Delaware permit test: road signs and work zones
Regulatory, warning and guide signs, overhead lane signals, work-zone signs, channelizing devices and flaggers. 38 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key road signs and work zones rulesShow the rules
- The stop sign is the only eight-sided sign on the highway. (p. 74, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A U-shaped arrow with a red circle and slash means No U-Turn. (p. 74, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- After stopping at a stop sign, you must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection before you start. (p. 74, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Obey the no-passing sign and look for double solid lines on the road, which also mark where you may not pass. (p. 75, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- You must obey the overhead sign for your lane. (p. 75, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do Not Enter means you must not enter that street. (p. 75, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The five-sided black-on-yellow sign is used only for schools and school crossings. (p. 75, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The round black-on-yellow sign warns that you're approaching a highway-rail intersection. (p. 75, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Most guide signs are rectangular with white letters on a green background. (p. 78, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Work zone warning signs are usually orange, and most are diamond shaped. (p. 79, Delaware Driver Manual (JULY 2026) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample road signs and work zones questions
1.What shape and color are most warning signs?
- AGreen rectangles
- BRed octagons
- CWhite squares
- DYellow diamonds
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✓ D. Yellow diamonds
Most warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and diamond shaped. They warn of a special situation or hazard ahead.
2.What does this yellow arrow sign warn you about?
- AThe right lane ends ahead
- BRight turns only from here
- CGentle curve to the right
- DSharp right turn; slow down
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✓ D. Sharp right turn; slow down
This sign warns of a sharp turn to the right. Reduce speed.
3.What does this sign mean?
- AWinding road ahead
- BCurve to the right ahead
- CKeep right
- DSharp right turn ahead
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✓ B. Curve to the right ahead
This sign warns that the road curves to the right ahead.
4.What does this red-and-white sign mean?
- ASlow down and enter with care
- BOnly one lane is ahead
- CParking is not allowed here
- DDo not enter this street
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✓ D. Do not enter this street
Do Not Enter means you must not enter that street. It may be one-way the other way, or closed to all vehicles.