1. A blue road sign gives you what kind of information?
- Motorist services, such as fuel or food.
- BA general warning.
- CA regulation you must obey, such as a speed limit.
Why A is correct
Blue signs give motorist services guidance.
Signals, Signs & Markings — Texas DPS Practice Questions
33 questions in this content area. 9 are published in full below with worked explanations.
2. A sign shows two roads coming together and an added lane beginning. What does it mean for you?
- You are not required to merge; watch for traffic in the new lane.
- BYou must merge into one lane before the two roads meet.
- CThe right lane ends ahead.
Why A is correct
At an added-lane sign, two roads come together and a lane begins. You are not required to merge, but watch for traffic in the new lane.
3. A solid yellow line is on your side of the center line. What does it mean?
- AYou may pass if the road looks clear.
- A no-passing zone for you.
- CA shoulder for slow vehicles.
Why B is correct
A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone. Broken lines permit passing or lane changes if safe.
4. Is it legal to drive around a barricade placed where water covers the road?
- No. It is a Class B misdemeanor.
- BYes, if your vehicle sits high enough to clear the water.
- CYes, during daylight.
Why A is correct
Driving around a warning sign or barricade at a location where water is over the road is a Class B misdemeanor.
5. On a road with more than one lane in your direction, what is the farthest left lane for when a sign says so?
- ATrucks only.
- BSlower traffic.
- Passing only.
Why C is correct
Slower traffic should use a lane other than the farthest left lane, which is for passing only.
6. What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- ASlow down and go through with care.
- Stop completely, then go when it is safe.
- CThe light is about to turn green, so creep forward.
Why B is correct
At a flashing red light, stop completely before the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed when safe. Cross traffic may not have to stop.
7. What does an orange sign mean?
- AMotorist services ahead.
- BA public recreation or scenic area nearby.
- Construction or maintenance warning.
Why C is correct
Orange is used for construction and maintenance warnings. Blue is for motorist services and brown for recreation and scenic guidance.
8. What may the center two-way left turn lane be used for?
- Slowing or stopping to make a left turn.
- BPassing slow vehicles.
- CDriving through traffic jams when the other lanes are stopped.
Why A is correct
The center lane is only for vehicles turning left. Never use it for passing or as a through lane; enter it where you have time to slow or stop for the turn.
9. Which sign shape is used for school advance and school crossing signs?
- ADiamond.
- BRound.
- Pentagon.
Why C is correct
Five-sided (pentagon) signs are used for school advance and school crossing signs.
24 more Signs questions
Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.
- A flag person in a work zone holds up a STOP paddle. Where do you stop?
- A pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road warns of what?
- A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What do you do?
- A red X is shown over your lane. What does it mean?
- A round yellow sign warns you of what?
- A school zone sign says the use of wireless communication devices is prohibited. What does that mean?
- A sign warns that the bridge ahead may be icy. What should you do?
- At a stop sign, is slowing down enough if no one is coming?
- At an all-way stop, you and another car arrive at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?
- In Texas, when may you turn left on a steady red light after stopping?
- The stripes on a construction barricade slope downward to the right. Which way should you go?
- There is no stop line, but there is a marked crosswalk at the red light. Where do you stop?
- There is no white stop line at a stop sign. According to the Texas handbook, where do you stop?
- What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?
- What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow allow?
- What happens to traffic fines in a construction zone when workers are present?
- What should you do when you meet a warning sign?
- When does the speed shown on a Texas school zone sign apply?
- Where must you stop when a white stop line is painted at a stop sign?
- Which shape is used only for yield signs?
- You come to a railroad crossbuck sign with no lights or gates. What should you do?
- You see a green arrow together with a red light. What may you do?
- You see the hearing-impaired flag on the back of a bicycle. What should you do?
- Your light turns yellow as you approach. What does Texas law tell you to do?