Indiana: Road signs
Warning, regulation, guidance, work zone, school and driver services signs shown in the Indiana Driver’s Manual. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Which agencies post the traffic signs that drivers see on Indiana streets and highways?
- The Indiana Department of Transportation and local governments
- The Indiana State Police and county court clerks across the state
- The Indiana BMV and the Indiana General Assembly each year
- The Federal Highway Administration and the Indiana BMV
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Correct answer: The Indiana Department of Transportation and local governments
The manual says traffic signs are posted by the Indiana Department of Transportation and local governments.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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What do warning signs prepare drivers for?
- Rules that they are required to obey
- Directions to nearby towns and parks
- Upcoming road conditions and hazards
- Distances to the next exit
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Correct answer: Upcoming road conditions and hazards
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a horse pulling a carriage. What does it warn of?
- Farm machinery ahead
- Buggy warning
- Cattle on the road
- A golf cart crossing
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Correct answer: Buggy warning
A yellow diamond sign showing a horse pulling a carriage is the "Buggy Warning" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red octagon with an arrow pointing up above it. What does it mean?
- Yield ahead
- Fire station
- Traffic signal ahead
- Stop ahead
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Correct answer: Stop ahead
A yellow diamond sign showing a red octagon with an arrow pointing up above it is the "Stop Ahead" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red downward-pointing triangle with an arrow pointing up above it. What does it mean?
- Yield ahead
- Stop ahead
- Merging traffic
- Intersection ahead
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Correct answer: Yield ahead
A yellow diamond sign showing a red downward-pointing triangle with an arrow pointing up above it is the "Yield Ahead" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow that bends to the left and to the right several times. What does it mean?
- Merging traffic
- Divided highway begins
- Winding road
- Added lane
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Correct answer: Winding road
A yellow diamond sign showing an arrow that bends to the left and to the right several times is the "Winding Road" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows 13'-6" between an up arrow and a down arrow. What does it warn of?
- Low shoulder
- Low clearance
- Steep downgrade
- Narrow bridge
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Correct answer: Low clearance
A yellow diamond sign showing 13'-6" between an up arrow and a down arrow is the "Low Clearance" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two straight arrows side by side, one pointing up and one pointing down, with nothing between them. What does it warn of?
- Added lane
- Lanes shifting
- Divided highway begins
- Two-way traffic
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Correct answer: Two-way traffic
A yellow diamond sign showing two straight arrows side by side, one pointing up and one pointing down, with nothing between them is the "Two-Way Traffic" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a truck tipped down a steep slope. What does it warn of?
- Steep downgrade
- Low shoulder
- Lane ends
- Slippery when wet
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Correct answer: Steep downgrade
A yellow diamond sign showing a truck tipped down a steep slope is the "Steep Downgrade" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vehicle tilting over the edge of the pavement. What does it warn of?
- Steep downgrade
- Narrow bridge
- Low shoulder
- Slippery when wet
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Correct answer: Low shoulder
A yellow diamond sign showing a vehicle tilting over the edge of the pavement is the "Low Shoulder" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows one straight arrow with a shorter line joining it from the side. What does it warn of?
- Lane ends
- Merging traffic
- Side road
- Lanes shifting
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Correct answer: Merging traffic
A yellow diamond sign showing one straight arrow with a shorter line joining it from the side is the "Merging Traffic" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow-green diamond sign shows a school bus with an arrow pointing up above it. What does it mean?
- School crossing ahead
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Playground warning
- School bus stop ahead
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Correct answer: School bus stop ahead
A yellow-green diamond sign showing a school bus with an arrow pointing up above it is the "School Bus Stop Ahead" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Speed advisory signs may accompany what?
- Every regulation sign
- Some warning signs
- Only railroad signs
- Only guidance signs
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Correct answer: Some warning signs
The manual says speed advisory signs may accompany some warning signs.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A yellow diamond sign shows circular arrows, with a small "15 MPH" plate below it. What does it show?
- Speed limit ahead on the road
- Speed advisory on a freeway ramp
- Speed advisory at a highway exit
- Speed advisory at roundabout
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Correct answer: Speed advisory at roundabout
A yellow diamond sign showing circular arrows, with a small "15 MPH" plate below it, is the "Speed Advisory at Roundabout" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What do traffic regulation signs display?
- Rules which drivers must obey
- Directions to nearby towns
- Services at the next exit
- Temporary traffic conditions
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Correct answer: Rules which drivers must obey
The manual says traffic regulation signs display rules which drivers must obey.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A red circle with a white horizontal bar across the middle is which regulation sign?
- Wrong Way
- No Parking
- Do Not Enter
- Stop Here on Red
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Correct answer: Do Not Enter
A red circle with a white horizontal bar across the middle is the "Do Not Enter" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A white rectangular sign shows an arrow curving to the right around a dark dome shape. What does it tell drivers?
- Right lane must turn right
- Keep right
- Turn right or go through
- No right turn
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Correct answer: Keep right
A white rectangular sign showing an arrow curving to the right around a dark dome shape is the "Keep Right" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A white square sign shows a red circle with a slash over a truck. Which regulation sign is it?
- Do Not Pass
- No Parking
- Tow-Away Zone
- No Trucks
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Correct answer: No Trucks
A white square sign showing a red circle with a slash over a truck is the "No Trucks" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A white sign shows one arrow bending left and one arrow pointing straight ahead. Which regulation sign is it?
