Commonly Confused Signs on the DMV Test

Signs Often Mixed Up on the DMV Test

Two of the most common signs on U.S. highways are also two that many test takers get wrong on the official DMV test.

Learn how to tell them apart.

Which is Which?

When approaching a highway entrance, watch for these signs. They give you essential information on positioning yourself to allow others to enter smoothly.

One of these signs marks a point where two roadways come together, and you should not expect immediate merging.

The other sign warns drivers that two separate roadways come together as a single traffic lane and that entering vehicles will merge into your lane.

Do you know which sign is which?

What do They Mean?

(A) The Added Lane sign is usually placed to be visible from both roadways; otherwise, there are signs on the side of each roadway.

It means that a new lane begins. Vehicles entering the highway are not required to merge.

When you enter the major roadway, you may continue in your lane.

(B) The Merge (Merging Traffic) sign is placed on the major roadway to warn drivers about traffic entering from the side. The sign may also be placed on the side of the entering roadway to warn road users on the entering roadway of the merge condition.

When you enter the major roadway, adjust your speed to traffic flow, use your turn signal, check your blind spot, and merge smoothly.

If you are driving on the major highway, make room by moving to another lane.

Other Signs On the DMV Test

Two other signs that create problems for young drivers on the DMV exam are these two:

A) Divided Highway Ahead or Divided Highway Begins

B) Divided Highway Ends

Can you describe the differences between them?

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