Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards

What does a pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?

Answer: No passing zone

The pennant-shaped sign is used exclusively to mark the beginning of a no passing zone.

A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warns of what?

Answer: A railroad crossing ahead

The round yellow advance warning sign tells drivers a railroad crossing is ahead so they can slow down and prepare to stop.

What should you do when approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed carefully; it does not require a full stop.

Orange-colored signs along the highway are used for what purpose?

Answer: Construction and maintenance warnings

Orange signs mark construction, maintenance, and work zones where drivers must slow down and watch for workers.

You are stopped at a red light and want to turn left onto a one-way street from a one-way street. In North Carolina, what may you do?

Answer: Turn left after stopping, unless a sign prohibits it

North Carolina allows a left turn on red from a one-way street onto a one-way street after a complete stop, unless signs prohibit it.

What does a five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign indicate?

Answer: School zone or school crossing

Pentagon-shaped signs are used only for school zones and school crossings.

A traffic signal shows a green arrow pointing left along with a red light. What does this mean?

Answer: You may turn left; oncoming traffic is stopped

A green arrow gives you a protected turn, meaning conflicting traffic is being held by a red light.