PennDOT Signs, Signals, and Markings 2

Question 1

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a truck symbol on a steep hill indicate?

Accepted Answer

Trucks must use lower gear on downgrade

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Truck weigh station ahead

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Trucks prohibited on this road

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Truck loading zone ahead

Question 2

A flashing yellow arrow traffic signal means:

Accepted Answer

You may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

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Stop and wait for a green signal

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Turn is fully protected; proceed without yielding

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Turn is prohibited in this direction

Question 3

What does a white rectangular sign with the word 'YIELD' in red mean?

Accepted Answer

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

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Stop completely before proceeding

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Road narrows ahead

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Merge with traffic on the left

Question 4

What do white lane markings on a Pennsylvania roadway indicate?

Accepted Answer

Lanes traveling in the same direction

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Lanes of opposing traffic

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No-passing zones

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Edge of the roadway only

Question 5

A green traffic signal arrow pointing left means:

Accepted Answer

Protected left turn; oncoming traffic is stopped

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Left turn yield on green

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Left turn permitted but use caution

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Left turn prohibited

Question 6

What is the meaning of a sign with a red circle and a diagonal bar over a U-turn symbol?

Accepted Answer

U-turns are prohibited

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U-turns are permitted here

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U-turns only during certain hours

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U-turns allowed for trucks only

Question 7

What does a blue sign with a white 'H' symbol indicate on a Pennsylvania highway?

Accepted Answer

Hospital ahead

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Helicopter landing zone

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Historical site nearby

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Hazardous materials route