Chapter five - signs, signals, and pavement markings Flashcards
What does the red sign color mean?
prohibits and commands
What does the white sign color mean?
regulates
What does the yellow sign color mean?
warns
What does the yellow-green sign color mean?
warns and controls in pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas
What does an orange sign color mean?
warns and controls in construction zones
What does a green sign color mean?
guides and informs
what does a blue sign color mean?
describes services for motorists
what does a brown sign color mean?
indicates historic, cultural, or recreation sites
What are the common sign shapes?
octagon, triangle, diamond, rectangle, pentagon, crossbuck, and circle
What does the stop sign mean?
you have to come to a complete stop
What does a yield sign mean?
slow down or stop (give the right of way to all other vehicles)
what does the do not enter sign mean?
do not enter that lane or road if this sign is facing you
what does the wrong way sign mean?
you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic (you are traveling in the wrong direction)
What does a no left turn sign look like?
a arrow pointing left with a red circle with a line through it
what does a no right turn sign look like?
a arrow pointing right with a red circle with a line through it
what does a no parking sign look like?
a P with a red circle with a line through it
What color are speed limit signs?
white rectangles
What does a do not pass sign mean?
marks the beginning of a no-passing zone
what does a one way sign mean?
traffic in the specified lane flows only in the direction of the arrow
what does the keep right sign mean?
stay to the right of a traffic island, median, or obstruction ahead
what does a lane-use control sign mean?
turning is required or specified from a specific lane
traffic in the right lane may proceed straight ahead or turn
what does a no turn on red sign mean?
wait for the traffic signal to turn green before you turn
what does a center lane only sign mean?
the center lane is shared, for the purpose of making left turns, by traffic traveling in both directions
What does a reduced speed ahead sign mean?
a slower speed limit is posted ahead. Begin reducing your speed
what does a restricted lane sign mean?
the diamond symbol indicates that the traffic lane is reserved for a specific use of a certain type of vehicle. the lane may be designated for cars with two or more passengers or for bus, commercial vehicle, or bicycle use
what does a handicapped parking sign mean?
are reserved for vehicles displaying disability license plates or a disability parking permit
What does a railroad crossing sign mean?
warns there is a railroad ahead, if there is an exempt underneath it truck drivers and bus drivers who are usually required to stop may proceed.
What does a school zone sign mean?
warns that a school crosswalk is ahead and you need to watch for children
what does a school crossing zone mean?
watch for children in the crosswalk and be prepared to stop
what does a pedestrian crossing sign mean?
watch for pedestrians and be prepared to stop
what does the no passing zone sign mean?
it’s on the left side of a two-way highway. It warns of the beginning of a no passing zone
what does a slow-moving vehicle emblem indicate?
is displayed on all vehicles that travel at speeds of 30 mph or less
What does a crossroad sign mean?
a four-way intersection is ahead, be prepared to yield
what does a side road sign mean?
traffic is coming from your right. watch for vehicles entering the roadway
what does a T-intersection ahead sign mean?
the road you are traveling on will end soon. Prepare to turn right or left, yield to cross traffic
what does a Y-intersection ahead sign mean?
the road ahead splits into two different directions. Be prepared for traffic crossing in your path and prepare to turn in one direction or the other
What does a curve sign mean?
the road curves in the direction indicated. If the sign displays a speed limit, slow to the indicated speed
what does the roundabout sign mean?
as you approach a roundabout slow down to the advisory speed and prepare to stop if necessary
What does the winding road ahead sign mean?
the road ahead winds back and forth; slow to a safe or indicated speed
what does the two-way traffic ahead sign mean?
you are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road; stay to the right
what does a divided highway begins sign mean?
the road is dividing; stay to the right
what does a divided highway ends sign mean?
the divided road ends ahead; two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island
what does a traffic signal ahead sign mean?
there is a traffic light at the next intersection
what does the road turns ahead sign mean?
the road ahead sharply changes direction; slow to a safe speed
What is the purpose of a crossing sign?
they warn drivers to watch for animals, humans and vehicles crossing the road
What does the slippery road sign mean?
the road surface is slippery when it’s wet; this sign is often located near bridges and overpasses
what does the steep hill sign mean?
the road ahead declines steeply; make sure your vehicle’s brakes are in working order before you proceed
what does the lane ends sign mean?
two lanes will become one
what does the merging traffic sign mean?
vehicles merge onto the roadway on which you are traveling. Be prepared to allow vehicles to enter traffic near you
what does a added lane sign mean?
the roadway will gain an additional lane of traffic; new traffic will not have to merge
what does a low clearance ahead sign mean?
do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated on the sign, or your vehicle may become stuck
what does a narrow bridge sign mean?
the bridge ahead is narrower than the roadway
What does the motorist service signs direct you to?
they direct you to services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas
What do the green signs indicate?
they indicate exits, distance to cities, interstate interchanges, street or route names, and bicycle routes
What does a yellow light mean?
caution; the signal is about to turn red
What do pavement markings do?
they direct and regulate traffic
What does a white line with white dashes indicate?
drivers can change lanes in areas where this type of marking is present
what does a white line with shorter and thicker white dashes indicate?
the lane will end
What does a solid white line indicate?
lane changes are discouraged in areas where this type of marking is present; solid white lines also mark crosswalks, stop lines at intersections, parking stalls, and the edges of a roadway
What does a double solid white line indicate?
lane changes are prohibited in areas where this type of marking is present
What does a solid white line with a bicycle insignia along the side of the road mean?
this indicated that the area is designated for bicycle traffic only. Bicycles must travel in the same direction as adjacent traffic
What for yellow lines do?
they separate traffic moving in opposite directions
What does a solid yellow line indicate?
passing is prohibited in areas where this marking is present;
what does a line with yellow dashes indicate?
passing is allowed in areas where this type of marking is present
What does a solid yellow line on one side of the roadway with yellow dashes on the other side mean?
drivers must obey the marking that is present in their lane of traffic
What does two solid yellow lines mean?
passing is prohibited in both directions; drivers traveling in both directions are prohibited from crossing the double solid center line in order to pass other vehicles
what do lane marking do?
road markings can be used to separate lanes reserved for certain actions or types of vehicles
What do reversible lanes do?
help keep traffic flowing during rush-hour periods
