Vocabulary Flashcards
(22 cards)
What color are REGULATION SIGNS?
normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols, but some are
different shapes, and some can use red letters
or symbols.
What color are WARNING SIGNS?
normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols.
What color are DESTINATION SIGNS?
are green with white letters and symbols
What color are SERVICE SIGNS?
are blue with white letters and symbols
What is a Stop sign?
COLOR: Red, with white
letters
MEANING: Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading toward the intersection. Go
when it is safe. You must come to a stop before the stop line, if there is one. If not, you must stop before you enter the crosswalk. (See “Stop Crosswalk Lines” under the “Pavement Markings” section of this chapter.) If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before you enter the intersection, at the point nearest the intersection that gives you a view of traffic on the
intersecting roadway.
What color is a yield sign and what does it mean?
COLOR: Red and white, with
red letters.
MEANING: Decrease speed
as you reach the intersection. Prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way
to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading toward
the intersection. You must come to a full stop at
a YIELD sign if traffic conditions require it. When
you approach a YIELD sign, check carefully for
traffic, and be prepared to stop.
What does a warning sign do?
MEANING: You are
approaching a hazardous location or a
location where there
is a special rule, as shown in the sample signs.
Sometimes a warning sign is joined with a yellow
and black “recommended speed” sign. This indicates reduced speed is advised in that area.
What color are work area signs and what color
MEANING: People are at work on or near the
roadway and traffic can be controlled by a flag person. A work area speed limit as low as 25 MPH (40 km/h) can be posted. Even if no speed limit is provided, you must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone and you must always obey the flag persons. These illustrations show some signals a flag person will use. Know and obey them
What do destination signs do?
Show the direction and distance to
locations
What do Route signs do?
MEANING: Indicate interstate, U.S., state
or county routes. The shape tells you the type of route you are on. The sample signs, left to right, are for state, U.S., and interstate routes. When you plan a trip, use a highway map to decide which routes to take. During the trip, watch for destination signs so you will not get lost, or have to turn or stop suddenly.
What do service signs do?
Show the location of services,
like rest areas, gas stations, camping or
medical facilities.
What does state law require you to do if the traffic lights are out?
State law requires that if the traffic lights or controls are out of service or do not operate correctly when you approach an intersection, you must come to a stop as you would for a stop sign. You must then continue according to the rules of right-of-way, unless you are told to continue by a
traffic officer.
What is a steady red light?
Stop. Do not go until the light is
green. If a green arrow is shown with the red light,
you can go only toward the arrow and only if the
intersection is clear.
You can make a right turn at a steady red light
after you come to a full stop and yield the right-ofway to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. You can
make a left turn at a steady red light when you
turn from a one-way road into another one-way
road after you come to a full stop and yield the
right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
You cannot make a turn at a red light if there is
a NO TURN ON RED sign posted or another sign,
signal or pavement marking prevents the turn.
You are not allowed to turn on a red light in New
York City unless a sign that permits it is posted.
The driver of a school bus containing students
cannot turn right on any red light.
What are flashing red lights
Means the same
as a STOP sign: Stop, yield the
right-of-way, and go when it is safe.
What does a red arrow mean?
Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the red arrow light is off
and a green light or arrow light goes on. A right or left turn on red is not permitted at a red arrow.
What is steady yellow light?
Be prepared to stop. A steady yellow light means the traffic signal is about to turn red.
What is a flashing yellow light
Drive with
caution
What are yellow arrow’s?
The protection of a green
arrow will end. If you intend to turn in the direction
of the arrow, be prepared to stop.
What is steady green?
: Go, but yield the
right-of-way to other traffic at the
intersection as required by law
What does a green arrow mean?
You can go in the
direction of the arrow, but you must
yield the right-of-way to other traffic
at the intersection as required by state law
What is a Diamond sign on the road?
Diamond Symbol: This symbol indicates the lane is reserved lanes for buses, HOV (High-Occupancy Vehicles) like car-pools and van-pools, bicycles or other special vehicles. You cannot enter and use these lanes unless your vehicle complies with the occupancy or other requirements indicated by signs for the times the special conditions are in effect.
When do you signal?
TURNS
Always signal before you turn or change lanes. It is important that other highway users know your intentions. The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change with your turn lights or hand signals at least 100 feet (30 m) ahead. A good safety tip is, when possible, to signal your intention to turn before you begin to brake or make the turn
