District of Columbia DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is work zones.

Work zone signs warn drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. These signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. When you see these signs, slow down and pay close attention.

Not quite. The answer is No trucks are allowed on this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The red slash over the truck indicates that trucks are not allowed on this road. Truck drivers must look for an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is a speed limit sign on a highway.

This sign indicates the maximum safe speed allowed on the highway in ideal driving conditions.

Not quite. The answer is This roadway ends at a T-intersection.

This sign warns that you are approaching a T-intersection from the terminating roadway. At the T-intersection, you must turn either left or right after yielding the right-of-way to through traffic if necessary.

Not quite. The answer is A road crew at work

This sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down, proceed with caution, and follow signs and instructions. If possible, move into a lane farther from the workers.

Not quite. The answer is Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

This image indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Overtaking and passing should be done with care because of oncoming traffic.

Not quite. The answer is a school zone.

This pentagonal (five-sided) sign shows you that you are entering a school zone.

Not quite. The answer is This lane is for left turns only.

Lane use signals control the traffic flow on lanes whose direction may change during the day. A flashing yellow signal above your lane indicates that the lane is for left turns only. Use this lane with caution; vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may use the lane for left turns, too.

Source: Lane Use Signals, Signals, Signs and Markings, District of Columbia Driving Manual

Not quite. The answer is Hitchhiking is prohibited.

In North America, a hand with the thumb raised indicates that the person wants to hitch a ride. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that hitchhiking is prohibited on this section of roadway. Don't pick up hitchhikers here.

Not quite. The answer is Car B

A vehicle that encounters a yield sign at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic before proceeding. Here, Cars A and C have both encountered yield signs, so Car B (the cross traffic) has the right-of-way.

Source: Regulatory Signs; Signals, Signs and Markings; District of Columbia Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Do not walk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is Do not make a right turn.

The arrow depicts a right turn. However, a red slash inside a red circle means "no." This regulatory sign prohibits drivers from making a right turn. This sign is located on the right side of a roadway or over a travel lane.

Not quite. The answer is shoulder belt

Wearing a combination lap and shoulder belt greatly reduces your chances of being seriously injured in a crash. The lap belt prevents ejection and protects your lower body. The shoulder belt keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield.

Not quite. The answer is Low clearance ahead

This sign shows the clearance from the road surface to the bottom of a bridge or overpass. Vehicles taller than this figure are not allowed under the bridge or overpass.

Not quite. The answer is The right lane ends ahead.

This type of warning sign gives advance notice of a reduction in the number of lanes ahead. This particular sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. Drivers in the right lane must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow vehicles in the right lane to merge smoothly.

Not quite. The answer is There is a roundabout ahead; prepare to yield to traffic.

This sign indicates a roundabout ahead. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is traffic moving in the same direction.

White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You are required to drive between these lane lines.

Not quite. The answer is The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

This sign warns drivers not to exceed the posted speed limit in a school zone or school crossing when children are present. In this case, the maximum allowable speed is 15 mph.

Not quite. The answer is instructions to the driver.

Vertical rectangular signs generally give instructions or tell you about traffic laws. Such regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Not quite. The answer is if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Where there is both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side.