DMV Road Signs Flashcards

DMV Road Signs Flashcards Pedestrian SignsWalk (white): leave curb to cross streetDon't Walk (yellow):

do not leave curbDon't Walk (red, flashing): do not leave

curb, but complete walking across street if already started Y Intersection AheadThe road ahead splits into two different directions.Warning sign for hill aheadSign with a truck on a steep incline going down.School Crosswalk Warning AssemblyNormally installed at marked crosswalkSlow down, be prepared to stop, and watch for childrenNot less than 150 ft but not more than 700 ft in advance of school grounds or crossing Pavement MarkingsUsed to warn and direct drivers and regulate

trafficIncludes:- stop lines- crosswalk lines- railroad

crossings- center, no passing, edge, and lane lines- traffic striping Circular Intersection AheadSign with a circle composed of 3 arrows.Horizontal Rectangle SignsUsed as guidelines they show locations, directions, or other special information

Milepost MarkersPlaced at each mile along edge of road acrossZero: always

starts at south/west border where route begins Soft ShoulderDrive on shoulder only in emergencies You cannot turn around to go in opposite direction at this intersection Pedestrians in Crosswalk

• solid yellow linesMay not be crossed for ANY reason

Side Road Enters Highway (ahead at an angle) This sign means:

HAWK SignalsIncludes:- Dark- Solid Red- Flashing Red- Flashing Yellow-

Solid Yellow Green LightKeep driving if it's safe Lane LinesDashed white lines for individual lanesMore than one lane for traffic moving in same directionOnly cross to make left turn into/from alley, road, driveway, or street Red Flashing LightStop completelyProceed w/caution only after yielding right-of-way at intersection

No Right TurnThis sign means:

Curve to the RightThis sign means:

hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear Bus Station/Stop Sign DO NOT travel this way on the roadInterstate Sign

Another Road Crosses the Highway AheadThis sign means:

Edge Lines: Single Solid White LineSolid white lines along side of pavement

Warning SignsNormally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbolsMay be road hazards, changes in traffic direction, or some other hazardous situation

Road Workers AheadWhat does this sign mean?This road or street terminates aheadDead End Left Lane Ends AheadSign with a straight black line on right sideOn the left sight is a curved black line thingDrivers in the left lane must merge into right lane when safe to do so Overhead Lane SignsLeft turn onlyStraight or Left turn onlyRight turn only This warning sign meansRoad changes to either a gravel treated surface or an earth road surface Hairpin Curve (Extreme Right Curve) Ahead

Pharmacy AheadThis sign means:

The highway ahead no longer has a median or divider.Traffic goes in both directions. Keep right.Steep Hill Ahead Side Road Enters Highway AheadWhat does this sign mean?I-85 Express LanesGwinnett CountyOpen 24/73 or more person carpools, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, and Alternate Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed and protect brakes from damage No U-Turn Railroad CrossingThese signs warn you to look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains or any vehicles using the rails U.S. Route signSign with black numerals on a white shield and black background w/o borderRoad spans multiple states Stop SignCome to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so

No Right TurnsThis sign means:

Right Curve AheadWhat does this sign mean?If the change in horizontal alignment is 135 degrees or more this sign may be used Wrong Way DO NOT ENTERYou may not drive into the restricted streetSign may be installed where it is necessary to emphasize the one-way traffic movement on a ramp or turning lane Sharp Turn to RightWhat does this warning sign indicate?Lane Control SignsUses of reversible lane systemIncludes- No travel allowed- Steady and Flashing- Travel in lane

This sign means:Narrow Bride Warning

No Parking Allowed On a sidewalk In front of a public or private driveway Within an intersection Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant in a place where parallel parking ispermitted or 20 feet of a fire hydrant if angle parking is permitted On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk Within 30 feet of a traffic control signal at the side of a highway Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad Within 20 feet of a driveway entrance to any fire station and, on theside of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station, within 75feet of that entrance Next to or opposite any highway construction zone Next to any vehicle already parked on the side of the highway (doubleparking) On any bridge or other elevated

structure or within a highway tunnel In a space reserved for the handicapped unless you have the speciallicense plate or window placard that entitles you to use the space Wherever parking is prohibited by signs or curb markings Within a bicycle lane (unless your vehicle is disabled) Hospital AheadBlue square sign with an H on it Curve advisory signSlow down, max speed is 25 mph in ideal conditions Guide SignsMay indicate what road you're on, and how to get where

you want to goEx: route markers, info, destination,

distance, and location signs Speed SignsTypes of signs that indicate the maximum speed in a specific area during ideal conditionsThe speed begins at this sign and ends where a different speed is posted Circular Intersection AheadWhat does this sign mean?Keep Right of ObstructionSign with upside left tunnel on left side and up arrow on right side

Green ArrowProceed carefullyonlyin direction around is pointing after stopping and yieldingOr turn in direction of arrow Deer Crossing AheadWhat does this sign mean?Traffic Signal AheadThis sign indicates HAWK Signal (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) a.k.a. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)Designed to help people safely cross busy streetsPeople pushed button to activate

County Road SignThis sign means:

Library AheadThis sign means:

Playground AheadFluorescent yellow/green diamond-shaped sign with 2 black figures on seesawUsed to give advance warning of a designated the area that is located adjacent to the road Yellow Flashing LightSlow down and exercise caution before proceeding through intersectionYou may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians Keep Left of ObstructionSign with up arrow on left and upside down tunnel on right.Narrow Bridge AheadWhat does this road sign mean?

Road Crossing HighwayThis sign means:

Yellow ArrowMay appear after green arrow and warn you to clear intersection

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow This road sign means:

What does this warning sign mean?Pavement Ends Ahead Four-way intersection aheadYellow diamond and black cross Service SignsBlue and white signsGive directions to service facilities Drivers must stop and stay stopped when pedestrians are in crosswalk Lanes Reduced Ahead

Bump In RoadThis sign means:

Vertical Rectangle SignsRegulatory signs which tell you what you must doObeyed in same manner as traffic laws Two-Way Traffic AheadThe one-way road joins two-way road ahead. You will be facing oncoming traffic Intersection warning ahead, roadway ends, must turn right or left.

This sign means:

Right lane ends ahead, stay to the leftThis sign means:

Traffic StripingDiagonal yellow line sMeansroad is narrowing or an obstructionAlways keep rightof markings Dead End RoadThe road you are traveling on ends straight aheadSlow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left Red LightMake a complete stop before crosswalk or intersection (Warning) Leaving Separated 1-Way Highway Divided Highway Ends Four-Way IntersectionWhat does this road mean?Express Lanes- Pay a toll to bypass traffic on interstate- No more than 2 axles or up to 6 wheels- Need Peach Pass Hand SignalsStopping Hand Signal