Questions and Answers
What does a Stop sign indicate?
What action is indicated by a Yield sign?
What do speed limit signs show?
The maximum speed allowed on the road
A sign that states 'Right Turn Only' means you can only turn ___ at the intersection.
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A 'No Left Turn' sign indicates that left turns are ___ at the intersection.
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What does a 'No U Turn' sign mean?
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What color is used to indicate caution or a general warning?
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What do blue signs typically indicate?
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What is the purpose of brown signs?
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Fluorescent yellow-green signs serve as general warnings or cautions.
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What do orange signs indicate?
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What does a white sign generally communicate?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signs and Road Rules Overview
- Stop signs indicate a complete halt is required before proceeding.
- Yield signs indicate that a driver must give way to other vehicles or pedestrians before continuing.
Vehicle Movement Regulations
- Speed limit signs set the maximum allowable speed for vehicles on a particular road.
- Right turn only signs instruct drivers to turn right at the intersection.
Directional Turn Signs
- Left turn only signs require drivers to make a left turn at the intersection.
- Straight through only signs indicate that only straight movement is permitted at the intersection.
Turn Restrictions
- No right turn signs prohibit making a right turn at the designated intersection.
- No left turn signs indicate that drivers are not allowed to make a left turn at the intersection.
- No U-turn signs prohibit turning the vehicle in the opposite direction at that location.
Lane Usage Signs
- Left/straight optional lane signs indicate that drivers can either turn left or proceed straight in that lane.
- Right/straight optional lane signs allow drivers to turn right or continue straight.
Turn and Curve Warnings
- Turn signs (left and right) indicate that a turn is ahead and the driver should be prepared to navigate.
- Curve signs (left and right) warn drivers of an approaching curve in the road.
- Reverse curve signs (left and right) indicate a quick succession of curves in opposite directions.
Keeping to One Side
- Keep right signs instruct drivers to stay on the right side of the road.
- Keep left signs instruct drivers to stay on the left side of the road.
Route Signage
- Interstate route signs (2-digit) signify the roadway is part of the interstate highway system.
Construction and Work Signs
- Flagger signs denote the presence of personnel directing traffic in construction zones.
- Worker signs warn of workers present on the road, necessitating extra caution.
Color-Coded Sign Meanings
- Red indicates the need to stop, yield, or follow instructions shown on the sign.
- Green provides directional information about locations and distances.
- Blue directs drivers to services such as hospitals, gas stations, and eating places.
- Yellow signals general warnings or cautions on the road.
- Fluorescent yellow-green also indicates warnings or caution, particularly for pedestrians or school zones.
- White denotes regulatory signs that indicate laws and ordinances.
- Orange signals road work and maintenance alerts; watch for road workers.
- Brown points out recreational and historical areas, including parks and cultural sites.
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