Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards

What does a steady white walking-person symbol on a pedestrian signal mean?

Answer: Pedestrians may begin crossing the street

The steady walking-person symbol tells pedestrians it is legal to start crossing.

A flashing raised-hand symbol appears while a pedestrian is in the middle of the crosswalk. What should the pedestrian do?

Answer: Finish crossing but not start a new crossing

A flashing upraised hand means do not start crossing, but pedestrians already in the street should complete their crossing.

What does a yellow sign with a leaping deer symbol warn drivers about?

Answer: Deer frequently cross the road in this area

The deer crossing sign warns that deer often cross the roadway there, especially at dawn and dusk.

You approach a lane marked with a white diamond symbol painted on the pavement. What does it indicate?

Answer: The lane is reserved, such as for HOV or buses

A diamond symbol marks a reserved lane restricted to specific vehicles like carpools or buses.

What does a red circle with a red slash over a U-shaped arrow mean?

Answer: U-turns are prohibited

The slashed U-shaped arrow sign means drivers may not make a U-turn at that location.

What does a yellow sign with a merge arrow symbol tell you?

Answer: Traffic will be entering your lane from another roadway

The merge sign warns that another roadway joins yours and drivers should adjust speed and position to let traffic blend in.

While driving, you see a lane-use signal showing a steady red X over your lane. What must you do?

Answer: Exit that lane because it is closed to traffic

A steady red X over a lane means the lane is closed and you must not drive in it.