Vermont Motorcycle Permit: Road Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is the road is slippery when wet; drivers must go slow.

The road surface is slippery when it is wet. This sign is often located near bridges and overpasses.

Not quite. The answer is passing is allowed.

A single broken (dashed) yellow line may be found on a two-lane, two-way roadway. Vehicles on either side may pass if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is an intersection with U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

This sign means that you are approaching a junction of your roadway and U.S. Route 22. The U.S. Routes are a network of roads and highways whose construction began decades before the start of the Interstate Highway System. U.S. Route 22, one of the oldest, runs from Cincinnati OH to Newark NJ.

Not quite. The answer is a hospital ahead.

This is a guide sign. This sign indicates a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign is ahead.

Most warning signs are diamond shaped with a yellow background. This sign gives you advance warning of a stop sign ahead. Prepare to stop and yield. You must stop before any stop line or crosswalk painted on the pavement.

Not quite. The answer is You must not drive on the railroad tracks.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that you are not allowed to drive on the railroad tracks.

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 a sharp turn.

This sign indicates a sharp turn to the left. Slow down (in this case, to the recommended speed of 25 mph), keep right as you turn, and do not pass.

Not quite. The answer is Deer crossing ahead

This is an animal crossing sign. The animal pictured on the sign (a deer in this case) is common in this area. Watch for these animals crossing the road, particularly at dawn and dusk. Deer, elk, and similar wildlife travel in herds. If you see one, be alert for others. A collision with a large animal may kill the animal, damage your vehicle, and possibly even injure someone in your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is a low ground clearance railroad crossing.

This sign indicates a low ground clearance railroad crossing. The railroad crossing is raised so high that a vehicle with a long wheelbase or low ground clearance can get stuck on the tracks. This type of railroad crossing should not normally present a problem for a car driver unless he or she is pulling a trailer or driving a motor home with a low ground clearance.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles from either direction to make a left turn.

The sign and pavement markings indicate that the middle lane is a two-way left-turn lane, also known as a shared center turning lane. Vehicles from either direction may enter this lane only to make left turns. This lane must never be used for through traffic.

Not quite. The answer is turn left.

If you see this sign while you are driving in the left lane, you must turn left at the intersection ahead.

Not quite. The answer is You may not park on the left of the sign.

This sign means that you may not park on the left of the sign at any time.

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 Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway.

This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or air horn or displaying flashing lights.

Not quite. The answer is A traffic signal ahead at an intersection

This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Prepare to stop if the light is yellow or red. These signs are placed on roads with higher speed limits or where your view of the traffic signal ahead may be blocked.

Not quite. The answer is a handicapped parking zone.

This sign means that you are prohibited from parking in a handicap zone unless you have the appropriate permit.

Not quite. The answer is A broken white line that allows passing

A broken or dashed line (either white or yellow) next to your lane means that you may pass if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is driving the wrong way.

If you see this sign, it means you are driving the wrong way. Turn around.