Indiana BMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is vehicles must not cross the solid yellow line, except to turn.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. Do not cross a solid yellow line, except to turn.

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are not allowed.

On prohibitory signs, a red circle and slash mean "no." This sign means that left turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

Not quite. The answer is C

This is a warning sign that indicates a two-way road.

Not quite. The answer is their locations on the roadway for navigational and emergency purposes.

Reference markers are located every two-tenths of a mile so motorists will always be in sight of one. They are placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway and convey information to drivers about their locations on the roadway for navigational and emergency purposes.

Not quite. The answer is a steep downgrade ahead.

This sign warns of a steep downgrade ahead. Check your brakes and slow down. Be ready to shift into a lower gear to help control your speed. Vehicles often build up speed, going down a steep grade. Watch out for large trucks and buses that may be going too fast.

Not quite. The answer is from the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street.

In Indiana, you may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from the left lane of a one-way street into the left lane of another one-way street. (Note: The laws about left turns on red are different in some other states. Some states also allow left turns on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. On the other hand, some other states prohibit left turns on red altogether. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Not quite. The answer is a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.

This sign represents a bicycle crossing. This sign warns you in advance that a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.

Not quite. The answer is wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, if a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, you should wait until the other vehicle has actually started to turn. Only then should you start your turn. Drivers may make mistakes or change their minds. The driver of the other vehicle may change his or her mind at the very last moment and decide to go straight through the intersection after all. Or the driver of the other vehicle may have switched on the turn signal by mistake and really intends to go straight through the intersection. If you assume that the other vehicle really will turn as its turn signal indicates, you risk a collision with it. Part of defensive driving is being prepared for bad signals and bad drivers.

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 from the vehicle and protects your lower body. The shoulder belt keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield.

Not quite. The answer is a railroad crossing.

The letters "RR" on the pavement indicate a railroad crossing ahead.

Not quite. The answer is A steep descent ahead; drivers may need to shift into a lower gear.

This sign warns that there is a steep descent ahead. Check your brakes before starting the descent. Use low gear to reduce wear on your brakes even if your vehicle has an automatic transmission.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign

This regulatory sign is a stop sign. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when the intersection is clear. You must stop near the sign and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is a two-way road.

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. On two-way roads, you will see either a double solid yellow line or a solid yellow line alongside a broken yellow line.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.

These are lane direction signs. Vehicles on the left must turn left, and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and proceed with caution.

At a flashing yellow signal, you must slow down, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and proceed with caution.

Source: Yellow Flashing Lights, Traffic Signals, Chapter 4: Traffic Signs and Signals, Indiana Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is freeway exit ramps.

Signs like this provide advisory speeds at freeway exits and entrance ramps. They show the maximum recommended safe speed to drive in ideal weather conditions.

Not quite. The answer is Flag person ahead

This work zone sign indicates a flagger (flag person) ahead. Flaggers are often located in highway or street work zones. They wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles to guide traffic safely through these areas. You must follow the flagger's directions.

Not quite. The answer is at a flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic light means that you must slow down, yield to vehicles and pedestrians, and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is A Y-intersection ahead

This sign indicates a Y-intersection. The road ahead splits into two different directions. Be prepared for traffic crossing in your path and prepare to turn in one direction or the other.