Traffic Signs and Their Meanings

Questions and Answers

What does an octagon sign indicate?

No passing

School zone

Stop signs (correct)

Guided signs

What do horizontal rectangle signs generally indicate?

Hazard warnings

No passing

Stop signs

Guided signs (correct)

What does a pennant sign mean?

No passing

What does a diamond sign indicate?

Warning of existing or possible hazards Signup and view all the answers

What do pentagon signs indicate?

School zone and school crossing Signup and view all the answers

What does a round sign mean?

Railroad crossing Signup and view all the answers

What does a vertical rectangle sign generally indicate?

Regulatory signs Signup and view all the answers

What do red color signs indicate?

Stop, yield, or do what is posted on the sign Signup and view all the answers

What do green color signs indicate?

Indicated movements permitted, direction guidance Signup and view all the answers

What do blue color signs indicate?

Motorist services guidance Signup and view all the answers

What do yellow signs indicate?

General warning or caution Signup and view all the answers

What do black and white signs indicate?

Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What do brown signs indicate?

Public recreation and scenic guidance Signup and view all the answers

What do orange signs indicate?

Construction and maintenance warning Signup and view all the answers

What do regulatory signs do?

Set limits or give commands Signup and view all the answers

What color are warning signs normally?

Yellow Signup and view all the answers

What do route signs indicate?

The type of roadway Signup and view all the answers

What shape do guide signs typically have?

Square or rectangular Signup and view all the answers

What colors are interstate signs?

Red, white, and blue Signup and view all the answers

What do routes with EVEN numbers indicate?

Routes that go EAST and WEST Signup and view all the answers

What do routes with ODD numbers indicate?

Routes that go NORTH and SOUTH Signup and view all the answers

What do solid yellow lines indicate?

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions Signup and view all the answers

What do broken yellow lines indicate?

You MAY pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane Signup and view all the answers

What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

You cannot pass if the lines on your side are solid Signup and view all the answers

What do solid white lines indicate?

Used for turn lanes and to prevent lane changes near intersections Signup and view all the answers

What do dashed white lines indicate?

Indicate you may cross to change lanes if it is safe to do so Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sign Types and Meanings

Octagon sign: Exclusively used for stop signs.
Horizontal Rectangle sign: Generally indicates guided signs.
Pennant sign: Means no passing is allowed.
Diamond sign: Warns of existing or potential hazards on roadways or nearby areas.
Pentagon sign: Indicates school zones and school crossings.
Round sign: Denotes railroad crossings.
Vertical Rectangle sign: Typically used for regulatory signs.

Sign Colors and Their Meanings

Red signs: Indicate stop, yield, or compliance with posted instructions.
Green signs: Show permitted movements and direction guidance.
Blue signs: Provide guidance for motorist services such as gas, hotels, and food.
Yellow signs: Serve as general warnings or cautions.
Black and White signs: Indicate regulations.
Brown signs: Offer guidance for public recreation and scenic areas.
Orange signs: Warn of construction and maintenance activities.
Orange (retroreflective): Used in various types of signs to enhance visibility in low light conditions.

Categories of Signs

Regulatory signs: Set limits or give specific commands to drivers.
Warning signs: Typically yellow and diamond-shaped, featuring black letters or symbols to alert drivers.
Construction signs: Orange signs associated with roadway construction and maintenance, indicating potential hazards ahead.
Route signs: The shape indicates the type of roadway, such as interstate, U.S., state, or county.
Guide signs: Usually square or rectangular, in green or brown, providing directions and distances.

Route Sign Specifications

Interstate signs: Characterized by red, white, and blue colors.
Even-numbered routes: Designate roads that run east and west.
Odd-numbered routes: Represent roads that go north and south.

Road Markings

Solid yellow lines: Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, no passing allowed.
Broken yellow lines: Indicate that passing is permissible if the broken line is adjacent to the driver's lane.
Double solid yellow lines: Prohibit passing when both lines are solid on a driver's side.
Solid white lines: Used for turn lanes and to restrict lane changes near intersections, marking traffic lanes traveling in the same direction.
Dashed white lines: Indicate areas between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, allowing for lane changes if safe.

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