Road Signs and Signals Flashcards
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What color are guide signs on interstate highways in Pennsylvania?
Answer: Green
Green signs on interstate highways provide directional and distance information to guide travelers to their destinations.
A flashing red traffic signal should be treated as:
Answer: A stop sign — come to a full stop then proceed when safe
A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign — you must stop completely, then proceed when safe.
What does a sign with a bicycle symbol inside a lane marking indicate?
Answer: A designated bicycle lane that vehicles must not enter
A bicycle lane sign marks a lane exclusively reserved for bicycle travel, and motor vehicles must not drive in it.
What does a brown highway sign typically indicate in Pennsylvania?
Answer: Recreational or cultural area nearby
Brown signs indicate recreational areas, parks, historic sites, and cultural points of interest.
A broken (dashed) yellow center line on a two-lane road means:
Answer: Passing is permitted when safe to do so
Broken yellow center lines allow passing when it is safe, with adequate sight distance and no oncoming vehicles.
What does a sign showing a truck with lines beneath it indicate?
Answer: Slippery road conditions — trucks may skid
A sign depicting a truck with skid marks beneath it warns that the road surface is slippery, especially for heavy vehicles.
When you see a sign that reads 'KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS,' you must:
Answer: Use the left lane only when overtaking slower vehicles, then return to the right
This regulatory sign requires drivers to remain in the right lane and only move left temporarily to pass slower vehicles.