Tennessee road signs practice test
Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 113 questions.
What must you do at this red, eight-sided sign?
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Sample road signs questions
What must you do at this red, eight-sided sign?
- A Come to a complete stop without going past the crosswalk
- B Slow down, then go without stopping if no other cars are coming
- C Sound your horn and proceed with caution
- D Stop only if other vehicles are present
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A. Come to a complete stop without going past the crosswalk
The stop sign is the only eight-sided sign. You must come to a complete stop without going beyond the crosswalk, then go only when it is safe. If you cannot see, edge forward carefully after stopping.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 50
What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR mean?
- A You are at the exact spot of the tracks
- B A railroad crossing is ahead
- C A road closure is ahead
- D A rest area is ahead
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B. A railroad crossing is ahead
The round sign always warns that you are approaching a railroad grade crossing. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop; it is up to you to stop if a train is coming.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 50
A sign has an orange background with black lettering. What kind of sign is it?
- A A motorist services sign
- B A recreation area sign
- C A school zone sign
- D A construction or maintenance sign
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D. A construction or maintenance sign
Orange is used only for construction and maintenance signs. When you see orange, expect workers, equipment, lane closures or reduced speed limits ahead.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 49
What is a fluorescent pink (coral) sign used for?
- A Marking scenic and recreational routes
- B Managing traffic around incidents such as crashes or spills
- C Pointing to hospitals and libraries
- D Marking school zones and crosswalks
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B. Managing traffic around incidents such as crashes or spills
Fluorescent pink (coral) signs are used for incident traffic control, such as crashes, wildland fires, floods and hazardous material spills. They tell you the normal traffic flow has been interrupted, so slow down and follow directions.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 50