11. road and traffic signs Flashcards
what do circular signs mean?
give orders
what do blue circle signs mean?
give instruction
what do red rings or circles sign mean?
what you MUST NOT do
what do triangular signs mean?
warnings
what do rectangular signs mean?
give info
what shape is the stop sign?
octagonal
what type of signs show maximum speed limits?
red circles
where do national speed limits apply?
where theres no sign
what are the lines along the middle of the road and what do they mean?
- short broken white lines: divide lanes
- longer broken white lines: hazard warning lines - only overtake if road is clear
- double white lines w solid white line on your side of road: must not cross or straddle the line
- white diagonal stripes or chevrons: seperate lanes of traffic or prevent traffic turning right
what are the lines along the side of the road and what do they mean?
- white line: edge of carriageway
- yellow lines: waiting + stopping restrictions
- zigzag lines: no stopping or parking
what are the lines on or across the road and what do they mean?
- broken line: give way
- solid line: stop
- markings e.g. giveway triangles or road hump markings: warn of hazard
what does red and amber mean on traffic light?
stop and wait
what does amber mean on traffic light?
stop unless already crossed stop line
sequence of traffic lights?
red, red+amber, green, amber, red
where do you find red flashin lights and what must you do?
- level crossings
- lifting bridges
- outside fire stations
stop
