Driver Guide - Signs Flashcards

Driver Guide - Signs Flashcards This construction, maintenance, or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. They warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. In work areas, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sing or flag.You must obey these persons. Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists must yield to any highway construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights, or equipment inside a highway construction or maintenance work zone. Fines double for moving violations in construction areas when workers are present.

Work area signs include:

Divided Highway (Road) EndsCross Roads These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white, or green letters or symbols. They give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations.Detour Disabled ParkingA rectangular sign with a white background and green lettering, and the international disabled person symbol in white on a blue background marks special parking stalls at businesses and stores. You or your passenger must have and display a disabled person's parking placard or license plate to park in these stalls.Exit Only/ Optional ExitDestination Signs A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at roadway openings that you should not enter, such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way streets.Do Not Pass Merge Right (variable speed limit sign)Lane use control signs A rectangular sign with a white background and black letters. These signs tell you when chains are required.Route Number signs Added Lane (from right, no merging required) Deer Crossing Speed Zone AheadSpeed Zone Ahead Warning SignsThese signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.They warn you of sharp curves, special situations, speed zones, or hazards ahead.

• Destination signs* Service signs* Route number signsHospital

Railroad Crossinga white X-shaped sign or "crossbuck" with "Railroad Crossing" on it is located at the railroad crossing. This sign has the same meaning as a "Yield" sign. You must yield to trains crossing the road.No U TurnStop These signs are yellow or orange and placed on the left side of the roadway. These signs tell you where passing is not permitted. (see Do Not Pass sign for more information) Slow Moving Vehicle Railroad Crossinga round yellow warning sign with an "X" symbol and black "RR" letters is placed along the road before you get to a railroad crossing Stop AheadSharp Curve Right A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is traveling less than 25 mph. You may see this decal on construction equipment and in rural areas on farm vehicles, horse drawn wagons, or carriages.Warning These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various locations such as cities, airports, or state lines or to special areas such as national parks, historical areas, or museums.Variable Speed Limit Signs Slippery When WetSignal Ahead These signs tell you where passing is not permitted.Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead.Placement of these signs are considered at locations of unseen hazards such as hills and curves, intersections, driveways, and other places a vehicle may enter the roadway.Wrong Way HillTwo-Way Traffic WorkersYield Ahead reduced speed, detour, slow moving vehicles ahead, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces

Common types of guide signs are:

Speed LimitThese signs indicate the maximum safe speed allowed or the minimum safe speed required. The maximum limit should be driven only in ideal driving conditions and you must reduce you speed when conditions require it.YieldA downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. It means you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection you are crossing or roadway you are entering.

Advance Warning: BicyclessSoft Shoulder

Curve Left 35 mph or less recommendedNo Passing Zone These digital signs post variable speed limits that help warn drivers of backups ahead in an attempt to evenly distribute

the flow of traffic. The overhead signs can also quickly close entire lanes and provide warning information to drivers before they reach slower traffic.Lane Closed (variable speed limit sign)

These signs tell you where you can go or where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel. Sometimes arrows may be painted on the road as a supplement to the signs.Traction Advisory signs Merging TrafficLane Ends, Merge Left Lane Open (variable speed limit sign)Regulatory Speed (variable speed limit sign) Winding RoadDivided Highway (Road) Begins Keep Right (except to pass)Slower Traffic Keep Right Merge Left (variable speed limit sign)Merge Left or Right (variable speed limit sign)

No Right TurnSchool: Speed Limit 20 mph When Children Are Present

The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway - interstate, U.S., state, city, or county road.Photo Enforced An eight-sided sign that is red with white letters. You must come to a full stop at a marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk or, if none, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic. You must wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared and pulled forward only when it is safe.Do Not Enter

• Speed limit signs* Variable speed limit signs* Lane use

control signs* No passing signs* Stop sign* Yield sign* Do Not Enter sign* Disabled Parking sign* Traction Advisory signs Regulatory Signs School Crossing (Color can be fluorescent green or yellow)Pedestrian Crossing (Color can be fluorescent green or yellow)

No Left TurnCommon types of regulatory signs are:

FlaggerWork Area Signs These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are blue or brown with white letters or symbols. They show the location of various services such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.City and Mileage PhoneService Signs