Sign shapes — Indiana Permit Test

Sign shapes on the Indiana permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

A rectangular sign may show a rule you must obey, helpful information such as a route marker, or a warning such as an advisory speed for a curve.

Because a rectangle can carry any of three kinds of message, you have to read what it says.

Rectangular traffic signs display one of three types of information.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.28

An advisory speed sign for a sharp curve is often posted with a diamond-shaped warning sign.

The advisory speed tells you how fast the curve can be taken safely in good conditions.

This advisory speed sign is often posted with a diamond- shaped warning sign.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.28

On the test

Which kinds of message can a rectangular sign carry?

Rules, information or warnings. Because a rectangle can carry any of three kinds of message, you have to read what it says. Indiana Driver's Manual, p.28: “Rectangular traffic signs display one of three types of information.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Indiana Driver's Manual, published by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.