Illinois Road Signs Recognition Test – 15 Questions

This eight-sided red sign means stop. You must make a complete stop at the stop line.

The shape of a traffic sign can give you as much information about the meaning of a sign as the sign’s color or wording. When visibility is poor, such as in heavy rain, dust storms, or fog, you may be able to make out only the shape of a particular sign.

Green is used for guide signs. These signs tell you where you are, which way to go and the distance.

Crossroad. A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look in all directions for other traffic.

Yield ahead. This sign warns of a yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at yield sign.

Although the yield sign may not yet be visible, the sign is close enough to require you to start slowing down. Advance warning signs also are used in high-speed areas because of the longer distance needed to slow down or stop.

This sign tells you that you are at the end of the no-passing zone. You may pass now only when it is safe.

This sign means that the road you are on intersects with a divided highway. At the first roadway, you can only turn right, and at the second roadway, you can only turn left.

This is a regulatory No Pedestrian sign. It means that no pedestrians are allowed on the road.

This is an example of an Interstate route sign.

The interstate system has route markers in the shape of a shield. The top carries the legend interstate in white letters on a red background. The bottom is blue with the route number in large white letters.

Remember, the shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county road. When planning a trip, use a road map to determine your route. During the trip, follow the route signs to prevent you from getting lost.

This five-sided sign is shaped like an old school house. It is yellow or yellow-green with black symbols. It means either school zone or school crossing. If the sign shows two children walking, a school is near. If the sign shows two children walking with a downward pointing arrow, you are at a school crossing.

The do not enter sign is posted on one-way streets and other roadways where a driver is not allowed to enter. A driver may see this sign if attempting to enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction. The sign is an example of a square, red, and white regulatory sign.

Hill – Downgrade ahead. This sign warns you of a dangerous hill. It may be very long or steep, or it may have sharp curves. Slow down before you start down the hill. It may be a good idea to shift to a lower gear to control speed and preserve brakes.

The winding road sign tells you that there are three or more curves ahead. Adjust your speed and avoid passing other vehicles.

Reverse turn (left and right turns coming). This sign tells you there is a sharp turn to left, and then right. Reduce speed and look well ahead.

This sign is used in advance of two turns that have advisory speeds of 30 mph or less.

Divided highway ahead. The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.

Divided highways have a center strip that separates traffic going in opposite directions. The first sign is posted before a divided highway begins.

There is a traffic signal ahead. Although the traffic signal may not yet be visible, it is close enough to require you to start slowing down. Advance warning signs also are used in high-speed areas because of the longer distance needed to slow down or stop.