Question 1 of 20Road signs
Alaska road signs test: free practice
Alaska road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
What should you do while going down the grade this sign warns about?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What does this round yellow sign warn you about?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
Where would you expect to see this sign?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
A crossing has only this sign, with no lights or gates. What should you do?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
This sign is posted at a crossroad. Which move may you not make?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
You are on a one-way street and see this sign. What does it mean?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
What does this orange sign tell you?
Question 16 of 20Road signs
You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you is ahead?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
What should you do when you see this sign?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
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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. 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 2: A. People may be crossing the road ahead
This pedestrian crossing sign warns that people may be crossing. Slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 3: 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 4: D. Shift to a lower gear and keep your speed down
A lower gear lets the engine help slow the car, so your brakes do not overheat on a long steep grade.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 5: 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 6: D. A railroad crossing is ahead
The round yellow sign with an X warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 7: A. On the outside edge of a sharp curve
Chevron signs are placed on the outside of a sharp curve and point the way to steer.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 8: 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 9: 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 10: B. The road may be slick when it is wet
This slippery when wet sign means the road gets slick in rain. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 11: B. A right turn
This sign bans right turns at that spot, so you must go straight or turn left if allowed.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 12: C. Pass to the right of the island ahead
A keep right sign means you must pass to the right of the island, divider or object ahead.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 13: A. A yield sign is coming up
This sign warns of a yield sign ahead, so slow down and be ready to give way.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 14: C. Traffic will soon come toward you on this road
The two-way traffic sign warns that oncoming traffic will soon use the same road as you.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 15: B. There is road work ahead, so slow down
Orange signs are for work zones. This one warns of road work ahead, so slow down and stay alert.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 16: B. Slow down or stop and let that car go first
At a yield sign you must give way. Slow down, or stop if needed, and let the car with the right-of-way pass first.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 17: A. You are driving against traffic
A wrong way sign means you are driving against the flow of traffic. Pull over safely and turn back.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 18: 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 19: B. Slow down and get ready to stop
This sign warns of a stop sign ahead. Slow down so you can stop at it.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 20: 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
US highway signs as shown in the Alaska Driver Manual ('Signs' section); the written test includes 'highway sign recognition'. 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 Alaska Driver Manual (Division of Motor Vehicles).
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.