Traffic Signals Chapter 5 Flashcards
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What are traffic signals used to do?

  • Signal emergencies
  • Control traffic and pedestrians (correct)
  • Limit speed
  • Provide directions

    • What does a circular yellow signal indicate?

  • Stop
  • Yield
  • Caution (correct)
  • Proceed with caution

    • What can result from failure to yield to a pedestrian?

  • License suspension
  • Court appearance
  • $100 fine
  • $500 fine (correct)

    • What does a flashing red signal signify?

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

    How many types are traffic signs divided into?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sign is the handicapped or reserved parking sign?

    <p>Regulatory sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The no passing zone sign and the circular railroad crossing signs are which type of signs?

    <p>Warning signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are most warning signs?

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

    What type of areas do orange and black signs warn about?

    <p>Construction areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the five-sided sign warn of?

    <p>School zones or school crossings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are NC route markers?

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

    What direction do odd-numbered highways generally run?

    <p>North and South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are interstate highways marked?

    <p>By a red, white, and blue shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do yellow lines separate?

    <p>Two-way traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the shared left turn lane on multi-lane highways?

    <p>Make left-turn movements in both directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traffic signs are divided into ______ types.

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ separate traffic going in the same direction.

    <p>White lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ is used along the right edge of roads.

    <p>White line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All diamond-shaped signs are ____________ signs.

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

    Rectangular and square-shaped signs that are normally black and white or red and __________ are regulatory.

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

    What does a green arrow indicate?

    <p>Protected turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pennant-shaped sign warn of?

    <p>No passing zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interstate highways are marked by _______.

    <p>A red and blue shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hospital signs are ___________ colored.

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

    NC secondary road signs are __________ shaped.

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

    What does a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection mean?

    <p>Proceed with caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A diamond-shaped sign would be used to warn drivers of which driving hazard?

    <p>Deer crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped traffic sign mean?

    <p>Slow down and drive with care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing red traffic signal at an intersection indicate?

    <p>Stop, check traffic, and proceed when clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate?

    <p>No passing from either direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the five-sided sign warn of?

    <p>School zone or school crossings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are traffic signs used to do?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection mean?

    <p>Slow down and proceed with caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic.

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

    Study Notes

    Traffic Signals and Their Meanings

    • Traffic signals regulate vehicular and pedestrian movement.
    • A circular yellow signal indicates caution; drivers should prepare to stop.
    • Ignoring pedestrian right-of-way may incur a fine of $500.
    • A flashing red signal functions like a stop sign, requiring a complete stop.

    Types of Traffic Signs

    • Traffic signs fall into three categories: regulatory, warning, and guide/informational.
    • The handicapped parking sign is classified as a regulatory sign.
    • Warning signs include no passing zones and railroad crossings, primarily shaped like diamonds.
    • Most warning signs are distinguished by their diamond shape.

    Specific Warning Signs

    • Orange and black signs alert drivers to maintenance or construction zones.
    • A five-sided sign indicates a school zone or crossing.
    • Pennant-shaped signs designate no passing zones.

    Highway Markings and Traffic Control

    • NC route markers are also diamond-shaped.
    • Odd-numbered highways typically run north-south, while even-numbered highways run east-west.
    • Interstate highways are identified by red, white, and blue shields.

    Lane Designations

    • Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
    • Shared left turn lanes facilitate left turns for traffic from both directions.
    • White lines are used to separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

    Special Signals and Actions

    • A green arrow provides a protected turn, allowing drivers to turn without yielding to oncoming traffic.
    • A flashing yellow traffic signal advises drivers to slow down and proceed with caution.
    • A flashing red signal at an intersection signals drivers to stop and proceed only when it is safe.

    Additional Sign Information

    • Hospital signs are marked in blue, while NC secondary road signs are rectangular in shape.
    • Two solid yellow center lines prohibit passing from either direction.
    • Standard regulatory signs are commonly rectangular or square, often black and white or red in color.

    Police Authority

    • Directions given by police officers regarding traffic must always be followed, overriding other signals.

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