Driver’s Ed: signs – Flashcards

The __________ shaped sign with the point ______is used to indicate no passing zones.

The _______ shaped sign with the longer dimension going _______is used for guide signs, some warning signs and temporary traffic control signs.

Other shaped signs are typically used for ______________signs.

Used for Stop and Yield signs, DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs Means "Stop" or "Do Not" anytime you see this color

Used as background color for temporary traffic control signs Means: Construction zone ahead

Used as background color for warning signs and school signs Means: Caution, be alert, prepare to slow down

Used as background color for ONE WAY, night speed limit, and truck regulatory signs, and as the color of the wording on signs with white, yellow, orange, florescent pink, and fluorescent yellow-green backgrounds

Used as background color for most regulatory signs and some route markers, and as legend color on signs with red, green, blue, brown and black backgrounds

Used as background color for traveler services, information signs, emergency evacuation route signs, and as part of interstate and some state route markers.

used as background color for guide and information signs, and for legend on permissive regulation and parking signs.

used as background color for pedestrian, bicycle and school warning signs.

Used as background color for guide and information signs related to points of recreational or cultural interest.

Used as background color for incident management signs such as hurricane or a road closure due to a crash.

These signs tell a driver of possible danger that might be ahead, such as warning you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary, or a hazard or special situation on the roadway that is ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped. Some warning signs may be fluorescent yellow, such as school zones, school crossing and pedestrian crossing.