Michigan: Road signs
Common warning, regulatory and guide signs and what to do when you see them. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle means the vehicle:
- Is an emergency vehicle
- Is a school bus
- Does not move faster than 25 mph
- Is carrying dangerous cargo
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Correct answer: Does not move faster than 25 mph
It marks slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment and Amish buggies. Drive with caution around them.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "Bridge Ices Before Road" sign warns that:
- The bridge is closed to traffic in winter
- The bridge has a weight limit for trucks
- The bridge is under construction ahead
- The bridge can be icy even if roads are clear
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Correct answer: The bridge can be icy even if roads are clear
The sign cautions that a bridge can be icy even if roads are clear.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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You want to change direction on a freeway and see an "Authorized Vehicles Only" median crossover. What should you do?
- Use it if traffic is light in both directions
- Take the next exit and re-enter the other way
- Use it if no police vehicles are in sight
- Stop on the shoulder and turn around there
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Correct answer: Take the next exit and re-enter the other way
Only law enforcement, emergency or maintenance vehicles may use the crossover. Never drive across the median; drive to the next exit, get off and re-enter the freeway in the other direction.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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You see a "Wrong Way" sign. What does it mean?
- The road ahead is one-way, so continue at normal speed
- You are in an oncoming lane; get out safely and quickly
- Slow down, signal, and merge into the left lane
- Stop where you are and wait for the police to arrive
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Correct answer: You are in an oncoming lane; get out safely and quickly
A Wrong Way sign means you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic. Get out the safest and quickest way possible.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road means:
- A passing lane ahead
- A no-passing zone
- Merging traffic
- A speed limit change
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Correct answer: A no-passing zone
The yellow pennant cautions you to refrain from passing because conditions make passing hazardous.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A sign says the right lane ends and you must merge left. Who must yield?
- The traffic already in the left lane must yield
- The faster vehicle must yield
- The larger vehicle must yield
- You yield to traffic in the left lane
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Correct answer: You yield to traffic in the left lane
When your lane ends, yield right of way to traffic in the left lane.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What does this "Incident Ahead" sign mean?
- A speed camera is ahead
- An emergency or unplanned event is ahead
- A toll booth is ahead
- The road ahead is permanently closed
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Correct answer: An emergency or unplanned event is ahead
This sign helps you drive around or through an area affected by an emergency or unplanned event.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A blue sign showing a gas pump symbol tells you:
- The location of a gas station
- Fuel is prohibited beyond this point
- A vehicle inspection is required
- A toll payment location
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Correct answer: The location of a gas station
Blue service signs indicate the location of gas stations and similar traveler services.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A green sign reading "Exit" indicates:
- The freeway is ending permanently
- No exits for the next 10 miles
- An emergency exit for pedestrians only
- Where the exit from the freeway is located
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Correct answer: Where the exit from the freeway is located
Green guide signs mark freeway exits and directional information.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A black "One Way" sign with an arrow means:
- U-turns are required
- The road ahead is closed in that direction
- Traffic flow is the same direction in all lanes
- Two-way traffic begins ahead
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Correct answer: Traffic flow is the same direction in all lanes
A One Way sign tells you all lanes on that street carry traffic in the same single direction.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A brown sign naming a park, like "Yellowstone National Park", tells you:
- A construction zone ahead
- A hospital is nearby
- A weigh station for trucks
- A cultural or recreational site
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Correct answer: A cultural or recreational site
Brown signs inform you about the location of a cultural or recreational place of interest.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon sign like this warns that:
- School children are in the area
- A school bus is disabled ahead
- The school is permanently closed
- Parking is reserved for school staff
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Correct answer: School children are in the area
This sign warns that school children are present; drive carefully and obey directions from a school crossing guard.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A green sign listing two community names with an arrow tells you:
- The direction to take to reach those locations
- Those communities are closed to visitors
- A toll applies beyond that point
- Speed limits differ in each community
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Correct answer: The direction to take to reach those locations
Green directional guide signs inform you of the direction to take to reach the named locations.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A blue sign with a wheelchair symbol reading "Reserved Parking" means:
- Parking is reserved for marked police vehicles
- Parking is free for everyone here
- Parking is limited to electric vehicles
- Parking is reserved for people with disabilities
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Correct answer: Parking is reserved for people with disabilities
This sign marks parking reserved for people with disabilities.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A black square sign with a white diamond reading "M-32" is:
- A state route marker for State Highway M-32
- A mile-marker counting down to exit 32
- A speed limit of 32 mph
- A weight limit of 32 tons
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Correct answer: A state route marker for State Highway M-32
This marker identifies the numbered state highway you are traveling on.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A sign reading "2 Hour Parking, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m." means:
- Two-hour parking is allowed between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Parking is completely prohibited during those hours
- Only two vehicles may park here at once
- Parking is free only after 5:30 p.m.
