Signs, Signals and Markings Flashcards
red
no, do not, or stop
green
direction or guidance
yellow or yellow green
general warning
white
regulatory, law or rule
orange
road construction or repair warning
blue
driver services, such as food and lodging
brown
recreation and scenic area information
octagon (8 sides)
STOP
diamond
warning
rectangle
traffic regulations or directions to drivers
inverted triangle
yield right of way
pennant
no passing
pentagon (5 sides, a house shape)
school zones and school crossings
circle
railroad crossing ahead
crossbuck (x)
actual railroad crossing
shield
route marker
Stop Signs
- come to full stop behind stop sign at crosswalk or stop line; if your view of cross street is blocked, slowly move forward to determine when it is safe to proceed
- if no signs or markings exist, must slow down and stop; if necessary, at point nearest the intersection where you have a view of approaching traffic on through highway
- give right-of-way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving forward
= at 4-way stop, must wait dir other vehicles already in intersection; allow vehicles that reach the intersection before you go first. wait your turn!
Yield signs
same as stop signs except proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so
- slow down as approaching intersection
- give right way of pedestrians and through traffic
regulatory signs
rectangular and have a white background
- inform you of traffic laws and regulations
warning signs
yellow, diamond-shaped, with black letters and symbols
- tell you special conditions or hazards ahead
railroad crossing signs
warn you to slow down
route signs and markers
usually shaped like a shield but different shapes and colors
- shows U.S, interstate and state route numbers
construction and maintenance signs
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