# 1: A sign showing information about amenities at an upcoming exit is an example of a road sign with:

Blue background Yellow background White background Red background

A sign showing information about amenities at an upcoming exit is an example of a traffic sign with a blue background.

# 2: What does a sign with this shape mean?

Do not enter Warning Stop Yield

The eight-sided shape is exclusively used for stop signs.

# 3: What road signs have white background?

Regulatory signs Work zone warning signs Guide signs General warning signs

White is used for regulatory signs such as speed limit, keep right, and some guide signs like route markers. Black is used for certain regulatory signs, such as One Way signs, and changeable message signs.

# 4: Road signs indicating emergency traffic incidents has:

Fluorescent pink background Yellow background Red background Orange background

Fluorescent pink is used for emergency traffic incidents.

# 5: Three-sided pennant shape used for:

Yield signs Railroad advance warning signs Signs marking no-passing zones Stop signs

The pennant shape is used for advance warning of No Passing Zones.

# 6: What is the background color on a regulatory road sign like this?

Black Yellow Red Blue

Black and white signs are generally regulatory signs and must be obeyed. This one way sign has a black background.

# 7: Which background color is used on a sign like this?

Yellow Brown Blue Orange

Orange is used as a background color for construction and maintenance warning signs. They alert you to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects.

# 8: A sign showing a nearby historical marker has:

Brown background Orange background White background Blue background

Brown is used for recreation and cultural interest areas. A sign showing a nearby state park is an example of a traffic sign with a brown background.

# 9: Which of the following shapes is used for yield signs?

Horizontal rectangular Square or vertical rectangular Upside down triangle Circular

The upside down triangle shape is exclusively used for yield signs.

# 10: A vertical rectangular road sign usually indicates:

A school crossing A regulation you must obey A general warning A stop ahead

Vertical rectangles and square signs are generally used for regulatory signs. Some warning signs may also have this shape.

# 11: Which road signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background?

Emergency traffic incidents signs Signs marking no-passing zones Work zones signs School, bicycle, pedestrian warning signs

Instead of yellow, fluorescent yellow-green may be used for school zone, bicycle, and pedestrian warnings.

# 12: Road signs guiding you to motorist services are usually:

Orange Brown Blue Yellow

Motorist services signs are white on blue. They direct you to services, such as rest areas, tourist sites, hospitals and hotels, gas stations, eating places, campgrounds or picnic areas. Blue is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

# 13: What is the four-sided diamond shape used for?

Warning of possible hazards Yield signs No-passing zones Railroad advance warning signs

Four-sided diamond-shaped signs are used exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roads or adjacent areas.

# 14: A road sign guiding you to a train station has:

Yellow background Green background Blue background Red background

Destination and distance signs are always green. They direct you to destinations, bike routes, parking areas, and specific exits.

# 15: A sign guiding you to a national park or a recreation area is normally:

Yellow Brown Black and White Blue

Brown is used for recreation and cultural interest areas.

# 16: When driving, you see a green road sign far ahead. The sign will most likely:

Direct you to motorist services, such as an rest area or gas station. Indicate a new speed limit. Warn you of possible hazards ahead. Tell you to the distance to cities nearby.

Green signs indicate exits, distance to cities, interstate interchanges, street or route names, and bicycle routes.

# 17: What is the normal background color of this road sign?

Orange Black and White Yellow Red

All red signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed. They indicate stop or prohibition and include signs like: stop, yield, do not enter and wrong way.

# 18: A road sign with this shape means:

School zone or school crossing No passing Pedestrian Crossing Yield

The five-sided (pentagon) shape is used for school advance and school crossing signs.

# 19: Road signs that give directions and information are usually:

Round Five-sided Triangular Rectangular

Horizontal rectangles are generally used to give directions or information. When vertical, signs are generally used to give instructions or tell you the law.

# 20: What is the shape of a warning sign with these symbols?

Vertical rectangular Four-sided diamond Round (circular) Three-sided pennant

The round or circular shape is used for railroad advance warning signs.

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More Quiz Questions about Shapes and Colors

A second quiz with 20 questions focused on just the colors and shapes of U.S. road signs.

Most states will include questions about the code behind our road signs on the DMV test. But knowing basic shapes and colors will also help you on the road. Recognizing road signs by just color or shape from a distance can help you react to their message well ahead of a danger or a wanted exit.

Spend a minute or two with this quiz. If you are an experienced driver, you’ll have no problem scoring 100%.

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Read about the basic colors and shapes of U.S. road signs here.

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