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Correct answer: Two-hour parking is allowed between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
This regulatory sign permits parking for up to two hours during the posted time window.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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At this red STOP sign, you must:
- Slow down, and stop only if traffic is present
- Stop completely and yield to traffic and pedestrians
- Honk your horn and proceed without stopping
- Stop only if another vehicle is visible nearby
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Correct answer: Stop completely and yield to traffic and pedestrians
A stop sign requires a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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At this YIELD sign, you must:
- Speed up to merge quickly
- Proceed only if you are turning right
- Slow down, be ready to stop, and let crossing vehicles go by
- Come to a complete stop every time, even with no traffic
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Correct answer: Slow down, be ready to stop, and let crossing vehicles go by
A Yield sign means slow down and let vehicles crossing your path go by.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A sign reading "No Turn On Red" means:
- Turning on a red light is prohibited here
- Only left turns are allowed on red
- Turning on red is allowed after a full stop
- This applies only to trucks
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Correct answer: Turning on a red light is prohibited here
This sign prohibits turning on a red light at that specific intersection.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "No Right Turn" sign means:
- Right turns are prohibited at this location
- Right turns are allowed only for buses
- Right turns require a complete stop first
- Right turns are allowed only at night
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Correct answer: Right turns are prohibited at this location
This regulatory sign prohibits right turns where it is posted.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "No U Turn" sign means:
- U-turns require signaling twice
- U-turns are allowed only from the right lane
- U-turns are prohibited at this location
- U-turns are allowed only for motorcycles
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Correct answer: U-turns are prohibited at this location
This sign prohibits U-turns where it is posted.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "Left Turn Lanes" sign tells you:
- Only buses may turn left
- The left lane is closed ahead
- Which lanes allow left turns
- Left turns are banned citywide
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Correct answer: Which lanes allow left turns
This regulatory sign shows drivers which lane(s) are designated for left turns.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "Center Lane Left Turn Only" sign tells you:
- The center lane is closed to all traffic
- The center lane is for passing only
- The center lane is reserved for buses
- The center lane is for left turns only
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Correct answer: The center lane is for left turns only
This sign regulates that the center lane of traffic is designated for left turns only.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A sign reading "Do Not Pass" means:
- Passing is prohibited here
- Passing is allowed only for trucks
- Passing is allowed only at night
- Passing requires a horn signal first
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Correct answer: Passing is prohibited here
This regulatory sign prohibits passing on that stretch of road.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "Pass With Care" sign, which follows a "Do Not Pass" sign, means:
- Passing is still prohibited here
- Only emergency vehicles may pass
- Passing requires reducing speed to 15 mph
- A no-passing zone ends; pass when it is safe
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Correct answer: A no-passing zone ends; pass when it is safe
This sign is posted on the right side marking the end of a no-passing zone; you may pass when safe.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "Keep Left" sign means:
- The left lane is closed to traffic ahead
- Left-hand drive vehicles only
- Pass only to the left of the obstruction ahead
- Only left turns are allowed ahead
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Correct answer: Pass only to the left of the obstruction ahead
This sign directs traffic to pass only on the left side of an obstruction or roadway feature.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A red sign reading "Do Not Enter" means:
- You are not allowed to enter where this sign is posted
- Entry is allowed only for local residents
- Entry requires a permit displayed on the dashboard
- Entry is allowed after business hours
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Correct answer: You are not allowed to enter where this sign is posted
This sign prohibits entry into the area where it is posted.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A "No Trucks Allowed" sign means:
- Trucks may not drive where this sign is posted
- Trucks may drive only at reduced speed
- Trucks must use the left lane only
- Trucks need a special permit to pass through
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Correct answer: Trucks may not drive where this sign is posted
This sign prohibits trucks from driving in the area where it is posted.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A railroad crossbuck sign labeled with a number of tracks tells you:
