Traffic Sign Regulations Flashcards
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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?

<p>Direct traffic to turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Warning signs are usually green with black symbols.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a no passing sign look like?

<p>A yellow pennant shaped sign with black letters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color are construction signs?

<p>Orange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do route signs indicate?

<p>They indicate interstate routes and are red, white, and blue shields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a railroad sign look like?

<p>A round yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information do guide signs provide?

<p>Routes and distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color are signs that highlight highway services?

<p>Blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a green light mean at a traffic signal?

<p>Proceed if the intersection is clear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A yellow light indicates to __________.

<p>stop safely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the arrow signal to its action:

<p>Green left arrow = Go only left Green right arrow = Go only right Yellow arrow = Red arrow is about to appear Stop arrow = May not go in this direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore key regulatory traffic signs with these flashcards. Learn about the Stop sign and other important signs that dictate road laws. Ideal for anyone studying traffic safety and regulations.

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