Maine: Road signs
Warning, regulatory, guide and route signs, and the lane-use signs in the Maine Driver’s License Manual. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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According to the manual, which of these do traffic signs show?
- Where road services are
- Where police officers are stationed
- Which drivers have a suspended license
- How long a trip will take
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Correct answer: Where road services are
Traffic signs tell you about rules, hazards and road locations, give highway directions and show where road services are.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a large black plus symbol (a cross). What does it warn of?
- Intersection Ahead
- Side Road Ahead
- Merging Traffic
- Divided Highway Ends
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Correct answer: Intersection Ahead
The warning sign with a black plus symbol is labeled Intersection Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a black symbol shaped like the letter T. What does it warn of?
- Intersection Ahead
- Divided Highway Begins
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Lane Ends
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Correct answer: T-Intersection Ahead
The warning sign with a black T symbol is labeled T-Intersection Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a thick vertical black line with a shorter bar branching off to the right. What does it warn of?
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Side Road Ahead
- Merging Traffic
- Added Lane
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Correct answer: Side Road Ahead
The warning sign showing a short bar branching off a vertical line is labeled Side Road Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a vertical three-light signal with red, yellow and green lights. What does it warn of?
- Stop Sign Ahead
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Lane Ends
- Traffic Signal Ahead
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Correct answer: Traffic Signal Ahead
The warning sign showing a three-light signal is labeled Traffic Signal Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a black arrow pointing up with a red octagon below it. What does it warn of?
- Stop Sign Ahead
- Traffic Signal Ahead
- Intersection Ahead
- Divided Highway Ends
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Correct answer: Stop Sign Ahead
The warning sign showing a red octagon below an upward arrow is labeled Stop Sign Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows a black arrow curving to the right, with a small plate below it reading 35 MPH. What is this sign called in the manual?
- Minimum Speed Around Curve
- Maximum Speed Limit Ahead
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Speed Limit Reduced Ahead
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Correct answer: Advisory Speed Around Curve
The curve arrow with a speed plate below is labeled Advisory Speed Around Curve.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows the back of a car with wavy skid marks behind it. What does it warn of?
- Curvy Road Ahead
- Slippery When Wet
- Lane Ends
- Pedestrian Crossing
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Correct answer: Slippery When Wet
The warning sign showing a car with wavy skid marks is labeled Slippery When Wet.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign shows a black walking figure. What does it warn of?
- School Zone
- Added Lane
- Slippery When Wet
- Pedestrian Crossing
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Correct answer: Pedestrian Crossing
The warning sign showing a walking figure is labeled Pedestrian Crossing.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What do black and white speed limit signs indicate?
- The lowest speed you may drive at all times
- The legal speed if conditions are ideal
- The speed at which you should enter a curve
- The speed allowed only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: The legal speed if conditions are ideal
Speed limit signs indicate the legal speed if conditions are ideal.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
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A white square sign shows a black U-shaped turning arrow inside a red circle with a red slash across it. What is its label in the manual?
- No U-Turn
- Left Turn Only
- Straight or Turn Right
- One Way
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Correct answer: No U-Turn
The sign with a U-shaped arrow in a red circle with a slash is labeled No U-Turn.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
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A white square sign shows a black arrow that goes up and bends to the left, with no red circle. What is its label in the manual?
- No Left Turn
- No U-Turn
- Left Turn Only
- Straight
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Correct answer: Left Turn Only
The sign with a black arrow bending to the left and no red circle is labeled Left Turn Only.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
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A "Shared Center Lane - Left Turn Only" sign marks a lane that is for what?
- Through traffic and passing in either direction
- Left turning vehicles only, not through traffic or passing
- Passing other vehicles when the road ahead is clear
- Left and right turns by vehicles going either way
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Correct answer: Left turning vehicles only, not through traffic or passing
A Shared Center Lane - Left Turn Only sign marks a lane that is only for left turning vehicles, not for through traffic or for passing other vehicles.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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Which traffic may use a shared center lane marked "Left Turn Only"?
- Only traffic travelling in your direction
- Only traffic travelling toward you
- Only vehicles that are passing
- Traffic travelling in either direction
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Correct answer: Traffic travelling in either direction
Traffic travelling in either direction may use a shared center lane.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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A black rectangular sign shows the words ONE WAY and a white arrow. What does it mean?
- Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic may move either way, but only slowly
- Traffic may turn against the arrow at the next corner
- Only one vehicle may enter the street at a time
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Correct answer: Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
On a one-way street, traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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What does the manual say about removing or defacing traffic signs?
- It is unlawful
- It is allowed if the sign is damaged
- It is allowed on private property
- It is a violation only if the sign is a stop sign
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Correct answer: It is unlawful
It is unlawful to remove or deface traffic signs.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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Which signs advise you of intersecting roads, help direct you to cities and towns, and mark points of interest?
- Warning signs
- Regulatory signs
- Work zone signs
- Guide signs
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Correct answer: Guide signs
Guide signs advise you of intersecting roads, direct you to cities and towns, and mark points of interest.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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Which of these can guide signs help you find?
- Hospitals, service stations, restaurants and hotels
- Railroad crossings and detours around work zones
- Speed limits and parking rules in town centers
- Workers and flaggers ahead on the road
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Correct answer: Hospitals, service stations, restaurants and hotels
Guide signs can help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants and hotels.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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What do the shape and color of a route number sign indicate?
- The speed limit of the road
- The distance to the next town
- The type of roadway
- Which direction is north
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Correct answer: The type of roadway
The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway, such as interstate, U.S., state, city, county or local road.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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When planning a trip, what does the manual say to use to determine the route?
- The route signs along the road
- A map or GPS
- A police officer's directions
- The signs at the first intersection
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Correct answer: A map or GPS
When planning a trip, use a map or GPS to determine the route.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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During a trip, what should you follow to prevent getting lost in an unfamiliar area?
- The vehicle ahead of you
- The green guide signs only
- The signs on the right shoulder only
- The route signs
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Correct answer: The route signs
During the trip, follow the route signs to prevent getting lost in an unfamiliar area.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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A shield-shaped route sign has a red band across the top and a blue field with a white route number below it. What is its label in the manual?
- Interstate Route
- U.S. Route
- State Route
- Local Road
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Correct answer: Interstate Route
The red, white and blue shield with a number is labeled Interstate Route.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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A black and white shield-shaped sign shows the number 40. What is its label in the manual?
- Interstate Route
- Guide Sign
- U.S. Route
- Local Road
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Correct answer: U.S. Route
The black and white shield with a number is labeled U.S. Route.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Stop Sign Ahead
- Right Curve
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Divided Highway Begins
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Correct answer: Right Curve
The warning sign with a bold arrow bending to the right is labeled Right Curve.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Intersection Ahead
- Slippery When Wet
- Traffic Signal Ahead
- Curvy Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Curvy Road Ahead
The warning sign with a winding arrow is labeled Curvy Road Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Divided Highway Begins
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Stop Sign Ahead
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Correct answer: Divided Highway Begins
The warning sign with two traffic lanes splitting apart is labeled Divided Highway Begins.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Side Road Ahead
- School Zone
- Divided Highway Ends
- Slippery When Wet
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Correct answer: Divided Highway Ends
The warning sign with two separated traffic lanes joining together is labeled Divided Highway Ends.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Intersection Ahead
- Lane Ends
- Traffic Signal Ahead
- Pedestrian Crossing
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Correct answer: Lane Ends
The warning sign with two lines, one narrowing to the other, is labeled Lane Ends.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Stop Sign Ahead
- T-Intersection Ahead
- School Zone
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: Merging Traffic
The warning sign with a line joining a straight arrow from the side is labeled Merging Traffic.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Added Lane
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Traffic Signal Ahead
- Side Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Added Lane
The warning sign with a lane opening up beside the road is labeled Added Lane.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow rectangular warning sign showing this symbol mean?
- Intersection Ahead
- Slippery When Wet
- Sharp Curve Ahead
- Added Lane
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Correct answer: Sharp Curve Ahead
The warning sign with a large chevron arrow is labeled Sharp Curve Ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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What does a yellow warning sign with a five-sided outline showing this symbol mean?
- Slippery When Wet
- School Zone
- Stop Sign Ahead
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: School Zone
The warning sign showing two children walking is labeled School Zone.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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Three lane-use signs hang over a three-lane street, one over each lane. What may cars in the left lane do?
