Signs, Signals, and MArkings Flashcards
three purposes
regulate, warn, and inform
no do not or stop
red
direction or guidance
green
yellow or yellow green
general warning
reglatory, law or rule
white
road construction or repair
warning
orange
driver services, such as food and
lodging
blue
recreation and scenic area
information
brown
octagon
stop
diamond
warning
traffic regulations or directions to drivers
rectangle
inverted triangle
yield right of way
pennant
no passing
pentagon
school zones
railroad cross AHEAD
circle
crossbuck
actual rail road
route marker
shield
SIGNS
slow down as you approach the intersection give right of way to pedestrians
yields
are rectangular and have a white background. They inform you
of traffic laws and regulations. You must obey these signs.
REgulatory signs
are yellow, diamond-shaped, with black letters and symbols. They
tell you there are special conditions or hazards ahead.
Warning signs
Railroad crossing signs
look both ways may have to stop
are usually shaped like a shield, but there are different
shapes and colors. These signs show U.S., Interstate and state route numbers.
Route signs and markers
red light (not flashing)
STOP
yellow lights (not flashing)
you may go ahead but proceed with cuation