Road Signs and Signals Flashcards
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What does a red octagonal sign mean?
Answer: Stop completely before proceeding
A red octagon is the universal stop sign, requiring a complete stop before proceeding.
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
Answer: A warning of a hazard or change ahead
Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
What shape is used for school zone warning signs?
Answer: Pentagon (five-sided)
School zone signs use a distinctive five-sided (pentagon) shape to make them immediately recognizable.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a caution signal indicating you may proceed but must do so carefully.
What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is always placed on the left side of the road.
What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do?
Answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated exactly like a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.