North Carolina Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions

Correct answer: Six to 50 feet

The stop sign is usually posted six to 50 feet from the intersection.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Before entering the intersection, where you can see the intersecting street

If there's no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection where you can view the intersecting street.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: On the left side of the road, at the start of the no-passing zone

The yellow pennant is on the left side of the road and points to the beginning of the no-passing zone.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Advance warning of a railroad crossing

The circular RR sign gives advance warning of a railroad crossing; slow down and stop if necessary.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: The view of the stop sign is blocked by a curve or other objects

It is placed far ahead of a stop sign when a curve or other objects block the view of the stop sign.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Diamond

N.C. route markers are diamond shaped; U.S. routes use a shield; secondary road signs are rectangular.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: North and south

Odd-numbered highways generally run north–south; even-numbered ones run east–west.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Blue and white

Signs indicating a nearby hospital, Highway Patrol station or telephone are blue and white.

Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Identifying work zones

Orange signs with black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Hazardous Driving

Correct answer: Stay alert and be prepared to stop

A flagger with a STOP/SLOW paddle is ahead; stay alert and be prepared to stop.

Source: Chapter 4 — Your Driving: Hazardous Driving