What Does the Large Arrow Sign Mean?

Large directional arrow

There are several signs you must know for your road signs tests. While some are easy to understand and act upon, others may not always be so obvious. The large arrow sign is one of them. Seen by itself on a test, it can be not easy to know where this sign is placed and what it actually means. Statistics from different practice tests show that only one out of three get this sign right. You shouldn’t be one of them. Not after reading this!

Understand Blind Spots

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On any DMV knowledge test or road test, you must understand where your blind spots are and how big they can be. On the road test, your examiner will make a note of how often you check your mirrors and if you do a check over your shoulder when you change direction or lanes.

DMV Questions about Slippery Roads

Slippery Roads - Copyright: Xzelenz Media

Learn how to drive safely on slick roads and how to master a skid before you take your DMV written test. You should expect at least one or two questions about driving in adverse weather. If you live in a northern state with bad winter conditions, expect at least one question about winter driving.

What Does the Double-Arrow Sign Mean?

W12-1 Double Arrow Sign

When you see this sign on a test, it is easy to think that the sign marks the beginning of a divided highway or indicates a road with two-way traffic. It doesn’t.

In Massachusetts and Texas, about 40-50% of test takers of practice tests can’t correctly identify the Double-Arrow sign. In Michigan, 25-30% miss the sign.