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DMV roadsigns Flashcards

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Red traffic lights mean

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stop. You must wait until the traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before
you may move ahead. If you are turning right on red, you may turn after coming to a full stop and checking to make
sure that there is no oncoming traffic and no sign prohibiting the turn on a red light. Watch out for pedestrians
crossing in front of your vehicle.

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Yellow traffic lights mean

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the traffic light is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in
the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop-continue through the intersection.

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Green traffic lights mean

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you can go through the intersection. You must yield to emergency vehicles and others
as required by law. If you are stopped and then the light turns green, you must allow crossing traffic to clear the
intersection before you go ahead. If you are turning left, a steady green traffic light means you may turn but only
when safe to do so. If you are turning right, yield to pedestrians crossing the street.

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A flashing red traffic light means

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the same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and you may proceed when
it is safe to do so.

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A flashing yellow traffic light means

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slow down and proceed with caution.

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A red arrow means

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you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. You may proceed when the red
arrow goes out and a green arrow or light goes on.

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A yellow arrow means

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that the protection of a green arrow is ending; if you are turning in the direction of the arrow,
you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning.

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A green arrow means

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you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no on-coming or crossing
traffic while the arrow is green.

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The octagon (eight-sided) shape always means

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stop. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop
line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb. Then, yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian approaching
from either direction.

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The triangle (three-sided) shape always means

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Slow down to a speed reasonable for the conditions and yield the right-of-way. Stop if necessary

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The diamond (four-sided) shape always means

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These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Drive with caution and be ready
to slow down.

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Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide

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Vertical signs generally give instructions or tell you the law. Horizontal signs may give directions or
information.

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The pentagon (five-sided) shape marks

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school zones and warns you about school crossings. Signs may
display horizontal lines indicating the point at which a crosswalk exists. Signs may have a separate
downward-pointing arrow plaque, which indicates the actual location of the crosswalk.

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A circular sign indicates that

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you are approaching a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

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Pennant: No Passing Zone

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This three-sided sign is shaped like a pennant. When used, the sign is on the left side of a two-lane,
twoway roadway. It is posted at the beginning of a NO-PASSING ZONE where “no-passing” pavement
markings are also used

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Do Not Enter Sign

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A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at road
way openings that you should not enter, such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction,
crossovers on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way streets.

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Wrong Way

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This sign is used to identify a one-way street, expressway ramp or the wrong direction or wrong side of a
divided highway. Do not drive past this sign — turn around.

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No U-Turn

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U-turns prohibited. Special mention should be made of “NO U-TURN” signs that are posted on divided
highways or expressways. You may see one where there is an opening in the divided highway that leads to the
other side.

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Lane Use Control Signs

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These signs tell you where you can go and where you can turn, often using an arrow symbol. These signs can
be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel. Sometimes arrows are painted on the road
as a supplement to the sign.

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One Way

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These signs are used on one-way streets or driveways. You must always go only in the direction of the arrow.

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Left or Through Sign

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This sign lets you know that your lane is splitting off into two separate directions.

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Keep Right

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This sign tells you where to drive when you approach traffic islands, medians or other obstructions in the
middle of the roadway. You must drive to the side indicated by the arrow.

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No Passing Signs

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These signs tell you where passing is not permitted. Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead.
They consider unseen hazards such as hills and curves, intersections, driveways, and other places where a
vehicle may enter the roadway. These signs, along with pavement markings, indicate where you can pass
another vehicle, the beginning and ending of a passing zone, or where you may not pass. Where it is
permitted to pass, you may do so only if it is safe. Be aware of road conditions and other vehicles.

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Disabled Parking

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Parking spaces marked with these signs are reserved for individuals with disabled parking privileges.

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Reduction in Lanes

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This sign is used on multi-lane highways to warn you of a reduction in the number of traffic lanes in the
direction you are traveling. Be prepared to change lanes or to allow other vehicles to merge into your lane.

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No Passing

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This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.

27
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Merge

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Two lanes of traffic are about to become one. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly

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Pedestrian Crossing

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Watch for people crossing your path. Be prepared to slow down and stop. Signs may display horizontal lines
indicating the point where a crosswalk exists. Signs may have a separate downward-pointing arrow plaque,
which indicates the actual location of the crosswalk.

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School Zone Cross Walk

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Signs may display horizontal lines indicating the point where a crosswalk exists. Signs may have a separate
downward-pointing arrow plaque, which indicates the actual location of the crosswalk.

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School Zone

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Slow down - the speed limit is usually 25 MPH. Watch out for children crossing the street or playing. Be ready to stop. Obey signals from any crossing guards.

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Slippery when Wet

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When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. Increase the
distance between your car and the one ahead. These actions are needed on all wet roads and especially on
roads where this sign is posted.

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Divided Highway Begins

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The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or divider and each roadway is
one-way. Keep right.

33
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Change in Direction

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This sign warns you of a change in direction or narrowing of the road. You may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.

34
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Do not park:

Within __ feet of a stop sign.

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25

35
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Detour

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This sign is used at the beginning of an alternate route that has been established because a road has
been closed.

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Right and Left Turns Coming

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37
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Road Curves to Right and Left

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38
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Road Curves to Right

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39
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Right Turn Ahead

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40
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Winding Road Ahead

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41
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Do not park within __feet of a pedestrian safety zone.

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25

42
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Do not park within __feet of a fire hydrant.

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10

43
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At a speed of __ mph, you need about 10 seconds to pass.

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55

44
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Route Number Signs

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The shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city, or county road. When planning a trip, use a road map to determine your route. During the trip, follow the route signs to keep from getting lost.

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US Route Marker Signs

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The shape and color of a route number sign indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city, or county road.

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Parks and Recreation

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These signs are brown. They guide you to recreational areas and parks.

47
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Service Signs

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These signs are square or rectangle shaped and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show the locations of various services, such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.

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Destination and Distance Signs

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These signs are always green. They direct you to bike routes, parking areas, mileposts and specific exits. Mileposts are placed every mile along the freeway from one end of the state to the other. Zero usually starts at the south and west borders of the state. Mileposts can be used to determine the distance to exits, cities or state lines. By using the milepost number and the exit number, you may compute how far you are from the exit you want to use.

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Information Signs

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These signs are always green. They include items such as state lines, city limits and other boundaries. You may also find names of streams, elevations, landmarks and other items of geographical interest.

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Work Area Signs

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These construction, maintenance, or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. In work areas, a person with a sign or a flag may control traffic. You must obey these persons.

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