Minnesota: Road signs
Regulatory, warning, intersection, roundabout, lane-use, school, work zone, route and service signs in the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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What may happen if you do not obey a regulatory sign?
- You must attend a driver improvement class
- You will lose your driving privileges immediately
- Nothing, because regulatory signs are only advice
- You may receive a traffic citation and a fine
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Correct answer: You may receive a traffic citation and a fine
Regulatory signs must be obeyed, and drivers who do not obey them may receive a traffic citation and a fine.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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At a STOP sign, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection
- Until the driver on your left or right signals that you may go ahead
- Until all vehicles in the intersection have stopped and the road looks clear
- Until the driver behind you has also come to a complete stop
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Correct answer: Until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection
You remain stopped until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection, then proceed with caution.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What must you do at a YIELD sign?
- Come to a complete stop every time and then proceed at once
- Speed up to merge ahead of other vehicles and pedestrians
- Slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to others
- Keep your speed and let other drivers adjust to you
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Correct answer: Slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to others
A YIELD sign means slow down or stop if necessary and give the right of way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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A red round sign with a white horizontal bar across the middle is facing you. What does it mean?
- Stop and proceed when the way is clear
- Do not enter that lane or road
- Slow down and give the right of way
- Wait for the signal to turn green before you turn
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Correct answer: Do not enter that lane or road
A Do Not Enter sign means you must not enter that lane or road if the sign is facing you.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What does a red rectangular WRONG WAY sign tell you?
- The road ahead is closed to all traffic
- You are approaching a divided highway
- A lane ahead is reserved for certain vehicles
- You have entered a lane of oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: You have entered a lane of oncoming traffic
A Wrong Way sign means you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic and are traveling in the wrong direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What does a red circle with a red slash across a symbol indicate?
- You should not take a certain course of action
- You may take the action shown only after stopping
- The action shown is required at that location
- The action shown is advised but not required
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Correct answer: You should not take a certain course of action
A red circle with a red slash across a symbol indicates that you should not take a certain course of action.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 57
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What does a One Way sign mean for traffic in the specified lane?
- Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
- Only one vehicle at a time may enter the lane
- Traffic may turn only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic flows in both directions, led by the arrow
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Correct answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
A One Way sign means traffic in the specified lane flows only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow curving to the right around a dark shape on its left. What does it tell you?
- Turn right at the next intersection
- The road ahead curves to the right, so slow down
- Stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead
- The right lane ends ahead and all traffic in it must merge left
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Correct answer: Stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead
A Keep Right sign tells you to stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A white sign shows a left-turn arrow and a right-turn arrow, with the word ONLY under each. What must you do if you are in one of those lanes?
- You may turn or go straight, as you choose
- You must turn from that lane
- You may turn only if the signal is green
- You must slow down and yield before moving on
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Correct answer: You must turn from that lane
On lane-use control signs, you must turn if you are in the specified lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A lane-use sign shows a left-turn arrow marked ONLY in the left lane and, in the right lane, one arrow that goes straight and also curves left. What may traffic in the right lane do?
- Only turn left from that lane
- Only go straight ahead
- Only turn right from that lane
- Proceed straight ahead or turn
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Correct answer: Proceed straight ahead or turn
Traffic in the right lane may proceed straight ahead or turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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What must you do at a signal with a “No Turn on Red” sign?
- Wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn
- Stop first, then turn when no traffic is coming from either side
- Turn only after yielding to pedestrians
- Turn only if no vehicles are in sight
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Correct answer: Wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn
A No Turn on Red sign means you wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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A white sign reads CENTER LANE ONLY with two curved arrows pointing in opposite directions. What does it mean?
- You may use the center lane only to pass slower traffic
- You may use the center lane only for traffic going in one direction
- You must share the center lane and use it only for making left turns
- You must keep the center lane clear for emergency vehicles
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Correct answer: You must share the center lane and use it only for making left turns
A Center Lane Left-turn Only sign means you share the center lane and use it only for left turns when traveling in either direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 58
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What should you do when you see a REDUCED SPEED AHEAD sign?
