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What are regulatory signs?
They tell you about the laws you must obey, with important ones being Stop and Yield.
What shape is a stop sign, and what does it signify?
A red octagon.
What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Slow or stop and give the right of way to traffic.
What do other regulatory signs usually control?
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Warning signs are usually green with black symbols.
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What does a no passing sign look like?
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What color are construction signs?
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What do route signs indicate?
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What does a railroad sign look like?
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What information do guide signs provide?
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What color are signs that highlight highway services?
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What does a green light mean at a traffic signal?
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A yellow light indicates to __________.
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Match the arrow signal to its action:
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Study Notes
Regulatory Signs
- Indicate laws that must be obeyed, with crucial ones being Stop and Yield signs, which have distinct shapes.
- Most regulatory signs are white squares or rectangles with red or black lettering.
Stop Sign
- Red octagon with white letters marking the need to stop at intersections.
- Requires a full stop; you must yield to pedestrians and vehicles once stopped.
- Indicates a legal stopping location through signage.
Yield Sign
- Red and white triangular sign that instructs drivers to slow down or stop.
- Requires yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic at intersections or merging areas.
Other Regulatory Signs
- Guide drivers to turn or proceed straight, designate one-way traffic, and control parking and passing.
- Signs indicating prohibitions generally feature red words on white or white words on red backgrounds.
- Signs displaying black lettering typically indicate allowed actions; symbols with red circles and diagonal slashes denote prohibited actions.
Warning Signs
- Diamond-shaped signs with black symbols or lettering on a yellow background warn of hazards.
- Primarily designed to help avoid unexpected situations while driving.
Diamond-Shaped Warnings
- Yellow diamond-shaped signs specifically caution about potential dangers ahead.
No Passing Sign
- Yellow pennant-shaped sign with black lettering located on the left side of the road.
- Alerts drivers to the beginning of a no passing zone.
Construction Signs
- Orange signs in diamond or rectangular shapes indicate construction zones.
- May include triangular signs on construction vehicles to signal slow-moving traffic.
Route Signs
- Interstate route signs are characterized by red, white, and blue shield designs.
Railroad Signs
- Round yellow sign with a black "X" and "R's" warns drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing.
- Accompanied by a white crossbuck sign indicating the crossing, possibly with additional information on the number of tracks.
Guide Signs
- Mark routes, intersections, service areas, and other points of interest to assist navigation.
Other Guide Signs
- Green signs provide destination information and distances.
- Blue signs detail highway services like fuel, food, lodging, and hospitals.
- Brown signs indicate recreational areas and cultural points of interest.
Intersection Signs
- Symbol-based signs that convey information without the use of words.
Traffic Lights
- Green Light: Proceed only if the intersection is clear; signals are typically positioned at the bottom or to the right.
- Yellow Light: Signals caution to stop safely, located at the center of the traffic signal.
- Red Light: Requires a full stop, clarified by stopping behind lines or crosswalks, positioned at the top or left.
Flashing Signals
- Signals that alert drivers to hazardous conditions or instruct them to stop.
Arrows
- Green Left Arrow: Indicates proceeding left only.
- Green Right Arrow: Indicates turning right only; yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
- Yellow Arrow: Signals the imminent appearance of a red arrow.
- Stop Arrow: Indicates no movement in the specified direction.
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