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Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards

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  1. What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Maryland?

    Answer: Stop completely before proceeding

    A red octagon is the STOP sign — drivers must come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk.

  2. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

    Answer: A warning of a potential hazard ahead

    Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions ahead.

  3. What should a driver do when approaching a flashing red traffic light?

    Answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe

    A flashing red light must be treated the same as a STOP sign — come to a full stop, then proceed when safe.

  4. What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate?

    Answer: Proceed with caution at reduced speed

    A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

  5. What does a green rectangular sign primarily provide?

    Answer: Guide and directional information

    Green rectangular signs are guide signs that provide directional information such as highway destinations and distances.

  6. A white rectangular sign with black lettering in Maryland is used for what purpose?

    Answer: Providing regulatory information drivers must follow

    White rectangular signs with black lettering are regulatory signs that convey laws and rules drivers are required to obey.

  7. What does a pennant-shaped sign (triangular, pointing right) indicate in Maryland?

    Answer: No passing zone begins here

    The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road.

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