Pennsylvania road signs practice test
Road signs are part of the Pennsylvania PennDOT knowledge test. Practise the 40 sign questions we wrote from the Pennsylvania handbook, then drill every common sign.
Pennsylvania handbook sign questions
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Question 1What are the three basic categories of traffic signs?
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B: Regulatory, warning and guide. Signs are divided into three basic categories: regulatory, warning and guide signs. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Signs, page 14.
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Question 2What is the only octagon-shaped (8-sided) sign on the highway?
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B: Stop. The STOP sign is the only octagon-shaped sign you see on the highway. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 14.
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Question 3At a stop sign with a stop line, where must you stop?
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D: Before the front of your vehicle reaches the first painted line. Stop before the front of your vehicle reaches the first painted line; then, if you can't see, pull forward carefully after yielding. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 14.
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Question 4At a four-way stop, two vehicles facing each other arrive at the same time. What should they do?
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C: Both may proceed with caution, watching for possible turns. If facing one another at a four-way stop, both can proceed with caution, watching for turns. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 14.
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Question 5When you see a YIELD sign, you must:
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B: Slow down, check traffic, give the right-of-way, and stop only when necessary. At a YIELD sign, slow down, give the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic, and stop only when necessary. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 14.
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Question 6How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign?
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B: Like a yield sign. Treat the crossbuck as a YIELD sign: slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs: Railroad Crossbuck Sign, page 14.
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Question 7Where is the DO NOT ENTER sign placed?
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A: At the beginning of one-way streets and ramps. DO NOT ENTER signs are placed at the beginning of one-way streets and ramps; WRONG WAY signs are farther down. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 15.
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Question 8A DIVIDED HIGHWAY sign at a crossroad tells you that at the first roadway you can only turn:
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A: Right. The divided highway is two one-way roadways: at the first roadway you can only turn right, and at the second only left. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 15.
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Question 9A CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY sign means the center lane:
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A: Is reserved for left-turning vehicles in either direction, not for through traffic or passing. This lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles in either direction and is not to be used for through traffic or passing. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs: Lane Use Control Signs, page 15.
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Question 10You are in a lane with a turn arrow and the word ONLY, but you wanted to go straight. What must you do?
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A: Make the turn. If you are in a turn-only lane, you must make the turn, even if you are in the lane by mistake. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs: Lane Use Control Signs, page 16.
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Question 11An 'OPPOSING TRAFFIC HAS EXTENDED GREEN' sign warns you that:
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D: Oncoming traffic may keep moving after your signal turns red. This sign is posted where opposing traffic may continue to move after your signal has turned red. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 16.
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Question 12A LEFT TURN YIELD ON FLASHING YELLOW ARROW sign means:
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D: Left turns are permitted when the yellow arrow flashes, but you must yield to oncoming traffic. Left turns are permitted when the yellow arrow is flashing, but they are not protected; yield to oncoming traffic. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 16.
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Question 13Who may legally park in a space marked with a RESERVED PARKING (disabled) sign?
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C: Vehicles displaying authorized disabled registration plates or placards. These spaces are reserved for vehicles with authorized disabled or severely disabled veteran plates or placards; others may be fined and towed. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Regulatory Signs, page 16.
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Question 14Warning signs are usually what shape and color?
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A: Diamond, black on yellow. Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black symbols or words on a yellow background. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 15What is the only pennant-shaped warning sign?
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C: No Passing Zone. The NO PASSING ZONE sign is the only pennant-shaped warning sign. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 16On which side of the road is the NO PASSING ZONE pennant placed?
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D: The left side, facing the driver. It marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road facing the driver. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 17When driving through a right curve, where should you position your vehicle?
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B: Slightly to the right of the center of your lane. For a right curve, slow down and position your vehicle slightly to the right of the center of your lane. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 18When driving through a left curve, where should you position your vehicle?
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D: In the center of your lane. For a left curve, slow down and stay in the center of your lane. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 17.
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Question 19Chevron signs in a curve show:
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C: The direction the road bends. Chevron signs mark a sharp change in direction; the road bends the way the chevron points. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Chevron Signs, page 17.
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Question 20A Winding Road sign means there are how many curves in a row ahead?
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A: Three or more. The Winding Road (series of curves) sign means three or more curves in a row. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 18.
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Question 21A yellow rectangular sign with one large arrow (One Direction Large Arrow) means:
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C: The road changes direction at an extreme angle; slow down as for a turn at an intersection. The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle; slow down as much as you would for a turn at an intersection. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 18.
