Texas Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions

Correct answer: Octagon (eight sides)

The eight-sided octagon is used exclusively for stop signs.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: Yield signs

The equilateral triangle is used exclusively for yield signs.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: The start of a no-passing zone

The pennant shape gives advance warning of a no-passing zone.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: A school zone or school crossing

The pentagon shape is used for school advance and school crossing signs.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: Railroad advance warning

The round shape is used for railroad advance warning signs.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: Warn of existing or possible hazards

Diamond-shaped signs warn of existing or possible hazards on or next to the road.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: Regulatory sign

Vertical rectangles are generally used for regulatory signs, which you must obey like traffic laws.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: Guide signs

Horizontal rectangles are generally used for guide signs that give directions and information.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 17: Signs by Shape

Correct answer: Construction or maintenance warning

Orange is the color for construction and maintenance warnings.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 16: Standard Colors

Correct answer: Public recreation and scenic areas

Brown signs guide drivers to public recreation and scenic areas.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 16: Standard Colors

Correct answer: Motorist services like gas, food, and lodging

Blue signs provide guidance to motorist services.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 16: Standard Colors

Correct answer: General warning or caution

Yellow is used for general warning or caution signs.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Table 16: Standard Colors

Correct answer: Follow its instructions and slow to at least the posted speed

At a warning sign, pay attention, follow its instructions, and reduce speed to at least any posted speed—ignoring it may be a violation.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Warning Signs

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

A stop sign requires a complete stop by every vehicle; slowing down is not enough.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Regulatory and Warning Signs (Stop)

Correct answer: The highest safe speed for the curve

An advisory speed sign shows the highest speed at which you can safely travel around the curve or turn ahead.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Regulatory and Warning Signs (Advisory Speed Sign)