Understanding Road Signs

What does a stop sign indicate?

• A stop sign indicates a yield to oncoming traffic.

• You can roll through a stop sign without stopping.

• Drivers must come to a complete stop.

• Drivers should speed up when approaching a stop sign.

What shape is a yield sign?

• square

• circle

• inverted triangle

• rectangle

What color are warning signs typically?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

What does a pedestrian crossing sign look like?

• A sign with a car symbol on a red background.

• A sign with a walking person symbol, usually on a blue or yellow background.

• A sign with a bicycle symbol on a green background.

• A sign with a stop hand symbol on a white background.

What is the purpose of a no parking sign?

• To show where bicycles can be parked.

• To mark spaces for loading and unloading only.

• To indicate areas where parking is encouraged.

• To indicate areas where parking is prohibited.

What does a construction zone sign usually indicate?

• Construction activities or hazards ahead.

• A warning for wildlife crossing.

• A speed limit increase ahead.

• A detour for road maintenance.

What does a speed limit sign communicate?

• The recommended speed for safe driving on that road.

• The minimum speed required for vehicles on that road.

• The speed at which pedestrians can cross the road.

• The maximum legal speed for vehicles on that road.

What does a one-way sign mean?

• Traffic can move in any direction.

• Traffic can only move in the direction indicated by the sign.

• You can only park in the direction indicated.

• Traffic must stop at the sign.

What is the meaning of a slippery when wet sign?

• It means the surface is safe to walk on.

• It suggests that the area is under construction.

• It indicates a warning for icy conditions only.

• It indicates that the surface may be slippery when wet.

What color are informational signs generally?

• yellow

• green

• red

• blue