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Indiana Road Signs Practice Test

This free practice test has 20 questions from Chapter 6, Traffic Signs and Signals, of the Indiana Driver's Manual. It covers topics such as Warning Signs, Highway Construction and Maintenance Signs, Railroad Signs and School Zone Signs. Every question shows a picture of the sign.

Practice questions written from the Indiana Driver's Manual (July 2026). Not the real BMV test questions.

20 practice questions

  1. 1. What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol.
    1. Added lane ahead
    2. Merging traffic ahead
    3. Lane ends ahead
    4. Lanes shift ahead
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    Correct answer: A. Added lane ahead

    Added Lane: a warning sign. Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards.

    Manual p. 29

  2. 2. What does this sign mean?

    Black rectangular sign with an orange arrow and lettering.
    1. Detour: follow the arrow
    2. Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
    3. Right lane closed ahead
    4. Keep to the right of the island or divider
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    Correct answer: A. Detour: follow the arrow

    Detour: an orange highway construction sign. Orange highway construction signs warn drivers to be careful when approaching construction zones. Detour signs provide guidance.

    Manual p. 30

  3. 3. What does this sign mean?

    Round yellow sign with black markings.
    1. Intersection ahead
    2. Stop sign ahead
    3. Railroad crossing ahead
    4. Narrow bridge ahead
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    Correct answer: C. Railroad crossing ahead

    Railroad Crossing: a circular railroad sign. Circular traffic signs alert drivers to upcoming railroad crossings.

    Manual p. 30

  4. 4. What does this sign mean?

    Fluorescent yellow-green five-sided sign with a black symbol, above a small plaque with lettering.
    1. School bus stop ahead
    2. Watch for bicycles
    3. School crossing ahead
    4. Watch for golf carts
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    Correct answer: C. School crossing ahead

    School Crossing Ahead: a five-sided school sign. Five-sided signs warn drivers that they are entering an area near a school in which children may be crossing the road.

    Manual p. 30

  5. 5. What does this sign mean?

    Orange triangle with a red border.
    1. Slow down and be prepared to stop for traffic with the right of way
    2. Road work ahead
    3. A slow-moving vehicle (it cannot go over 25 mph)
    4. Work crew ahead
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    Correct answer: C. A slow-moving vehicle (it cannot go over 25 mph)

    Slow-moving vehicle emblem: an orange, fluorescent center with red reflective borders. It indicates a slow-moving vehicle which cannot exceed 25 miles per hour.

    Manual p. 30

  6. 6. What does this sign mean?

    Yellow rectangular sign with black lettering and numbers.
    1. Advisory speed for the exit
    2. Minimum speed: 40 mph
    3. A new speed limit sign is ahead
    4. Speed limit in the worksite
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    Correct answer: A. Advisory speed for the exit

    Speed Advisory at Exit: a speed advisory sign. Speed advisory signs may accompany some warning signs; an advisory speed warns of a hazardous condition, such as a sharp curve.

    Manual p. 31

  7. 7. What does this sign mean?

    White rectangular sign with black lettering.
    1. Do not block the intersection
    2. Do not pass other vehicles
    3. Stop here only in an emergency
    4. Do not turn while the light is red
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    Correct answer: A. Do not block the intersection

    Do Not Block Intersection: a traffic regulation sign. Traffic regulation signs display rules which drivers must obey.

    Manual p. 31

  8. 8. What does this sign mean?

    Yellow rectangular plaque with black lettering.
    1. Traffic from all directions must stop
    2. Two-way traffic ahead
    3. Traffic on the cross street does not stop
    4. Slow down and be prepared to stop for traffic with the right of way
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    Correct answer: C. Traffic on the cross street does not stop

    Cross Traffic Does Not Stop: a supplemental plaque. Supplemental plaques are sometimes added to the bottom of stop signs to indicate directions in which the intersection must stop.

    Manual p. 32

  9. 9. What does this sign mean?

    Green square sign with a white symbol.
    1. Bus station
    2. Rest area
    3. Airport
    4. Hospital
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    Correct answer: C. Airport

    Airport: a traffic guidance sign. Traffic guidance signs provide information about the type of road, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to destinations.

    Manual p. 32

  10. 10. What does this sign mean?

    Blue square sign with a white symbol.
    1. A place to stay (lodging) is available
    2. Camping site
    3. Hospital
    4. Rest area
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    Correct answer: A. A place to stay (lodging) is available

    Accommodations Available: a driver services and recreation sign. Driver services and recreation signs provide information about nearby amenities, parks and recreational areas.

