Regulatory signs
What is the purpose of regulatory signs?
They control traffic behavior.
What do road signs alert you of?
Hazards or changes ahead
What information do these signs provide?
They provide directional & mileage information
What shape are railroad signs?
They are typically a circle. (Sometimes they are an X shape)
What shape are construction signs?
Usually diamond, but can sometimes be rectangular
What colors are regulatory signs? *Hint, there are three*
Red, white, and black
What colors are warning signs?
Yellow or orange
What colors are these signs? *Hint there are three*
Green, blue, & brown
What color are school zone signs?
Fluorescent yellow-green
What color are construction signs?
Orange
Typically what color are speed limit signs?
Black & white
Typically what shape are warning signs?
They are usually diamond-shaped, but can be triangle
Typically what shape are guide signs?
Usually they are rectangle shaped
What color are the two different types of railroad signs? *Hint, circular signs are different then X shaped signs*
Circular- Black & yellow
X shaped- Black & white
What is an example of a construction sign?
Stop ahead, road construction 500 ft, detour 500 ft
What is an example of a regulatory sign?
Stop, yield, speed limit, or do not enter
What is an example of a warning sign?
Curve ahead, slippery when wet, animal crossing, etc.
What is an example of a guide sign?
Exit signs, rest areas, & points of interest
When stopping at a railroad stop where should you stop the car?
Behind the white line
The workers that hold up signs to signal you to stop or slow down and proceed are called what?
Flaggers
What is the difference between stopping and yielding?
At a stop sign you stop for 3-4 seconds. Yielding you only have to stop/wait if someone else has the right of way.
A yellow diamond shaped sign with a black left hand pointed arrow warns you of what? It also tells you a recommended speed to go.
Indicates a sharp turn & usually has a speed limit of 30 MPH.
What color are recreational areas/state Park signs?
Brown
School zone signs are typically accompanied by a lower rate of what?
Speed, a lower rate of speed
In construction zones, fines are usually what?
Doubled