- Keep your speed until you pass the new, lower limit sign
- Begin slowing down because a slower speed limit is posted ahead
- Speed up to clear the area before the lower limit starts
- Stop and wait until traffic ahead has cleared
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Correct answer: Begin slowing down because a slower speed limit is posted ahead
A Reduced Speed Ahead sign means a slower speed limit is posted ahead, so begin slowing down.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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What does the diamond symbol on a lane sign indicate?
- The lane ends ahead and all traffic in it must merge left
- The lane is open only to emergency vehicles
- The lane is open only during construction
- The lane is reserved for specific use or certain types of vehicles
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Correct answer: The lane is reserved for specific use or certain types of vehicles
The diamond symbol indicates that the traffic lane is reserved for specific use or certain types of vehicles.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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Which of these may a lane marked with the diamond symbol be designated for?
- Buses
- Taxis and rental cars
- Vehicles towing trailers
- Slow-moving farm vehicles and tractors
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Correct answer: Buses
A lane marked with the diamond symbol may be designated for buses, commercial vehicles or bicycles, among others.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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What does the manual say you must do about warning signs?
- Ignore them if you can already see the hazard
- Treat them as optional advice
- Recognize and react to them
- Watch for them only on freeways
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Correct answer: Recognize and react to them
Warning signs alert you to possible hazards, and for your safety and the safety of others you must recognize and react to them.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 59
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What does a pentagon-shaped school zone sign indicate is ahead?
- A school bus loading and unloading area
- A school or an approved school crosswalk
- A school parking lot
- A playground or park
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Correct answer: A school or an approved school crosswalk
School zone signs indicate that a school or an approved school crosswalk is ahead.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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Which version of the school crossing sign does the manual call the standard marking?
- The sign with the word AHEAD below it
- The sign with a speed plaque below it
- The sign with an arrow below it
- The sign with a flashing light above it
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Correct answer: The sign with an arrow below it
The school crossing sign with the arrow below is the standard marking.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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Which version of the pedestrian crossing sign does the manual call the standard marking?
- The sign with an arrow below it
- The sign with the word WALK below it
- The sign with a stop line above it
- The sign with a speed plaque below it
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Correct answer: The sign with an arrow below it
The pedestrian crossing sign with the arrow below is the standard marking.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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Where is a yellow, sideways triangular NO PASSING ZONE sign placed on a two-way highway?
- On the right side of the highway
- Over the center of the highway
- On the left side of the highway
- On both shoulders of the highway
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Correct answer: On the left side of the highway
The No Passing Zone sign is on the left side of a two-way highway and warns of the beginning of a no passing zone.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 60
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus symbol. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead splits into two directions
- An intersection is ahead, so prepare to yield
- The road you are on will end soon
- Traffic is coming from your right only
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Correct answer: An intersection is ahead, so prepare to yield
A Crossroad sign means an intersection is ahead and you should prepare to yield.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical line with a short line branching to the right. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead splits into two different directions
- Traffic ahead must merge into the lane to the right
- The road you are on will end soon and you must turn
- Traffic comes from your right; watch for vehicles entering
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Correct answer: Traffic comes from your right; watch for vehicles entering
A Side Road sign means traffic is coming from your right, so watch for vehicles entering the roadway.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black T. What does it tell you?
- Your road will end soon; prepare to turn and yield to cross traffic
- A side road joins your road from the right, so watch for traffic
- The road ahead splits into two directions, so prepare to turn
- Two lanes ahead will become one, so prepare to merge
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Correct answer: Your road will end soon; prepare to turn and yield to cross traffic
A T-Intersection Ahead sign means your road will end soon, so prepare to turn right or left and yield to cross traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black Y. What does it tell you?
