Texas road signs practice test

D: Octagon. The octagon is used exclusively for stop signs. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

B: Equilateral triangle (pointing down). The equilateral triangle is used exclusively for yield signs. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

D: The start of a no-passing zone. The pennant shape gives advance warning of no-passing zones. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

B: School advance and school crossing. Pentagon-shaped signs are used for school advance and school crossing signs. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

D: Round. A round sign is the railroad advance warning sign. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

D: Warning of existing or possible hazards. Diamond-shaped signs are used exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roads or adjacent areas. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

A: Construction and maintenance warning. Orange is used for construction and maintenance warning signs. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 16: Standard Colors, page 32.

C: Brown. Brown signs give public recreation and scenic guidance. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 16: Standard Colors, page 32.

A: Motorist services guidance. Blue is used for motorist services guidance. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 16: Standard Colors, page 32.

A: General warning or caution. Yellow signs give a general warning or caution. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 16: Standard Colors, page 32.

C: The posted speed shown on the signs. When you encounter a warning sign, pay attention, follow instructions, and reduce speed to at least the posted speed signs. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs, page 32.

A: Do not try to enter the underpass. Do not try to enter if your load is higher than the figure shown on the sign. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 33.

D: You are not required to merge; watch for traffic in the new lane. Where two roads come together and an additional lane begins, you are not required to merge, but watch for traffic in the new lane. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 33.

D: Slow down on wet road and avoid sudden turns, acceleration or stops. On a wet road, slow down and do not suddenly turn, speed up, or stop. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 33.

D: Two-way traffic begins again ahead; keep right and expect oncoming traffic. The divided highway ends ahead and two-way traffic begins; drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 33.

B: The dirt beside the pavement is soft and could make you lose control. Use extreme caution to avoid running off the pavement because the soft dirt on the side may cause you to lose control. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 34.

C: Go slow enough to keep control; do not brake suddenly or make sharp turns. On loose gravel, go slow enough to keep complete control; do not apply brakes suddenly or make sharp turns. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 34.

A: Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp movements. Slow down and avoid applying brakes suddenly or making sharp or sudden movements on a bridge that may be icy. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 34.

B: The bridge ahead is not as wide as the road; slow down and use caution. The bridge ahead is not as wide as the road; slow down and use caution. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 34.

D: Merge into the left lane. The lane ends ahead; if you are in the right lane, merge into the left lane. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 35.

A: The ramp meter is in operation; its red or green light tells you when to enter the freeway. When the lights are flashing, the ramp ahead is metered and the red or green ramp meter directs when to enter the freeway. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Warning Signs: Table 18, page 35.

B: Do not pass other vehicles. This regulatory sign means do not pass other vehicles. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

D: Drive to the right of the sign. Drive to the right of this sign; it is used in advance of islands and medians. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

B: You are driving the wrong way on a one-way street, against traffic. If you see this sign facing you, you are driving the wrong way on a one-way street and directly opposing traffic. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

D: The highest speed at which you can safely travel around the curve. An advisory speed sign gives the highest speed at which you can safely travel around the curve ahead. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

B: The left lane must turn left; the other lane may turn left or go as marked. Two lanes may turn left: traffic in the left lane must turn left, and traffic in the other lane has a choice. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

A: Buses and carpools may use the lane only during the posted hours (example: 6-9 a.m., Monday-Friday). The example HOV sign reserves the lane for buses and carpools between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

B: The same as a red stop sign: come to a complete stop. A stop sign may be red with white letters or yellow with black letters; either way you must come to a complete stop. Slowing down is not adequate. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 36.

B: The school speed limit is in effect only while the yellow light is flashing. The speed shown is in effect when the yellow light is flashing; be extremely careful for school children. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

B: Use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school zone. The sign means the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school zone. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

B: The vehicle on the right. All approaching traffic must stop and proceed in the order of arrival; if two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

D: Travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane. Slower traffic should travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane; the farthest left lane is for passing only. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

A: Turn right at the next intersection unless the sign shows a different point. Vehicles in the right lane must turn right at the next intersection unless the sign indicates a different turning point. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

A: All traffic on the roadway must merge into one lane. This sign instructs drivers that all traffic on the same roadway must merge into one lane. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

A: The road ahead is not open to any traffic; look for a detour. The road ahead is not open to any traffic; look for a detour or other route. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

D: Mechanical breakdown, tire trouble, lack of fuel, or other emergencies. The shoulder should only be used by vehicles required to stop because of breakdown, tire trouble, lack of fuel or other emergencies. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Regulatory and Warning Signs: Table 19, page 37.

C: The location of railroad tracks at a crossing. Crossbuck signs are posted at every grade crossing and show the location of the train tracks; with more than one track, the sign shows the number of tracks. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Railroad Warning Signs: Railroad Crossbuck, page 38.

B: You are within a few hundred feet of a railroad crossing; slow down and be prepared to stop. The sign means you are within a few hundred feet of a railroad crossing; slow down and be prepared to stop. Never try to beat a train. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Railroad Warning Signs: Railroad Crossing, page 38.

A: Every mile. Mileposts are erected every mile on interstate highways and help identify crash or breakdown locations. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Guide Signs: Table 20, page 38.

C: In a litter barrel. The only place you may lawfully throw trash on the highway is in a litter barrel. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Guide Signs: Table 20, page 38.

A: Horizontal rectangle. Horizontal rectangles are generally used for guide signs; vertical rectangles are generally regulatory. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Traffic Signs: Table 17: Signs by Shape, page 32.

C: Orange diamond. Orange is the basic color for work-zone devices and most work-zone signs are diamond-shaped. Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7): Construction and Maintenance Signs, page 41.