Driving Task Chapter 2: Quiz & Flashcards on Signs

Study Notes

Guide signs provide information about routes, service areas, and points of interest on the road.
Regulatory signs inform drivers of the laws that must be obeyed while driving.
Minimum speed limits are established on primary highways and expressways to ensure traffic flow.
Warning signs are yellow and diamond-shaped, indicating potential hazards on the roadway.
School zone signs alert drivers of children's presence and the possibility of them crossing the street unexpectedly.

Basic speed law requires obeying speed limits considering conditions like traffic, roadway conditions, or weather.
Advisory speed limits are posted for special conditions, like sharp curves, suggesting a safe speed to navigate them.

Shared left-turn lanes are designed for safe left turns in the middle of a block, commonly seen in urban areas.
Flashing signals at intersections warn drivers of hazardous conditions that require caution.
Lane signals use overhead lights to indicate changes in travel direction, particularly during rush hour.

Roadway markings include painted solid and broken lines, arrows, or words that help guide drivers.
The right-turn-on-red law permits drivers to make a right turn when a traffic signal is red, unless otherwise posted.
International signs use universally understood symbols instead of words, facilitating communication for cross-border drivers.

Pedestrian signals are placed near traffic lights to assist in safe crossing at busy intersections.
All traffic signals are colored specifically to enhance traffic flow.

Orange signs indicate construction zones, warning drivers of changes in driving conditions.
Red signs denote stop, yield, or prohibited actions.
Blue signs inform about motorist services available nearby.
Green signs provide information on routes and distances.
Yellow signs signify warning messages indicating potential danger ahead.