How many sides does a stop sign have?
- Six
- Eight
- Three
- Five
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Eight
It is red with white letters.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Regulatory Signs, PDF p. 46
Kentucky Road Signs practice test
Practice what signs mean and what to do when you see them, with questions based on the Kentucky Driver Manual.
Sample Road Signs questions
What color are work zone signs?
- Orange with black letters
- Green with white letters
- Brown with white letters
- Blue with white letters
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Orange with black letters
They are generally diamond or rectangular and warn of workers and road changes ahead.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Work Zone Signs, PDF p. 45
Which colors are used for guide signs?
- Red, white or black
- Only white
- Green, brown or blue
- Yellow or orange
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Green, brown or blue
Guide signs point you to cities, roads, services and points of interest.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Regulatory Signs (Guide Signs), PDF p. 46
What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR warn of?
- A road closing ahead
- A roundabout ahead
- A rest area ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead
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A railroad crossing ahead
Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, PDF p. 44
What does a black and white speed limit sign show?
- A suggested minimum speed for traffic
- The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions
- The average speed of traffic on the road
- The speed you must always drive at
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The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions
In poor conditions you must drive slower than the posted limit.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Regulatory Signs, PDF p. 46
What is the background color of most regulatory signs?
- Yellow
- White
- Orange
- Brown
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White
They carry black, red or green letters or symbols and state laws you must obey.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Regulatory Signs, PDF p. 46
On traffic signs, what does the color red mean?
- Recreation area
- General warning
- Directional guidance
- Stop or forbidden
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Stop or forbidden
Green means movement is permitted, and yellow is a general warning.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Standard Colors, PDF p. 48
Which sign is a red and white triangle pointing down?
- Do Not Enter
- Yield
- Stop
- Railroad crossing
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Yield
It means slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way go first.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Regulatory Signs, PDF p. 46
In the Kentucky Driver Manual's chart of sign shapes, what is the pentagon used for?
- Railroad warnings
- School signs
- Yield signs
- Guide signs
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School signs
Yield signs use the triangle, and railroad advance warnings are round.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Standard Shapes, PDF p. 49
What shape and color are most warning signs?
- Yellow diamonds
- Red octagons
- Green rectangles
- White circles
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Yellow diamonds
They have black letters or symbols; some school and pedestrian signs are fluorescent yellow.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Six, Traffic Signs, Warning Signs, PDF p. 43
More Kentucky practice
- Full practice testAll topics, as in the knowledge test
- Right-of-WayWho goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts
- Traffic SignalsLights, arrows and pedestrian signals
- Lanes & TurnsLane markings, turns, passing and merging
- Speed LimitsLimits and how to adjust your speed
- ParkingCurb colors, hills and where you can't park
- Safe DrivingFollowing distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road
- Alcohol & DrugsBlood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication
- EmergenciesBreakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings
- License RulesPermits, restrictions for new drivers and points
- Insurance & CollisionsRequired coverage and what to do after a crash
- Phones & DistractionPhone rules and other distractions
About these questions
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Kentucky Driver Manual (Updated 7-23-26 (file name; PDF created 2026-07-27), read 2026-11-09. Page numbers cited are PDF pages (PDF page = printed page + 8). Where the manual gives no value, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Graduated Driver Licensing page (drive.ky.gov) and Kentucky Revised Statutes 189.292 and 189.294 (apps.legislature.ky.gov, read 2026-11-09) are the source edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Kentucky State Police, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.