Traffic Sign Shapes – Flashcards

This shape is used exclusively to warn of a railroad crossing. You should immediately recognize that a sign in the shape of a crossbuck means that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

This shape is used for regulatory (e.g., speed limit, no parking, carpool, and keep right) and sometimes warning (e.g., slow-- children at play) signs. You should immediately recognize that a sign in the shape of a vertical rectangle indicates a regulatory or warning action you must obey.

This shape is used exclusively to indicate a school zone or a school crossing. You should immediately recognize that a sign in the shape of a pentagon means that you should watch for children in or around the roadway.

This shape is used exclusively to indicate a no passing zone. This type of sign is rare in California, but is used in other states. You should immediately recognize that a sign in the shape of a pennant means passing is not allowed.

This sign is used exclusively for warning signs (e.g., cross road ahead, end/begin divided road, merging traffic, curves, and construction warning signs). A driver should be able to immediately recognize that a sign in the shape of a diamond indicates that there is a potentially dangerous situation ahead or some change in roadway conditions ahead.

This shape is used for regulatory (e.g., do not enter, no U turn, no parking, no pedestrian crossing), warning (e.g., advisory speed limit and construction), and guide (camping, and airport) signs.