Question 1 of 20Road signs
Texas road signs test: free practice
Texas 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 ahead?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean while the light is red?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
You pass this sign, but rain is falling hard and you cannot see well. What should you do?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
What should you expect after you pass this sign?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
What should you be ready to do after you pass this sign?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
What is not allowed where this sign is posted?
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 mean?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
Why is this sign placed on the left side of the road?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?
Question 16 of 20Road signs
What should you expect after this sign?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
What is this sign warning you about?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
In Texas, what is the penalty range for disobeying a warning sign or driving around a barricade?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
You are in the lane that this sign says will end. What should you do?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
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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. 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: D. Drive slower than the posted speed
The posted speed is the most you may drive in good conditions. In heavy rain you must drive slower than that to stay safe.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 6: 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 7: B. You must not drive onto this road from here
This sign means do not enter. You must not drive onto the road or ramp from this direction.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 8: 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 9: D. Follow the signals of a worker directing traffic
This sign warns of a flagger ahead. A flagger directs traffic with signals that you must obey.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 10: D. Turning left
This sign bans left turns. You may go straight or turn right if those moves are allowed.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory 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: 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 13: 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 14: C. So a driver about to pass will see it
A driver getting ready to pass looks to the left, so the no-passing zone pennant is placed there where it will be seen.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: C. A fine of $1 to $200
Disobeying a warning sign or driving around a barricade is a misdemeanor with a fine of $1 to $200.
Handbook: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers — Obey Warning Signs and Barricades
Question 19: 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 20: D. The top legal speed when conditions are good
A speed limit sign shows the highest legal speed in good conditions. You may need to go slower when conditions are poor.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
US road signs as shown in the Texas Driver Handbook (handbook credits sign images to the MUTCD, 2009 Edition). 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 Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
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.