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Road signs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three main categories of road signs in Pennsylvania?

A

Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs, Guide Signs

Understanding these signs is crucial for safe navigation and passing the permit test.

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2
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What is the purpose of Regulatory Signs?

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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.

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3
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What shape is a STOP sign?

A

Octagon

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4
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What color is a STOP sign?

A

Red with white lettering

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What does a STOP sign mean?

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Always stop, yield to traffic or pedestrians, and proceed when it’s safe.

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6
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What shape is a YIELD sign?

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Triangle

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What color is a YIELD sign?

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Red and white

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What does a YIELD sign mean?

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Slow down, give the right of way to traffic or pedestrians, and only proceed when it’s safe.

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9
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What shape are Speed Limit Signs?

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Rectangle

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10
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What color are Speed Limit Signs?

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White with black or red text

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11
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What do Speed Limit Signs indicate?

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The maximum or minimum speed allowed on a road.

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12
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What shape is a No Parking Sign?

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Rectangle

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13
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What color is a No Parking Sign typically?

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White with red or black text

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14
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What does a No Parking Sign mean?

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No parking is allowed in the designated area.

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15
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What shape is a One-Way Sign?

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Rectangle

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16
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What color is a One-Way Sign?

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White with black arrows

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17
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What does a One-Way Sign indicate?

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Traffic must go in the direction of the arrow.

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18
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What shape is a Do Not Enter sign?

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Square

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19
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What color is a Do Not Enter sign?

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Red and white

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20
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What does a Do Not Enter sign mean?

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You are prohibited from entering this area.

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21
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What is the purpose of Warning Signs?

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To warn drivers of potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.

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22
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What shape is a Curve Ahead Sign?

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Diamond

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23
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What color is a Curve Ahead Sign?

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Yellow with black text or symbol

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24
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What does a Curve Ahead Sign mean?

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There is a curve ahead; reduce speed and be ready to turn.

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25
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What shape is a Pedestrian Crossing Sign?

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Diamond

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26
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What color is a Pedestrian Crossing Sign?

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Yellow with black text

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27
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What does a Pedestrian Crossing Sign indicate?

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Pedestrians may be crossing the road; slow down and yield if necessary.

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28
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What shape is a School Zone Sign?

A

Pentagon (or Diamond in some cases)

29
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What color is a School Zone Sign?

A

Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green

30
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What does a School Zone Sign mean?

A

School zone ahead; slow down and be prepared to stop for children crossing.

31
Q

What shape is a Slippery When Wet Sign?

A

Diamond

32
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What color is a Slippery When Wet Sign?

A

Yellow with black text or symbol

33
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What does a Slippery When Wet Sign mean?

A

The road may be slippery when wet; reduce speed and increase following distance.

34
Q

What shape is a Construction Zone Sign?

A

Diamond or Rectangle

35
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What color is a Construction Zone Sign?

A

Orange

36
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What does a Construction Zone Sign indicate?

A

Construction work is in progress; slow down and be alert for workers or machinery.

37
Q

What shape is a Deer Crossing Sign?

A

Diamond

38
Q

What color is a Deer Crossing Sign?

A

Yellow with black image of a deer

39
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What does a Deer Crossing Sign mean?

A

Watch out for deer crossing the road, especially during dawn or dusk.

40
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What is the purpose of Guide Signs?

A

To provide information and guidance to help drivers navigate to their destinations.

41
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What shape is an Exit Sign?

A

Rectangle

42
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What color is an Exit Sign?

A

Green with white text

43
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What does an Exit Sign indicate?

A

Indicates the location of an exit off the highway or interstate.

44
Q

What shape is a Mile Marker Sign?

A

Rectangular

45
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What color is a Mile Marker Sign?

A

Green with white text

46
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What does a Mile Marker Sign indicate?

A

Tells you how far you’ve traveled along a road or highway.

47
Q

What shape is a Hospital Sign?

A

Square

48
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What color is a Hospital Sign?

A

Green with white symbol or text

49
Q

What does a Hospital Sign indicate?

A

Indicates a nearby hospital.

50
Q

What shape is a Route Number Sign?

A

Shield (or another shape depending on the road)

51
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What color is a Route Number Sign?

A

Typically green with white text

52
Q

What does a Route Number Sign identify?

A

Identifies the number of the highway or route you are traveling on.

53
Q

What shape is a Tourist Information Sign?

A

Square

54
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What color is a Tourist Information Sign?

A

Blue with white text or symbols

55
Q

What does a Tourist Information Sign indicate?

A

Indicates a tourist stop, rest area, or point of interest.

56
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What does a Solid White Line indicate?

A

Changing lanes is discouraged or not allowed.

57
Q

What does a Dashed White Line indicate?

A

Allows lane changing in that area, if safe.

58
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What do Double Yellow Lines indicate?

A

No passing is allowed in either direction.

59
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What does a Solid Yellow Line indicate?

A

Passing is not allowed in that lane.

60
Q

What do Crosswalks signify?

A

Pedestrian areas where drivers must yield to pedestrians.

61
Q

What do Arrows on the Pavement indicate?

A

The direction of travel for a specific lane.

62
Q

What shape is a Railroad Crossing Sign?

A

Circle (with a crossbuck)

63
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What color is a Railroad Crossing Sign?

A

White with black text

64
Q

What does a Railroad Crossing Sign mean?

A

A railroad track crosses the road; slow down, look, and listen for trains.

65
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What shape is a Bicycle Lane Sign?

A

Rectangle

66
Q

What color is a Bicycle Lane Sign?

A

Green with a bicycle symbol

67
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What does a Bicycle Lane Sign indicate?

A

Indicates a designated lane for cyclists.

68
Q

What color and shape are common for school, pedestrian, and bicycle signs?

A

Fluorescent yellow-green and various shapes

69
Q

True or False: You must always stop at STOP signs, even if no other vehicles are around.

A

True

Pittsburgh Driver’s Test (4 decks)

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