semplr.

Exams · Certifications · Licensing

Driver's Permit Knowledge Test (U.S.)

Signs: practice questions

Our Driver's Permit bank has 29 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

Start the free mock exam

Question 1

What does a sign with a white diamond on a black background over a lane mean?

  1. The lane is for trucks only
  2. The lane is closed
  3. The lane is reserved for high-occupancy or other special vehicles (HOV lane)
  4. A school zone
Show the answer

C. The lane is reserved for high-occupancy or other special vehicles (HOV lane) — Diamond markings are also painted on HOV lanes.

Question 2

What does a red circle with a slash over a symbol mean?

  1. The road is closed for repairs
  2. The symbol shows a service
  3. The action is allowed only at certain times of day
  4. The action shown is not allowed
Show the answer

D. The action shown is not allowed — For example, a slash over a U-turn arrow means no U-turns.

Question 3

What does a 'Divided Highway Ends' sign mean?

  1. A new highway begins
  2. The road becomes one way
  3. Turn right
  4. The road will no longer be separated by a median; traffic will be on the same roadway
Show the answer

D. The road will no longer be separated by a median; traffic will be on the same roadway — Keep right and expect oncoming traffic.

Question 4

What does a pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign on the left side of the road mean?

  1. No passing zone
  2. Narrow bridge ahead
  3. Merge left
  4. School zone
Show the answer

A. No passing zone — It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

Question 5

What does a crossbuck (white X-shaped) sign mark?

  1. A four-way stop
  2. A school crossing
  3. A railroad crossing
  4. A rest area or roadside stop
Show the answer

C. A railroad crossing — Treat it like a yield sign: be ready to stop for trains.

More Driver's Permit topics