Highway Signs, Signals, And Markings Flashcards
What color/shape are “prohibitive” signs?
Red/octagon
What two characteristics of signs help to identify the sign and what you must do to obey it?
Color and shape
What color/shape are “regulatory” signs?
white/vertical rectangle
what color/shape are “warning” signs?
yellow/diagonal square
What color are “road work” signs?
orange
What color/shape are “schools” signs?
yellow-greenish/pentagon
What color/shape are “guidance or informational” signs?
dark green
What color are “historic, cultural recreational” signs?
brown
What color are “motorist service” signs?
dark blue
What shape are “yield” signs?
upside-down triangle
What shape are “railraod” signs?
circle
What shape are “railroad crossing” signs?
an “X”
What shape are “guide” signs?
horizontal rectangle
What should you do when you encounter this sign?
You must stop at the marked line on the road. If there are no pedestrians, pull up far enough to see both directions of traffic. Once you have checked for other cars you may proceed cautiously through the intersection.
If muliple cars are stopped at a multi-stop sign intersection, who has the right of way?
Whoever approached the intersection first drives through first.
What does this sign indicate?
slow down and if necessary stop: yield to the right of way vehicles before continuing
What has happened if you encounter this sign?
You have or are about to be entering a road/freeway in the wrong direction.
In general, what does a sign with a red slash over the top of a black symbol indicate?
Do not do the action in the black
What does this sign mean?
No turn left
What does this sign mean?
No U turn
What does this sign mean?
no right turn
What does this sign indicate?
the speed limit is 25
Where are these signs posted?
below stop signs
What does this sign mean?
there is a median or obstruction ahead–keep to the direction of the arrow (in this case, right)
What does this sign mean and what are the reasons of it?
you are not permitted to pass any vehicles; sign distance is restricted and/or other obstacles make it difficult to overtake vehicles
what does this sign mean?
you may not turn right on a red light; you must wait for the green signal
What does this sign indicate?
there is only one direction of traffic on that street; the direction of traffic is the same as way the arrow is pointing
What is the lane control in these certain intersection?
the far left lane is only for turning left; the middle lane is for either turning left or continuing straight; the right lane is to be used for only turning right
What does this sign mean?
the cente lane is to be shared when turning left from both directions
Do you have to stop when this sign is posted? If not, how do you proceed?
No, but drive with caution, yielding to the trains
How many tracks are at the crossing?
2
What should you do with encountering this sign?
Pedestrian Crossing: slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians
What is the difference between this sign and the normal Pedestrian Crossing symbol?
It is a multiuse path, frequently used by both pedestrians and bicycles; slow down and be ready to stop.
What is this sign?
a fourway intersection is ahead; be alert for cross traffic entering the roadway
What does this sign mean?
There is a “T” intersection ahead, one road connecting perpendiular to the other; be alert for incoming cars
How is the road shaped?
reversing curves: the road curves to the right and then back to the left
What does the number below indicate?
it is a suggested speed limit through the curve to the right
What does this sign warn?
sharp right turn
What does this sign mean? and what should you do?
there is a railroad crossing head; slow down and be prepared to stop
What does this mean the road is shaped like?
there are bends and curves in the road ahead, be cautious
What does this sign indicate?
The one way street you are currently on will connect with another two-way traffic road
What does this sign mean?
the start of the divided highway
Is this speed mandatory? Explain
The speed is suggested for a safe freeway entrance/exit
What does this sign mean?
there is a traffic light ahead
When are these signs used
to indicate there is a sharp change in direction that is not completely visible
What does this sign mean? How should you act?
there is a roundabout ahead; slow down and preapre to yield to traffic
What does this sign indicate?
there is a stop sign ahead
What does this sign mean? How should you act?
reduced speed limit ahead; prepare to slow down
What does this sign warn?
There are deer and other wildlife in the area, be cautious
Who has the right away in this merge?
Those in the through lane, however both lanes are responisble for merging smoothy
What does this sign mean? How should you act?
there is a low clearence overpass ahead; if your vehicle is too tall dont attempt to pass under it
What does this sign mean? who has the right of way?
the indicated lane ends soon; Drives in the main lane have the right away but should allow the other cars to merge smoothly
What does this sign warn?
the roads are slippery
TRUE/FALSE Construction signs are orange.
TRUE
What does this sign mean?
school crossing at arrow
If this sign occurs are you on an interstate, U.S., or state route?
interstate route
If this sign occurs are you on an interstate, US, or state route?
U.S. Route
If this sign occurs are you on an interstae, US, or state route?
State Route
