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What do regulatory signs inform drivers about?
What do regulatory signs inform drivers about?
- Traffic patterns
- Scenic routes
- Specific laws that must be obeyed (correct)
- Optional driving practices
What is the appearance of regulatory signs?
What is the appearance of regulatory signs?
- Square or rectangular with specific shapes (correct)
- Diamond-shaped with black text
- Triangular with black and yellow colors
- Circular with colorful images
What do 'No Left Turn', 'No Right Turn', and 'No U-Turn' signs indicate?
What do 'No Left Turn', 'No Right Turn', and 'No U-Turn' signs indicate?
They indicate that corresponding turns are prohibited.
What do Speed Limit Signs indicate?
What do Speed Limit Signs indicate?
What does a School Speed Limit When Flashing sign indicate?
What does a School Speed Limit When Flashing sign indicate?
What is the purpose of Lane Use Control Signs?
What is the purpose of Lane Use Control Signs?
What is required when approaching a Stop Sign?
What is required when approaching a Stop Sign?
What does a Yield Sign require you to do?
What does a Yield Sign require you to do?
What does the sign 'No Turn On Red' mean?
What does the sign 'No Turn On Red' mean?
What does 'Do Not Block Intersection' indicate?
What does 'Do Not Block Intersection' indicate?
What do One-Way Street signs indicate?
What do One-Way Street signs indicate?
What does the 'Do Not Pass' sign indicate?
What does the 'Do Not Pass' sign indicate?
What is indicated by the sign 'Keep Right'?
What is indicated by the sign 'Keep Right'?
How does the 'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign function?
How does the 'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign function?
What does the 'Do Not Enter' sign indicate?
What does the 'Do Not Enter' sign indicate?
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Study Notes
Regulatory Signs
- Regulate traffic laws that must be followed, including direction, lane use, turning, speed, and parking rules.
- Usually square or rectangular with white backgrounds and black, red, or green letters/symbols.
No Left Turn
- Indicates prohibition of left turns at intersections.
No Right Turn
- Prohibits right turns at specific locations.
No U-Turn
- Indicates that U-turns are not permitted at the specified area.
Speed Limit Signs
- Black and white signs that display maximum or minimum legal speed limits.
- Maximum speed is only allowed under ideal conditions; reduce speed during adverse weather or traffic conditions.
- Some roads have minimum speed limits to prevent hazards on the roadway.
School Speed Limit When Flashing Sign
- Indicates a reduced speed limit specifically for school zones, effective only when flashing.
Lane Use Control Signs
- Display rules for lane use and turning, often featuring arrow symbols.
- Can be placed on roadside or above the lanes, with additional roadway arrows for clarity.
Straight
- Indicates that all traffic must continue forward without turning.
Left Turn Only
- Signifies that vehicles must turn left at the intersection.
Right Turn Only
- Indicates that vehicles are required to turn right at the intersection.
Straight or Turn Right
- Allows vehicles to either continue straight or make a right turn.
Stop Sign
- An eight-sided red sign with white letters instructing drivers to come to a complete stop.
- Requires stopping at a designated stop line or crosswalk and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles.
Yield Sign
- A downward-pointing triangle sign with a red border indicating that drivers must slow down and allow right-of-way traffic to proceed before entering the intersection.
Shared Center Lane - Left Turn Only
- Designates a lane exclusively for vehicles making left turns from either direction, not for passing or through traffic.
No Turn On Red
- Indicates that turning right or left during a red light is prohibited until the signal turns green.
Stop Here On Red
- Specifies where to stop when the light is red; right turns on red are allowed if safe and no No Turn On Red sign is present.
Do Not Block Intersection
- Prohibits stopping or parking in intersections, emphasizing the need to clear the intersection if traffic conditions allow.
Left Turn Yield on Green
- Permits left turns only if oncoming traffic is yielded to, when the light is green.
One-Way Street
- Indicates that traffic is allowed to flow only in the direction of the arrow; driving against this direction is prohibited.
Do Not Pass
- Signifies areas where overtaking other vehicles is illegal, considering visibility and potential hazards.
Pass With Care
- Indicates the end of a no-passing zone and permits passing only when safe.
Keep Right
- Instructs traffic to remain on the right side of roadway features, such as medians or lane dividers.
Slower Traffic Keep Right
- Advises slower drivers to use the right lane on multilane highways, facilitating smoother traffic flow.
Do Not Enter
- A square sign with a white horizontal line in a red circle, indicating no entry into certain areas, such as wrong-way entrances.
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