Maryland road signs practice test
Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 111 questions.
What does a fluorescent pink sign tell you?
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Sample road signs questions
What does a fluorescent pink sign tell you?
- A There is a school zone ahead
- B There is an emergency traffic incident ahead
- C There is a construction or maintenance work area ahead
- D There is a recreation area nearby
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B. There is an emergency traffic incident ahead
Fluorescent pink signs are used for emergency traffic incidents, such as a crash scene or a temporary closure. Slow down and expect detours, stopped vehicles and responders ahead.
What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?
- A A school zone begins here
- B A railroad crossing is ahead
- C The start of a no-passing zone
- D The road narrows to one lane ahead
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C. The start of a no-passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the start of a no-passing zone. When you see it, do not pass other vehicles until the zone ends.
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?
- A A railroad crossing
- B A school zone or school crossing
- C A no-passing zone
- D A slow-moving vehicle on the road ahead
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B. A school zone or school crossing
The pentagon shape warns of school zones and marks school crossings. When you see it, slow down and watch for children who may cross unexpectedly.
You approach an intersection and this sign faces you. What must you do?
- A Slow down and stop only if cross traffic is close
- B Stop only when a pedestrian is waiting at the corner
- C Get ready, because you will need to stop farther ahead
- D Come to a full stop, then go only when the way is clear
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D. Come to a full stop, then go only when the way is clear
The red octagon is used for one sign only, and it means a full stop is always required. After stopping, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians and go only when it is safe. Because no other sign shares this shape, you can recognize it even when you cannot read the word.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 114