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What does a Pennant Sign mean?
What does a Pennant Sign mean?
What does the Pentagon: School Sign indicate?
What does the Pentagon: School Sign indicate?
What should you do when you see the Slippery When Wet sign?
What should you do when you see the Slippery When Wet sign?
What does the Divided Highway Ahead sign mean?
What does the Divided Highway Ahead sign mean?
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What does Merging Traffic sign indicate?
What does Merging Traffic sign indicate?
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What does the Soft Shoulder sign indicate?
What does the Soft Shoulder sign indicate?
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What does the One Lane Bridge sign mean?
What does the One Lane Bridge sign mean?
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What does the Pavement Ends sign indicate?
What does the Pavement Ends sign indicate?
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What action should drivers take when they see a Right Curve sign?
What action should drivers take when they see a Right Curve sign?
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What does the Winding Road sign indicate?
What does the Winding Road sign indicate?
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What should you do when you come to a Stop Sign Ahead?
What should you do when you come to a Stop Sign Ahead?
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What does the Two-Way Traffic Ahead sign indicate?
What does the Two-Way Traffic Ahead sign indicate?
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What is the purpose of a Roundabout Circle sign?
What is the purpose of a Roundabout Circle sign?
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What does a Cross Road sign indicate?
What does a Cross Road sign indicate?
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What does a T-Intersection Ahead sign indicate?
What does a T-Intersection Ahead sign indicate?
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What does the Reduction of Lanes sign mean?
What does the Reduction of Lanes sign mean?
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What does a Do Not Enter sign indicate?
What does a Do Not Enter sign indicate?
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What must you do when you see a Yield Sign?
What must you do when you see a Yield Sign?
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What does the Red color in traffic signs signify?
What does the Red color in traffic signs signify?
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What does the Green color in traffic signs indicate?
What does the Green color in traffic signs indicate?
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What does the Blue color in traffic signs indicate?
What does the Blue color in traffic signs indicate?
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What does the Yellow color in traffic signs indicate?
What does the Yellow color in traffic signs indicate?
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What does the Fluorescent Yellow-Green color in traffic signs indicate?
What does the Fluorescent Yellow-Green color in traffic signs indicate?
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What does the White color in traffic signs indicate?
What does the White color in traffic signs indicate?
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What does the Orange color in traffic signs signify?
What does the Orange color in traffic signs signify?
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What does the Brown color in traffic signs signify?
What does the Brown color in traffic signs signify?
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What shape is exclusively used for stop signs?
What shape is exclusively used for stop signs?
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What is the purpose of a Horizontal Rectangle shaped sign?
What is the purpose of a Horizontal Rectangle shaped sign?
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What shape is exclusively used for yield signs?
What shape is exclusively used for yield signs?
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What shape is exclusively used to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways?
What shape is exclusively used to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways?
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What shape is generally used for regulatory signs?
What shape is generally used for regulatory signs?
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What shape signifies school advance and school crossing signs?
What shape signifies school advance and school crossing signs?
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What shape is used for railroad advance warning signs?
What shape is used for railroad advance warning signs?
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What shape is used for railroad crossing signs?
What shape is used for railroad crossing signs?
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What are flaggers used for?
What are flaggers used for?
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What does a Double Yellow Line signify?
What does a Double Yellow Line signify?
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What does a Solid White Line signify?
What does a Solid White Line signify?
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What do Broken White Lines indicate?
What do Broken White Lines indicate?
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What does a Double Solid White Line signify?
What does a Double Solid White Line signify?
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What do Yellow Lane Lines indicate?
What do Yellow Lane Lines indicate?
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What do Broken Yellow Lines signify?
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Study Notes
Road Signs and Their Functions
- Pennant Sign: Indicates entering a no passing zone; located on the left side facing the driver.
- Pentagon Sign: Alerts drivers to watch for children near schools.
- Slippery When Wet: Advises slow driving in wet weather; emphasizes avoiding sharp turns.
- Divided Highway Ahead: Warns that the highway ahead splits into one-way roadways; instructs drivers to keep right.
- Merging Traffic: Signals merging lanes ahead; drivers should yield right-of-way when necessary.
- Soft Shoulder: Cautions that roadside dirt is soft; advise against leaving the pavement unless in an emergency.
- One Lane Bridge: Indicates bridge allows only one vehicle at a time; check for oncoming traffic before crossing.
- Pavement Ends: Signifies transition from hard-surface pavement to dirt or low-type surface road.
- Right Curve: Instructs drivers to slow down and keep left in preparation for an upcoming right curve.
- Winding Road: Warns of multiple upcoming curves; advises careful, slow driving.
Intersection and Traffic Control Signs
- Stop Sign Ahead: Prepares drivers to slow and be ready to stop at an upcoming stop sign.
- Two-Way Traffic Ahead: Alerts that one-way street ends and oncoming traffic will be faced.
- Roundabout Circle: Advance notice of an upcoming roundabout.
- Cross Road: Indicates a road crossing the main highway; drivers must check for traffic.
- T-Intersection Ahead: Prepares drivers for a turn at a T-intersection; only right or left turns allowed.
- Reduction of Lanes: Indicates fewer lanes ahead; encourages smooth merging left, as the right lane ends.
- Do Not Enter: Signifies areas where entry is prohibited, often along one-way streets.
- Yield Sign: Requires slowing down to give right-of-way to intersecting traffic.
Color and Shape Coding of Signs
- Red: Commands stop, yield, or specific action dictated by the sign.
- Green: Indicates direction and distance to locations.
- Blue: Directs travelers to service locations such as rest areas and gas stations.
- Yellow: General warning about road conditions.
- Fluorescent Yellow-Green: Used for pedestrian and bicycle alerts, particularly in school zones.
- White: Provides enforceable laws and regulations.
- Orange: Indicates road work, maintenance, or temporary traffic control.
- Brown: Identifies cultural and recreational points of interest.
Sign Shapes and Specific Functions
- Octagon: Exclusive shape for stop signs.
- Horizontal Rectangle: Generally used for guide signs.
- Triangle: Exclusive shape for yield signs.
- Diamond: Warns of existing or potential roadway hazards.
- Vertical Rectangle: Commonly regulatory signage.
- Pentagon (Shape): Designates school advance and crossing signs.
- Round: Specific to railroad advance warnings.
- Crossbuck: Indicates railroad crossing.
Line Markings and Their Meanings
- Double Yellow Lines (One Solid, One Broken): Prohibits passing except when turning left.
- Double Yellow Lines: Prohibit crossing in either direction unless safely turning left.
- White Lane Lines: Separate lanes of traffic going the same direction; single white lines may indicate right road edge.
- Broken White Lines: Indicate separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
- Solid White Line: Marks the right road edge or separates same-direction lanes; crossing allowed only to avoid hazards.
- Double Solid White Lines: Prohibit crossing between lanes moving in the same direction.
- Solid with Turn Lane Arrow: Used for turn lanes, discouraging lane changes near intersections.
- Reversible Lanes: Facilitate traffic flow during peak hours.
- Yellow Lane Lines: Separate opposing traffic lanes and mark edge of pavement on divided highways.
- Broken Yellow Lines: Separate lanes of traffic in opposite directions; drivers should pass only when safe.
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Test your knowledge about various road signs and their specific functions. This quiz covers important signs like pennant, pentagon, and warning signs related to driving conditions. Understanding these signs is crucial for safe driving and navigation.
