Alaska Road Signs Practice flashcards
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32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.
- Stop Sign Shape
- The STOP sign is the only eight-sided (octagon) sign on the road. Drivers must come to a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or roadway edge.
- Yield Sign
- A red and white inverted triangle meaning the driver must slow down and give the right of way to cross traffic, stopping only if necessary to avoid conflict.
- Do Not Enter Sign
- A red circle with a white horizontal bar marking a one-way road exit or restricted entry. Drivers must never proceed past this sign.
- Speed Limit Sign
- A white rectangle with black numerals showing the maximum lawful speed in miles per hour under normal conditions. Exceeding it is a violation.
- Keep Right Sign
- A white rectangular regulatory sign with a black arrow directing traffic to pass to the right of a median, island, or obstruction.
- Warning Sign Color
- Standard warning signs use a yellow diamond with a black legend. Yellow signals a change in road conditions or a hazard ahead that requires attention.
- Curve Ahead Sign
- A yellow diamond showing a black arrow curving to the right or left warns that a curve is ahead and drivers should reduce speed before entering it.
- Chevron Sign
- A yellow rectangular sign with a black chevron placed at the curve itself. It guides drivers through the turn rather than warning in advance.
- Advisory Speed Plaque
- A yellow plaque with black numerals mounted below a warning sign. It recommends a safe speed for the hazard, not a legal maximum limit.
- Hill Downgrade Sign
- A yellow diamond warning of a steep downhill grade ahead, sometimes paired with a percentage plaque showing the slope of the descent.
- Green Guide Sign
- A green sign with white legend showing destinations, distances, and exit information on freeways and major highways to help drivers navigate.
- Blue Service Sign
- A blue sign with white symbols indicating motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, camping, or hospitals available at or near an exit.
- Brown Recreation Sign
- A brown sign with white legend identifying recreational, cultural, or scenic areas and points of interest, such as parks and historic sites.
- Interstate Route Marker
- A red, white, and blue shield marking an Interstate highway. Odd route numbers run north-south; even numbers run east-west across the country.
- Orange Work Zone Sign
- An orange diamond or rectangle with black legend warning of construction, maintenance, or workers ahead. Orange always signals a temporary condition.
- Flagger Sign
- An orange diamond showing a person holding a flag means a trained flagger controls traffic ahead. Drivers must obey the flagger's stop and slow signals.
- Channelizing Devices
- Cones, drums, and barricades that separate traffic from work areas. Drivers should stay within the marked path and not cross these devices.
- Work Zone Speed Limit
- A posted reduced speed limit in a construction zone is enforceable and must be obeyed even when workers are not visible, unless otherwise posted.
- Detour Sign
- A sign directing traffic around a closed road or work area along an alternate route. Drivers should follow the detour markers rather than improvise.
- School Zone Sign
- A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped sign marking a school zone or crossing. Posted school speed limits apply during posted hours or when children are present.
- Pedestrian Crossing Sign
- A fluorescent yellow-green diamond showing a walking person warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
- School Bus Stop Arm
- Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a school bus mean drivers must stop on an undivided road until the lights stop and the arm retracts.
- Crossing Guard Signal
- A crossing guard or adult supervisor may stop traffic near a school. Drivers must obey the guard's signals and stop before the crosswalk.
- Red Sign Meaning
- Red on a sign signals stop, yield, prohibition, or danger. It appears on STOP, YIELD, DO NOT ENTER, and WRONG WAY signs.
- Yellow Sign Meaning
- Yellow is the standard background for general warning signs, alerting drivers to hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.
- Railroad Crossbuck
- A white X-shaped sign with 'RAILROAD CROSSING' letters marking a passive crossing. Flashing red lights or gates at a crossing require a stop.
- Prohibition Symbol
- A red circle with a diagonal slash over a black symbol means the action shown is prohibited, such as no left turn or no U-turn.
- Yellow Pavement Lines
- Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Solid yellow means no passing; broken yellow means passing is permitted when safe.
- White Pavement Lines
- White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid white marks the roadway edge or a lane that should not be crossed.
- Flashing Red Signal
- A flashing red traffic signal means stop completely, then proceed when clear. It functions the same as a stop sign at an intersection.
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- A flashing yellow traffic signal means slow down and proceed with caution, watching for cross traffic, pedestrians, or other hazards.
- Steady Yellow Light
- A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red. Drivers should stop if they can do so safely rather than accelerate.