Road Signs Permit Test

Pennant:

Advance warning of no passing zones.

This sign is located __________

B. on the left side of the road. (Warning - Pennant: No Passing You are entering a no passing zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the road, facing the driver.

This sign is a __________ sign. C. service

Blue and White Service Signs Blue and white signs direct you to services, such as gas, food, motels and hospitals.

This sign __________ C. indicates the intersection of the highway and railroad tracks.

CROSSBUCK SIGN Crossbuck signs are found at highway-rail intersections. They are yield signs. You are legally required to yield the right-of-way to trains. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and stop if a train approaches. Railroad crossbuck signs are found at most crossings. If there is more than one track, the sign below the crossbuck will show the number of tracks at the crossing.

This is an example of a __________ C. channeling device.

Channeling Devices Barricades, vertical panels, drums, and cones are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones. These devices are used to guide the drivers safely through the work area, and at night, they may be equipped with warning lights. When a Road Closed sign is displayed, do not drive on this road. Look for a detour or another route. Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope downward in the direction traffic must travel.

The slanted lines in this image mean __________. B. move to the right.

Channeling Devices Barricades, vertical panels, drums, and cones are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones. These devices are used to guide the drivers safely through the work area, and at night, they may be equipped with warning lights. When a Road Closed sign is displayed, do not drive on this road. Look for a detour or another route. Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope downward in the direction traffic must travel. (opposite slant)

Construction signs are most often __________ shaped. D. diamond

Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control Signs Various traffic control devices are used in road construction and maintenance work areas to direct drivers and pedestrians safely through the work site and to provide for the safety of highway workers. Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, flagger and/or police officer. Construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work areas. Most signs used in highway and street work areas are diamond shaped.

This sign is an example of a __________ sign. D. construction

Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control Signs Various traffic control devices are used in road construction and maintenance work areas to direct drivers and pedestrians safely through the work site and to provide for the safety of highway workers. Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, flagger and/or police officer. Construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work areas. Most signs used in highway and street work areas are diamond shaped.

ORANGE:

Construction and maintenance warning.

When yellow this signal means __________ B. the bridge is just about to start operation.

DRAWBRIDGE SIGNAL These should be treated just like a regular traffic control signal. Red Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. The bridge is in operation and the roadway is closed to all pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic. Yellow Stop if you can safely do so. The bridge is just about to start operation. If you are not able to stop, continue with caution and watch for the traffic gates. Green Go - watch out for pedestrians and other vehicles on the bridge.

Octagon:

Exclusively for stop signs.

Triangle:

Exclusively for yield signs.

Diamond:

Exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas.

The law requires that directions and signals from this person be obeyed. A. True

Flaggers Flaggers are often provided in highway and street work zones to stop slow, or guide traffic safely through the area. Flaggers wear orange vests or jackets and use red flags or stop/slow panels to direct traffic through work zones.

When flashing, this light means __________ A. caution. B. slow down, look in both directions, and drive slowly and carefully through the intersection. C. be prepared to stop. D. all of the above...................yes

Flashing Signals A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. It is used at dangerous intersections. A flashing yellow light means you may move forward with caution. It is used at, or just before, dangerous intersections, or to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. When approaching a yellow flashing light, you must slow, look in both directions, and drive slowly and carefully through the intersection. You must be prepared to stop for pedestrians or other vehicles entering the roadway.

This signal means __________ A. if the gates are down, the road is closed. B. it is against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate, either down or being opened or closed. C. do not move forward until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing as there may be a train approaching on an adjacent track. D. all of the above

GATES Many crossings have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your road lane. If the gates are down, the road is closed. It is against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate, either down or being opened or closed. Do not move forward until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing as there may be a train approaching on an adjacent track.

You may proceed across the railroad crossing __________ A. as soon as the gate begins to rise. B. before the gate has fully closed. C. as soon as the train has passed. D. none of the above .....yes

GATES Many crossings have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your road lane. If the gates are down, the road is closed. It is against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate, either down or being opened or closed. Do not move forward until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing as there may be a train approaching on an adjacent track.

YELLOW:

General warning and advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.

Horizontal Rectangle:

Generally for guide signs.

Vertical Rectangle:

Generally for regulatory signs.

When green, this signal means __________ A. traffic in that direction may proceed if the intersection is clear. B. traffic must yield to pedestrians and vehicles that are still in the intersection. C. if turning left, wait for a gap in oncoming traffic to complete the turn. D. all of the above

Green Go - but only if the intersection is clear. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection. If turning left, wait for a gap in oncoming traffic to complete the turn.

When green, this signal means __________ A. yield to pedestrians and vehicles that are still in the intersection.

Green Go - but only if the intersection is clear. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection. If turning left, wait for a gap in oncoming traffic to complete the turn.

