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US Road Signs Practice Test 2026

Road signs are part of every state's permit knowledge test. These questions cover the signs used across the United States: what each one means, what to do when you see it, and how to read signs by their shape and color.

  • Panneaux de signalisation
  • États-Unis
  • 60 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 60 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « US Road Signs Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    STOP
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe

    A red octagon always means stop. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then go when it is safe.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    Where should you stop at this sign if there is a crosswalk but no stop line?
    STOP
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Before the crosswalk

    Stop at the stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?
    STOP
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Octagon (8 sides)

    The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    YIELD
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed

    A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    DO NOTENTER
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. You must not drive into this road from where you are

    This sign is posted where you would be going the wrong way, such as a freeway exit ramp or the end of a one-way street. Do not enter.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    You see this sign facing you on a ramp. What should you do?
    WRONGWAY
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. You are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came

    WRONG WAY signs face drivers who are going against traffic. Stop safely, turn around and drive in the correct direction.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    ONE WAY
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Traffic on this street moves only in the direction of the arrow

    Drive only in the direction of the arrow. You may not drive the other way on a one-way street.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    SPEEDLIMIT55
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions

    A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. U-turns are not allowed here

    A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed. Here you may not make a U-turn.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. You may not turn left here

    The arrow shows a left turn and the red circle and slash ban it. Go straight or turn right if allowed.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    What does the red circle with a slash on this sign mean?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The action shown inside it is not allowed

    On US regulatory signs, red is used for STOP, YIELD and the circle and slash that ban an action.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    NOTURNON RED
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

    In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Keep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead

    Pass on the right side of the traffic island, median or obstacle shown on the sign.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    DONOTPASS
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road

    Do not pass until a sign or the road markings show that the no-passing area has ended.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    PASSWITHCARE
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe

    This sign marks the end of a no-passing area. Pass only when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?
    NOPASSINGZONE
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. On the left side of the road

    The yellow pennant is posted on the left side of two-lane roads, where you look before passing. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    RAILROADCROSSING
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A railroad crossing; yield to any train

    Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen both ways, and stop if a train is coming. Trains always have the right-of-way.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?
    RAILROADCROSSING
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

    Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    RR
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A railroad crossing is ahead

    This round yellow sign is placed before a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    Which signs use this round shape?
    RR
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

    In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A school is near; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided school sign warns that you are near a school. Slow down, watch for children and obey any school speed limit.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A school zone or school crossing

    The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    Signs with this fluorescent yellow-green color are used for:
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Schools, pedestrians and bicycles

    Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs because it is easy to see.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • All states follow the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), so most signs look the same in every state.
  • The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, and the downward triangle only for YIELD signs.
  • Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards. A round yellow sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead, and a pennant marks a no-passing zone.
  • The five-sided pentagon is used for school signs.
  • Yellow is for general warnings, fluorescent yellow-green for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs, and orange for work zones.
  • Green signs guide you to places, blue signs show services, and brown signs point to recreation areas.

Questions fréquentes

Are road signs on the permit test the same in every state?

Mostly yes. Every state uses the federal MUTCD, so shapes, colors and symbols are the same. A few signs and rules vary, so also read your state driver handbook.

What do the colors of road signs mean?

Red means stop or not allowed, white signs give rules, yellow signs warn, orange marks work zones, green gives directions, blue shows services and fluorescent yellow-green marks school, pedestrian and bicycle areas.

Which road sign shapes should I know for the test?

Know the octagon (stop), downward triangle (yield), diamond (warning), pentagon (school), pennant (no-passing zone), circle (railroad ahead) and crossbuck (railroad crossing).

How many sign questions are on the permit test?

It depends on the state. Some states have a separate signs section and others mix sign questions into the main test. Check your state's DMV page.

What is the difference between a STOP sign and a YIELD sign?

At a STOP sign you must always stop completely. At a YIELD sign you slow down and stop only if you need to let traffic or pedestrians go first.

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