Vermont road signs practice test

Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 113 questions.

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Road signs

How many sides does a stop sign have?

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    How many sides does a stop sign have?

    • A 6
    • B 4
    • C 8
    • D 3
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    C. 8

    A stop sign has 8 sides. Its unique shape lets you recognize it even when it is covered with snow or dirt.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 33

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    What does an upside-down triangle sign mean?

    • A Slow down and enter only when the way is clear
    • B Come to a complete stop every time, even if the way is clear
    • C Railroad crossing ahead
    • D Slow-moving vehicle ahead
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    A. Slow down and enter only when the way is clear

    A yield sign is an upside-down triangle. Slow down, search for traffic, and enter only if the way is clear of pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 33

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    What does a round sign with a large X and the letters RR mean?

    • A A road closure is ahead
    • B Two roads cross ahead
    • C Rest area on the right
    • D A railroad crossing is ahead
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    D. A railroad crossing is ahead

    A circular sign with an X and RR warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 33

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    What does the smaller sign under a railroad crossbuck tell you?

    • A How far away the next train is
    • B The speed limit at the crossing
    • C How many tracks there are at the crossing
    • D The emergency phone number
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    C. How many tracks there are at the crossing

    A small sign below the crossbuck shows how many tracks there are. With two or more tracks, one train can hide another coming the other way.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 34