Questions and Answers
What is a guide sign?
A regulatory sign informs drivers about the laws they must obey.
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To keep traffic moving, _____ is set on some primary highways and expressways.
minimum speed limit
What shape is a warning sign?
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Two signs used in a ______ alert drivers to children who might dart out into the street without looking.
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Obey the ____ when traffic, roadway, or weather conditions are bad.
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To help drivers make safe left turns in the middle of the block, a __ lane is used in many cities.
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Special conditions such as sharp curves are often posted with an _____ sign.
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At some intersections, ___ alerts drivers to dangerous conditions.
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What do roadway markings consist of?
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Changes in travel direction during rush hours traffic is indicated by a _____ light hanging overhead.
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Right turn on red laws allow drivers to turn right when a traffic signal is red.
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Drivers who travel from country to country can understand the meaning of _____ because they use symbols rather than words.
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At heavily traveled intersections, a _ is mounted near traffic lights.
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What do traffic signals have to help traffic flow smoothly?
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The color orange indicates _____ or detour signs.
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The color green provides information on _____ and distances.
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The color red is used for signs indicating _____ or prohibitions.
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The color yellow is used for warning signs indicating _____ ahead.
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The color blue is used for indicating _____ service.
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What is the purpose of traffic signs?
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Study Notes
Traffic Sign Overview
- Guide Sign: Provides information on routes, service areas, and points of interest.
- Regulatory Sign: Indicates laws that must be obeyed by drivers.
- Minimum Speed Limit: Enforced on primary highways and expressways to maintain traffic flow.
Types of Traffic Signs
- Warning Sign: Yellow, diamond-shaped signs that alert drivers to potential hazards.
- School Zone Sign: Used in pairs to warn drivers of children crossing the street.
- Basic Speed Limit: Advised during adverse conditions such as poor weather or heavy traffic.
- Shared Left Turn Lane: Designed for safe left turns made in the middle of city blocks.
Speed and Signal Regulations
- Advisory Speed Limit: Posted in areas with special conditions like sharp curves.
- Flashing Signal: Used at intersections to alert drivers to dangers.
- Roadway Markings: Include painted solid lines, broken lines, arrows, and words to guide traffic.
Directional and Traffic Management Signals
- Lane Signal: Indicates changes in travel direction during rush hours via overhead lights.
- Right Turn on Red: Legal guideline permitting drivers to turn right at red signals.
- International Signs: Symbol-based signage recognized by drivers across different countries.
Signals for Pedestrians and Motorists
- Pedestrian Signal: Installed at busy intersections to inform pedestrians of crossing times.
- Traffic Signals: Use specific colors to ensure smooth traffic flow, each color representing different commands.
Traffic Signal Colors
- Orange: Alerts to construction or detour areas.
- Green: Provides information on routes and distances.
- Red: Indicates stop, yield, or prohibited actions.
- Yellow: Signals warning or danger ahead.
- Blue: Represents motorist services.
Purpose of Traffic Signs
- Traffic signs serve three main purposes: to regulate, warn, and guide drivers on the road.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards covering key signs and signals found in Drivers Ed Chapter 2. Understand the different types of signs such as guide, regulatory, and warning signs, and their applications on the road. Perfect for students preparing for their driving tests.