- A crossing with that many tracks is ahead
- That many trains pass daily
- The speed limit in mph at that crossing
- The number of lanes on the road ahead
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Correct answer: A crossing with that many tracks is ahead
A crossbuck sign marks a railroad crossing; a number below it indicates how many tracks are present.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A blue "Rest Area" sign indicates:
- A hospital emergency entrance
- A weigh station ahead
- Accommodations with public restrooms ahead
- A rest stop for commercial trucks only
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Correct answer: Accommodations with public restrooms ahead
This sign indicates accommodations that have restrooms available for the public.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A fluorescent "School Crossing" sign warns:
- A school crossing is ahead; obey the crossing guard
- The school is closed for the day
- Only school buses may use the crossing ahead
- Parking is prohibited near the school
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Correct answer: A school crossing is ahead; obey the crossing guard
This sign warns of a school crossing for children ahead; drive carefully and obey the crossing guard.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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A yellow diamond "Road Turns Left" sign warns that:
- The road turns or curves sharply to the left
- The road ends and a left turn is required
- Left turns are prohibited ahead
- A left-only exit is ahead
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Correct answer: The road turns or curves sharply to the left
This warning sign indicates the road turns or curves sharply to the left ahead.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Road Curves Ahead" sign warns that:
- A roundabout is ahead
- The speed limit increases ahead
- The road curves sharply left and then right
- The road is completely straight for the next mile
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Correct answer: The road curves sharply left and then right
This warning sign indicates the road curves sharply to the left and then to the right.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Winding Road, Limit 35" sign warns that:
- The minimum speed on this road is 35 mph
- The road is closed for the next 35 miles
- A toll of $35 applies ahead
- A winding curve is ahead; limit speed to 35 mph
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Correct answer: A winding curve is ahead; limit speed to 35 mph
This warning sign indicates a winding curve ahead and advises limiting your speed to 35 mph.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A round yellow sign with the letters "RR" warns of:
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A rest area ahead
- A reduced-speed roundabout
- A road-repair zone
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Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow RR sign is the advance warning that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Watch for Bicyclists" sign warns that:
- A bike race is in progress
- A bicycle rental station is ahead
- Bicyclists may be in the area; drive carefully
- Bicycles are prohibited in the area ahead
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Correct answer: Bicyclists may be in the area; drive carefully
This warning sign alerts drivers that bicyclists may be present in the area.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Watch for Pedestrians" sign warns that:
- Pedestrians are prohibited in the area ahead
- A pedestrian bridge is ahead only
- This is a pedestrian-only street
- Pedestrians may be in the area; drive carefully
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Correct answer: Pedestrians may be in the area; drive carefully
This warning sign alerts drivers that pedestrians may be present in the area.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Obstacle in Roadway" sign warns that:
- An obstruction is ahead; drive to either side
- The road is closed ahead; follow the detour
- A toll booth requires a stop ahead
- A speed bump follows immediately
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Correct answer: An obstruction is ahead; drive to either side
This sign warns of a traffic island or obstruction ahead that you may drive around on either side.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A "Maximum Height Allowed" sign showing 12'-6" means:
- Maximum clearance under the structure is 12'6"
- The road is 12.5 miles long
- Vehicles under 12'6" tall are prohibited
- Speed limit is 12 mph under the bridge
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Correct answer: Maximum clearance under the structure is 12'6"
This sign warns of the maximum vehicle clearance height under a bridge or other structure.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow sign reading "Exit 25 mph" means:
- Only vehicles under 25 mph may use the freeway
- The exit closes at 25 minutes past the hour
- The speed to exit should not exceed 25 mph
- The exit is 25 miles away
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Correct answer: The speed to exit should not exceed 25 mph
This advisory sign recommends not exceeding 25 mph while using the exit ramp.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Intersection Ahead" sign warns that:
- A road intersects yours; watch for cross traffic
- The road ends at a dead end
- A roundabout replaces the intersection
- Traffic signals are out of service citywide
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Correct answer: A road intersects yours; watch for cross traffic
