Ohio Road Signs Test (2026)
20 questions about traffic signs: shapes, colors, regulatory and warning signs. Tap an answer to check it.
From the official handbook, web, January 26, 2024, Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the BMV. Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws)
Sign images: federal MUTCD diagrams (public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
Question 1 of 20
What does this sign require?
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Answer: A complete stop before proceeding
At a stop sign all traffic must come to a complete stop behind the stop line or crosswalk.
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Question 2 of 20
What should you do at this sign?
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Answer: Slow down and yield; stop only if needed
At a yield sign you stop only if other traffic would be affected; yield to oncoming traffic.
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Question 3 of 20
Where will you usually see this sign?
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Answer: At one-way roads and freeway exit ramps you may not enter
DO NOT ENTER marks one-way roads and exit ramps you must not drive into.
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Question 4 of 20
What does this sign indicate?
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Answer: A one-way road in the direction of the arrow
Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow.
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Question 5 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: No left turn
The red circle and slash over a left arrow means left turns are prohibited.
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Question 6 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Question 7 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Question 8 of 20
What does this sign tell you?
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Answer: The road ends ahead: turn left or right
A T-shaped symbol warns of an intersection where you must turn left or right.
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Question 9 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
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Answer: Two-way traffic: vehicles travel in opposite directions
Expect oncoming traffic; keep to the right.
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Question 10 of 20
What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?
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Answer: You are entering a no-passing zone
The yellow pennant on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone.
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Question 11 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
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Answer: A pedestrian crossing ahead
Slow down and be ready to yield to pedestrians crossing.
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Question 12 of 20
What does this sign tell you?
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Answer: The road curves ahead
Reduce speed before the curve so you can accelerate slightly through it.
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Question 13 of 20
You see this sign before a series of curves. What should you do?
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Answer: Reduce speed before entering the curves
Slow down before curves, especially when traction is poor or you cannot see the end of the curve.
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Question 14 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
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Answer: The road may be slippery
On slippery roads reduce speed and leave extra distance; if you slide, ease off the gas and brake gently.
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Question 15 of 20
What does this round yellow sign mean?
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Answer: A railroad crossing is ahead
The round RR sign warns of a railroad crossing: slow down and be ready to stop.
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Question 16 of 20
At a crossing marked only with this sign, what should you do?
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Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop if you see or hear a train
The crossbuck marks a railroad crossing; never stop on the tracks or cross when a train is coming.
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Question 17 of 20
What does this emblem on the back of a vehicle mean?
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Answer: The vehicle travels at less than 25 mph
The orange and red triangle marks slow-moving vehicles, like farm equipment, going under 25 mph.
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Question 18 of 20
You see this orange sign. What should you do?
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Answer: Reduce speed and watch for workers and equipment
Orange signs mark work zones: slow down, watch for workers and equipment and keep extra distance.
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Question 19 of 20
Traffic is backed up on the other side of the intersection where this sign is posted. What should you do?
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Answer: Wait before the intersection until there is room
Do not enter an intersection unless there is room to clear it; never stop inside it.
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Question 20 of 20
What should you do when you see this sign near a school?
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Answer: Slow down and obey the school zone limit when lights flash or children are present
Obey the slower school zone limit when lights flash or children are present, and obey crossing guards.
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