Questions and Answers
What do regulatory signs indicate?
What action must you take when you see a stop sign?
Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
What does a yield triangle indicate?
You should reduce speed and yield right of way.
What does the Do Not Enter sign mean?
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What is indicated by a No Left Turn sign?
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What does the Speed sign indicate?
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What does the One Way sign indicate?
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What does the No Turn on Red sign mean?
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What is indicated by the Pedestrian Crossing sign?
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What do the Winding Road signs indicate?
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What does the Hill sign indicate?
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Study Notes
Regulatory Signs
- Regulatory signs are red and prohibit certain traffic actions to enhance safety.
- These signs regulate traffic flow through intersections.
Stop Sign
- Requires a complete stop at the intersection.
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before proceeding.
Yield Triangle (Red)
- Indicates to reduce speed and yield the right of way.
- If necessary, drivers should stop similar to a stop sign.
Do Not Enter
- Warns drivers against entering a specified road or freeway.
No Left Turn / No Right Turn / No U Turn
- Signs prohibiting turns in respective directions.
Speed Limit
- Indicates the maximum allowable speed in miles per hour.
- Speed limits are enforced from the sign until another speed limit is posted.
One Way
- Traffic flows in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign.
Right Turn Permitted Without Stopping
- Sign typically located below a stop sign, allows right turns without stopping.
- Other traffic must stop and yield.
Lane Use Control
- Signs indicate required or permitted turns from specific lanes.
Keep Right
- Advises to keep to the right of a traffic island, median, or obstruction.
Center Lane Turn Only
- Shared center lane designated for left turns from both directions.
Do Not Pass
- Indicates that passing other vehicles is prohibited.
No Turn on Red
- Restricts turning during a red signal; drivers must wait for the green light.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
- Reserved lane for vehicles with at least two passengers; often marked with a white diamond.
Pedestrian Crossing
- Alerts drivers to watch for pedestrians crossing.
- May feature a flashing yellow signal.
Multiuse Paths Crossing
- Signifies an area where bicycles and pedestrians frequently cross.
Curve and Turn Signs
- Right Curve: Indicates a rightward turn ahead.
- Sharp Right Turn: Warns of a sharp right turn in the road.
- Chevron Signs: Signal a sharp change in direction.
Winding Road
- Indicates a series of turns or curves along the road.
Crossroads and Side Road
- Crossroads: A four-way intersection is ahead with potential for cross traffic.
- Side Road: Signifies a "T" intersection where traffic may enter from left or right.
Lane Reduction and Merge Signs
- Lane Reduction: Indicates merging is required as the lane ends.
- Merge: Signals that traffic is merging from the indicated side.
Two-Way Traffic Ahead
- Alerts drivers that a one-way road will transition to a two-way road, introducing oncoming traffic.
Divided Highway
- Marks the beginning or end of a divided highway; drivers should keep right.
Stop Ahead and Signal Ahead
- Stop Ahead: Warns of an upcoming stop sign; prepare to stop.
- Signal Ahead: Indicates that a traffic signal is approaching; slow down.
Reduce Speed Limit Ahead
- Advises drivers to gradually slow down to the posted speed limit.
Roundabout and Railroad Advance
- Roundabout Ahead: Alerts drivers to an upcoming roundabout intersection.
- Railroad Advance: Sign indicates a railroad crossing is ahead; prepare to stop.
Low Clearance
- Warns that an overpass ahead has low clearance; proceed with caution if vehicle height is a concern.
Hill
- Sign indicates a steep grade ahead, advising caution.
Advisory Speed
- Suggests safe speed limits for freeway ramps and curves; may be subject to change based on conditions.
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Test your knowledge of important traffic signs and regulations with these flashcards from the Oregon Driver Manual. Each card focuses on a specific sign or regulatory concept to help you understand their meanings and implications for safe driving.
