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  1. Q1What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?

    • ASchool zone information
    • BRegulatory information such as speed limits
    • CServices available at the next exit
    • DA warning of potential hazards ahead
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. A warning of potential hazards ahead

    Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions ahead.

  2. Q2What does a red and white triangular sign with the word 'YIELD' mean?

    • APrepare to merge with traffic ahead
    • BCome to a complete stop before proceeding
    • CSlow down and give right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians
    • DRoad narrows ahead
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Slow down and give right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians

    A yield sign requires drivers to slow down and give the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection.

  3. Q3What color are construction and maintenance warning signs?

    • AYellow
    • BOrange
    • CGreen
    • DBlue
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Orange

    Construction and maintenance warning signs are fluorescent orange or orange-red to increase visibility in work zones.

  4. Q4What shape are most warning signs?

    • ADiamond
    • BRectangle
    • CCircle
    • DTriangle
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Diamond

    Most warning signs are diamond-shaped, which helps drivers quickly identify them as alerting to potential hazards ahead.

  5. Q5A sign showing the silhouette of a person walking indicates:

    • AWalking path entrance
    • BHiking trail nearby
    • CNo pedestrians allowed
    • DPedestrian crossing
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Pedestrian crossing

    This sign warns drivers of a pedestrian crossing area ahead where they should be prepared to stop for pedestrians.

  6. Q6What does a white rectangular sign with the words 'SPEED LIMIT 65' mean?

    • AThe recommended speed is 65 miles per hour
    • BThe minimum speed limit is 65 miles per hour
    • CThe maximum legal speed is 65 miles per hour under ideal conditions
    • DDrive 65 miles per hour or you will be ticketed
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. The maximum legal speed is 65 miles per hour under ideal conditions

    This regulatory sign indicates the maximum legal speed limit under ideal conditions is 65 miles per hour.

  7. Q7What does a yellow sign with a curvy arrow indicate?

    • ARoad construction ahead
    • BWinding road ahead
    • CSlippery when wet
    • DRailroad crossing
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Winding road ahead

    This warning sign alerts drivers to a winding road ahead where they should slow down for safety.

  8. Q8What does a sign with a white 'R' on a yellow background mean?

    • ARailroad crossing ahead
    • BResidential area ahead
    • CRest area ahead
    • DRecreational area nearby
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Railroad crossing ahead

    This sign warns drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead and they should be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.

  9. Q9What does a sign with the letters 'DO NOT PASS' mean?

    • ADo not pass unless going under the speed limit
    • BDo not pass through this area at all
    • CPass with caution only
    • DOvertaking other vehicles is prohibited
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Overtaking other vehicles is prohibited

    This regulatory sign indicates that drivers must not overtake and pass other vehicles going in the same direction in that zone.

  10. Q10What does a pentagonal (five-sided) sign indicate?

    • ARecreation area
    • BConstruction zone
    • CSchool zone or school crossing
    • DHospital zone
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. School zone or school crossing

    A pentagonal sign indicates a school zone or school crossing, alerting drivers to watch for children and obey special speed limits.

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