Driver's Permit Knowledge Test (Car) — All Questions
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What does a red, eight-sided (octagon) sign always mean?
- a.Slow down and be ready to yield
- b.Come to a complete stop✓
- c.No entry for any vehicle
- d.Railroad crossing ahead
The octagon shape and red color are reserved exclusively for the STOP sign. You must make a complete stop at the marked stop line, crosswalk, or corner, then proceed only when it is safe. The unique shape lets you recognize it even when snow, dirt, or darkness hides the word STOP.
A yellow, diamond-shaped sign is used to communicate what type of message?
- a.A traffic law you must obey
- b.Directions to a nearby town
- c.A warning about conditions ahead✓
- d.A rest area or service location
Yellow diamond signs are warning signs. They alert you to hazards or changes ahead such as a curve, merge, school zone, or slippery surface so you can slow down and prepare. Regulatory signs that state a law are typically white with black or red lettering, while service and guide signs use blue or green.
What does a solid yellow line next to your lane tell you?
- a.Passing across it is not permitted✓
- b.You may pass whenever it is clear
- c.The road ahead becomes one-way
- d.You must exit at the next ramp
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited because oncoming traffic could be approaching. A broken yellow line means passing is allowed when the way ahead is clear; white lines, by contrast, separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
You are approaching an intersection and the traffic signal shows a steady yellow light. What does it mean?
- a.Speed up to clear the intersection
- b.The light is broken; treat as a stop sign
- c.Pedestrians have the right of way now
- d.The light is about to turn red; stop if you can safely✓
A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red. You should stop if you can do so safely; if you are already too close to stop safely, proceed through with caution. Trying to beat the light by speeding up is a common cause of dangerous intersection collisions.