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What are traffic control devices designed to do?

Tell drivers where they are going (correct)

Restrict all vehicle movement

Create traffic jams

Ensure highway safety (correct)

What color and shape are most warning signs?

Diamond shape and yellow/black

Give a few examples of regulatory signs.

Stop sign, yield sign, do not enter, one-way

What are warning signs designed to convey?

Possible danger ahead Signup and view all the answers

What are guide signs used for?

Guide drivers to their destination Signup and view all the answers

What shapes and colors are construction zone signs?

Rectangle or diamond shape, orange and black Signup and view all the answers

What do white or yellow broken lines indicate?

When you are allowed to pass another vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What are white lines used for?

Separate lanes of traffic, designate turn lanes Signup and view all the answers

What does a red X in a reversible lane signify?

The lane is closed to traffic going in your direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a shared left-turn lane?

Making left turns from either direction safely Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of traffic control devices?

Concrete barriers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of traffic control devices?

To ensure highway safety and provide orderly traffic movement. Signup and view all the answers

Traffic signs only warn drivers about hazards.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of traffic signs?

Regulatory, warning, and guide/informational. Signup and view all the answers

The color _____ indicates a stop.

red Signup and view all the answers

The shape of a stop sign is an _____ .

octagon Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

A need to slow down and proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What do yellow lines signify?

Separation of traffic moving in opposite directions Signup and view all the answers

What do white arrows on the roadway indicate?

The direction traffic is flowing or the turn allowed from a lane. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following colors with their traffic sign meanings:

Red = Prohibitive or stop Green = Guide, directional information Yellow = General warning or caution Blue = Motorist service Signup and view all the answers

What does the diamond shape in traffic signs usually indicate?

Warning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of a steady red traffic light?

Traffic must stop. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers must yield to pedestrians only at crosswalks.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Control Devices

Common devices include barricades, vertical signs, concrete barriers, drums, and cones for guiding drivers through work zones.
Drivers must maintain lane position and obey speed limits when near these devices; lane changes should only occur once clear of the zone.

Purpose of Traffic Control Devices

Designed to enhance highway safety and ensure orderly traffic movement for both motorized and nonmotorized users.
Provide critical information about location, direction, laws, hazards, and roadway conditions.

Communication Modes

Utilize color, shape, words, symbols, and placement to convey messages and guide driver behavior consistently.

Types of Traffic Signs

Regulatory signs: Indicate traffic laws to be followed.
Warning signs: Alert drivers to potential dangers ahead.
Guide/informational signs: Provide directional information.

Traffic Signs

Help communicate traffic rules, alert to hazards, and indicate locations of services.
Specific sizes, shapes, and colors enhance visibility from a distance.

Color Coding of Signs

Red: Indicates prohibitive actions or stop.
Black: Used for regulatory and route markers.
Blue: Relates to motorist services.
White: Seen on regulatory signs.
Green: Provides guidance and directional information.
Brown: Indicates recreational and scenic area information.
Yellow: Signifies general warnings or caution.
Orange: Used for construction and maintenance alerts.
Fluorescent pink: Typically indicates incident management activity.

Shapes of Traffic Signs

Octagon: Represents a stop sign.
Triangle: Indicates yield.
Vertical Rectangle: Denotes regulatory messages.
Horizontal Rectangle: Used for guidance.
Diamond: Warns of potential hazards.
Round: Used for railroad advance warnings.
Pentagon: Marks school zones and crossings.
Crossbuck: Indicates a railroad crossing.
Pennant: Signifies no-passing zones.

Regulatory Signs

Inform drivers of laws regarding speed and traffic movements; characterized by a rectangular shape and specific color patterns (red/white, white/black).

Warning Signs

Indicate possible dangers on the road ahead; often diamond-shaped with a yellow/black pattern, some may be fluorescent optic yellow for enhanced visibility in school zones.

Traffic Lights and Their Meanings

Steady Red: Drivers must stop and remain stopped until the light changes.
Steady Yellow: Signals that the light will soon turn red; drivers should prepare to stop unless too close to safely do so.
Steady Green: Indicates that drivers may proceed through the intersection if it is safe.
Flashing Red: Functions like a stop sign; drivers must stop and yield before proceeding.
Flashing Yellow: Warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution.
Arrows:
- Red Arrow: Prohibits movement in the direction of the arrow.
- Yellow Arrow: Signals a pending change to red; prepare to stop.
- Green Arrow: Permits safe turning in the indicated direction if the intersection is clear.

Pavement Markings

Yellow lines: Separate two-way traffic; solid lines indicate no passing, broken lines allow passing.
White lines: Separate lanes of traffic in the same direction; solid lines discourage changes near intersections, while broken lines indicate lane changing is permitted.
Shared left-turn lanes: Middle lanes for turning left from either direction; marked with solid and broken yellow lines.

Reserved or Restricted Lanes

Specific lanes designated for special vehicles, clearly marked with appropriate signage and symbols.

Incident Signs

Temporary signs that inform drivers of upcoming stops or road closures due to unforeseen incidents, usually in fluorescent pink.

Additional Notes

Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times, regardless of crosswalk presence.
Special caution should be exercised in areas marked for school zones, railroad crossings, and construction.

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Test your knowledge of traffic control devices with these flashcards designed for driver education. Each card provides essential definitions and guidelines to enhance your understanding of roadway safety. Perfect for preparing for your driving test or improving your driving skills.