What must a driver do at the sign shown?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
This sign requires a full stop. Where present, stop at the stop line before proceeding when safe.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Stop; printed page 10 (physical PDF page 14) ↗
What does this sign require?
Correct answer: Slow down, give way to conflicting traffic, and stop if necessary
Yield means slow down and check for traffic. Stop when necessary to give other traffic the right-of-way.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Yield; printed page 10 (physical PDF page 14) ↗
What does this sign tell drivers approaching this entrance?
Correct answer: Do not drive into the roadway from this direction
This sign marks a roadway or ramp that must not be entered from your direction.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Do Not Enter; printed page 11 (physical PDF page 15) ↗
What does this sign warn a driver who has entered the roadway?
Correct answer: The vehicle is traveling against the permitted direction
Wrong Way signs warn drivers who have entered against the permitted direction, often after a Do Not Enter sign.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Wrong Way; printed page 11 (physical PDF page 15) ↗
Which maneuver is prohibited by this sign?
Correct answer: Turning around to travel in the opposite direction
The barred curved arrow prohibits a U-turn. It does not by itself prohibit every left turn.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > No U-Turn; printed page 11 (physical PDF page 15) ↗
How should traffic pass the obstruction marked by this sign?
Correct answer: Keep to the right of the island or divider
The sign directs traffic to pass to the right of the obstruction. It is not an instruction to make a right turn at an intersection.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Keep Right; printed page 12 (physical PDF page 16) ↗
Which action is prohibited at a location marked by this sign?
Correct answer: Making a left turn
The red circle and slash over the left-pointing arrow prohibit a left turn.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > No Left Turn; printed page 11 (physical PDF page 15) ↗
Which action is prohibited by this sign?
Correct answer: Making a right turn
The barred right-pointing arrow means a right turn is not permitted.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > No Right Turn; printed page 11 (physical PDF page 15) ↗
What should a driver on the main roadway expect at this sign?
Correct answer: Traffic will join the roadway from the right
This merge sign warns of traffic entering from the right. Entering drivers must yield to traffic already on the main roadway.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Merge; printed page 14 (physical PDF page 18) ↗
What is different about the roadway connection shown here?
Correct answer: Joining traffic receives a new lane without needing to merge immediately
An Added Lane sign indicates that a new lane is provided where roadways meet, so an immediate merge is not necessary.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Added Lane; printed page 14 (physical PDF page 18) ↗
What lane change in the roadway does this sign show?
Correct answer: The right lane ends and its traffic must merge left safely
The sign shows the right lane ending. Drivers in that lane must find a safe gap; the sign does not give them priority.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Lane Ends; printed page 15 (physical PDF page 19) ↗
What road layout is ahead when this sign appears?
Correct answer: Opposing directions will be separated by a median or barrier
This sign warns that the highway ahead is divided into separate roadways for opposing traffic.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Divided Highway Begins; printed page 15 (physical PDF page 19) ↗
What change should a driver anticipate at this sign?
Correct answer: The divided highway ends and opposing traffic will use an undivided roadway
The physical separation between opposing roadways ends. Be alert for two-way traffic on the undivided road ahead.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Divided Highway Ends; printed page 15 (physical PDF page 19) ↗
What does this sign warn of ahead?
Correct answer: Traffic traveling in both directions on the roadway
The opposing arrows warn that the roadway ahead carries traffic in both directions.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Two-Way Traffic; printed page 15 (physical PDF page 19) ↗
What should you anticipate after seeing this sign?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead; look and listen for trains and be ready to stop
This is advance warning of a railroad crossing, not the crossing's stop line. Look and listen for trains and be prepared to stop when necessary.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Railroad Crossing Ahead; printed page 16 (physical PDF page 20) ↗
What area does this five-sided sign warn that you are approaching?
Correct answer: A school area where children may be present
The pentagon-shaped sign warns of a school area. A downward-arrow plaque is used with this sign to identify a school crossing's location; no such plaque is shown here.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > School; printed page 17 (physical PDF page 21) ↗
What condition does this sign warn about?
Correct answer: The road can become unusually slippery when wet
The sign warns of unusually slippery conditions when wet. Reduce speed appropriately and avoid abrupt braking or steering.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Slippery When Wet; printed page 15 (physical PDF page 19) ↗
What roadway feature should you prepare for after this sign?
Correct answer: A steep downhill grade
The truck-on-slope symbol warns of a steep downgrade ahead, not a facility reserved for trucks.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Hill/Down Grade; printed page 16 (physical PDF page 20) ↗
What traffic control should you expect ahead?
Correct answer: A traffic signal ahead
The sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Be alert for the signal and vehicles that may already be stopped there.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Traffic Signal Ahead; printed page 16 (physical PDF page 20) ↗
What should this advance warning sign lead you to expect?
Correct answer: A stop sign ahead that may be difficult to see from here
This warning announces a stop sign ahead, which may not be readily visible. Prepare for the stop and for traffic queued before it.
Source: PennDOT PUB 95 (4-21), Chapter 2 > Stop Sign Ahead; printed page 16 (physical PDF page 20) ↗
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: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > No Passing Zone, printed page 13 / physical PDF page 17 ↗
What road pattern does this warning symbol identify?
Correct answer: Three or more curves in succession
The winding-road sign warns of a series of three or more curves. Reduce speed as needed before the sequence.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Winding Road (Series of Curves), printed page 14 / physical PDF page 18 ↗
Shown beneath a curve warning sign, what does this yellow plaque communicate?
Correct answer: An advisory maximum of 35 mph for the warned condition
A yellow advisory-speed plaque accompanies a warning. It differs from a white regulatory speed-limit sign and does not justify driving too fast for weather, traction or visibility.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Advisory Speed Signs, printed page 14 / physical PDF page 18 ↗
On which side should traffic pass the hazard marked by these diagonal stripes?
Correct answer: To the right of the marker
The stripes descend toward the side on which traffic should pass. This left-side hazard marker directs traffic to its right.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Objects Adjacent to the Roadway, printed page 17 / physical PDF page 21 ↗
What should you expect beyond this work-zone warning?
Correct answer: A flagger controlling traffic ahead
The symbol warns of a flagger ahead. Watch for and follow the flagger's directions; this advance sign is not itself a STOP paddle.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Flagger Ahead, printed page 18 / physical PDF page 22 ↗
What does the illustrated four-corner light pattern communicate when flashing on a work-zone arrow board?
Correct answer: Caution, without a specified merge direction
This is a caution display. Pennsylvania's manual associates it with work beside the travel lane; unlike an arrow, it does not specify a merge direction.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Electric Arrow Panels, printed page 19 / physical PDF page 23 ↗
What does this yellow panel mean for the highway lane beneath it?
Correct answer: The lane becomes an exit ramp instead of continuing through the interchange
If you stay in the lane marked EXIT ONLY, you must exit. Change to a through lane only when it is safe and permitted.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Exit Numbers > EXIT ONLY, printed page 19 / physical PDF page 23 ↗
What service does this blue sign identify?
Correct answer: A hospital
Blue service signs identify facilities available to motorists. The white H identifies a hospital.
Source: PennDOT PUB95 (4-21), Chapter2 > Hospital, printed page 21 / physical PDF page 25 ↗
