Special Situations and International Signs Flashcards
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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Answer: Proceed with caution — slow down and watch for cross traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution. It replaces a standard traffic signal during low-traffic periods or indicates a signal malfunction, requiring drivers to slow down and check for hazards.
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Answer: Come to a complete stop and treat the intersection as a stop sign
A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign — come to a complete stop, yield to any vehicles or pedestrians, and proceed when safe.
What is the shape and meaning of a yield sign?
Answer: An inverted triangle (point down) — slow down and prepare to stop, yielding right-of-way to cross traffic
The yield sign is an inverted triangle (unique shape) requiring drivers to slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection or approaching closely.
What do fluorescent yellow-green signs indicate?
Answer: Pedestrian and bicycle warnings, school zones, and playground areas
Fluorescent yellow-green signs are used specifically for pedestrian crossings, school zones, bicycle crossings, and playground areas because this highly visible color enhances driver awareness of vulnerable road users.
What does a red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol mean on an international sign?
Answer: The action depicted by the symbol is prohibited — not allowed
International prohibition signs use a red circle with a diagonal red line over a symbol depicting the prohibited action (no U-turn, no parking, no entry), universally understood regardless of language.
What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?
Answer: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow, and opposing traffic has a red signal
A green arrow signal permits turning in the arrow's direction as a protected movement, meaning opposing traffic has a red signal, providing a safer turning opportunity.