ND DMV North Dakota Road Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape and color is a yield sign in North Dakota?
- Downward-pointing red and white triangle (Correct answer)
- Red octagon
- Yellow diamond
- Green rectangle
Correct answer: Downward-pointing red and white triangle
Yield signs are shaped as downward-pointing triangles with red and white coloring, requiring drivers to slow down and give way to traffic.
Question 2: In North Dakota, what does a pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?
- No passing zone begins (Correct answer)
- School zone ahead
- Construction zone
- Merge area
Correct answer: No passing zone begins
A pennant-shaped sign placed on the left side of the road marks the beginning of a no passing zone.
Question 3: What does an orange diamond sign reading "ROAD WORK AHEAD" mean in North Dakota?
- Construction or maintenance zone ahead requiring reduced speed (Correct answer)
- Permanent road feature
- Optional detour available
- Road conditions are poor
Correct answer: Construction or maintenance zone ahead requiring reduced speed
Orange signs warn of construction and work zones where workers and equipment may be present, requiring drivers to slow down and use caution.
Question 4: What does a blue rectangular sign with a gas pump symbol indicate on North Dakota highways?
- Gas station available at the next exit (Correct answer)
- No fuel for the next 50 miles
- Gas prices are posted ahead
- Electric vehicle charging station
Correct answer: Gas station available at the next exit
Blue motorist services signs indicate that gas stations, food, lodging, or other services are available at the next exit.
Question 5: In North Dakota, what does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign indicate?
- School zone or school crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Hospital zone
- No passing zone
- Work zone
Correct answer: School zone or school crossing ahead
Pentagon-shaped signs are used exclusively to indicate school zones and school crossings, warning drivers that children may be present.
Question 6: What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR indicate in North Dakota?
- Railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Road repair ahead
- Rest area ahead
- Roundabout ahead
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
This advance warning sign alerts drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead, giving them time to prepare to stop if a train is approaching.