- Turn left only
- Turn left or go straight
- Turn right or go straight
- Make a U-turn
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Correct answer: Turn left or go straight
Cars in the left lane may turn left or go straight.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
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Three lane-use signs hang over a three-lane street, one over each lane. What must cars in the center lane do?
- Turn left or turn right
- Make a U-turn
- Go straight
- Merge into the left lane
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Correct answer: Go straight
Cars in the center lane must go straight, according to the lane signs.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
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Three lane-use signs hang over a three-lane street, one over each lane. What must cars in the right lane do?
- Go straight or make a U-turn
- Merge into the center lane
- Stop and wait for a green arrow
- Turn right
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Correct answer: Turn right
Cars in the right lane must turn right.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
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A yellow diamond-shaped sign shows black arrows curved around in a circle. What does it warn you of?
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A traffic circle ahead
- A road that merges ahead
- A series of curves ahead
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Correct answer: A traffic circle ahead
A yellow diamond-shaped sign with black arrows curved in a circle warns that there is a traffic circle ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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On which side of the road does a yellow pennant-shaped NO PASSING ZONE sign appear?
- On the right of the road
- Over the center of the road
- On the left of the road
- On the center line
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Correct answer: On the left of the road
You may not pass where a yellow pennant NO PASSING ZONE sign appears on the left of the road.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-8)
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What does the regulatory DO NOT PASS sign that appears on the right of the road look like?
- A yellow pennant-shaped sign
- A rectangular white sign
- A red octagonal sign
- An orange diamond-shaped sign
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Correct answer: A rectangular white sign
The regulatory DO NOT PASS sign is a rectangular white sign that appears on the right of the road.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 7-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-8)
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How are bad curves usually posted?
- With yellow diamond shaped signs
- With white rectangular regulatory signs
- With green rectangular guide signs
- With red octagonal signs
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Correct answer: With yellow diamond shaped signs
The manual says bad curves are usually posted with yellow diamond shaped signs.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-6)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that bends up and then sharply to the left. What does it warn of?
- A gentle curve to the left
- A sharp curve to the right
- A sharp curve to the left
- A left-turn-only lane ahead
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Correct answer: A sharp curve to the left
A yellow diamond sign with an arrow bending sharply to the left warns of a sharp curve to the left.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-6)
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What should you do when you see a sign that warns of danger ahead?
- Reduce your speed
- Stop and wait for traffic to clear
- Move into the left lane
- Sound your horn
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Correct answer: Reduce your speed
Warning signs tell you of danger ahead; if you see them, you should reduce your speed so you have time to react if there is trouble.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)
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What color and shape are warning signs almost always?
- Red and octagonal
- White and rectangular
- Yellow and diamond-shaped
- Orange and triangular
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Correct answer: Yellow and diamond-shaped
Warning signs are almost always yellow and shaped like a diamond.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a straight upward arrow with a second line joining it from the lower right. What does it warn of?
- A side road ending at a stop sign ahead
- Your own lane splitting into two lanes ahead
- Another lane on the right merging with yours ahead
- A right turn only lane beginning ahead
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Correct answer: Another lane on the right merging with yours ahead
This warning sign means there is another lane of traffic on the right merging with your lane ahead.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two arrows side by side, one pointing up and one pointing down. What does it warn of?
- A one-way street ahead
- Two-way traffic
- A road that ends ahead
- A narrow bridge ahead
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Correct answer: Two-way traffic
This warning sign means there is two-way traffic.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a leaping animal with antlers. What does it warn of?
- A farm crossing where livestock often cross the road
- An area where hunting is allowed along the road
- A rest area with a pet exercise space ahead
- A place ahead where deer often cross the road
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Correct answer: A place ahead where deer often cross the road
This warning sign means there is a place ahead where deer often cross the road.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a bicycle. What does it tell you?
- Bicycles or a bicycle crossing ahead
- Bicycles are prohibited on this road
- Bicycles must stop at the next intersection
- A paved bike path begins on the left
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Correct answer: Bicycles or a bicycle crossing ahead
This warning sign means bicycles or a bicycle crossing are ahead, so pay extra attention.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 8-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-10)