Traffic Signals and Signs Flashcards

Flashcards about traffic signals and signs

What is the purpose of pavement markings near railroad crossings?

Warn drivers of a grade crossing; drivers should stay behind the stop line while waiting.

How should you approach a railroad crossing?

Approach at a constant, controlled speed, and expect a train on any track at any time.

What are some warnings that require you to stop at a railroad crossing?

Flashing signals, lowered gates, or a flagman.

What is the purpose of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings?

To provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic.

What is the standard sequence of an automated traffic signal?

Green, yellow, red, green.

What should you do at a red light?

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the signal is red.

What should you do before making a right turn on red?

Come to a complete stop before turning if there are no signs prohibiting it .

What does a red arrow mean?

You must stop if you intend to move in the direction of the arrow.

What should you do at a flashing red light?

Come to a complete stop, yield, and proceed when the way is clear.

What should you do at a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

What does a Red X lane use control signal mean?

Never drive in this lane.

What does a Yellow X or yellow diagonal downward arrow lane use control signal mean?

Move out of this lane as soon as possible.

What does a Green Arrow lane use control signal mean?

You are permitted to drive in this lane.

What does the color red signify on traffic signs?

Stop, yield, do not, and no.

What does the color black signify on traffic signs?

Regulatory information like speed limit.

What does the color yellow signify on traffic signs?

Warning.

What do the colors green, blue, and brown signify on traffic signs?

Information about Guidance, Motorist Services, and Recreation respectively

What does the color orange signify on traffic signs?

Construction.

What does the color pink signify on traffic signs?

Incident management.