CH. 4 Traffic Signs and Signals

Question 1

Red

Answer 1

Red traffic signs convey traffic regulations that require drivers to take immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety.

A “Wrong Way” sign is an example of a traffic sign with a red background.

Question 2

Yellow

Answer 2

Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green signs prepare drivers for specific road conditions and hazards ahead, and alert drivers to nearby school zones.

A “Slippery When Wet” sign is one example of a traffic
sign with a yellow background.

Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn drivers of nearby schools, pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds, and
school bus routes.

A “Pedestrian Crossing” sign for a school crossing
is an example of a traffic sign that may have a fluorescent yellowgreen background.

Question 3

White

Answer 3

White Traffic signs display traffic regulations, such as speed limits, that drivers must obey, as well as helpful information such as state highway markers.

A “No Turn On Red” sign is an example of a traffic
sign with a white background.

Question 4

Orange

Answer 4

Orange traffic signs warn drivers of temporary traffic conditions.
-highway constructions and maintenance projects.

A “Flagger Ahead” sign is an example of a traffic sign with an orange background.

Question 5

Green

Answer 5

Green traffic signs indicate permitted movements and directions or guidance, such as highway entrances and exits or distance to upcoming destinations.

A sign showing distance is an example of a traffic sign with a green background.

Question 6

Blue

Answer 6

Blue traffic signs display road services and evacuation routeinformation.

A sign showing information about amenities at an
upcoming exit is an example of a traffic sign with a blue background

Question 7

Brown

Answer 7

Brown traffic signs indicate nearby recreational and cultural interest sites.

A sign showing a nearby state park is an example of a traffic sign with a brown background.

Question 8

Circular

Answer 8

Railroad Crossing

upcoming railroad crossings

Question 9

Three-Sided

Answer 9

Yield - slow down when approaching an intersection, and to be prepared to come to a complete stop in order to yield to other drivers or pedestrians.

Question 10

Pennant

Answer 10

No Passing
posted on the left-hand side of two-way roads
warn drivers not to pass other vehicles on the left