Chapter 5: SIGNS, PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND SIGNALS: Quiz Questions

What shape is a STOP sign?;

Octagon

What shape is a YIELD sign?;

Inverted triangle

What shape is a SCHOOL sign?;

Pentagon

What shape is a WARNING sign?;

Diamond

What shape is a NO PASSING sign?;

Pennant

What shape is a RAILROAD CROSSING warning sign?;

Round (circular)

What shape is a RAILROAD CROSSBUCK sign?;

Crossbuck (X shape)

What shape are REGULATORY signs?;

Vertical rectangle

What shape are GUIDE/DIRECTION signs?;

Horizontal rectangle

What does a RED sign mean?;

Stop, prohibited, or forbidden

What does a YELLOW sign mean?;

General warning or caution

What does an ORANGE sign mean?;

Construction or maintenance warning

What does a GREEN sign mean?;

Directions or guidance

What does a BLUE sign mean?;

Services or hospitality

What does a BROWN sign mean?;

Recreation or cultural interest

What do BLACK and WHITE signs mean?;

Regulatory signs

What does a FLUORESCENT YELLOW-GREEN sign mean?;

School, pedestrian, or bicycle warning

What does a DO NOT ENTER sign mean?;

You may not enter that roadway

What does a WRONG WAY sign mean?;

You are traveling against traffic. Turn around safely

What does a ONE WAY sign mean?;

Traffic travels in only one direction

What does a STOP AHEAD sign mean?;

A stop sign is ahead

What does a YIELD AHEAD sign mean?;

A yield sign is ahead

What does a MERGING TRAFFIC sign mean?;

Traffic is entering from another lane

What does a LANE ENDS sign mean?;

Your lane ends and you must merge

What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign mean?;

The divided highway is ending

What does a TWO-WAY TRAFFIC sign mean?;

Two-way traffic begins

What does a SLIPPERY WHEN WET sign mean?;

The road becomes slippery when wet

What does a ROUNDABOUT AHEAD sign mean?;

A roundabout is ahead

What does a SCHOOL CROSSING sign mean?;

A school crossing is ahead

What does a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign mean?;

Watch for pedestrians

What does a BICYCLE CROSSING sign mean?;

Watch for bicyclists

What does a NO U-TURN sign mean?;

U-turns are prohibited

What does a NO TURN ON RED sign mean?;

You may not turn right or left on red where posted

What does a CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY sign mean?;

The center lane is for left turns only

What do WHITE pavement lines separate?;

Traffic moving in the same direction

What do YELLOW pavement lines separate?;

Traffic moving in opposite directions

What does a BROKEN WHITE line mean?;

You may change lanes when safe

What does a SOLID WHITE line mean?;

Lane changes are discouraged or prohibited

What does a DOUBLE SOLID WHITE line mean?;

Do not cross

What does a SINGLE BROKEN YELLOW line mean?;

Passing is allowed when safe

What does a SOLID YELLOW line on your side mean?;

Do not pass

What does a DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW line mean?;

No passing in either direction

When may you cross a DOUBLE YELLOW line?;

To turn into a driveway, onto a crossroad, or into a parking lot

Can you use the center left-turn lane for passing?;

No

Can you use the center left-turn lane as a merge lane?;

No

What are FOG LINES?;

Solid white lines marking the right edge of the road

Where must you stop at a crosswalk?;

Behind the stop line or crosswalk

Where are yield lines commonly found?;

At roundabouts and mid-block crosswalks

What do white triangles painted on the road mean?;

Yield to pedestrians or traffic

What is a Michigan Left?;

A maneuver where you go straight through an intersection, make a U-turn at the median crossover, then make a right turn instead of turning left directly

Can you make a direct left turn where Michigan Left signs are posted?;

No

What does a RED light mean?;

Stop

What does a YELLOW light mean?;

Stop if you can do so safely

What does a GREEN light mean?;

Proceed when it is safe

What should you do if a traffic signal is not working?;

Treat it as a four-way stop

What does a FLASHING RED light mean?;

Stop, then proceed when safe

What does a FLASHING YELLOW light mean?;

Slow down and proceed with caution

What does a GREEN ARROW mean?;

You may proceed in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians

What does a FLASHING YELLOW ARROW mean?;

You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists

What does a SOLID RED ARROW mean?;

Stop. Do not turn until the signal changes

What does a WALK signal mean?;

Pedestrians may cross

What does a flashing DON'T WALK signal mean?;

Pedestrians already crossing should finish crossing

What does a solid DON'T WALK signal mean?;

Do not begin crossing

What should drivers always do regarding pedestrians?;

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians