Road Signs and Markings Flashcards
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What does a red octagonal sign always indicate?
Answer: Stop completely before proceeding
A red octagon is exclusively used for the STOP sign, requiring a full stop before the stop line.
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?
Answer: A warning of a hazard or change in road conditions
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or upcoming changes in road conditions.
What does a solid white lane line mean?
Answer: It discourages lane changes but crossing is not illegal
A solid white line discourages lane changes and indicates that crossing it is not recommended, though it is not always illegal.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution, watching for cross traffic and pedestrians.
What shape is a railroad crossing advance warning sign?
Answer: Circle
The advance railroad crossing warning sign is round (circular), which is unique among US warning signs.
What does a white rectangular sign with black text primarily convey?
Answer: Regulatory information such as speed limits or turn restrictions
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs that communicate laws drivers must obey, such as speed limits and turn restrictions.