MPI Road Signs Practice Test

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1. The transit priority signal is always shown together with which light?

   1. A flashing amber light
   2. A flashing red light
   3. A green left arrow
   4. A steady red light

2. What does this sign warn you of?

   
   1. A slippery road ahead
   2. A single curve to the right
   3. A winding road ahead
   4. A road that narrows ahead

3. What markings designate a contra-flow reserved lane?

   1. Double solid yellow lines and white diamonds
   2. Painted bicycle symbols
   3. A single solid white line
   4. Double broken white lines and diamonds

4. What does this sign require you to do?

   
   1. Slow down, and stop if needed to let others go
   2. Go first; cross traffic must yield to you
   3. Speed up to merge ahead of traffic
   4. Stop completely every time

5. What does a flashing amber light mean?

   1. The light is about to turn red
   2. Slow down and be ready to stop
   3. Stop completely before proceeding
   4. Speed up to clear the intersection

6. What should you do when you see construction and maintenance signs?

   1. Change lanes right away
   2. Slow down to a safe speed
   3. Switch on your high beams
   4. Keep your speed to clear the area fast

7. What do white lane lines separate?

   1. Reserved bus lanes only
   2. Traffic moving in the same direction
   3. Road edges from ditches
   4. Traffic moving in opposite directions

8. Two vehicles stop at a four-way stop at the same moment. Who yields?

   1. The vehicle on the right yields to the left
   2. The vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right
   3. Whichever driver waves first goes
   4. The vehicle turning yields to all others

9. You are on a one-way street at a red light and want to turn left onto another one-way street. What is allowed?

   1. Never turn left on a red light
   2. Turn left without stopping, as long as the way is clear
   3. Turn left after stopping, if no sign forbids it
   4. Turn left only with a green arrow

10. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. The road narrows ahead
    2. A divided highway begins
    3. The right lane ends ahead
    4. Merging roadways ahead

11. You are on a two-lane road divided by a single broken yellow line. What does it mean?

    1. You must not cross it to turn
    2. Passing is never permitted
    3. Only trucks may pass
    4. Passing is permitted when safe

12. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. Two-way traffic ahead
    2. Do not pass
    3. Passing permitted
    4. Slower traffic keep right

13. What does a green arrow mean?

    1. Go only in the arrow's direction
    2. Only buses may go in that direction
    3. Go in any direction after yielding
    4. Stop first, then go in that direction

14. What does this striped marker show?

    
    1. An obstruction near the road
    2. A designated snow route
    3. The edge of a railway crossing
    4. A school bus stop

15. A cyclist is riding in a bike lane bounded by solid lines. May the cyclist leave the lane?

    1. Only when the light is red
    2. No, the solid lines keep them in
    3. Yes, for example to turn or change lanes
    4. Only at marked intersections

16. Which sign shape is used only for stop signs?

    1. Diamond
    2. Octagon (eight sides)
    3. Pentagon (five sides)
    4. Triangle pointing down

17. There are no crosswalk lines at an intersection where your light is red. Where should your vehicle stop?

    1. Right beside the signal pole
    2. Just before the sidewalk
    3. In the centre of the intersection
    4. Past the sidewalk, at the curb line

18. What does a diamond-shaped sign warn you about?

    1. A rule you must obey
    2. The start of a school area
    3. Services such as gas, food or lodging nearby
    4. Possible danger on or near the road ahead

19. A solid and a broken yellow line run side by side, with the solid line on your side. Can you pass?

    1. Yes, but only in daylight
    2. Yes, if the road ahead is clear
    3. Only to pass a cyclist
    4. No, passing is not permitted

20. At a four-way stop, after stopping and yielding to pedestrians, how do you show you intend to go?

    1. Tap your horn twice
    2. Flash your headlights
    3. Turn on your hazard lights
    4. Roll slowly forward

21. A green left arrow is lit by itself and the red light is not on. Can you turn right?

    1. Only after making a complete stop
    2. Yes, if it is safe and no sign prohibits it
    3. No, only left turns are allowed
    4. Only from a reserved lane

22. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A traffic island ahead
    2. A divided highway begins ahead
    3. A divided highway ends ahead
    4. Two-way traffic ahead

23. In a contra-flow reserved lane, which way do the designated vehicles travel?

    1. Either way, depending on the time
    2. Only toward downtown
    3. Opposite to the other traffic
    4. The same way as other traffic

24. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Road closed to trucks only
    2. No stopping at any time
    3. Stop sign ahead
    4. Do not enter

25. What does a green U-turn arrow allow?

    1. A U-turn only when no cars are waiting
    2. A U-turn, after yielding to others
    3. A left turn without yielding to anyone
    4. A right turn on a red light

26. What does the number on the small tab under this sign tell you?

    
    1. The distance to the curve in kilometres
    2. The number of curves ahead
    3. The maximum recommended speed for the curve
    4. The minimum speed on the curve

27. There is a solid line on the left of your lane. What does it mean?

    1. Passing is allowed if safe
    2. The next lane is for bicycles
    3. The lane ends ahead
    4. Do not pass or change lanes

28. You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle ahead. What does it tell you?

    
    1. The vehicle is carrying fuel
    2. The vehicle is about to turn
    3. The vehicle is an oversize load
    4. The vehicle is slow-moving

29. What does a flashing red light mean?

    1. Stop only if traffic is coming
    2. Slow down and proceed with caution
    3. The light is about to turn green
    4. Stop completely, then go when safe

30. What is the purpose of construction and maintenance signs?

    1. To show official truck routes
    2. To warn of road work areas ahead
    3. To show detour distances only
    4. To mark the end of a speed zone

