Minnesota: Road signs — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What do crossing signs warn you to watch for?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Minnesota Driver’s Manual" (June 2026), Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
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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