Road Signs Flashcards
Vertical Rectangle Signs are generally used for ____________ ______, which tell you _______ ____ _______ ___. Obey them in the same manner as _________ _______.
•Regulatory Signs
•what you must do
•traffic laws
Horizontal Rectangle Signs are used as ________ ______. What do they typically show?
•guide signs
•Locations, directions, and other special information
Diamond Signs warn of what things? These signs are yellow with black writing or black images to describe the ___________.
•Warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas.
•hazards
Which shape sign means to always stop and make a complete stop?
Octagon-Shaped Sign
•If you cannot stop at a marked line, what do you do?
•If there isn’t the second choice, what do you do?
•Stop before the crosswalk on your side of the intersection.
•If no crosswalk, then stop at a point where you can best see oncoming traffic. Wait for all pedestrians to pass, and yield the right-of-way.
A Round Sign means you ____ _________________ __ _____________ __________.
Are approaching a railroad crossing
What do you do at the railroad crossing?
Slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.
Passing is prohibited at railroad crossings.
A Triangle Sign means __ _______. You must ______________________ ….
•To yield
•Slow down to reasonable speed for situation, stop if necessary. Yield the right-of-way to others in intersection or auxiliary road leading to highway.
Which sign shape means you are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing? These signs can sometimes be _______________ _______ in color.
•Pentagon
•Flourescent green