2. Signals, Signs, Markings: signs-1 Flashcards
Traffic Signs
Why bother with different colors and shapes of signs?
Low-visibility or fog
helps you prioritize what to read
Traffic Signs
What are sign colors for (high-level description)?
Signs intention: regulatory info, warnings, helpful info
Traffic Signs
What do red-colored signs generally mean?
Stop, don’t, no
Traffic Signs
What do white-colored signs generally mean?
Regulations or the law, like speed limits
Traffic Signs
What do yellow-colored signs generally mean?
Warning, like school zone
Traffic Signs
What do green-colored signs generally mean?
Navigation: what roads and exits are coming up
Traffic Signs
What do blue-colored signs generally mean?
List what’s on the next exit
like restaurants and gas
Traffic Signs
What do brown-colored signs generally mean?
Parks, historical stuff
Traffic Signs
What do orange-colored signs generally mean?
Something temporary, like construction or road damage
Traffic Signs
Where must you stop at a stop sign?
Before the sign itself, before the stop line on the pavement, before the crosswalk
Traffic Signs
What are diamond signs generally used for?
Special conditions ahead or warnings
like “deer crossing” or a lane merge ahead
Traffic Signs
What are pentagon signs generally used for?
School zone
Pentagon looks like a house
Traffic Signs
What does a sign with a red circle and red diagonal through it mean?
“no”: you can’t do the thing behind the red circle
Traffic Signs
What is the speed limit if you see “Speed limit 55” sign?
55 if conditions allow for 55 mph.
Traffic Signs
Is it illegal to drive less than the posted speed limit?
Yes, if you are driving faster than conditions allow
like heavy fog or icy roads
