Traffic signs Flashcards
stop
This eight-sided shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb. Wait for any vehicle or pedestrian to clear the way. At some intersections you’ll find a sign beneath the stop sign that reads “All Way” or “4 Way.” At these intersections all vehicles on all roads leading into the intersection must stop. If you get to the intersection at the same time as other vehicles, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Triangle (Yield):
You must slow down as you come to the intersection. Be prepared to stop. Let any vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists safely pass before you proceed.
Rectangle (Regulatory or Guide):
Vertical signs generally give instructions or tell you the law. Horizontal signs may give directions or information.
Diamond (Warning):
These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop.
Pentagon (School Zone/School Crossing):
This five-sided shape marks school zones and warns you about school crossings. Signs may display horizontal lines indicating the point at which a crosswalk exists. Two signs may be used together to show the actual location of the crosswalk.
Regulatory or guide signs
inform you of the law; you must obey their instructions. Remember that a red circle with a slash means NO — the symbol inside the circle tells you what is prohibited.
Speed Limit:
These signs tell you the maximum legal speed that you may drive on the road where the sign is posted when weather conditions are good. During rain, snow and ice, you may receive a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions even if you are driving at or less than the posted speed limit.
Do Not Enter – Wrong Way
These signs mean you cannot drive in that direction. If you drive past these signs you are going in the wrong direction and could get into a head-on crash with vehicles headed your way. Cautiously turn around.
One Way:
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
No Left Turn:
Left turns are against the law. In Virginia, U-turns are considered as two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.
No Right Turn:
Right turns are illegal. Do not make a right turn when you see this sign.
No U-Turn:
U-turns are illegal. Do not make a U-turn when you see this sign.
No Turn on Red:
You may not turn on the red light. Wait for the signal to turn green.
Do Not Pass:
This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear.
Left Turn Yield on Green:
This sign is used with a traffic signal. It tells you that the traffic turning left at a green light does not have the right-ofway and must yield to traffic coming from the other direction. Stop and look for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution.
