Rules of Road Chapter 9 Shapes of Signs

Rules of Road Chapter 9

Shapes of Signs Eight-sided (octagon) sign means stop Three-sided (triangle) sign means yield Round signs means railroad crossing ahead Four-sided (diamond) sign means warning Five-sided shaped like an old school house means school crossing or school zone Three-sided (pennant) sign means no passing (sign will be posted on left side of road) Four-sided, squares or rectangles can be used either as regulatory or as guide signs

Colors of Signs Red signs are regulatory and must be obeyed Stop Yield Do not enter Wrong way Black and white signs are regulatory and must be obeyed Black and white are also used as route markers Yellow signs are used for warnings Road conditions and dangers ahead Orange signs are used for warnings due to construction or maintenance

Green signs are used for guide signs Where you are Which way to go Distance and destination Blue signs are used for guide signs Services along the road Brown signs are used for guide signs Parks and recreation

Regulatory Signs Tell you what you should do Must be obeyed Examples Stop Yield Do not enter Speed zone ahead Wrong way No bikes No u-turn No right turn One way Two-way left turns No turn on red Keep right Slower traffic keep right Do not pass Road closed

ning Signs (yellow) Alert you to conditions ahead Examples Pedestrian crossing School zones Intersection signs Signal ahead Reduction in lanes Merge Divided highway Two way road Cross road

Construction and Maintenance (orange diamond shape) Workers ahead Road conditions may have changed Lanes may be closed Fine for speeding in construction zone $375. 00 Possible flag person to obey Possible cones, drums, and barricades mark a path for you to follow in a construction area Drive slow and be alert for workers and dangers

Guide Signs • signs are a shield shape • Other highway signs are • Most guide • Interstate (red and blue) black and white signs are rectangular

Other Signs Slow moving vehicle three sides (orange and red)