traffic signs notes

steady red

stop and remained stop as long as the signal is red

steady yellow

indicated that the signal is about to change- clear the intersection

steady green

go IF the way is clear

red x

you may NOT use this lane

Yellow X

this lane is about to close. Vacate it ASAP

Green arrow

This lane is open for use

You are always allowed to make a right turn at a red light

False (Only may turn on red if there aren’t signs from prohibiting it)

Flashing red light

Stop before entering the intersection

Flashing yellow light

Slow down!

Steady green light

Go after checking if the way is clear

Flashing yellow arrow

Caution, dangerous intersection

Steady green arrow

Go in the direction of arrow if safe

Red

prohibitive, stop, yield, do not and no

Blue

motorist services

Green

guide information, such as direction

Yellow

general warning

Pink

 advise/warn about incidents

Orange

construction and maintenance work

White

regulatory sign

Brown

recreation and cultural interest

Fluorescent Optic Yellow

school zones, school crossings, pedestrian crossing

Octagon

Stop sign

Triangle

Yield sign

Diamond

Warning

Pentagon

School and school crossing

Pennant

advance warning or not passing zone

Rectangle

regulatory or guide

Round

advance warning of railroad crossing

Crossbuck

railroad crossing (same as yield)

White center lines lines separate traffic going

in the same direction and marks the right edge of the roadway. 

What is the name of the lane that allows for left turns from either direction in the middle of the roadway?

Shared left turn lane

You are not allowed to travel in a shared left turn lane form

more than 150 feet.

 What are two characteristics of reversible lanes?

• Traffic in these lanes moves in one direction during certain periods of the day and in the opposite direction during other times of the day.

• Often found in areas with a large volume of traffic coming in a city during the morning hours and going out during the afternoon hours.

HOV lanes (Diamond)

Must have a certain number of passengers to use

Bike painted on pavement

Bike only lane

Bus painted on pavement

Bus only lane

At intersections, these pavement markings indicate direction of the traffic flow:

Arrows painted on the pavement

Don’t forget…you need at least

a/an 80% on the general knowledge test and a 100% on the signs test to get your permit.

Yellow center lines lines separate traffic going

in opposite directions