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Questions and Answers
What does a rectangle (horizontal) sign represent?
What does a rectangle (horizontal) sign represent?
- Stop signs
- Regulatory signs
- Guide signs (correct)
- Warning signs
What type of sign is indicated by a diamond shape?
What type of sign is indicated by a diamond shape?
- Warning signs (correct)
- Guide signs
- Stop signs
- Regulatory signs
What should you do at a stop sign?
What should you do at a stop sign?
Come to a full stop at the intersection.
What does a yield sign indicate?
What does a yield sign indicate?
What does a do not enter sign signify?
What does a do not enter sign signify?
What should you do when you see a wrong way sign?
What should you do when you see a wrong way sign?
What does a 5-sided sign indicate?
What does a 5-sided sign indicate?
A _____-shaped sign warns you of specific road conditions.
A _____-shaped sign warns you of specific road conditions.
Warning signs are only yellow.
Warning signs are only yellow.
What does a railroad crossing sign warn drivers about?
What does a railroad crossing sign warn drivers about?
What should you do when approaching a traffic signal ahead sign?
What should you do when approaching a traffic signal ahead sign?
What does Merging Traffic mean?
What does Merging Traffic mean?
What does a narrow bridge sign indicate?
What does a narrow bridge sign indicate?
A double solid white line allows crossing.
A double solid white line allows crossing.
Study Notes
Signs and Their Shapes
- Vertical rectangles indicate regulatory signs; horizontal rectangles serve as guide signs.
- Warning signs are represented by diamond shapes; octagons signify stop signs.
- Pennant shapes denote no passing zones; pentagons indicate school zones.
- Trapezoids signify recreation areas and national park forest routes; triangles are yield signs.
- Crossbuck signs signify railroad crossings; round signs are for railroad crossings and emergency evacuation routes.
Function of Traffic Signs
- Traffic signs communicate rules, hazards, location information, navigational guidance, and service availability.
Specific Traffic Signs
- Stop sign: Requires a full stop at intersections; vehicles must yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Yield sign: Drivers must slow down and yield to crossing vehicles or pedestrians; stopping is often required.
- Do not enter sign: Prohibits entry into restricted areas.
- Wrong way sign: Informs drivers they are traveling in the wrong direction; instructs to stop and turn around safely.
No Signs and Warning Signs
- "No" signs feature a red circle with a line through them, indicating prohibitions, such as "no U-turn."
- Yellow-green signs alert drivers to pedestrian-related hazards, school zones, and playgrounds.
Road Condition and Turn Indicators
- Warning signs draw attention to unexpected conditions, advising caution and potential speed reduction.
- Curvature: A turn involves speeds less than 35 mph, while curves are for speeds greater than 35 mph.
Traffic Control and Merging
- Merging traffic signs indicate the merging of two lanes into one.
- Lane reduction signs necessitate merging for left or right lane reductions.
Pavement Conditions
- Slippery conditions may occur when roads are damp, frozen, or wet; watch for signs indicating changes in pavement types.
Railroad and Warning Signs
- Railroad crossing signs signal upcoming crossings; drivers must be alert and prepared to stop if necessary.
- Advisory speed plates suggest speed but are not enforceable, while white speed limit signs are legally binding.
Lane and Road Markings
- Yellow lines regulate passing; solid lines prohibit crossing, while dashed lines allow it.
- White longitudinal lines mark lane edges; dashed lines signify lanes that can be crossed and solid lines indicate where crossing is discouraged.
Curbs and Parking Restrictions
- Curbs feature specific color codes: red for prohibitive parking, blue for handicap access, yellow for temporary stopping/delivery, green for limited-duration parking, and white for drop-offs.
Miscellaneous Signs
- Double solid white lines indicate no crossing between two lanes in the same direction.
- Restricted lane signs denote lanes reserved for specific vehicles such as buses or car-pools.
Intersections and Traffic Control
- Proper signaling is vital entering designated turn lanes; it communicates intention to other drivers.
ABS Misconception
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) does not increase stopping distance; it enhances control and braking efficacy during emergency stops.
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Test your knowledge of essential road signs, signals, and their meanings with this interactive flashcard quiz. Learn about various shapes and their specific purposes, from regulatory to warning signs. Perfect for anyone preparing for a driver's license or wanting to refresh their knowledge.
