Indiana road signs practice test

Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 114 questions.

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Road signs

In Indiana, what does a five-sided traffic sign warn you about?

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    In Indiana, what does a five-sided traffic sign warn you about?

    • A A railroad crossing ahead
    • B A no-passing zone on the left-hand side of a two-way road ahead
    • C An area near a school where children may be crossing
    • D A sharp curve that requires a lower speed
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    C. An area near a school where children may be crossing

    The five-sided (pentagon) shape is reserved for school zones and school crossings. Slow down and watch for children.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 33

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    What does a round (circular) traffic sign tell you?

    • A You must stop at the intersection
    • B A railroad crossing is ahead
    • C A school zone begins
    • D You are entering a construction zone
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    B. A railroad crossing is ahead

    In Indiana, circular signs alert drivers to upcoming railroad crossings. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 33

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    Where is a pennant-shaped sign posted, and what does it mean?

    • A On the right side, meaning merge ahead
    • B On the left side of the road, meaning no passing
    • C At school entrances, meaning children crossing
    • D Before ramps, meaning advisory speed
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    B. On the left side of the road, meaning no passing

    The yellow pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign sits on the left side of two-way roads where passing is unsafe. Its shape lets you recognize it even from behind.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 33

  4. Fluorescent yellow-green signs are used to warn of what?

    • A Schools, pedestrians, bicycles and playgrounds
    • B Construction and maintenance work
    • C Hospitals, fuel, food and other road services ahead
    • D Exits and distances to cities
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    A. Schools, pedestrians, bicycles and playgrounds

    The bright fluorescent yellow-green color marks warnings about schools, pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds and school bus routes. It is designed to stand out where vulnerable road users may be.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 32