This warning sign alerts you that a road intersects yours ahead; watch for cross traffic.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Side Road Ahead" sign warns that:
- A side road intersects from the right; watch for traffic
- The main road becomes a side road ahead
- Parking is allowed on the side of the road ahead
- The road narrows to one lane ahead
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Correct answer: A side road intersects from the right; watch for traffic
This sign warns that a side road intersects your road from the right; watch for traffic.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Roundabout Ahead" sign warns that:
- A roundabout is ahead
- The road becomes circular for the next mile
- A U-turn is required ahead
- The speed limit doubles ahead
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Correct answer: A roundabout is ahead
This warning sign alerts drivers that a roundabout is ahead.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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An orange diamond sign reading "Road Work Ahead" means:
- Construction or maintenance crews are working in the area; drive with care
- The road is permanently closed for repaving
- A detour is mandatory regardless of lane
- Emergency vehicles only beyond this point
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Correct answer: Construction or maintenance crews are working in the area; drive with care
Orange work-zone signs indicate construction or maintenance activity; drive with care.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Stop Ahead" sign warns that:
- The road ends at a dead stop
- A toll requires stopping and paying cash only
- Traffic must stop for 30 seconds ahead
- A stop sign is posted ahead
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Correct answer: A stop sign is posted ahead
This warning sign alerts you that a stop sign is posted ahead, giving you time to prepare to stop.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Yield Ahead" sign warns that:
- Right of way is guaranteed ahead
- The road merges into a highway ahead
- A yield sign is posted ahead
- You must stop completely ahead
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Correct answer: A yield sign is posted ahead
This warning sign alerts you that a yield sign is posted ahead.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Merging Traffic" sign warns that:
- Traffic merges into your lane from the right
- Your lane ends immediately
- Only merging vehicles may use this road
- The freeway splits into two directions
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Correct answer: Traffic merges into your lane from the right
This sign warns that traffic merges into the roadway from the right ahead.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Divided Highway Ends" sign warns that:
- A new highway begins ahead
- Tolls end at this point
- The divided highway ends and becomes two lanes
- The highway is closing permanently ahead
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Correct answer: The divided highway ends and becomes two lanes
This sign warns that the divided highway is ending and will turn into two lanes of traffic.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Two-Way Traffic" sign warns that:
- Two-way traffic begins ahead; keep to the right
- The road becomes one-way ahead
- Passing is allowed in both directions at once
- The road splits into a divided highway
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Correct answer: Two-way traffic begins ahead; keep to the right
This sign warns that two-way traffic begins ahead; keep to the right.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Hill" sign warns that:
- A steep downslope is ahead; check your brakes
- The road is flat for the next few miles
- A bridge is ahead
- Speed limit increases on the incline
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Correct answer: A steep downslope is ahead; check your brakes
This sign warns of a steep downgrade; drivers, especially of large trucks, should check brakes and gear down if necessary.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Slippery When Wet" sign warns that:
- Only ice, not rain, affects this road
- This road is closed during rain
- The road becomes slippery in bad weather; drive carefully
- The road is always slippery regardless of weather
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Correct answer: The road becomes slippery in bad weather; drive carefully
This sign warns that the road surface becomes slippery in wet or bad weather conditions.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond sign reading "Right Lane Ends" warns that:
- The right lane ends; prepare to merge left
- The road narrows to zero lanes ahead
- Right turns are banned ahead
- The right lane becomes a passing lane
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Correct answer: The right lane ends; prepare to merge left
This sign warns that the right lane is ending in 500 feet; prepare to merge left.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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A yellow diamond "Bicyclists and Pedestrians" sign warns that:
- This road is for bicycles and pedestrians only
- A bike race finish line is ahead
- A bicycle and pedestrian crossing is nearby
- Bicycles and pedestrians are prohibited nearby
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Correct answer: A bicycle and pedestrian crossing is nearby
This sign warns that a bicycle and pedestrian crossing is nearby; drive carefully.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (October 2025), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)