Question 1 of 20Road signs
Alabama road signs test: free practice
Alabama road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
What should you expect after you pass this sign?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
An Alabama traffic light has a NO TURN ON RED sign. Which turns on red does it ban?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
You are in the lane that this sign says will end. What should you do?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
You are on the main road and see this sign. What is the best thing to do?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
At night you pass this sign just after you turn onto a ramp. What is the best thing to do?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you is ahead?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean while the light is red?
Question 16 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
What may you not do where this sign is posted?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
A crossing has only this sign, with no lights or gates. What should you do?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
What does this white X-shaped sign mark?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: A. Oncoming traffic with no median between you
This sign warns that the divided highway ends. Oncoming traffic will share the road with no median between you.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 2: A. Cars may enter from a road on the right
This side road sign warns that a road joins from the right, so cars may enter your road.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 3: B. People working on or near the road
This sign warns of workers on or near the road. Slow down and give them space.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 4: A. Both right and left turns
Where this sign is posted at a signal, the manual says "you MAY NOT make a right or left turn on red."
Handbook: Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings — Regulatory Signs
Question 5: D. There is a traffic light ahead
This sign warns of a traffic light ahead. Be ready to stop if it is yellow or red.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 6: D. The right lane ends ahead
The right edge line bends in toward the center, which means the right lane ends ahead and drivers in it must move left.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 7: C. Signal and merge when there is a safe gap
When your lane ends, signal early and merge into the next lane when there is a safe gap.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 8: A. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed
At a merge, both drivers share the job. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed or lane to help them merge.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 9: A. Pull over, then turn around safely
The wrong way sign means you are heading into oncoming traffic. Pull to the side right away, then turn around safely.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 10: B. It ends, and you must turn left or right
The T-shaped symbol warns that your road ends at a crossing road, so you must turn left or right.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 11: A. Let traffic with the right-of-way go first
A yield sign means you slow down and let traffic and people with the right-of-way go first, stopping if you need to.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 12: B. A median will split the two directions
This sign warns that a divided highway begins, so a median will split the two directions of traffic.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 13: B. Another road crosses yours
The cross symbol warns of a crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic coming from both sides.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 14: A. Fuel is available at or near the next exit
Blue signs show services for drivers. A gas pump symbol means fuel is available near the next exit.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs
Question 15: D. You may not turn, even after you stop
This sign means no turn on red. You must stop and wait for a green light before you turn.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 16: C. Another lane of traffic will join yours
The merge sign warns that traffic from another lane or ramp will join your lane ahead.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 17: D. Turn around to go back the way you came
This sign bans U-turns. You may not turn around to go back the way you came at that spot.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 18: D. Look both ways and stop if a train is near
Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train is near.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 19: A. You may not pass other vehicles here
This sign means do not pass. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 20: B. A railroad crossing
The white X-shaped crossbuck marks the place where the road crosses railroad tracks.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
US traffic signs as shown in the Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5 'Signs, Signals and Road Markings' (regulatory, warning and informational/guide signs, traffic signals, pavement markings). 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
United States road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the United States sign library; the official reference is the Alabama Driver Manual.
Regulatory signs
Come to a complete stop at the line, crosswalk or intersection edge, then go only when the way is clear.
Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way go first, stopping if needed.
The highest legal speed on this road under ideal conditions.
You must not drive into this road or ramp from this direction.
You are driving against traffic; stop safely and turn around.
Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the way you came is not allowed here.
You may not turn while the signal is red, even after stopping.
Pass to the right of the island or obstruction ahead.
Overtaking other vehicles is not allowed on this stretch.
You may not park here; stopping briefly to load or unload may still be allowed where local rules say so.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
Marks the crossing itself; yield to any train and stop if one is coming.
Warning signs
Marks the start of a stretch where passing is not allowed; it sits on the left side of the road.
The road bends gently to the right ahead; slow down before the bend.
The road turns sharply right ahead; slow down a lot before the turn.
A series of bends lies ahead; keep speed down until the road straightens.
Another road crosses yours ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; expect vehicles entering.
The road you are on ends ahead at a crossing road; be ready to turn left or right.
Traffic from another lane or ramp will join yours ahead; adjust speed so both can merge safely.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions of traffic ahead; keep right of it.
The median ends ahead and traffic in both directions will share one road.
You are leaving a one-way road; oncoming traffic will use the same road ahead.
There is a traffic light ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is coming up; slow down and prepare to stop.
A yield sign is coming up; slow down and be ready to give way.
People may be crossing ahead; slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.
A school is near and children may be crossing; slow down and obey any school speed limit.
A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen for trains.
The surface gets slick in rain; slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
Deer often cross here, especially at dawn and dusk; slow down and watch the roadsides.
A steep downgrade is ahead; check your speed and use a lower gear.
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road; slow down and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Marks the outside of a sharp curve and shows the direction to steer.
Temporary signs
Construction is ahead; slow down, expect changes and obey work-zone signs.
A worker is directing traffic ahead; follow their signals.
People are working on or next to the road; slow down and give them space.
The usual route is closed; follow the detour signs in the arrow direction.