Ohio road signs practice test
Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 112 questions.
What does a red circle with a slash through it mean on a road sign?
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Sample road signs questions
What does a red circle with a slash through it mean on a road sign?
- A The action shown is prohibited
- B The action shown is allowed
- C The action shown is recommended
- D The action is allowed only at night
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A. The action shown is prohibited
The red circle with a slash stands for the word NO. Whatever action is pictured, such as a left turn or U-turn, is prohibited.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 4
What shape and color are most warning signs?
- A Red octagons with white letters
- B Green rectangles with white letters
- C White vertical rectangles with black letters or symbols
- D Yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols
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D. Yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols
Warning signs tell you about possible danger ahead. They are usually yellow diamonds with black lettering or symbols, so you can recognize them instantly.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 4
What color background do work zone signs have?
- A Yellow
- B Brown
- C Orange
- D Blue
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C. Orange
Work zone signs have a distinctive orange background with black letters or symbols. When you see orange, slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 7
What do blue, green, or brown square or rectangular signs generally provide?
- A Guide information such as services, routes, and destinations
- B Speed limits and other traffic laws
- C Warnings about hazards ahead
- D Instructions for drivers passing through construction and maintenance zones
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A. Guide information such as services, routes, and destinations
Guide signs may be square or rectangular and green, brown, or blue. They point out services, points of interest, intersecting roads, and directions to cities and towns.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 4