North Carolina Road Signs Recognition Test

North Carolina road signs recognition - Free DMV Test

# 1: You approach this sign. What should you expect ahead?

An intersection A church A hospital A railroad crossing

Crossroad. A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look in all directions for other traffic.

# 2: Where can you expect to see this sign?

At railroad crossings At the beginning of a no-passing zone In a school zone At the end of a no-passing zone

This sign tells you that you are at the end of the no-passing zone. You may pass now only when it is safe.

# 3: This sign means:

Divided highway ahead Cross road ahead Divided highway ends Side road ahead

Divided highway ends. The divided highway on which you are traveling ends ahead. You will then be on an undivided roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.

# 4: Which sign tells you that the road is slippery when wet?

Slippery when wet. In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake hard. Make sharp turns at a very slow speed.

# 5: This white sign means you must not pass:

Unless you can use the shoulder Other vehicles The sign Unless you can do so safely

Do not pass. This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not overtake another vehicle. A yellow pennant-shaped sign may be on the left-hand side of the road or highway in addition to a Do Not Pass sign or pavement markings.

# 6: What does this sign mean?

Divided highway Left or straight only Left turns only Keep left

Keep Left. An obstruction or traffic island where traffic must keep left.

# 7: A circular shaped sign means:

Stop ahead Do not enter Railroad crossing ahead School or school crossing

A circular sign, with a black cross and the black letters RR on a yellow background, gives advance warning of a railroad crossing.

# 8: When you see this sign, you should:

Watch out for traffic entering from the right Be prepared to merge, there are fewer lanes ahead Slow down, be prepared to stop and yield Watch out for sudden changes in the roadway

The side road sign tells you that there is an intersection ahead. Watch out for traffic entering from the side road and oncoming traffic turning.

# 9: This sign means:

Divided highway begins ahead Merge Additional lane ahead No passing zone

Divided Highway / Divided Highway Begins. Two-way traffic will be divided by a center strip ahead. Each roadway is one-way. Stay to the right.

# 10: At this intersection, cars in the left lane must:

Go straight ahead or turn left Turn right only Turn left only Go straight ahead only

Lane use control signs tell you where you can go or where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. Cars in left lane must turn left Cars in right lane may turn left or go straight ahead.

# 11: A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which of the following driving hazards?

A. A deer crossing.
B. A school crossing.

B only Both A and B A only Neither A nor B

Diamond-shaped signs are caution or warning signs. They are normally black on yellow. They warn of areas where deer or other wild animals can cross the road. Signs that warn of a school zone or a school crossing are five-sided (or pentagon-shaped).

# 12: What does this sign tell you?

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The road is covered with loose gravel There is a winding road ahead You cannot make a right turn ahead The roadway may be slippery when wet

Winding Road. There are several curves ahead. Slow down and drive carefully.

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Study North Carolina Road Signs

Before DMV issues a learner’s permit or driver’s license, you must show that you recognize some of North Carolina road signs.

On the signs recognition test you are asked to identify North Carolina road signs by shape, color, and symbols. You must also know what the most common signs mean and how you should act when you see them.

Shapes and Colors

Remember, shape and color make it possible to recognize many highway signs from a distance or at short glance.

Don’t forget to learn the basic shapes and colors of our road signs! DMV likes to make sure that you have understood this part of the driver’s manual.

You can also read more about shapes and colors in this article: Shapes and Colors of Traffic Signs

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North Carolina Road Signs Recognition Test

# 1: You approach this sign. What should you expect ahead?