RTA Traffic Signs and Signals 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

No passing zone

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yellow diamond

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Divided Highway Begins sign

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

U-turns are prohibited at that location

Answer

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

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