Drivers Ed Chapter 2 Flashcards

Guide Signs and Regulatory Signs

• Guide signs provide information about routes, service areas, and points of interest.
• Regulatory signs inform drivers about laws that must be obeyed.

Speed Limits

• Minimum speed limits are set on primary highways and expressways to maintain traffic flow.
• Basic speed law requires drivers to adjust speed according to bad traffic, roadway, or weather conditions.

Warning and School Zone Signs

• Warning signs are typically yellow and diamond-shaped, alerting drivers to potential hazards.
• School zones use two signs to warn drivers of children who may unexpectedly enter the street.

Turning and Lane Signals

• Shared left turn lanes help drivers make safe left turns in urban areas.
• Lane signals indicate changes in travel direction during rush hours with lights overhead.

Special Signals and Roadway Markings

• Flashing signals at intersections alert drivers to dangerous conditions.
• Roadway markings include painted solid lines, broken lines, arrows, or words to guide traffic.

Traffic Signals and Colors

• Traffic signals use specific colors to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic.
• Orange indicates construction or detour; red signifies stop, yield, or prohibitions; blue represents motorist services; green communicates route and distance information; yellow warns of potential danger.

Sign Shapes and Their Meanings

• Yellow diamond signs indicate general warnings; round yellow signs are for railroad warnings; pentagon yellow signs specify school zones; pennant yellow signs denote no-passing zones.
• Regulatory signs can be white in various shapes, while red triangles indicate yield, and red octagons signify a stop.

Directional Guidance and Highway Numbering

• Green rectangle signs provide directional guidance; brown rectangle signs offer public recreation and scenic information; blue rectangle and square signs inform about motorist services.
• Even-numbered highways run east and west; odd-numbered highways run north and south, with specific numbers indicating cross-country routes.

Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Drivers Ed Chapter 2. Focus on essential terms like guide signs and regulatory signs that are crucial for safe driving. Perfect for preparing for your driving test and understanding traffic regulations.