Question 1 of 20Road signs
Minnesota road signs test: free practice
Minnesota road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
You come to this sign. There is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
When should you be most alert for animals near this sign?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
What does this white X-shaped sign mark?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
What lies ahead when you see this sign?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
When you reach this sign, what must you do?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
What should you expect after this sign?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?
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
What does this orange sign tell you?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
At a Minnesota railroad crossing, an "EXEMPT" sign is posted below the crossbuck. What does it tell bus and truck drivers?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean while the light is red?
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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. 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 2: C. All traffic moves the way the arrow points
A one way sign means all traffic on that road moves only in the direction the arrow shows.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 3: C. Follow the signs around a closed road
A detour sign leads you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs to get back on your route.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 4: 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 5: 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 6: D. At dawn and at dusk
Deer move most at dawn and at dusk, so take extra care at those times where this sign is posted.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: C. A school is near and children may cross
This school sign means a school is near and children may be crossing. Slow down and obey any school speed limit.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 13: 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
Question 14: 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 15: C. A steep downhill grade ahead
The truck on a downward slope warns of a steep downhill grade. Check your speed and use a lower gear.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning 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: 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 18: D. They may cross without stopping, after looking
An "exempt" sign means bus and truck drivers who usually must stop "may proceed without stopping," though they still look both ways.
Handbook: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings — Warning signs
Question 19: 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 20: 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
US traffic signs as shown in the Minnesota Driver's Manual; the test assesses 'Minnesota traffic laws and road signs' (excerpt). 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 Minnesota Driver's 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.