Minnesota Drivers' Test: Road Signs

Red Signs

Yellow Signs

Yellow Signs 2

Yellow Signs 3

Other Signs

100

A. Drive with caution and be ready to slow down

B. Do not drive in this lane

C. You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way

D. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way

This type of triangular sign means drivers must yield. You must slow down as you come to an intersection marked with this sign and be prepared to stop. Let any other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians pass safely before you proceed.

100

What is the meaning of this sign?

A. The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light

B. The traffic signal ahead is broken

C. The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light

D. There is a traffic signal ahead

This sign indicates that there is a traffic signal at the intersection ahead.

100

This road sign means:

A. Bicycle crossing

B. Stop only if other cars are approaching

C. Bicycle store

D. Soft shoulders

A. Bicycle crossing

This sign (with the arrow below) indicates the location of a bicycle crossing/path. Drive with caution around this sign because bicycles likely regularly cross or ride beside traffic in the area.

100

This sign means:

A. Roundabout ahead

B. Lane ends, merge left

C. Turn around

D. Curve ahead

A. Roundabout ahead

This sign indicates that a roundabout is ahead. Enter a roundabout at a low speed and yield to existing traffic.

100

This road sign means:

A. You must travel at the speed indicated

B. The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph

C. You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed

D. None of the above

B. The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph

This is a speed limit sign. It indicates the maximum legal speed that you may drive on the road where it is posted. At times of rain, snow, ice, or other less-than-ideal conditions, you may have to drive more slowly than the posted limit.

200

This sign is used to prevent:

A. Entrance to full parking lots

B. Entrance to road construction areas

C. Entrance to dead-end streets

D. Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps

This sign warns that a road has one-way traffic and you must not enter from your current direction.

200

This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

A. An intersection

B. A crosswalk

C. A railroad crossing

D. A blasting zone

C. A railroad crossing

This sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

200

This sign means:

A. Pedestrians walking along the road ahead

B. Pedestrian crossing ahead

C. Pedestrians must not cross here

D. Be alert for construction workers on the road

B. Pedestrian crossing ahead

This sign indicates the presence of a pedestrian crossing. Drivers should be cautious when driving where pedestrians may be present.

200

This road sign means:

A. A steep grade is ahead

B. You must turn left ahead

C. Do not enter

D. A four-way intersection is ahead

This signs warns that a four-way intersection is ahead.

200

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Orange

D. Brown

B. Green

Guide signs, sometimes known as destination signs, have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. They can be a helpful resource when driving in unfamiliar locations.

300

This sign means:

A. No parking

B. Divided highway ahead

C. Left turn signal

D. Yield

A. No parking

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This regulation sign indicates that parking is not permitted.

300

This road sign means:

A. Sharp turn to the right.

B. Double curve.

C. Pavement ends.

D. Winding road.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that they are approaching a winding road and that they should adjust their speed accordingly.

300

This sign means:

A. Stop ahead

B. Buggy warning

C. Limited parking

D. Do not block intersection

A. Stop ahead

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that there is an upcoming stop sign and that they should prepare to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

300

This sign means:

A. Watch for trucks

B. Do not pass trucks

C. Truck parking area ahead

D. Steep downgrade ahead

This sign warns of the presence of a hill ahead.

300

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

A. Orange

B. Red

C. Green

D. Brown

Signs that are brown indicate areas of cultural and historical significance or of public recreation. They can be a helpful resource when traveling in unfamiliar locations.

400

This road sign means:

A. Do not enter.

B. No parking.

C. No U-turn.

D. No left turn.

C. No U-turn.

This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited.

400

This sign means:

A. Curves ahead

B. Divided highway starts

C. Divided highway ends

D. Bumps in the road

C. Divided highway ends

This sign warns drivers that the divided highway ends ahead.

400

This road sign means:

A. Keep right

B. Keep left

C. Pass with caution

D. No passing

A. Keep right

This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road splits into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.

400

This sign means:

A. Pedestrians only

B. Intersection ahead

C. Hiking trails ahead

D. School crossing ahead

This sign indicates that a school crossing is ahead.

400

This sign means that:

A. A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead

B. Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead

C. Children are at play ahead

D. There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead

B. Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead

Orange signs with black letters are used in construction and work zones. Slow down when you see an orange sign. These signs warn drivers of restricted lanes of traffic, detours and other road work hazards.

500

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

A. That drivers should come to a complete stop

B. That an action is forbidden

C. That some drivers should yield to other drivers

D. That drivers should drive under the speed limit

B. That an action is forbidden

Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.

500

On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

A. Honk at incoming traffic

B. Always remain at your present speed

C. Speed up to avoid congesting traffic

D. Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter

When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.

500

This sign means:

A. Low clearance

B. Fines double in a work zone

C. No left turn

D. Do not block intersection

A. Low clearance

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that they are approaching an area with low clearance.

500

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

A. The road to the right is for one-way traffic only

B. That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right

C. Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

D. There is a crossroad to your right

C. Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

This sign indicates that the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle (in this case, to the right). Before you reach such an extreme curve, you should slow down as much as you would when making a turn at an intersection.

500

This sign means:

A. Highway changes ahead and to the right

B. Hiking trails ahead and to the right

C. Hotel ahead and to the right

D. Hospital ahead and to the right

This sign indicates that hospital emergency services are located to the right.