Handbook Chapter 5- Signs and Signals Flashcards
Yellow Light
do not speed up to get there, only go if you’re too close to the intersection to stop
What does a yellow light indicate?
turning from green to red
What if the traffic light malfunctioned?
unless there’s someone qualified there directing traffic, proceed as if it’s a stop sign for all
Flashing red
same as stop sign
Flashing yellow
same as warning sign
Warning sign
slow down and proceed with caution
Ramp meter
used to control traffic entering a freeway from an interchange entrance ramp
Hybrid Beacons
used to control traffic at mid-block crosswalks and entrances to emergency response facilities
What is one thing that has to be activated by pedestrians and emergency response facilities?
hybrid beacons
What color are regulatory signs?
typically red, black, and/or white
What shape are warning signs?
pennant or diamond shaped
What color are warning signs?
typically black and yellow, black and orange if there’s construction or maintenance
What will be shown below railroad crossing sign, if applicable?
if there are more than 1 track, if so how many there are
Guide/Informational Signs
give directions, routes, distances, and indicate services
What type of highways are marked?
Interstate, US, and NC
What direction do odd-numbered highways run? Even-numbered?
odd- N to S; even- E to W
What shape are US route markers?
shield
What shape are NC route markers?
diamond
What shape are NC secondary road markers?
rectangular
What shape are Interstate Highways markers?
red, white, and blue shields
What can a blue and white sign indicate?
hospital, Highway Patrol Station, or telephone
What color can guide signs be?
green, brown, or blue
What do guide signs do and what can they help with?
give direction and distance, can help if you’re lost
Flashing signal
alerts you to dangerous conditions or tells you to stop
guide sign
mark routes, intersections, service areas, other points of interest or information
HOV lane
high-occupancy vehicle; reserved for the use of busses and carpool with at least 2-3 people
international sign
convey information via signals rather than words
lane signal
lights hung overhead with arrows pointing downward indicate whether or not the lane can be used at that time
pedestrian signal
used to ensure the safety of people who are walking; at busy intersections mounted near traffic lights
regulatory sign
set limits or give commands
right-turn-on-red
turning right after stopping when the signal is red
roadway marking
gives warning or direction; lines, words, or symbols painted on the roadway; can be painted on curbs and other surfaces
rumble strip
short section of grooved or corrugated roadway
shared left-turn lane
help drivers of either direction turn left into business in the middle of the block
speed bump
raised portion that can damage your car if you drive faster than 5mph
traffic signal
traffic lights, arrows, flashing signals, lane signals, and pedestrian signals that are used to help traffic flow smoothly
warning sign
alerts you to hazards or changes in the condition of the road ahead
regulatory signs examples
stop signs, yield signs, and speed limits
