Alabama Road Signs Practice flashcards
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- Stop sign shape
- An octagon (eight-sided) sign, red with white letters, indicating that drivers must come to a complete stop.
- Yield sign shape
- A downward-pointing triangle, red and white, indicating that drivers must slow down and give right-of-way.
- Speed limit sign
- A white rectangular sign with black numerals and the words SPEED LIMIT, indicating the maximum lawful speed under ideal conditions.
- Do Not Enter sign
- A square white sign with a red circle and a horizontal white bar, indicating that entry is prohibited, often at one-way road exits.
- No U-Turn sign
- A white square sign with a red circle and diagonal slash over a U-turn arrow, indicating that U-turns are prohibited.
- Warning sign color
- Yellow is used for warning signs, which are typically diamond-shaped with black symbols or words to alert drivers to hazards ahead.
- Curve ahead sign
- A yellow diamond sign with a black curved arrow, warning of a curve ahead; an advisory speed plaque may indicate a safe speed.
- Merging traffic sign
- A yellow diamond sign showing a symbol of traffic merging from the right or left, warning drivers to adjust speed and lane position.
- Slippery when wet sign
- A yellow diamond sign with a symbol of a car skidding, warning of reduced traction during rain, ice, or snow; reduce speed.
- Pedestrian crossing sign
- A yellow diamond sign with a pedestrian symbol, warning of a pedestrian crossing ahead; a fluorescent yellow-green version is used in school zones.
- Guide sign color
- Green is used for guide signs that provide directional information, such as destinations, distances, and route numbers.
- Interstate route marker
- A red, white, and blue shield-shaped sign with white numerals, identifying an Interstate highway.
- Service sign color
- Blue signs with white legend indicate motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, rest areas, and hospitals.
- Recreation area sign
- A brown sign with white legend that provides information about parks, recreation areas, and cultural or historical points of interest.
- Mile marker sign
- A small green sign with white numerals indicating the distance from a reference point, such as a state line.
- Work zone sign color
- Orange is used for construction and work zone signs, which are typically diamond-shaped or rectangular with black legend or symbols.
- Road construction sign
- An orange diamond sign with a black worker symbol, warning of road construction or maintenance ahead; reduce speed and watch for workers.
- Flagger ahead sign
- An orange rectangular sign with a black symbol of a flagger, warning that a flagger controls traffic ahead; be prepared to stop.
- Channelizing devices
- Cones, drums, and barricades with orange and white stripes that guide traffic through work zones; do not cross them.
- Work zone speed limit
- A posted speed limit, often on an orange or white sign, that applies in a work zone; fines may be doubled when workers are present.
- School zone sign shape
- A pentagon (five-sided) sign, point up, fluorescent yellow-green with black symbols, indicating a school zone or school crossing.
- School crossing sign
- A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon sign with black symbols of children, warning of a school crossing ahead.
- Crossing guard authority
- A crossing guard displaying a stop paddle has the authority to stop traffic; drivers must stop and remain stopped until the guard allows them to proceed.
- School bus red lights
- Flashing red lights on a school bus mean drivers in both directions must stop unless separated by a median or barrier.
- Playground sign
- A yellow diamond sign with a symbol of children playing, warning of a playground or school area; reduce speed and watch for children.
- Railroad crossing advance sign
- A circular yellow sign with a black X and two R's, warning of a railroad crossing ahead; slow down and look both ways.
- Crossbuck sign
- A white X-shaped sign with black letters RR, marking a railroad crossing; yield to trains and stop if a train is approaching.
- Flashing red lights at crossing
- Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean a train is approaching; stop and do not proceed until the lights stop flashing and the way is clear.
- Crossing gate
- A barrier that is lowered at a railroad crossing to block traffic when a train is approaching; never drive around or under a lowered gate.
- Number of tracks sign
- A yellow sign with black legend (e.g., 2 TRACKS) that indicates the number of railroad tracks at a crossing.
- Pavement marking colors
- Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction or mark the edge of the roadway.
- Double solid yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines indicating that passing is prohibited in both directions; do not cross these lines to pass.