Sign Shapes
What shape is a STOP sign?
Octagon
What does a RED sign mean?
Stop/ Prohibited (not allowed)
What does a sign with a curve arrow mean?
What should you do at a STOP sign?
Come to a FULL/COMPLETE stop
Why are street signs important?
To prevent accidents and keep traffic in order
What shape is a YIELD sign?
Triangle pointing down
What does a yellow sign mean?
Warning
What does a sign with a person walking mean?
Pedestrian crossing
What should you do when you see a YIELD sign?
slow down and give right of way
When you are getting onto a highway, what sign will be there to tell you what you will have to do?
Merge or ramp ahead
What shape is used for WARNING Signs?
Diamond
What does a GREEN sign mean?
Direction/Guidance
What does a sign with an X and an R on each side mean?
Railroad crossing
What should you do at a school zone?
Slow down and watch for children
What happens if you ignore a STOP sign?
Cause an accident and/ or get a ticket
What shape is a SCHOOL ZONE sign?
Pentagon
What color is used for construction?
Orange
What does a U arrow with a line striking through it mean?
Cannot make a U-Turn
If you see a detour sign, what should you expect?
Explain the difference between a regulatory sign and a warning sign.
Regulatory sign tells you what the law requires. Warning signs tell you when there is a danger/hazard and you have to be cautious
What is the circle sign that warns about trains?
Railroad Crossing Sign
What does a brown sign mean?
recreation/cultural interest
What does a sign with two arrows pointing at opposite directions mean?
Two-way street
What should you do when you see a slippery road sign and it is raining?
slow down and drive carefully
(True or False) It is okay to drive extremely under the speed limit.