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What does a guide sign provide information about?
What does a guide sign provide information about?
What is the purpose of a regulatory sign?
What is the purpose of a regulatory sign?
What does a minimum speed limit help to do?
What does a minimum speed limit help to do?
How does a warning sign appear?
How does a warning sign appear?
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What do school zone signs indicate?
What do school zone signs indicate?
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When should you obey the basic speed law?
When should you obey the basic speed law?
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What does a shared left-turn lane indicate?
What does a shared left-turn lane indicate?
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What does an advisory speed limit indicate?
What does an advisory speed limit indicate?
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What is the function of a flashing signal?
What is the function of a flashing signal?
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What do roadway markings include?
What do roadway markings include?
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What does a lane signal indicate?
What does a lane signal indicate?
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A driver can turn right when a traffic signal is red.
A driver can turn right when a traffic signal is red.
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International signs use words for understanding.
International signs use words for understanding.
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The driver on the right should go first when two drivers stop at the same time at an intersection.
The driver on the right should go first when two drivers stop at the same time at an intersection.
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The posted maximum speed limit is safe for any driving conditions.
The posted maximum speed limit is safe for any driving conditions.
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A diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of conditions such as divided highway or deer crossing.
A diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of conditions such as divided highway or deer crossing.
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You must stop at the pedestrian crosswalk when marked at intersections.
You must stop at the pedestrian crosswalk when marked at intersections.
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Drivers must come to a full stop at a flashing red light.
Drivers must come to a full stop at a flashing red light.
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The flashing pedestrian signal alerts drivers to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
The flashing pedestrian signal alerts drivers to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Yield signs and stop signs are examples of regulatory signs.
Yield signs and stop signs are examples of regulatory signs.
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Interstate routes heading east or west are odd-numbered.
Interstate routes heading east or west are odd-numbered.
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A yellow pennant-shaped sign and solid yellow line are used in no-passing zones.
A yellow pennant-shaped sign and solid yellow line are used in no-passing zones.
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What shape identifies the maximum speed limit?
What shape identifies the maximum speed limit?
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What shape do warning signs that alert to possible dangers ahead have?
What shape do warning signs that alert to possible dangers ahead have?
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What shape marks the location of a railroad crossing?
What shape marks the location of a railroad crossing?
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What shape indicates a driver must yield to the right-of-way?
What shape indicates a driver must yield to the right-of-way?
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What shape indicates that traffic may only flow in one direction?
What shape indicates that traffic may only flow in one direction?
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What shape indicates a no-passing zone?
What shape indicates a no-passing zone?
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What shape marks a school zone?
What shape marks a school zone?
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What shape requires a full stop?
What shape requires a full stop?
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What shape guides drivers to public recreation areas?
What shape guides drivers to public recreation areas?
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What does an orange diamond shape warning sign indicate?
What does an orange diamond shape warning sign indicate?
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What must a driver do when they see red raised roadway markers?
What must a driver do when they see red raised roadway markers?
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What should a driver do when the traffic light turns yellow as they enter the intersection?
What should a driver do when the traffic light turns yellow as they enter the intersection?
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What action should be taken when approaching a flashing yellow light?
What action should be taken when approaching a flashing yellow light?
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What do blue signs generally indicate?
What do blue signs generally indicate?
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What do green signs generally indicate?
What do green signs generally indicate?
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What shape is used for yield signs?
What shape is used for yield signs?
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What does 'HOV' stand for?
What does 'HOV' stand for?
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Study Notes
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.
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Explore key concepts related to traffic signs and roadway markings with these flashcards. Each card provides definitions and examples of important guide, regulatory, and warning signs. Perfect for learners preparing for driving tests or enhancing their road safety knowledge.
