Road Signs and Signals Flashcards

A sign showing two arrows pointing in opposite directions on the same road means:

Answer: Two-way traffic ahead

A two-way traffic sign warns drivers that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions on an undivided roadway.

What does a yellow pentagon-shaped sign near a school indicate?

Answer: School zone — watch for children

A yellow pentagon (five-sided) sign alerts drivers that they are entering a school zone and must watch for children.

A solid double yellow center line means:

Answer: Passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions

A double solid yellow center line prohibits passing for vehicles traveling in either direction.

What does a sign with a large 'R' inside a circle indicate in Pennsylvania?

Answer: Railroad crossing ahead

The 'R' in a circle is used on advance warning signs at railroad crossings to alert drivers before the crossing.

When a school bus stops and displays flashing red lights, drivers approaching from both directions on an undivided road must:

Answer: Stop completely and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Pennsylvania law requires all drivers on undivided roads to stop completely for a school bus with flashing red lights until the lights stop.

A sign reading 'WRONG WAY' means:

Answer: You are traveling against the flow of traffic and must turn around

A 'Wrong Way' sign means you have entered a road going in the wrong direction and must immediately turn around safely.

What does a yield sign require you to do?

Answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection

A yield sign requires you to slow down and let conflicting traffic or pedestrians proceed before you enter.