Kentucky road signs practice test
Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 114 questions.
What do yellow, diamond-shaped signs usually tell you?
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Sample road signs questions
What do yellow, diamond-shaped signs usually tell you?
- A There may be a hazard or danger ahead
- B A law you must obey, such as a speed limit
- C You are entering a work zone
- D Directions to cities and services
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A. There may be a hazard or danger ahead
Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black lettering or symbols. They tell you about possible danger ahead so you can slow down and be ready to stop.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 43
According to the Kentucky manual, which sign shape is used only for yield signs?
- A Octagon
- B Equilateral triangle
- C Round
- D Pentagon
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B. Equilateral triangle
The downward-pointing equilateral triangle is used only for yield signs. A yield sign means slow down and let traffic with the right of way go before you enter.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 49
What colors are regulatory signs, which tell you about laws you must obey?
- A Orange with black letters or symbols
- B Blue with white letters or symbols
- C Yellow with black letters or symbols
- D White with black, red or green letters or symbols
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D. White with black, red or green letters or symbols
Regulatory signs are white with black, red or green letters or symbols, or have a special shape such as the stop sign. They state rules on speed, turning, lane use and parking that you must obey.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 46
What color are the guide signs that show directions, points of interest and services such as hospitals and hotels?
- A White with red letters
- B Green, brown or blue
- C Orange
- D Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green
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B. Green, brown or blue
Guide signs are green, brown or blue. Green signs give directions, brown signs point to recreation and points of interest, and blue signs show services like hospitals and hotels.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 46