Louisiana: Road signs — Part 3 Practice Test
Warning, regulatory, guide, service and construction signs in the Louisiana Class D & E Driver’s Guide. — Part 3
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Class D & E Driver’s Guide" (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
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What does a KEEP RIGHT sign tell you?
- Traffic must exit at the next ramp
- Stay to the right of a median or island ahead
- Traffic must turn right at the next intersection
- The right lane ends ahead
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Correct answer: Stay to the right of a median or island ahead
Keep Right signs indicate when traffic must stay to the right of a roadway feature or obstruction, such as an upcoming median, island or lane divider.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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On a multilane highway, which drivers does a SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT sign tell to stay in the right lane?
- Those who are turning left at the next intersection
- Those who are about to pass the vehicle ahead
- Drivers of heavy trucks and buses only
- Those driving slower than the normal speed of traffic
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Correct answer: Those driving slower than the normal speed of traffic
The sign is posted on a multilane highway and tells drivers going slower than the normal speed of traffic to stay in the right lane.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A square sign shows a white horizontal bar inside a red circle. What does it mean?
- You cannot enter
- No stopping here
- Railroad crossing ahead
- Yield to oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: You cannot enter
A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Where is a DO NOT ENTER sign visible?
- At entrance ramps where you would be going the right way
- At the beginning of every acceleration lane on a freeway
- At exit ramps where you would be going the wrong way
- At the entrance of every railroad crossing with gates
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Correct answer: At exit ramps where you would be going the wrong way
A DO NOT ENTER sign is visible at roadway openings you may not enter, such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What does a WRONG WAY sign tell you?
- A one-way street begins at the next intersection
- Your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction
- The roadway ahead is closed to all traffic
- You may not stop or park in this area at any time
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Correct answer: Your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction
A WRONG WAY sign tells you your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction; you also see it if you turn the wrong way onto a one-way street, alley or driveway.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Where on an expressway ramp will you see a WRONG WAY sign?
- Several miles before the DO NOT ENTER sign
- At the point where the ramp joins the main lanes
- On the ramp's exit lane marker only
- A short distance past the DO NOT ENTER sign
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Correct answer: A short distance past the DO NOT ENTER sign
A WRONG WAY sign is seen on expressway ramps a short distance past the DO NOT ENTER sign.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A blue round sign with a white upward arrow reads HURRICANE EVACUATION ROUTE. What does it show?
- That the highway is an emergency evacuation route
- That the highway is closed because of a hurricane
- That a hurricane warning is in effect
- That the highway leads to a shelter
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Correct answer: That the highway is an emergency evacuation route
The manual's Highway Evacuation Route sign shows that the highway is an emergency evacuation route.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What colors are guide signs?
- Red, white or black
- Yellow, orange or pink
- Black, white or yellow
- Green, brown or blue
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Correct answer: Green, brown or blue
Guide signs are square and rectangular and are green, brown or blue.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which of these can guide signs help you find?
- Hospitals and service stations
- School zones and railroad crossings
- No passing zones and speed limits
- Work zones and flagger locations
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Correct answer: Hospitals and service stations
Guide signs can help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants and hotels.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Destination signs show direction and distance to which of these?
- Railroad crossings
- School zones
- Airports
- Construction zones
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Correct answer: Airports
Destination signs show direction and distance to locations such as cities, airports, and state and parish/county lines.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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The word "Exit" is written on the right side of an exit sign. Where is the exit lane or ramp?
- To the left
- To the right
- Straight ahead
- It is closed
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Correct answer: To the right
If the word “Exit” is written on the right side of an exit sign, the exit lane or ramp is to the right.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Why may left exit signs be yellow?
- To show the exit is closed
- To mark a construction zone
- To indicate a service exit
- To provide greater awareness
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Correct answer: To provide greater awareness
Left exit signs may be yellow to provide greater awareness.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow rising and curving to the right, ending with the arrowhead pointing right. What does it tell you?
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- A curve to the right is ahead
- A traffic signal is ahead
- A school zone is ahead
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Correct answer: A curve to the right is ahead
The manual lists a yellow diamond sign with an arrow curving gently to the right as Right Curve.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that goes up and then turns at a right angle to point right. What does it tell you?
- A deer crossing is ahead
- A stop sign is ahead
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- A sharp right turn is ahead
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Correct answer: A sharp right turn is ahead
The manual lists a yellow diamond sign with an arrow turning at a right angle as Sharp Right Turn.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow with two sharp bends: it jogs to the right in the middle and then finishes pointing straight up. What does it tell you?
- A series of turns is ahead
- A bicycle crossing is ahead
- A slippery road is ahead
- A traffic signal is ahead
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Correct answer: A series of turns is ahead
The manual lists a yellow diamond sign with an arrow bending sharply back and forth as Series of Turns.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that starts at the lower left, sweeps through smooth curves and finishes pointing up on the right. What does it tell you?
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- A school bus is loading ahead
- A curvy road is ahead
- A low clearance is ahead
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Correct answer: A curvy road is ahead
The manual lists a yellow diamond sign with an arrow in smooth curves as Curvy Road Ahead.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a thick black vertical line with a short branch going off to the right from its middle. What does it tell you?
- A roundabout is ahead
- A side road is ahead
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- A low clearance is ahead
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Correct answer: A side road is ahead
The manual lists a yellow diamond sign with a vertical line and a short right-hand branch as Side Road Ahead.
Source: Class D & E Driver’s Guide (Revised August 2025 (DPSMV2052 R08/25)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)