Question 1 of 20Road signs
Michigan road signs test: free practice
Michigan road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn of?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 4 of 20Emergencies and equipment
Once Michigan crossing lights and gates start, about how long do you have before the train arrives?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean while the light is red?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
What may you not do where this sign is posted?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
What should you do while going down the grade this sign warns about?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
You come to this sign. There is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 16 of 20Speed and following distance
For most construction or maintenance work in Michigan, what is the work zone speed limit unless posted differently?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
Where would you expect to see this sign?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
What does this round yellow sign warn you about?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
When you reach this sign, what must you do?
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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: C. Turn left
A left turn only sign means every vehicle in that lane must turn left at the intersection.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 2: 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 3: 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 4: D. About 20 seconds
The Michigan manual says that once crossing lights and gates are activated, you have about 20 seconds before the train arrives.
Handbook: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — If you are stuck on the tracks
Question 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: D. You may not park here
This is a no parking sign. You may not leave your car parked in the area it covers.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: C. 45 mph
For most construction, maintenance or surveying work in Michigan, the speed limit is 45 mph unless posted differently.
Handbook: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Construction zones
Question 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
This is a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and move on only when the way is clear.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
US road signs as shown in What Every Driver Must Know; the adult SOS knowledge test 'includes a road sign test'. 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 What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133).
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.