Signs, Signals, and Markings Flashcards
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What does a white diamond symbol painted on a travel lane indicate?
Answer: A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or reserved lane
A white diamond pavement marking designates a lane reserved for specific use, most commonly HOV or bus lanes.
What does a steady red 'X' signal over a highway lane indicate?
Answer: The lane is closed; do not use it
A steady red X above a lane means that lane is closed and drivers must move to an open lane.
A sign showing a bicycle with an arrow pointing into a lane means:
Answer: Bicycles may share or use this lane
A bicycle lane sign indicates cyclists are permitted — or required — to use that designated lane.
What does a triangular yield sign's shape alone communicate?
Answer: It is a regulatory sign requiring the driver to give way
The downward-pointing triangle is the internationally recognized shape for YIELD, making it a regulatory sign requiring drivers to give the right-of-way.
What does a green arrow on a traffic signal mean when paired with a red light?
Answer: You may proceed only in the direction of the arrow
A green arrow with a red light means you may move only in the direction the arrow points, while other movements are prohibited.
A broken (dashed) yellow centerline on a two-lane road means:
Answer: Passing is permitted when safe to do so
A dashed yellow centerline indicates that passing is allowed when there is sufficient sight distance and it is safe.
What does a brown road sign typically indicate in Pennsylvania?
Answer: Recreational areas, parks, or cultural landmarks
Brown signs are used for recreation, tourist attractions, and cultural or historic points of interest.