School and Pedestrian Signs Flashcards
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What color and shape is a standard US school zone warning sign?
Answer: Fluorescent yellow-green pentagon
School zone warning signs use a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon shape, which is unique to school and pedestrian warning signs.
What does a 'School Zone' sign require drivers to do during posted hours?
Answer: Reduce speed to the posted school zone limit and watch for children
During posted school zone hours, drivers must reduce speed to the school zone speed limit whether or not children are visible.
A 'School Bus Stop Ahead' sign warns drivers that:
Answer: A school bus regularly stops near that location and children may be crossing
School Bus Stop Ahead signs give drivers advance warning that a school bus stop is nearby and children may unexpectedly enter the roadway.
What does a pedestrian crossing sign (white walking figure on yellow-green background) tell drivers?
Answer: Pedestrians may be crossing the road at or near that location
Pedestrian crossing warning signs alert drivers that foot traffic frequently crosses the road in that area and to watch for walkers.
When must you stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended?
Answer: On all roads unless a physical barrier or median divides the roadway
US law generally requires all traffic in both directions to stop for a flashing-red school bus unless a divided highway with a physical barrier separates the lanes.
A 'Crosswalk' pavement marking combined with a pedestrian sign means:
Answer: Pedestrians in the crosswalk have the right-of-way and drivers must yield
At marked crosswalks, pedestrians who have entered the crosswalk have the right-of-way and drivers are required by law to yield.