    Manual p. 33

  11. 11. What does this sign mean?

    Yellow sideways triangle (pennant) sign with black lettering.
    1. Slower traffic keep right
    2. Two-way traffic ahead
    3. No passing zone: do not pass
    4. Lane ends ahead
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    Correct answer: C. No passing zone: do not pass

    No Passing Zone: a pennant-shaped sign. Pennant-shaped signs are posted on the left-hand side of two-way roads to warn drivers not to pass other vehicles on the left.

    Manual p. 28

  12. 12. The background color of this sign tells you that the sign:

    Red horizontal rectangular sign with white lettering.
    1. Warns of temporary conditions, such as highway construction and maintenance
    2. Shows permitted movements and directions or guidance, such as exits and distances
    3. Points to a nearby recreational or cultural interest site
    4. Shows a regulation that requires immediate action to avoid a threat to traffic safety
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    Correct answer: D. Shows a regulation that requires immediate action to avoid a threat to traffic safety

    Red signs: shows a regulation that requires immediate action to avoid a threat to traffic safety.

    Manual p. 27

  13. 13. What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol.
    1. Watch for pedestrians
    2. Watch for golf carts
    3. Watch for bicycles
    4. Watch for horse-drawn buggies
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    Correct answer: C. Watch for bicycles

    Bicycle: a warning sign. Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards.

    Manual p. 29

  14. 14. What does this sign mean?

    Orange diamond-shaped sign with black lettering.
    1. Road work ahead
    2. Right lane closed ahead
    3. Detour ahead
    4. Work crew ahead
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    Correct answer: C. Detour ahead

    Detour Ahead: an orange highway construction sign. Orange highway construction signs warn drivers to be careful when approaching construction zones. Detour signs provide guidance.

    Manual p. 30

  15. 15. What does this sign mean?

    White X-shaped sign with black lettering, two red lights and a small white plaque on a post.
    1. Railroad crossing with 2 tracks
    2. Intersection ahead
    3. Traffic signal ahead
    4. Two-way traffic ahead
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    Correct answer: A. Railroad crossing with 2 tracks

    Railroad Crossing (2 tracks): a railroad sign. Railroad signs alert drivers to upcoming railroad crossings.

    Manual p. 30

  16. 16. What does this sign mean?

    Fluorescent yellow-green five-sided sign with a black symbol, above a small plaque with an arrow.
    1. School crossing: children may be crossing here
    2. School bus stop ahead
    3. Watch for golf carts
    4. Watch for bicycles
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    Correct answer: A. School crossing: children may be crossing here

    School Crossing: a five-sided school sign. Five-sided signs warn drivers that they are entering an area near a school in which children may be crossing the road.

    Manual p. 30

  17. 17. What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol, above a small yellow plaque with numbers.
    1. A new speed limit sign is ahead
    2. Minimum speed: 40 mph
    3. Roundabout ahead, with its advisory speed
    4. Winding road ahead
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    Correct answer: C. Roundabout ahead, with its advisory speed

    Speed Advisory at Roundabout: a speed advisory sign. Speed advisory signs may accompany some warning signs; an advisory speed warns of a hazardous condition, such as a sharp curve.

    Manual p. 31

  18. 18. What does this sign mean?

    Red circle with a white horizontal bar and white lettering.
    1. You are going the wrong way
    2. No U-turn
    3. Do not enter
    4. Do not pass other vehicles
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    Correct answer: C. Do not enter

    Do Not Enter: a traffic regulation sign. Traffic regulation signs display rules which drivers must obey.

    Manual p. 31

  19. 19. What does this sign mean?

    Red rectangular plaque with white lettering.
    1. Traffic from all directions must stop
    2. Traffic on the cross street does not stop
    3. Stop sign ahead
    4. You are going the wrong way
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    Correct answer: A. Traffic from all directions must stop

    All Way: a supplemental plaque. Supplemental plaques are sometimes added to the bottom of stop signs to indicate directions in which the intersection must stop.

    Manual p. 32

  20. 20. What does this sign mean?

    Green square sign with a white symbol.
    1. Bus station
    2. Airport
    3. Hospital
    4. Rest area
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    Correct answer: A. Bus station

    Bus Station: a traffic guidance sign. Traffic guidance signs provide information about the type of road, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to destinations.

    Manual p. 32

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