- The road you are on will end soon
- Two roads ahead will merge into one
- The road ahead splits into two different directions
- An intersection with a side road is ahead of you
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Correct answer: The road ahead splits into two different directions
A Y-Intersection Ahead sign means the road ahead splits into two different directions, so be prepared to turn one way or the other.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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A yellow diamond curve sign has a speed plaque below it. What should you do?
- Stay at the posted speed limit
- Slow to the indicated speed
- Speed up to stay in your lane
- Stop before entering the curve
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Correct answer: Slow to the indicated speed
On a curve sign that displays a speed limit, you slow to the indicated speed.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 61
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What should you do as you approach a roundabout warning sign that has a speed plaque?
- Keep your speed until you reach the circle, then slow down
- Stop before entering the roundabout every time
- Speed up to merge with traffic in the circle
- Slow down to the advisory speed and prepare to stop if necessary
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Correct answer: Slow down to the advisory speed and prepare to stop if necessary
As you approach a roundabout you slow down to the advisory speed and prepare to stop if necessary.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that bends back and forth. What should you do?
- Slow to a safe or indicated speed
- Stay in the left lane
- Pass vehicles ahead as soon as possible
- Prepare to stop at the next intersection
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Correct answer: Slow to a safe or indicated speed
A Winding Road Ahead sign means the road winds back and forth, so slow to a safe or indicated speed.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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A yellow diamond sign shows one arrow pointing up and one arrow pointing down side by side. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead is divided by a center island or median
- The road ahead will gain an additional lane
- You are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road
- You are entering a lane of oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: You are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road
A Two-way Traffic Ahead sign means you are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road, so stay to the right.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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A yellow diamond sign shows two arrows, the left one pointing down and the right one pointing up, separating around a dark island shape. What should you do?
- Move to the left lane to pass
- Stay to the right because the road is dividing
- Stop and wait for oncoming traffic
- Prepare to merge with traffic from the left
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Correct answer: Stay to the right because the road is dividing
The Divided Highway Begins sign shows two arrows separating around an island: the road is dividing, so stay to the right.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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A yellow diamond sign shows two arrows, the left one pointing down and the right one pointing up, coming together above the end of a dark island shape. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead will be closed to two-way traffic
- Traffic on your side will end up in a one-way lane
- The road ahead will gain an additional lane
- Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island
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Correct answer: Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island
The Divided Highway Ends sign shows two arrows coming together at the end of an island: two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red, yellow and green signal. What does it tell you?
- There is a traffic light at the next intersection
- A railroad crossing with signals is ahead
- A school zone with flashing lights is ahead
- A signal is flashing at the next intersection
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Correct answer: There is a traffic light at the next intersection
A Traffic Signal Ahead sign warns that there is a traffic light at the next intersection.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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A tall yellow sign shows a large black chevron pointing right. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead winds back and forth for some distance
- The lane ahead is reserved for vehicles turning right
- The road ahead sharply changes direction; slow to a safe speed
- Traffic must keep to the right of an island or median
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Correct answer: The road ahead sharply changes direction; slow to a safe speed
A Road Turns Ahead sign means the road ahead sharply changes direction, so slow to a safe speed.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 62
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What do crossing signs warn you to watch for?
- Trains and buses crossing the road
- Animals, humans and vehicles crossing the road
- Only deer and farm animals crossing the road
- Only pedestrians crossing at intersections
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Correct answer: Animals, humans and vehicles crossing the road
Crossing signs warn you to watch for animals, humans and vehicles crossing the road.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with curving skid marks behind it. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead has a sharp curve
- The pavement ahead is being repaired
- The road ahead is a no-passing zone
- The road surface is slippery when it is wet
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Correct answer: The road surface is slippery when it is wet
A Slippery Road sign means the road surface is slippery when it is wet.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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Where is a Slippery Road sign often located?
- Near bridges and overpasses
- Near railroad crossings
- Near school zones
- Near hospital driveways
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Correct answer: Near bridges and overpasses
A Slippery Road sign is often located near bridges and overpasses.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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A yellow diamond sign shows a truck tilted downhill on a steep slope. What should you do?
