Traffic Signs and Markings Flashcards

Signs and Signals

• Guide signs provide information about routes, service areas, and points of interest.
• Regulatory signs indicate laws and rules drivers are required to follow.
• Minimum speed limits are established on primary highways to maintain traffic flow.
• Warning signs are typically yellow and diamond-shaped, alerting drivers to potential hazards.
• School zones are identified by specific signs warning of children potentially entering the roadway.
• The basic speed law requires motorists to adjust speed according to traffic, roadway, or weather conditions.

Lane Markings and Signals

• Shared left-turn lanes are used to facilitate safe left turns in urban areas.
• Advisory speed limits suggest safe speeds for specific conditions like sharp curves.
• Flashing signals warn of dangerous conditions at intersections.
• Roadway markings include solid lines, broken lines, arrows, and words to guide drivers.

Traffic Control Colors and Meanings

• Orange marks road construction or detour areas.
• Red indicates stop, yield, or prohibits certain actions.
• Blue signs provide information about motorist services.
• Green signs give information on routes and distances.
• Yellow warns drivers of upcoming dangers.

True or False Facts

• Right-of-way rules state that at a four-way stop, the driver on the right goes first.
• The maximum speed limit posted may not be safe under all driving conditions.
• A diamond-shaped sign serves as a warning for hazards like deer crossings.
• A railroad crossing is marked by a sign featuring a black "X" with two "Rs".
• Drivers must stop at pedestrian crosswalks when marked.

Traffic Signal Operations

• A flashing red light requires a full stop before proceeding.
• Flashing yellow lights prompt drivers to proceed with caution.
• At intersections, the presence of red raised roadway markers indicates a stop is necessary.

Road Shapes and Their Meanings

• Vertical rectangles indicate regulatory messages, such as speed limits.
• Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards ahead.
• Railroad crossings are marked with an "X" sign.
• Triangle-shaped signs (upside down) communicate the need to yield.
• Horizontal rectangles indicate one-way traffic flow.

Roadway Guidance and Services

• Interstate highways enable travel across states, with odd-numbered routes running north-south and even-numbered routes running east-west.
• Blue signs denote locations for motor services, while green signs indicate destinations.
• Brown signs inform about public recreation and scenic areas.

Special Markings and Lane Usage

• Mile markers assist in tracking distance from the start of the highway, often used for emergency response.
• Pavement markers, including crosswalks, stop lines, and rumble strips, enhance roadway safety by providing visual cues to drivers.
• Double yellow lines denote no-passing zones, while dashed lines allow passing when safe.

Maneuvering Appropriately

• Drivers should adjust speed before negotiating turns for optimal safety.
• High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are designated for vehicles with multiple passengers.
• Familiarity with right turn on red laws requires a stop, signaling, and checking for pedestrians before turning.