Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards

A pennant-shaped sign is used exclusively to indicate which of the following?

Answer: No passing zone

The pennant (triangular) shape is reserved solely for 'No Passing Zone' signs placed on the left side of the road.

What does a flashing yellow arrow signal at an intersection mean?

Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning

A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn but must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians in the crosswalk.

A sign showing a truck on a downhill grade with the warning 'RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP' is what shape and color?

Answer: Yellow diamond

Runaway truck ramp warning signs are yellow diamond-shaped, consistent with all standard warning signs.

Which sign would you see indicating that the road ahead divides into a one-way road going both left and right?

Answer: Divided Highway Begins sign

The 'Divided Highway Begins' sign warns drivers that the road is splitting into a divided highway with a median.

What action is required when you see a sign with a red circle and slash over a U-turn symbol?

Answer: U-turns are prohibited at that location

A red circle with a diagonal slash over any symbol means that action is prohibited, so U-turns are not allowed.

An orange sign with black lettering that reads 'ROAD WORK AHEAD' belongs to which sign category?

Answer: Temporary traffic control signs

Orange signs with black lettering are temporary traffic control (construction zone) signs, alerting drivers to work zones.

When a traffic signal is completely dark (no lights working), how should a driver treat the intersection?

Answer: Treat it as a four-way stop

A dark traffic signal must be treated as a four-way stop, with drivers stopping and yielding in turn.