- Shift to a higher gear and keep your current speed all the way down
- Prepare to stop at the bottom of the hill
- Make sure your brakes are in working order before you proceed
- Pass slower vehicles on the way down
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Correct answer: Make sure your brakes are in working order before you proceed
A Steep Hill sign means the road ahead declines steeply, so make sure your brakes are in working order before you proceed.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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On a yellow diamond sign reading RIGHT LANE ENDS, where two lanes become one, which vehicles must yield when merging?
- Vehicles in the left lane
- Vehicles in the right lane
- Whichever vehicle is traveling faster
- Vehicles that entered from a ramp
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Correct answer: Vehicles in the right lane
Where two lanes become one and the right lane ends, right-lane vehicles must merge into left-lane traffic and must yield.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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A yellow diamond sign shows a straight arrow with a second arrow joining it from below on the right. What should you be prepared to do?
- Merge into the lane on your left
- Stop for vehicles crossing ahead
- Turn right at the next intersection
- Allow vehicles to enter your roadway
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Correct answer: Allow vehicles to enter your roadway
A Merging Traffic sign means vehicles merge onto your roadway, so be prepared to allow vehicles to enter.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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A yellow diamond sign shows a straight arrow and, beside it in its own lane, a second arrow curving in from the right. What does it tell you about new traffic?
- The roadway gains a lane and new traffic will not have to merge
- The roadway will lose a lane and new traffic must yield to you
- The roadway will become one-way and new traffic must stop
- The roadway will be divided and new traffic must turn
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Correct answer: The roadway gains a lane and new traffic will not have to merge
The Added Lane sign shows a second arrow joining in its own lane: the roadway gains an additional lane, so new traffic will not have to merge.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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A yellow diamond sign shows arrows pointing up and down around a height such as 13 feet 6 inches. What must you do?
- Slow down only if your vehicle is wider than the lane
- Proceed only if your vehicle is shorter than a bus
- Not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown
- Proceed once you have honked your horn
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Correct answer: Not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown
On a Low Clearance Ahead sign you do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the indicated height, or it may become stuck.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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A yellow diamond sign shows two road edges squeezing in toward the center. What does it tell you?
- The road ahead loses a lane
- The bridge ahead is narrower than the roadway
- The bridge ahead is closed to wide loads
- The roadway ahead is divided by an island
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Correct answer: The bridge ahead is narrower than the roadway
A Narrow Bridge sign means the bridge ahead is narrower than the roadway.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 63
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What do route signs indicate?
- The distance to the next city
- Which lane to use at an interchange
- Where services are available ahead
- Different types of roadways
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Correct answer: Different types of roadways
Route signs indicate different types of roadways.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 65
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A route sign is a shield with a red band across the top and a blue lower part with the number 94. What kind of roadway does it mark?
- Interstate Freeway
- U.S. Highway
- Minnesota Highway
- County Road
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Correct answer: Interstate Freeway
A shield with a red top band and a blue lower part is the route sign for an interstate freeway.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 65
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A route sign is a black square with a white shield shape holding the number 61. What kind of roadway does it mark?
- Interstate Freeway
- Minnesota Highway
- U.S. Highway
- County Road
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Correct answer: U.S. Highway
A white shield on a black square with a route number is the route sign for a U.S. highway.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 65
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A route sign is a blue square with a yellow border, a yellow band across the top and the number 40. What kind of roadway does it mark?
- Interstate Freeway
- Minnesota Highway
- U.S. Highway
- County Road
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Correct answer: Minnesota Highway
A blue square with a yellow border and a yellow top band is the route sign for a Minnesota highway.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 65
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A route sign is a five-sided blue shield with a yellow border and the number 44. What kind of roadway does it mark?
- Interstate Freeway
- U.S. Highway
- Minnesota Highway
- County Road
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Correct answer: County Road
A five-sided blue and yellow shield with a route number is one of the route signs for a county road.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 65