31. What does a broken line on the left of your lane allow?

    1. Passing or changing lanes when safe
    2. Parking along the line outside rush hours
    3. U-turns at any point
    4. Passing only on the right

32. You come to this sign at an intersection. What must you do?

    
    1. Yield only to traffic on your left
    2. Stop only if other cars are coming
    3. Slow down and go if it looks clear
    4. Come to a complete stop

33. You face a red light and there is a marked crosswalk. Where do you stop?

    1. At the edge of the intersection
    2. Wherever you can see cross traffic
    3. Past the crosswalk, at the corner
    4. Before the marked crosswalk

34. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A school crossing guard ahead
    2. Road work ahead
    3. A detour ahead
    4. A flagperson ahead

35. Is a driver ever allowed to cross a painted bike lane?

    1. No, never
    2. Only if no cyclist is within 100 m
    3. Yes, for example to park or to turn
    4. Only at night

36. You plan to turn right at an intersection where this sign is posted. What should you do?

    
    1. Do not turn right here
    2. Turn right only on a green arrow
    3. Turn right only after stopping
    4. Turn right from the left lane

37. You are already in the intersection when the light turns amber. What should you do?

    1. Turn right to get out of the way
    2. Back up behind the stop line
    3. Stop where you are
    4. Continue through the intersection

38. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A detour ahead
    2. No turns allowed
    3. A roundabout ahead
    4. A U-turn route ahead

39. What does a sharrow (a chevron with a bicycle symbol) on the road mean?

    1. The lane is for bicycles only
    2. Bike parking is ahead
    3. Cyclists and motorists share the lane
    4. Bicycles are not allowed

40. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Two-way traffic
    2. No left turn
    3. Winding road ahead
    4. No U-turn allowed

41. A green left arrow is lit together with a red light. You want to turn right. What should you do?

    1. Turn right if no sign prohibits it
    2. Wait; a right turn is not allowed on this signal
    3. Turn right after a full stop
    4. Turn right after yielding to pedestrians

42. You pass a diamond-shaped sign. What should you do?

    1. Sound your horn as a warning
    2. Move into the left lane
    3. Slow down so you keep full control
    4. Stop and check for cross traffic

43. What does a double solid yellow line mean?

    1. No passing for traffic going either way
    2. Passing allowed during daylight only
    3. A reserved lane is beside you
    4. No passing for traffic on the right only

44. What does a triangle-shaped sign with its tip pointing down mean?

    1. A slow-moving vehicle is ahead
    2. A school area begins
    3. A hazard is just ahead
    4. You must yield the right-of-way

45. A signal shows a white vertical bar on a black background. What does it mean?

    1. Pedestrians may now cross
    2. All traffic may go straight
    3. Only transit buses may go
    4. The signal is out of order

46. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A side road joins from the right
    2. A detour to the right
    3. A very sharp right turn ahead
    4. A gentle right curve ahead

47. You are driving next to a with-flow diamond lane and need to turn right. What may you do?

    1. Never enter it; turn from your lane
    2. Enter it and stay in it for several blocks if needed
    3. Enter it, then turn at the next intersection
    4. Enter it only after the intersection

48. While you check for traffic at a yield sign, what crash does the handbook warn you to avoid?

    1. Rolling backward into the car behind
    2. Running into the car ahead of you
    3. Being passed on the right
    4. Clipping a cyclist on your left

49. You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. No sign forbids it. What may you do?

    1. Turn right only on a green arrow
    2. Wait for the light to turn green
    3. Turn right without stopping, as long as it is clear
    4. Turn right after a complete stop, when it is clear

50. A warning sign shows 'Low structure clearance 4.1 m'. What is it telling you?

    1. Keep 4.1 m behind the vehicle ahead
    2. Overhead clearance ahead is 4.1 m
    3. The road narrows to 4.1 m wide
    4. Trucks over 4.1 m long are banned

51. Where must you stop when a white stop line is painted across your lane?

    1. On top of the line
    2. Just past the line
    3. Before the line
    4. At the crosswalk beyond it

52. What must you do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Keep going; trains yield to cars
    2. Stop only if a gate is lowered
    3. Wait for a flagperson to wave you on
    4. Slow down, look both ways and yield to trains

53. The light turns amber as you approach and you can stop safely. What should you do?

    1. Honk and go through
    2. Keep going at the same speed
    3. Slow down and stop
    4. Speed up to make the light

54. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. A side road on the right
    2. A curve to the right ahead
    3. The right lane ends ahead
    4. A right turn is required

55. What do yellow lines on the road separate?

    1. Bike lanes from car lanes
    2. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    3. Parking spaces from travel lanes
    4. Traffic moving in the same direction

56. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Left turn only
    2. No left turn
    3. Left lane ends ahead
    4. No U-turn

57. You enter the intersection on a green light to turn left, but oncoming traffic keeps coming. When might you finish the turn?

    1. Only while the light is still green
    2. Never; back out of the intersection
    3. Only after the next green light
    4. During the amber or red light, when safe

58. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. The pavement ends
    2. A hill ahead
    3. A narrow bridge ahead
    4. A bump in the road ahead

59. How are with-flow reserved lanes marked on the pavement?

    1. Green paint and bicycle symbols along the lane
    2. A single solid yellow line
    3. Double broken white lines and diamond symbols
    4. Red chevrons along the lane

60. At a four-way stop, which vehicle should go first?

    1. The vehicle going straight
    2. The vehicle on the left
    3. The vehicle that stopped first
    4. The largest vehicle