Question 1 of 20Road signs
Louisiana road signs test: free practice
Louisiana road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
What does this white X-shaped sign mark?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
What may you not do where this sign is posted?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
What lies ahead when you see this sign?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What is this sign warning you about?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn of?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
You come to this sign. There is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
What does this orange sign tell you?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
What happens to traffic fines in a Louisiana construction zone?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you is ahead?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 16 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?
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: 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 2: B. A railroad crossing
The white X-shaped crossbuck marks the place where the road crosses railroad tracks.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 3: 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 4: 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 5: C. A series of curves
The wavy arrow means a winding road with a series of curves. Keep your speed down until it straightens.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 6: D. The bridge ahead is narrower than the road
The narrow bridge sign means the bridge is narrower than the road. Slow down and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 7: C. The start of a no-passing zone
The pennant sign marks the start of a no-passing zone. Do not begin to pass from this point on.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 8: A. A sharp right turn that needs a low speed
The bent arrow means a sharp turn to the right, which needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 9: B. Before you enter the intersection, where you can see
With no stop line or crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection at a point where you can see traffic coming.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 10: 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 11: 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 12: C. They are doubled
In Louisiana, fines are doubled in work areas, as the manual says "traffic fines are double for construction zones."
Handbook: Chapter 3: Signs, Traffic Lights, and Pavement Markings — Highway Work Zones
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: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: B. The road curves to the right ahead
This curve sign means the road bends to the right ahead. Slow down before you reach the curve.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide; the test covers 'traffic signs and signals'. 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 Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV 2052).
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.