Signs, Signals, and Markings Flashcards
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What does a sign with the words 'DO NOT PASS' mean?
Answer: No vehicle may pass another in this zone
A DO NOT PASS sign is a regulatory sign prohibiting all vehicles from passing other vehicles in that zone.
When you see a pennant-shaped (horizontal triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road, it means:
Answer: Begin of a no-passing zone
The pennant-shaped no-passing zone sign is placed on the left to reinforce that passing is prohibited from this point forward.
What does a sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 35 NIGHT 25' mean?
Answer: The daytime limit is 35 mph but drops to 25 mph at night
A split speed limit sign means 35 mph applies during daylight and 25 mph applies after dark.
A pavement arrow with the word 'ONLY' beneath it in a lane means:
Answer: You must move in the direction indicated; no other movement is permitted
When 'ONLY' accompanies a directional arrow, drivers in that lane must follow the arrow's direction and no other movement is allowed.
What does a yellow sign showing two arrows merging into one indicate?
Answer: Two lanes merge into one lane ahead
A merge sign warns drivers that two lanes of traffic will combine into a single lane ahead.
A traffic signal that is completely dark (not functioning) should be treated as:
Answer: A four-way stop — stop and proceed when it is your turn
Pennsylvania law requires drivers to treat a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop, stopping and taking turns.
What does a sign showing a truck on a curved line with an arrow pointing down a side road mean?
Answer: Trucks must use the alternate route shown
A truck route diversion sign directs commercial vehicles to use a specified alternate route, often to avoid weight-restricted roads or low bridges.