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Question 22A Truck Rollover sign identifies:
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D: Curves where trucks going too fast could roll over. This sign identifies curves where trucks at excessive speeds could roll over. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs, page 18.
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Question 23An advisory speed plate is posted with a curve warning sign. What does it show?
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B: The highest speed you should travel around the curve. An advisory speed sign may be used with any diamond-shaped warning sign to show the highest safe speed, such as 25 mph for a sharp curve. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Advisory Speed Signs, page 18.
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Question 24A Merging Traffic sign tells you that traffic may enter your lane from another road. Who must yield?
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A: Entering traffic. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the major roadway. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Merging Traffic, page 18.
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Question 25An Added Lane sign means:
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C: Merging is not necessary because entering traffic gets its own new lane. The Added Lane sign means entering traffic uses a new lane added to the roadway, so merging is not necessary. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Added Lane, page 18.
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Question 26A Weave Area sign warns that:
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A: Traffic entering and exiting will be crossing paths. A weave area means you will be merging while some traffic is exiting and crossing your path. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Weave Area, page 18.
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Question 27A Two-Way Traffic Ahead sign means:
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B: A one-way road ends ahead and you'll share the road with oncoming traffic. The one-way roadway ends ahead; stay to the right of the centerline as traffic moves both ways. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Two-Way Traffic Ahead, page 19.
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Question 28A Two Direction Large Arrow sign is placed at the far side of a T-intersection. It means:
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B: You can only go left or right. The road you are on does not continue straight; you can only go left or right. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Two Direction Large Arrow, page 19.
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Question 29At a Narrow Bridge sign, an oncoming driver with a wide vehicle is using part of your lane. What should you do?
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C: Wait until they clear the area. Slow down and stay in your lane; if an oncoming wide vehicle is taking part of your lane, wait until it clears. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Narrow Bridge or Underpass Ahead, page 19.
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Question 30The LOW SHOULDER sign is used where the shoulder is up to how far below the road?
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C: Three inches. LOW SHOULDER is used where the shoulder is as much as three inches below the road; SHOULDER DROP OFF marks more severe drop-offs. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Shoulder Signs, page 20.
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Question 31A Hill/Downgrade sign advises you to:
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D: Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control speed and save wear on your brakes. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Hill/Downgrade, page 20.
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Question 32An Advanced Intersection/Railroad Crossing sign warns that:
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B: The intersecting road has a railroad crossing very close to the intersection. The intersecting road has a railroad crossing within a very short distance; be prepared to stop if you turn and a train approaches. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: Advanced Intersection/Railroad Crossing Sign, page 21.
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Question 33What is the only pentagon-shaped sign used on the roadway?
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A: School. The SCHOOL sign is the only pentagon-shaped sign; with a downward arrow it marks the school crosswalk. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Warning Signs: School, page 21.
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Question 34An object marker has stripes angled down toward the left. Which way should you move to avoid the hazard?
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B: To the left. Stripes are angled down in the direction you need to move to avoid the hazard; a right-hazard marker means keep to the left. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Objects Adjacent to the Roadway, page 21.
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Question 35Work zone signs are usually what color?
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A: Orange with black. Work zone signs are normally diamond-shaped but orange with black lettering. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zone Signs, page 22.
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Question 36What is an 'active work zone'?
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B: The portion of a work zone where workers are on the road or shoulder next to an open lane. An active work zone is where construction, maintenance or utility workers are on the roadway or on the shoulder next to an open travel lane. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zone Signs, page 22.
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Question 37A ROAD CLOSED FLOODING sign means:
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A: The road ahead is closed due to flooding; use another route. The road ahead is closed due to flooding, and you must use an alternate route. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Work Zone Signs, page 22.
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Question 38An electric arrow panel shows a flashing arrow to the right. What should you do?
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A: Merge right well in advance. Arrow panels advise of lane closures; begin your merge well in advance of the sign. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Electric Arrow Panels, page 23.
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Question 39A yellow EXIT ONLY panel on a highway sign means:
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A: The lane below will leave the highway; change lanes or exit. The lane under an EXIT ONLY panel does not continue; change lanes or you must exit. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Guide Signs: Exit Numbers, page 23.
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Question 40Blue signs with white letters or symbols show:
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D: Services such as gas, food, lodging and hospitals. Service signs are blue with white letters or symbols and show services at the next exit. Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95): Service Signs, page 25.
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