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Texas permit test: road signs

Sign colors and shapes, warning, regulatory, guide, railroad and construction signs, channelizing devices and the slow-moving vehicle emblem. 37 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. An equilateral triangle, pointing down, is used exclusively for yield signs. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  2. A round sign is used only for railroad advance warning. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  3. Orange is used for construction and maintenance warning signs. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  4. Brown signs give guidance to public recreation and scenic areas. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  5. The pennant shape gives advance warning of a no-passing zone. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  6. Yellow signs give a general warning or caution about conditions ahead. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  7. Pentagon-shaped signs are used for school advance and school crossing signs. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  8. Diamond-shaped signs are used only to warn of existing or possible hazards on the road or nearby. (p. 32, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  9. Crossbuck signs are posted at every grade crossing. (p. 38, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))
  10. A flag person's instructions must be obeyed. (p. 42, Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample road signs questions

  1. 1.You turn onto a street and this sign is facing you. What does it mean?

    WRONG WAY
    • AThe road ahead is closed
    • BYou are going the wrong way
    • CA one-way street starts ahead
    • DYou must yield to cross traffic
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    ✓ B. You are going the wrong way

    This sign facing you means you have entered a one-way street against traffic. Turn around safely as soon as you can.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026), page 36

  2. 2.You come to this sign and the road looks clear. What must you do?

    STOP
    • ASlow down and roll through if clear
    • BYield only to pedestrians
    • CStop only if a car is coming
    • DCome to a complete stop, then go carefully
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    ✓ D. Come to a complete stop, then go carefully

    A stop sign means come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, then proceed carefully. Slowing down is not enough.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026), page 36

  3. 3.What does this sign mean?

    • ATwo roads merge ahead
    • BA lane is added on the right
    • CThe divided highway ends ahead
    • DA divided highway begins ahead
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    ✓ D. A divided highway begins ahead

    This sign means you are approaching a section of highway where opposing traffic is separated by a median island.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026), page 33

  4. 4.The Texas handbook describes a special flag that may be flown on the back of a bicycle. What should you do when you see it?

    • APass quickly; it marks a fast e-bike
    • BTreat the rider as a police officer
    • CSlow down; the rider may be hearing impaired
    • DExpect the rider to turn left soon
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    ✓ C. Slow down; the rider may be hearing impaired

    This flag on a bicycle means the rider may be hearing impaired, so slow down. Drivers who are hearing impaired may display it on vehicles too.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) (Revised January 2026), page 41