Chapter 4: Traffic Control Flashcards
Traffic signs tell you about what?
Traffic rules, special hazards, where you are, how to get where you are going and where services are available
How do REGULATION SIGNS look ?
Usually are white rectangles with black lettering or symbols, but some are different shapes, and some may use red letters or symbols
How do WARNING SIGNS look?
Usually are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.
What do DESTINATION SIGNS look like ?
Are green with white letters and symbols
What do SERVICE SIGNS look like?
Are blue with white letters and symbols
A Stop sign is?
Red with white letters
What does a Stop sign mean?
Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection.
A Yield sign is?
Red and white, with red letters
A Yield sign means?
Slow down as you approach the intersection.
What does a Warning Sign mean?
You are approaching an especially hazardous location or a place where there is a special rule.
How do Railroad Crossing Warning Signs look?
Yellow with black letters “RR” and “X” symbol
What do Railroad Crossing Warning Signs mean?
There is a railroad crossing ahead. Use caution, and be prepared to stop
How do Work Area Signs look?
Orange, with black letters or symbols
What do Work Area Signs mean?
People are working on or near the roadway, and traffic may be controlled by a flag person.
A work area speed limit can be as slow as?
25 MPH (40 km/h) may be posted.
If no speed limit is posted in Work Area Sign how do you proceed?
You must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone, and you must always obey flag persons.
What does a destination sign mean?
Show direction and distance to various locations.
Route Signs vary in what?
Color
Route Signs Indicate?
Interstate, U.S., state or county routes. The shape tells you what type of route you are on.
What does a Service Sign mean?
Show the location of services, such as rest areas, gas stations, hospitals and campgrounds.