Traffic Control Signs and Signals

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What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign?

White and rectangular

Yellow and diamond-shaped (correct)

Red and octagonal

Green and circular

What color and shape is a destination sign?

Green with white letters and symbols

What must you do at a STOP sign?

Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians

What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign?

Yellow with black letters or symbols Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of Warning Signs?

Yellow with black letters or symbols Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of Regulation Signs?

White with black and/or red letters or symbols Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of Work Area Signs?

Orange with black letters or symbols Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of Destination Signs?

Green with white letters Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of Route Signs?

Varied Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of Service Signs?

Blue with white letters or symbols Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when you encounter a flashing red light?

Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when it is safe Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when you encounter a flashing yellow light?

Drive with caution Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when you encounter a steady yellow light?

Be prepared to stop for the red light Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when you encounter a red light with a green arrow?

Go in the direction of the arrow, yield the right-of-way Signup and view all the answers

Which must you obey over the other three: red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, police officer?

Police officer Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if an edge line angles in toward the center of the road?

The road is narrower ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a one broken line indicate?

You can pass other vehicles or change lanes if safe Signup and view all the answers

What does a one solid line indicate?

You can only pass when necessary due to obstructions Signup and view all the answers

What does a double solid line indicate?

You cannot pass or change lanes Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid and broken line together indicate?

Solid line means no passing; broken line means passing is allowed if safe Signup and view all the answers

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?

Before the crosswalk Signup and view all the answers

What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Arrows Signup and view all the answers

Who are the persons authorized to direct traffic?

Police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Control Signs

Regulation signs are typically white rectangles with black letters or symbols.
Warning signs are yellow, diamond-shaped, featuring black letters or symbols.
Destination signs are green with white letters and symbols.
Railroad crossing warning signs are yellow with black letters or symbols.
Work area signs are orange with black letters or symbols.
Service signs are blue with white letters or symbols.
Route signs can have varied colors.

Traffic Signals and Actions

At a STOP sign, come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians.
A flashing red light functions similarly to a STOP sign; stop and yield before proceeding safely.
A flashing yellow light advises driving with caution.
A steady yellow light indicates to prepare for a red light.
A red light with a green arrow allows movement in the direction of the arrow, but requires yielding to other traffic.

Legal Obligations

Among traffic controls, a police officer's directions take precedence over red lights, flashing red lights, and STOP signs.

Road Markings and Lines

An edge line that angles inward signifies that the road narrows ahead.
A single broken line indicates passing other vehicles or changing lanes is permissible if safe.
A single solid line allows passing or lane changes only when absolutely necessary due to obstructions or traffic conditions.
Double solid lines prohibit passing or changing lanes, with exceptions only for turning left at driveways or making U-turns.
A combination of a solid and broken line means:
- Vehicle on the solid line side cannot pass, except to turn left into a driveway.
- Vehicle on the broken line side can pass if safe and traffic is not interfered with.

Stopping Locations

At intersections with both crosswalk lines and no STOP line, stop before entering the crosswalk when required by a light or sign.

Pavement Markings

Arrows painted on the pavement indicate the required lanes for turning.

Traffic Direction Authority

Authorized traffic directors include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing personnel.

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Description

Test your knowledge on traffic control signs and signals. This quiz covers various types of signs including regulation, warning, destination, and their meanings. Additionally, it explores traffic signal actions and legal obligations for drivers.