Road Signs and Signals Flashcards

What does a sign with a bicycle and the word 'XING' indicate?

Answer: A bicycle crossing ahead

A bicycle crossing sign warns drivers that cyclists may be crossing the road at that location and to watch for them.

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Answer: Passing is prohibited from your side

A solid yellow center line on your side means you must not cross it to pass, even if the other lane has a broken yellow line.

What does a white 'STOP HERE ON RED' pavement message at an intersection indicate?

Answer: Stop at the marked line and not beyond it when the light is red

This pavement marking tells drivers the exact position where their vehicle must stop when the signal is red.

A sign showing a person walking is most likely found near a:

Answer: Pedestrian crosswalk or pedestrian zone

Pedestrian warning signs with a walking figure alert drivers that people on foot may be crossing the roadway in that area.

What does a red circle with a line through a symbol mean on any road sign?

Answer: The activity or vehicle shown is prohibited

A red circle with a diagonal line (the 'prohibition' symbol) placed over any symbol means that action or vehicle type is not permitted.

An advisory speed sign posted below a curve warning sign indicates:

Answer: The recommended safe speed to navigate the curve

Advisory speed signs (usually yellow with black text) suggest the safest speed to travel through a specific curve or hazard, not the legal limit.

What does a green arrow displayed alongside a red traffic light permit you to do?

Answer: Turn in the direction the arrow points — traffic is fully protected

A green arrow shown with a red light grants a protected movement in the arrow's direction — conflicting traffic is held by the red signal.