Road Signs Overview Quiz
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What does the symbol 'Divided Highway Ends' signify?

  • Red Circle
  • Yellow diamond (correct)
  • Blue Square
  • Green Triangle
  • What does the 'Road Narrows' sign indicate?

  • Yellow diamond (correct)
  • White rectangle
  • Red octagon
  • Orange triangle
  • What does a 'Soft Shoulder' sign mean?

  • Yellow diamond (correct)
  • Black square
  • Red circle
  • Blue rectangle
  • What does a 'Stop Ahead' sign signify?

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    What does the 'Dead End' sign indicate?

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    What does a 'Hill' sign signify?

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    What does the 'Playground' sign indicate?

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    What does the 'Two Way Traffic' sign indicate?

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    What does a 'Signal Ahead' sign signify?

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    What does the 'Merging Traffic' sign signify?

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    What does the 'Yield Ahead' sign indicate?

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    What does the 'Railroad Crossing' sign signify?

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    What does the 'No Passing Zone' sign indicate?

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    What does the 'Do Not Enter' sign signify?

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    What does 'Yield' mean in terms of road signage?

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    What does 'Speed Limit 35' indicate?

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    Study Notes

    Road Signs Overview

    • Various road signs convey critical information about driving conditions and regulations.
    • Color-coded systems help identify sign types and their meanings.

    Yellow Signs

    • Indicate caution or warning about potential hazards ahead.
    • Common yellow signs include:
      • Divided highway ends
      • Road narrows
      • Soft shoulder
      • Stop ahead
      • Bump 100 ft ahead
      • Dead end sign
      • Hill sign
      • Playground sign
      • Two-way traffic sign
      • Signal ahead
      • Merging traffic
      • Lane drop
      • Low clearance sign
      • Right turn/sharp right curve
      • Curve right sign
      • Farm machinery
      • Side road
      • Bike crossing
      • Cross road
      • Winding road
      • Yield ahead
      • Road closed 1500 feet

    Orange Signs

    • Typically denote construction or road work.
    • Common orange signs include:
      • One lane road 1500 feet
      • Railroad crossing
      • End construction sign
      • Road work ahead sign
      • Flagger 500 ft
      • Detour 1000 ft
      • Slow construction zone sign

    Regulatory and Information Signs

    • Provide directives or regulations for drivers.
    • Red triangular signs indicate yielding, while red and white circles display prohibitive guidance.
    • Blue and white square signs direct users to facilities like hospitals.
    • Common regulatory signs include:
      • Do not enter
      • Speed limit (e.g., 35 mph)
      • No U-turn
      • No parking anytime
      • Stop for school bus
      • Pass with care
      • Truck route sign
      • No right turn on red
      • Stop here on red
      • No bicycles
      • Left turn only
      • Thru and left
      • Hyphenated directives like slower traffic keep right

    State and Federal Route Markers

    • Unique identifiers for routing and navigation include:
      • Interstate highway (red, white, blue crest)
      • NC state route marker (black and white diamond)
      • United States route marker (black and white shield)

    Additional Information Signs

    • Brown vertical rectangle signs often indicate parks or recreational areas, like Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park sign.
    • Black and white signs convey directives on driving patterns, such as one-way and Do Not Stop on Tracks.

    Summary

    • Familiarity with each sign type and its meaning is vital for safe driving.
    • The variety of signs ensures that drivers receive essential information on road conditions, regulations, and potential hazards.

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    Description

    Test your knowledge on various road signs and their meanings! This quiz covers the functions of yellow and orange signs, including cautionary, regulatory, and construction-related messages. Enhance your understanding of traffic signals and road safety concepts.

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