Iowa road signs practice test

A: Stop, yield, or do what is shown on the sign. Red is the color for signs that make you stop, yield or obey the instruction shown. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: Services for travelers, such as rest areas, hospitals and fuel. Blue signs direct travelers to services such as rest areas, hospitals, lodging, fuel and restaurants. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: Incident management, such as crash cleanup or debris removal. Fluorescent pink marks temporary incident scenes, such as a crash being cleared or debris being removed. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: Pedestrians, bicycles and schools. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for pedestrian, bicycle and school warning signs. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: Road work, temporary traffic control or maintenance. Orange signs warn of road work, temporary traffic control and maintenance; watch for changing speed limits and workers. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: Recreation and cultural points of interest. Brown signs direct you to historical sites, parks and recreational areas. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: Octagon. The octagon shape is reserved for stop signs only. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.

A: The left side. The pennant sign is on the left side of the road and warns of a no-passing zone. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.

A: School areas and school crossings. Pentagon signs mark school areas and school crossings. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.

A: How many sets of tracks you must cross. The small plaque below a crossbuck tells you how many separate tracks the crossing has. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.

A: You cannot do the action shown. A red circle with a slash means you cannot do something, such as no left turn or no U-turn. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs, page 8.

A: At the beginning of the no passing zone. The pennant-shaped sign is posted where the no-passing zone starts. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — No Passing Signs, page 8.

A: A phone number to contact the railroad and a crossing ID number. The ENS sign gives a phone number and unique crossing ID to report stalled vehicles, malfunctioning signals or other hazards. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign, page 8.

A: At the stop line. Stop at the stop line if there is one; then you may pull forward to the edge of the intersection when safe. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Stop Sign, page 8.

A: Get off the traveled road, stop and turn around as quickly and safely as possible. A Wrong Way sign means you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic; get off the road, stop and turn around safely. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Wrong Way, page 8.

A: At exit ramps, divided-road crossovers and one-way roads. Do Not Enter signs appear at exit ramps, crossovers on divided roadways and on one-way roads. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Do Not Enter Sign, page 8.

A: Yellow diamond with black lettering or symbols. Most warning signs are diamonds with a yellow background and black words or symbols. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: You are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road; keep right. This sign means the one-way road is ending and oncoming traffic is ahead, so stay to the right. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Two-way traffic will no longer be divided; watch for oncoming vehicles. Divided Highway Ends means traffic will no longer be separated by a center strip; watch for oncoming vehicles. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Check your brakes before going down the hill. The Hill sign warns the road goes down a hill; check your brakes before descending. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Two lanes will become one; traffic must yield when merging. Two lanes will soon become one, and traffic must yield when merging. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Be alert, reduce speed and pass slowly. Be alert for slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles; reduce your speed and pass slowly. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: The road does not go straight ahead; prepare to turn right or left. Your road ends at a cross road ahead, so you will have to turn left or right. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: To draw added attention to a change in the road's direction. Chevron signs are used with curve signs when added attention is needed to a change in direction. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: The recommended speed on an exit ramp. The Ramp Speed sign gives the recommended speed on an exit ramp. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Be ready for an intersection and a stop light. Signal Ahead signs are used on higher-speed roads; be ready for an intersection and a stop light. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Other vehicles blending into your lane. On the main road, be prepared for other vehicles blending into your lane. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

B: 35 mph or less. A reflective orange triangle means the vehicle is traveling 35 mph or less. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.5 Slow-Moving Vehicle Sign, page 11.

A: The number of miles from where the Interstate entered the state. Mile markers show the miles from where the Interstate route entered the state and help give your location in an emergency. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.6 Guide Signs, page 11.

A: The type of roadway, such as interstate, U.S. highway or Iowa route. Interstates, U.S. highways, Iowa routes and county roads each use a differently shaped route marker. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.8 Route Signs, page 11.

A: Orange. Orange is the basic color of work zone signs and warning devices; most are diamond-shaped. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.

A: They may double. Work zone fines may be doubled, so slow down and stay alert. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.

A: When a lane or shoulder is closed. Big flashing arrow panels show that a lane or the shoulder ahead is closed. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.

A: Two-way traffic will soon be divided by a center strip. This sign warns that a median or center strip will soon separate the two directions of traffic. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: A stopped school bus may pick up or drop off passengers ahead. A school bus stops ahead to load or unload children; watch for them and be ready to stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: The road ahead curves gradually; be prepared for a change in direction. A gentle bend is coming; prepare to steer through the change in direction. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Slow down. The road ahead gets slick when wet, so reduce speed in rain. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Deer may try to cross; slow down and watch carefully. There may be deer trying to cross the roadway; slow down and watch carefully. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Slow down and yield to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering. At a yield sign, slow down and let traffic already in the intersection or on the road you are joining go first; stop if needed. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Yield Sign, page 8.

A: Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow. Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — One-Way, page 8.

A: For ideal driving conditions. Maximum speed limits are for ideal conditions; reduce speed when roads are slippery or visibility is poor. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Speed Limit Signs, page 8.

A: Mark where you can go and where you can turn, often with arrows. Lane control signs mark where you can go and turn, often with arrows, along or over the road. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Lane Control Signs, page 8.