Signs Flashcards
1
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stop sign
A
- come to a complete stop and give right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles going into the intersection
- stop before the line or before entering a crosswalk and/or the intersection
- red with white letters
2
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yield sign
A
- red and white with red letters
- decrease speed as you reach intersection
- be prepared to stop
3
Q
other regulation signs
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- white with black and/or red letters and symbols
- rules for traffic direction, lane use, turns, speed, parking, etc.
- red circle with a slash means that action or vehicle is not allowed
- rectangular white signs with black and/or red writing indicate special rules
4
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warning signs
A
- yellow with black letters or symbols
- approaching a hazardous area or one with special rules
- might have recommended speed
5
Q
railroad crossing warning sign
A
- yellow with black x and rr
- railroad crossing ahead, be prepared to stop
6
Q
work area signs
A
- orange with black letters or symbols
- people are at work and traffic can be directed by a flag person
- work area speed limit (25 mph)
- stop = holding flag horizontally or stop sign
- proceed = waving hand up and down diagonally
- slow = waving flag and hand up and down
7
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destination signs
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- green with white letters
- shows direction and distance to locations
8
Q
route signs
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- varied colors
- indicate interstate, US, or state county routes
- simple badge is state
- complex badge is US
- blue and red with white letters is interstate
9
Q
service signs
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- blue with white letters or symbols
- shows location of services, rest areas, gas stations, camping, and medical facilities