33. When the green arrow and solid red light is illuminated, __________ A. vehicles in the proper lane may proceed in the direction of the arrow.

Green Arrow A green arrow, pointing right or left, means you may make a turn in the direction of the arrow. If the red light is burning at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn and you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.

Interstate 22 __________ B. runs in an east west direction.

Green Guide Signs Green and white signs give information about directions and distances. Guide signs on expressways show you which lanes to use to get where you want to go. Routes that run generally East-West have even numbers and those running North-South have odd numbers.

This sign is an example of a __________ sign. A. guide

Green Guide Signs Green and white signs give information about directions and distances. Guide signs on expressways show you which lanes to use to get where you want to go. Routes that run generally East-West have even numbers and those running North-South have odd numbers.

GREEN:

Guide, directional information.

FLUORESCENT YELLOW GREEN:

High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

This red arrow light means __________

Just like a red light, come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right on a red arrow at most intersections if the way is clear. (Some intersections display a "NO TURN ON RED" sign, which you must obey. Left turns on a red arrow from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed.)

BLUE:

Motorist services guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

This sign means __________ A. if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. B. there are four stop signs at this intersection. C. traffic from all four directions must stop. D. all of the above

Octagon: Stop A 4-Way Stop sign means that there are four stop signs at this intersection. Traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

This sign will normally be seen __________ B. painted on the paved approach to the tracks.

PAVEMENT MARKING Pavement markings, consisting of an RXR followed by a stop line closer to the tracks, may be painted on the paved approach to a crossing.

BROWN:

Public recreation areas and guidance to areas of cultural and historical significance.

Circle:

Railroad advance warning signs.

Crossbuck:

Railroad crossing.

When red, this signal means __________ A. unless posted with a sign reading "No Turn on Red", right turn is permitted after stop.

Red Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. At most intersections, after stopping, you may turn right on red if the way is clear. Some intersections display a "NO TURN ON RED" sign, which you must obey. Left turns on a red light from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed.

When red, this signal means __________ C. come to a complete stop at the nearest crosswalk or before entering intersection.

Red Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. At most intersections, after stopping, you may turn right on red if the way is clear. Some intersections display a "NO TURN ON RED" sign, which you must obey. Left turns on a red light from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed.

This sign means __________ B. the left lane is limited to vehicles with a minimum of two occupants during the hours specified.

Regulatory - A diamond-shaped marking shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles. The lanes are usually reserved for buses or car-pool vehicles during rush hour traffic

This sign __________ A. directs traffic to the right of the traffic island or divider.

Regulatory - A divided highway is ahead. Stay on the right side of the divider.

This sign is an example of a __________ sign. B. regulatory

Regulatory - Parking in this space is only for vehicles displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person.

This sign means ____________

Regulatory - Remember that a red circle with a slash means NO. The sign shows you what is not allowed.

This sign is an example of a __________ sign. C. regulatory

Regulatory - Traffic in left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.

BLACK:

Regulatory.

WHITE:

Regulatory.

Pentagon:

School advance and school crossing signs.

RED:

Stop, do not enter or wrong way.

If a traffic light is out of order, __________ B. treat the light as if it is a four-way stop sign.

Traffic Control Signals Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to avoid a crash. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders must obey these signals, except when an officer is directing traffic. Stop on the stop line if your car is nearest the signal. Some signals change only when a car is at the stop line. If traffic signals are out of order, treat the light as if it is a four-way stop sign.

This sign means __________ C. there is a low place in the road that may be filled with water.

Warning - Dip. There is a low place in the road. Go slowly and be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.

This sign means __________ A. you are entering a divided highway.

Warning - Divided Highway Ahead. The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Keep to the right.

This sign means __________ A. narrow bridge ahead.

Warning - Narrow Bridge. The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.

This sign means __________ D. pedestrian crossing ahead.

Warning - Pedestrian Crossing. Watch for people crossing the street. Slow down or stop if necessary.

This sign indicates __________ B. you are entering a no passing zone.

Warning - Pennant: No Passing You are entering a no passing zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the road, facing the driver.

This sign means __________ A. a side road enters the road ahead.

Warning - Side Road. Another road enters the highway from the direction shown. Watch for traffic from that direction.

This sign means __________ C. when wet, this section of the highway is more slippery than other roads.

Warning - Slippery When Wet. In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake quickly. Make sharp turns at a very slow speed.

This sign means __________ B. there is a traffic signal ahead; prepare to slow.

Warning - Traffic Signal Ahead. This sign warns of traffic signals at the intersection ahead. Slow down; poor visibility is likely.

FLUORESCENT PINK:

Warning of management activity.

This sign's color and shape indicates a __________ sign. D. regulatory

White rectangle shaped signs are used to provide regulations such as speed limits or Do Not Enter signs