rules at the junction.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_09; sign W2-4: T Intersection Ahead; official illustration and description checked September 15, 2026. ↗
What feature should you watch for on the side indicated by this sign?
Correct answer: A side road joining from the right.
The branch indicates a side-road intersection. Watch for traffic entering or crossing your path; this symbol does not order you to turn.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_09; sign W2-2: Side Road Ahead; official illustration and description checked September 15, 2026. ↗
Which type of intersection is this sign warning you to approach?
Correct answer: A roundabout or circular intersection.
The circular arrows warn of a roundabout ahead. Reduce speed and follow the roundabout entry, lane and right-of-way rules.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_09; sign W2-6: Roundabout Ahead; official illustration and description checked September 15, 2026. ↗
What does this round sign tell you before you reach the marked location?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing is ahead; watch for trains and crossing controls.
The round sign is advance warning of a railroad crossing. It is different from the crossbuck at the tracks and does not give traffic priority over trains.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 8b_04; sign W10-1: Railroad Crossing; official illustration and description checked September 15, 2026. ↗
What should the school-related symbol on this sign prompt you to watch for?
Correct answer: Children walking or crossing near the school area.
The five-sided school sign calls attention to children. Slow down and watch carefully; any separate speed or crossing-location plaque adds its own information.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 7b_01; sign S1-1: School Crossing; official illustration and description checked September 15, 2026. ↗
What does this yellow symbol warn you to watch for?
Correct answer: Pedestrians near or crossing the roadway.
The walking figure is a warning of pedestrian activity. A red circle and slash would indicate a prohibition instead.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_11; W11-2: Pedestrian warning. National sign recognition, not a state-exclusive rule; checked September 28, 2026. ↗
Which service is identified by the white letter on this blue sign?
Correct answer: A hospital.
The H identifies hospital service. Accompanying direction signs show how to reach it; it does not assign a traffic lane.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2i_01; D9-2: Hospital. National sign recognition, not a state-exclusive rule; checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What does this pennant identify?
Correct answer: The start of a no-passing zone.
The pennant marks a no-passing zone. It does not provide permission to overtake merely because the view beyond it appears open.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_08; W14-3: No Passing Zone. National sign recognition, not a state-exclusive rule; checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What does the number on this white sign identify?
Correct answer: The posted maximum speed in miles per hour.
A white SPEED LIMIT sign states the maximum speed for ideal conditions. The pictured 50 is a sign example, not an Oregon statewide default; conditions may require a lower speed.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 8, physical PDF page 16: Regulatory Signs — Speed Limit. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What road layout does this cross-shaped symbol warn about?
Correct answer: Another road crosses the highway ahead.
The crossing lines represent a crossroad. Watch for cross traffic and for the actual signs or signals controlling the intersection.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 11, physical PDF page 19: Warning Signs — Crossroad. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What should you expect beyond this single winding-arrow sign?
Correct answer: A series of curves in the road.
The arrow traces changes in road alignment. It differs from the slippery-road sign, which shows a vehicle and skidding tracks.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 11, physical PDF page 19: Warning Signs — Winding Road. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
When posted beneath a curve warning, what does this yellow plaque communicate?
Correct answer: An advisory speed for the warned condition.
A yellow advisory-speed plaque supplements a warning. It differs from a white SPEED LIMIT sign and never overrides the need to slow for conditions.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 12, physical PDF page 20: Warning Signs — Advisory Speed. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What possible hazard is represented by this animal silhouette?
Correct answer: Deer entering or crossing the road.
The sign warns of animal crossings. Watch the roadside as well as the lane; it does not mark a place to stop and feed animals.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 12, physical PDF page 20: Warning Signs — Deer. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What is the main purpose of a green sign of this kind?
Correct answer: To provide destination and route guidance.
Green guide signs provide directions and distances to destinations or routes. The example place names in this shared artwork are not Oregon destination claims.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 13, physical PDF page 21: Route, Guide and Informational Signs. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What type of destination does the brown background commonly identify?
Correct answer: A recreational or scenic-area destination.
Brown signs identify public recreation or scenic guidance. The shared example illustrates the color family, not a particular Oregon destination.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 13, physical PDF page 21: Historic, Cultural and Recreational Signs. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What roadway condition do these opposing arrows warn about?
Correct answer: Traffic travels in opposite directions on this road.
The opposed arrows warn of two-way traffic. Keep to the proper side; the sign does not identify two lanes moving together.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 11, physical PDF page 19: Warning Signs — Two-Way Traffic Ahead. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What kind of information is normally carried by a blue sign such as this one?
Correct answer: A motorist service, such as fuel, food or lodging.
Blue information signs guide motorists to services. The fuel symbol shown is one example; brown signs usually identify recreation destinations.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 14, physical PDF page 22: Motorist Service Signs. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
On a rest-area guide sign, what does this access symbol identify?
Correct answer: Facilities accessible to people with mobility impairments.
The manual identifies this as the symbol of access, showing facilities such as rest areas that are free of barriers to people with mobility impairments. The question concerns facility guidance, not parking eligibility.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 14, physical PDF page 22: Motorist Service Signs — accessible facilities. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What condition does the pictured warning identify?
Correct answer: A steep downhill grade ahead.
The vehicle on a slope warns of a downgrade. Prepare for the grade and choose a safe speed before descending.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 12, physical PDF page 20: Warning Signs — Hill. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
Which measurement must a driver compare with the number on this warning?
Correct answer: The vehicle's total height, including any roof load.
This is an overhead-clearance warning. The pictured height is an example; include everything carried above the vehicle when assessing whether it can fit.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 12, physical PDF page 20: Warning Signs — Low Clearance. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
