Traffic Sign Colors and Shapes Flashcards
Require (make) drivers take immediate
actions to avoid threats to traffic safety. A “Wrong Way”
sign is an example.
Red Traffic Signs
Prepares drivers for specific road conditions and hazards ahead, and alert drivers to nearby school zones.
A “Slippery When Wet” sign and a “Pedestrian Crossing” sign is an example.
Yellow or Fluorescent Yellow-Green Traffic Signs
Displays traffic regulations (rules) that drivers must obey such as speed limits, as well as helpful information such as state highway markers. A “No Turn On Red” sign is an example.
White Traffic Signs
Warns drivers of conditions ahead due to highway construction and maintenance projects. A “Flagger Ahead” sign is an example.
Orange Traffic Signs
Indicate directions, highway entrances and exits, and distance to upcoming destinations. A sign showing distances is an example.
Green Traffic Signs
Displays traveler information to drivers. A sign showing information about amenities at an upcoming exit is an example.
Blue Traffic Signs
Indicate nearby parks and recreational areas. A sign showing a nearby state park is an example.
Brown Traffic Signs
Alert drivers of upcoming
railroad crossings.
Circular Traffic Signs
Warn drivers to slow down when approaching an intersection and to be prepared to come to a complete stop.
Three-Sided Traffic Signs
Posted on the
left-hand side of two-way roads to warn drivers
not to pass other vehicles on the left.
Pennant-Shaped Traffic Signs
Display regulations that drivers must obey. Signs that warn drivers to avoid certain actions will often have a symbol surrounded by a red circle with a red diagonal bar.
A “No Left Turn” sign is an example.
Square Traffic Signs
Display traffic regulations
that drivers must obey such as speed limits, as well as
helpful information such as state highway markers.
Rectangular signs are often posted with pennant-shaped
signs to warn drivers not to pass other vehicles, or to
pass other vehicles with care. A “Speed Limit” sign is
an example.
Rectangular Traffic Signs
Warn drivers of
upcoming road conditions and hazards. A “Divided
Highway Ends” sign is an example.
Diamond-Shaped Traffic Signs
warn drivers that they are
entering an area near a school in which children may
be crossing the road.
Five-Sided Traffic Signs
warn drivers to stop and
yield the appropriate right-of-way at an intersection.
Eight-Sided Traffic Signs
prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards.
The following signs are some examples of Indiana’s warning traffic signs
Warning Signs
warn drivers to be careful
when approaching construction zones.
Highway Construction and Maintenance Signs
alert drivers of upcoming railroad crossings
Railroad Signs
warn drivers that they are entering an area
near a school in which children may be crossing the road
School Zone Signs
indicates a slow-moving vehicle which cannot exceed 25
miles per hour
Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
may accompany some warning signs
Speed Advisory Signs
regulate traffic speed and movement and display
rules which drivers must obey. The following signs are some examples of Indiana’s
traffic regulation signs
Traffic Regulation Signs
sometimes added to the bottom of stop signs to
indicate which directions in the intersection must stop
Supplemental Plaques
provide drivers with information about the type of
road they are traveling, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distances to various destinations. The following signs are some examples of Indiana’s
traffic guidance signs
Traffic Guidance Signs
provide drivers with information about
nearby amenities, parks, and recreational areas
Driver Services and Recreation Signs
