Road Signs and Signals Flashcards

What is the meaning of a double yellow center line on a Maryland road?

Answer: No passing is permitted from either direction

A double solid yellow center line prohibits passing in either direction because conditions make passing unsafe.

A dashed white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means what?

Answer: Lane changes are permitted when safe

Dashed white lines separate same-direction lanes and indicate that drivers may change lanes when it is safe to do so.

What does a green arrow displayed alongside a red traffic light in Maryland mean?

Answer: You may turn in the arrow direction if the path is clear

A green arrow (protected turn signal) means you may move in the direction of the arrow; oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light.

In Maryland, what does a sign with 'WRONG WAY' in white letters on a red background mean?

Answer: You are traveling against the legal flow of traffic

A WRONG WAY sign means you have entered a roadway traveling against the flow of traffic and must stop and turn around immediately.

What shape is used exclusively for railroad advance warning signs in the US and Maryland?

Answer: Circle

The circle shape is reserved solely for railroad crossing advance warning signs, making them instantly recognizable.

A white rectangular sign with black text and numbers at the side of the road typically displays what information?

Answer: Speed limits, turn restrictions, or road rules

White rectangular regulatory signs communicate laws and rules drivers must obey, including speed limits, turn restrictions, and lane-use rules.