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Sign shapes and colorsQuestion 2 of 223

What shape is the NO PASSING ZONE sign?

  1. A diamond with a black border
  2. A circle with a black cross
  3. A pennant that points right
  4. An upward-pointing pentagon
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Correct answer: A pennant that points right

The NO PASSING ZONE sign is a pennant. It is a long triangle that points to the right.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 2C.53 NO PASSING ZONE Sign (W14-3), page 231

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026