Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards
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What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?
Answer: No passing zone
A yellow pennant sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone where overtaking other vehicles is prohibited.
What color and shape is used for railroad crossing warning signs in Washington?
Answer: Yellow circle
Railroad advance warning signs are round and yellow with an X and the letters RR to alert drivers of a crossing ahead.
A blue sign on a Washington highway typically indicates:
Answer: Services such as food, gas, or lodging
Blue signs provide motorist service information such as rest areas, gas stations, food, and lodging locations.
What does a solid white line on the right edge of a Washington road indicate?
Answer: The edge of the travel lane or shoulder
A solid white line on the right edge marks the edge of the roadway, separating the travel lane from the shoulder.
A double solid yellow center line means:
Answer: Passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions
Double solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles traveling in either direction from crossing the line to pass.
What does an orange construction sign indicate in Washington?
Answer: A temporary traffic control zone ahead
Orange signs indicate temporary traffic control measures in work zones, warning drivers to slow down and watch for workers.
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