regulatory signs Flashcards
regulatory or guide signs informs:
you of the law; you must obey their instructions.
Remember that a red circle with a slash means NO — the symbol inside the circle tells you what is prohibited.
speed limit signs
informs one of the maximum legal speed that they may drive on the road where the sign is posted when weather conditions are good.
Some roads have electronic speed limit signs that change based on weather or traffic conditions. During rain, snow and ice, you may receive a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions even if you are driving at or less than the posted speed limit.
do not enter, wrong way signs
one cannot drive in that direction.
If you drive past these signs, you are going in the wrong direction and could get into a head-on crash with vehicles headed your way. Cautiously turn around.
no left turn signs
Left turns are against the law.
In Virginia, U-turns are considered two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.
one way signs
traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
no right turns signs
Right turns are illegal. Do not make a right turn when you see this sign.
no U-turn signs
U-turns are illegal. Do not make a U-turn when you see this sign.
no turn on red signs
You may not turn on the red light. Wait for the signal to turn green.
do not pass signs
This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear.
left turn yield on green signs
This sign is used with a traffic signal. It tells you that the traffic turning left at a green light does not have the right-of-way and must yield to traffic coming from the other direction. Stop and look for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution.
keep right signs
A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.
lane use control signs
These signs are used where turns are required or where special turning movements are permitted for specific lanes. Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) signs
indicates lanes reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers as specified on the sign.
disabled parking signs
Parking spaces marked with these signs are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.
