Traffic Signs Flashcards
Regulatory (function and colors).
Laws and regulations in a specific location. Usually red or black against white backgrounds.
Speed Limit
Indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed. Maximum speed limits are for ideal conditions, so reduce your speed when required.
Stop
Come to a complete stop. Stop at the marked stop line or, if none, at the point before the intersecting street. If there is a crosswalk (marked or unmarked), come to a complete stop before entering it. Proceed only after yielding to all pedestrians and vehicles.
Yield
Drivers must reduce speed or stop if necessary to yield right-of-way to any traffic on the roadway they are crossing or entering.
Do Not Enter/Wrong Way
These signs are used to warn or redirect drivers who are heading the wrong way on one-ways or freeway ramps. Don’t proceed past these signs.
One Way
Travel only in the direction of the arrow.
Lane Control
Give direction and information on where you can turn depending on the arrow direction.
Prohibited
Do not do something (ex: no U-turn).
Warning (function, shape, and color).
Warnings to slow down, be prepared, and stop for different types of highways, intersections, railroads, etc. Diamond-shaped, black against yellow background.
Advisory Speed.
Show the safe speed around curves, corners, and off-ramps.
Railroad Crossings.
Never try to beat a train across the train tracks. Never start crossing the tracks until there is enough room for your vehicle to clear the tracks on the other side. Don’t shift gears when crossing the railroad in case your vehicle stalls.
Railroad Emergency Notification System (ENS) (function and color).
Provides the public with a 24/7/365 phone number to report emergencies or problems at certain railroad location. Directly below the dispatch number is a Department of Transportation number that identifies the exact location of a crossing. They are blue.
Work Zone Signs (function and colors)
Used (alongside other traffic control devices and highway personnel) to safely direct traffic through work areas and to protect highway workers. Black letters/symbols against orange background.
Guide Signs (function and color).
Provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. Green backgrounds.
Service Signs (blue background)
Provide directions to service facilities (hotels, restaurants, gas stations, etc.)