- Turn Right or Go Through
- Turn Left or Go Through
- Left Lane Must Turn Left
- No Left Turn
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Correct answer: Turn Left or Go Through
A white sign showing one arrow bending left and one arrow pointing straight ahead is the "Turn Left or Go Through" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A white sign reads "CENTER LANE ONLY" and shows left-turn arrows from both directions. Which regulation sign is it?
- Left Turn Signal
- Left Lane Must Turn Left
- Multiple Turns
- Two-Way Left Turn
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Correct answer: Two-Way Left Turn
A white sign reading "CENTER LANE ONLY" and showing left-turn arrows from both directions is the "Two-Way Left Turn" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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What do supplemental plaques added to the bottom of stop signs indicate?
- The directions in which the intersection must stop
- The speed limit on the road after the stop sign
- That the road is closed to all truck traffic
- That a railroad crossing is just ahead of the sign
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Correct answer: The directions in which the intersection must stop
The manual says supplemental plaques are sometimes added to the bottom of stop signs to indicate directions in which the intersection must stop.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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What information do traffic guidance signs give drivers?
- Rules about speed limits and turn movements at intersections
- Warnings of road conditions and hazards ahead of drivers
- The road type, highway entrances and exits, and distances
- Temporary traffic conditions in highway work zones ahead
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Correct answer: The road type, highway entrances and exits, and distances
Traffic guidance signs provide information about the type of road, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to various destinations.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A shield-shaped sign has a red band reading "INTERSTATE" above a blue field with a route number. What route does it mark?
- A US highway
- An interstate highway
- An Indiana state road
- A county road
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Correct answer: An interstate highway
A shield-shaped sign with a red band reading "INTERSTATE" above a blue field marks an Interstate highway.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A black and white shield-shaped sign carries the number 40. What route does it mark?
- An interstate highway
- An Indiana state road
- A county road
- A US highway
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Correct answer: A US highway
A black and white shield-shaped sign with a route number marks a US Highway.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A white square sign reads "INDIANA" above the number 39. What route does it mark?
- A state road
- A US highway
- An interstate highway
- A county road
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Correct answer: A state road
A white square sign reading "INDIANA" above a route number marks a State Road.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A tall green sign reads "MILE" with a number below it. What is it called?
- Advance guide sign
- Posted distances
- Mileage indicator
- Highway exits
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Correct answer: Mileage indicator
A tall green sign reading "MILE" with a number below it is the "Mileage Indicator" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A green sign shows "EXIT 63", "Lincoln Ave", and "1/2 MILE". What is it called?
- Mileage indicator
- Advance guide sign
- Posted distances
- Highway exits
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Correct answer: Advance guide sign
A green sign showing "EXIT 63", "Lincoln Ave", and "1/2 MILE" is the "Advance Guide Sign".
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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What information do driver services and recreation signs provide?
- Information about nearby amenities, parks and recreational areas
- Warnings about hazards, road work and other conditions ahead
- Directions to the nearest interstate highway or state route
- Speed limits and passing rules for the road section ahead
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Correct answer: Information about nearby amenities, parks and recreational areas
The manual says these signs provide drivers with information about nearby amenities, parks and recreational areas.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square brown sign shows a white bicycle symbol. What does it indicate?
- A bicycle repair shop
- A bicycle rental location
- A bike trail
- A bicycle parking area
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Correct answer: A bike trail
A square brown sign showing a white bicycle symbol is the "Bike Trail" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square blue sign shows a white tent shape. What does it indicate?
- A rest area
- A camping site
- A picnic area
- A road and weather information stop
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Correct answer: A camping site
A square blue sign showing a white tent shape is the "Camping Site" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square brown sign shows a white boat on a sloped ramp. What does it indicate?
- A boat repair yard
- A fishing pier
- A state park
- A boat ramp
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Correct answer: A boat ramp
A square brown sign showing a white boat on a sloped ramp is the "Boat Ramp" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square blue sign shows a white capital letter H. What does it indicate?
- A hospital
- A hotel
- A heliport
- Handicap parking
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Correct answer: A hospital
A square blue sign showing a white capital letter H is the "Hospital" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square blue sign shows a fork and knife inside a white circle. What does it indicate?
- A picnic table nearby
- A hospital with a cafeteria
- Food services available
- A rest area with vending
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Correct answer: Food services available
A square blue sign showing a fork and knife inside a white circle is the "Food Services Available" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square blue sign shows a white gas pump. What does it indicate?
- A vehicle repair shop
- Fuel services available
- An electric vehicle parking area
- A road and weather information stop
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Correct answer: Fuel services available
A square blue sign showing a white gas pump is the "Fuel Services Available" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A square blue sign shows a white old-style telephone handset. What does it indicate?
- An emergency call box only
- A road and weather call line
- A cell phone use area
- Telephone available
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Correct answer: Telephone available
A square blue sign showing a white old-style telephone handset is the "Telephone Available" sign.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Which sign tells you that passing is prohibited when it is posted on the right-hand side of the road?
- A white rectangular “Do Not Pass” sign
- A green rectangular “Pass With Care” sign
- A blue square “Passing Zone” sign
- An orange diamond “No Passing” sign
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Correct answer: A white rectangular “Do Not Pass” sign
The manual says a white rectangular “Do Not Pass” sign on the right-hand side of the road prohibits passing.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)