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Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards

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  1. What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean?

    Answer: Stop completely before proceeding

    An octagonal red STOP sign requires a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk.

  2. A flashing yellow traffic signal means you should:

    Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

    A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection.

  3. What shape and color is a warning sign in Washington State?

    Answer: Yellow diamond

    Warning signs in the US, including Washington, are yellow diamonds that alert drivers to potential hazards ahead.

  4. A white rectangular sign with black text typically indicates:

    Answer: A regulatory requirement drivers must obey

    White rectangular signs are regulatory signs that communicate laws and rules drivers must follow.

  5. What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign indicate?

    Answer: No passing zone begins

    The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone on the left side of the road.

  6. When a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, drivers should treat it as:

    Answer: A four-way stop

    Washington law requires drivers to treat a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop sign.

  7. A green arrow displayed with a red traffic light means:

    Answer: You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow

    A green arrow indicates a protected movement; you may proceed only in the direction the arrow points.

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