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.

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    What does this sign require?

    Red eight-sided sign with the word STOP
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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.

    Handbook: Section 4

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What should you do at this sign?

    Red and white triangle pointing down with the word YIELD
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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.

    Handbook: Section 4

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    Where will you usually see this sign?

    Red circle with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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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.

    Handbook: Section 4

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    What does this sign indicate?

    Black rectangle with a white arrow and the words ONE WAY
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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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  5. Question 5 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White square sign with a black left-turn arrow inside a red circle crossed by a red line
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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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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White square sign with a black U-shaped arrow inside a red circle crossed by a red line
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    Answer: No U-turns

    The slashed U-shaped arrow prohibits U-turns.

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White square sign with a black right-turn arrow inside a red circle crossed by a red line
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    Answer: No right turn

    The slashed right arrow prohibits right turns.

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black T shape
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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.

    Handbook: Section 4

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions
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    Answer: Two-way traffic: vehicles travel in opposite directions

    Expect oncoming traffic; keep to the right.

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?

    Yellow pennant-shaped sign pointing right with the words NO PASSING ZONE
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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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  11. Question 11 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with a walking person
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    Answer: A pedestrian crossing ahead

    Slow down and be ready to yield to pedestrians crossing.

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow curving to the right
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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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  13. Question 13 of 20

    You see this sign before a series of curves. What should you do?

    Yellow diamond sign with a wavy arrow
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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.

    Handbook: Section 8

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with a car and two wavy skid marks
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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.

    Handbook: Section 8

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    What does this round yellow sign mean?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and the letters R R
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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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  16. Question 16 of 20

    At a crossing marked only with this sign, what should you do?

    White X-shaped sign with the words RAILROAD CROSSING
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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.

    Handbook: Section 5

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this emblem on the back of a vehicle mean?

    Orange triangle with a red border
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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.

    Handbook: Section 9

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    You see this orange sign. What should you do?

    Orange diamond sign with the words ROAD WORK AHEAD
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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.

    Handbook: Section 7

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Traffic is backed up on the other side of the intersection where this sign is posted. What should you do?

    White rectangle with the words DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION
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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.

    Handbook: Section 5

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What should you do when you see this sign near a school?

    Fluorescent yellow-green five-sided sign with two children walking
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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.

    Handbook: Section 9

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