Iowa Motorcycle Permit: Road Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is in work zones.

Most US states impose additional penalties for certain traffic violations in work zones under certain conditions, although the conditions and additional penalties vary from one state to another. This sign informs drivers that fines for exceeding the posted speed limit in work zones are doubled.

Not quite. The answer is You are not allowed to enter.

This sign indicates that you cannot enter the roadway on which the sign is posted.

Not quite. The answer is Bicyclists must not use this road.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign indicates that bicycles are not allowed on this route.

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 Keep left of the divider.

This sign indicates a traffic island or divider ahead. Keep left of this obstacle.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should go straight or turn right.

This sign means that traffic in the right lane must turn right, and traffic in the second lane should either continue straight or turn right.

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 a stop sign.

A stop sign is an eight-sided white-on-red sign, indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.

Not quite. The answer is A safe speed indication for a curve ahead to the right

This warning sign means that there is a curve ahead to the right. A recommended safe speed for the curve may be shown just below the sign.

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 the interstate highway number.

Guide signs provide drivers with information about the type of road they are traveling on, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to various destinations. Guide signs that identify U.S. Routes and interstate highways are typically shield shaped. This sign indicates that you are traveling on Interstate highway 95 (I-95), which runs from Maine through Florida.

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 You must go straight.

This sign means that you must go straight. You cannot turn here.

Not quite. The answer is A pedestrian crossing is ahead; vehicles must yield.

This figure means that a pedestrian crosswalk is ahead. Drivers must yield to pedestrians.

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 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 guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.

Not quite. The answer is A railroad crossing ahead

This railroad crossing signal has a bell and flashing red lights to warn that a train is coming. Stop when the bell is ringing and the lights are flashing.

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 a railroad crossing.

This is an advance warning sign that may be posted in advance of the railroad crossing. Vehicles must slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to stop at the crossing ahead.