Road signs Flashcards
What are the three main categories of road signs in Pennsylvania?
Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs, Guide Signs
Understanding these signs is crucial for safe navigation and passing the permit test.
What is the purpose of Regulatory Signs?
To tell you what you can or cannot do on the roads
They are essential for maintaining order and must be followed at all times.
What shape is a STOP sign?
Octagon
What color is a STOP sign?
Red with white lettering
What does a STOP sign mean?
Always stop, yield to traffic or pedestrians, and proceed when it’s safe.
What shape is a YIELD sign?
Triangle
What color is a YIELD sign?
Red and white
What does a YIELD sign mean?
Slow down, give the right of way to traffic or pedestrians, and only proceed when it’s safe.
What shape are Speed Limit Signs?
Rectangle
What color are Speed Limit Signs?
White with black or red text
What do Speed Limit Signs indicate?
The maximum or minimum speed allowed on a road.
What shape is a No Parking Sign?
Rectangle
What color is a No Parking Sign typically?
White with red or black text
What does a No Parking Sign mean?
No parking is allowed in the designated area.
What shape is a One-Way Sign?
Rectangle
What color is a One-Way Sign?
White with black arrows
What does a One-Way Sign indicate?
Traffic must go in the direction of the arrow.
What shape is a Do Not Enter sign?
Square
What color is a Do Not Enter sign?
Red and white
What does a Do Not Enter sign mean?
You are prohibited from entering this area.
What is the purpose of Warning Signs?
To warn drivers of potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
What shape is a Curve Ahead Sign?
Diamond
What color is a Curve Ahead Sign?
Yellow with black text or symbol
What does a Curve Ahead Sign mean?
There is a curve ahead; reduce speed and be ready to turn.
What shape is a Pedestrian Crossing Sign?
Diamond
What color is a Pedestrian Crossing Sign?
Yellow with black text
What does a Pedestrian Crossing Sign indicate?
Pedestrians may be crossing the road; slow down and yield if necessary.
What shape is a School Zone Sign?
Pentagon (or Diamond in some cases)
What color is a School Zone Sign?
Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green
What does a School Zone Sign mean?
School zone ahead; slow down and be prepared to stop for children crossing.
What shape is a Slippery When Wet Sign?
Diamond
What color is a Slippery When Wet Sign?
Yellow with black text or symbol
What does a Slippery When Wet Sign mean?
The road may be slippery when wet; reduce speed and increase following distance.
What shape is a Construction Zone Sign?
Diamond or Rectangle
What color is a Construction Zone Sign?
Orange
What does a Construction Zone Sign indicate?
Construction work is in progress; slow down and be alert for workers or machinery.
What shape is a Deer Crossing Sign?
Diamond
What color is a Deer Crossing Sign?
Yellow with black image of a deer
What does a Deer Crossing Sign mean?
Watch out for deer crossing the road, especially during dawn or dusk.
What is the purpose of Guide Signs?
To provide information and guidance to help drivers navigate to their destinations.
What shape is an Exit Sign?
Rectangle
What color is an Exit Sign?
Green with white text
What does an Exit Sign indicate?
Indicates the location of an exit off the highway or interstate.
What shape is a Mile Marker Sign?
Rectangular
What color is a Mile Marker Sign?
Green with white text
What does a Mile Marker Sign indicate?
Tells you how far you’ve traveled along a road or highway.
What shape is a Hospital Sign?
Square
What color is a Hospital Sign?
Green with white symbol or text
What does a Hospital Sign indicate?
Indicates a nearby hospital.
What shape is a Route Number Sign?
Shield (or another shape depending on the road)
What color is a Route Number Sign?
Typically green with white text
What does a Route Number Sign identify?
Identifies the number of the highway or route you are traveling on.
What shape is a Tourist Information Sign?
Square
What color is a Tourist Information Sign?
Blue with white text or symbols
What does a Tourist Information Sign indicate?
Indicates a tourist stop, rest area, or point of interest.
What does a Solid White Line indicate?
Changing lanes is discouraged or not allowed.
What does a Dashed White Line indicate?
Allows lane changing in that area, if safe.
What do Double Yellow Lines indicate?
No passing is allowed in either direction.
What does a Solid Yellow Line indicate?
Passing is not allowed in that lane.
What do Crosswalks signify?
Pedestrian areas where drivers must yield to pedestrians.
What do Arrows on the Pavement indicate?
The direction of travel for a specific lane.
What shape is a Railroad Crossing Sign?
Circle (with a crossbuck)
What color is a Railroad Crossing Sign?
White with black text
What does a Railroad Crossing Sign mean?
A railroad track crosses the road; slow down, look, and listen for trains.
What shape is a Bicycle Lane Sign?
Rectangle
What color is a Bicycle Lane Sign?
Green with a bicycle symbol
What does a Bicycle Lane Sign indicate?
Indicates a designated lane for cyclists.
What color and shape are common for school, pedestrian, and bicycle signs?
Fluorescent yellow-green and various shapes
True or False: You must always stop at STOP signs, even if no other vehicles are around.
True
