If you’re going to be taking the DMV driving test or written test, you are going to need to know what road signs mean. Sometimes the sign will have words and other times it will be a colored sign with only a symbol. You will have to figure out what that sign means fast. Here is a trick that will help you remember.
DMV Driving Test
The DMV driving test is nerve wracking, to say the least. One particular thing you might be asked while you’re driving around is what a particular sign means. There is a trick to remembering what signs mean.
All traffic signs have a color. The color plus the shape tells you the type of information that is on the sign. This helps to figure out what kind of information is on the sign that is coming up while you’re driving. When you already know the type of information to expect, you can disregard it if it has nothing to do with you. Some signs will be a warning and you will always take the time to read those.
The Color and Shape Key for Road Signs
Red Octagon – The red octagon (8 sided) sign is a regulatory sign. An example is the stop sign.
Yellow Diamond – The bright yellow diamond sign is a warning sign. An example is a traffic light is ahead.
Green Rectangle – The green rectangular sign is a guide or information sign. An example is an exit sign.
Blue Square – The blue square sign is a services sign. Hospital signs will have an H on this sign.
Orange Triangle – The orange triangle sign gives you information about construction ahead.
Brown Rectangle – The brown rectangle is to announce a recreation area, like a museum is nearby.
Green House – The green house shape is a sign for school zones. It’ll warn you about school children crossing the road.
Pink Triangle – The pink triangle is to warn you of incident management. It is a warning of an accident ahead.
We hope these help prepare you for the DMV driving test that you have coming up.
