Signs / Shapes/ Colors Flashcards
(24 cards)
Color RED meaning ❤️
no, do not or stop
Color GREEN meaning
direction or guidance
Color YELLOW meaning
general warning
Color WHITE meaning
regulatory, law or rule
Color ORANGE meaning
oad construction or repair
warning
Color BLUE meaning
driver services, such as food and
lodging
Color BROWN meaning
recreation and scenic area
information
Octagon meaning (8 sides)
STOP
Diamond meaning
warning
Rectangle meaning
traffic regulations or directions
to drivers
Inverted Triangle meaning
yield right of way
Pennant meaning
no passing
Pentagon meaning
school zones and
school crossings
Circle meaning
railroad crossing ahead
Cross-buck meaning
actual railroad crossing
Shield meaning
route marker
If no signs or markings exist, what should you do?
you must slow down and stop, if necessary, at the point nearest the intersection where you have a view of approaching traffic on the through highway.
• Give right of way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving forward.
What do you yield signs mean?
Yield signs mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so
*Give the right of way to pedestrians and through traffic.
What are regulatory signs?
rectangular and have a white background. They inform you of traffic laws and regulations. You must obey these signs.
What are warning signs?
yellow, diamond-shaped, with black letters and symbols. They tell you there are special conditions or hazards ahead.
What do you do if traffic signals aren’t working?
you must come to a full stop before proceeding through the intersection. After yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles that have already stopped or are in the intersection, you may proceed with caution.
Flashing RED LIGHT meaning
you must come to a full stop. You may go only when the road is clear and you have the right-of-way.
Flashing YELLOW LIGHT meaning
you may go ahead, but proceed with caution.
Flashing YELLOW ARROW meaning
you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. You may complete the turn when it is safe to do so.
