Arkansas Road Signs Practice key terms

An eight-sided sign shape used in the United States for one purpose: telling drivers to come to a complete stop. Its unique outline lets drivers recognize a stop sign from the back or when its face is obscured.

A downward-pointing triangular sign shape reserved for yield signs. Drivers who see this outline know they must slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic already on the intersecting road.

A sideways triangular sign shaped like a pennant, used to mark the start of a no-passing zone. It is mounted on the left side of the road so oncoming drivers can see it.

A square rotated 45 degrees, used as the standard shape for warning signs. Yellow diamonds alert drivers to curves, intersections, or other hazards that require attention or a lower speed.

The color of prohibition and danger. Red appears on stop signs, yield signs, do-not-enter signs, and wrong-way signs, and on traffic signals that require drivers to stop.

The standard background color for warning signs. Yellow tells drivers that a hazard or a change in road conditions lies ahead, so they should slow down or prepare to react.

The color reserved for construction and maintenance zones. Orange signs, cones, and barrels warn drivers about workers, equipment, closed lanes, and temporary traffic patterns ahead.

The background color for guide signs that give directions, distances, exits, and destinations. Green signs help drivers plan routes and find their way to cities and connecting highways.

A bright, high-visibility color used for school, pedestrian, and bicycle warning signs. Its glow makes these signs easier to spot in poor light, fog, or rain.

A sign that gives an order drivers must obey, such as a speed limit, a turn restriction, or a prohibition. Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles with black or red text and symbols.

A white rectangular sign stating the maximum legal speed on that road under normal conditions. Driving faster than the posted number is a violation even when traffic is light.

A red octagonal sign requiring a complete halt at the stop line or crosswalk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before proceeding and may not roll through.

A red-and-white inverted triangle telling drivers to slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road. A full stop is required only when needed to avoid a crash.

A square red sign with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER, posted where a road or ramp is closed to oncoming traffic. Passing it means driving against traffic.

A sign showing how a particular lane may be used, such as left-turn-only, straight-only, or a combined arrow. Drivers must follow the movement shown or move to another lane.

A yellow diamond sign that alerts drivers to a hazard or change ahead, such as a curve, hill, intersection, or rough pavement. Warning signs call for attention and often a speed adjustment.

A rectangular yellow sign with a black chevron arrow, placed on the outside of a sharp curve to show its direction. A row of chevrons guides drivers through the bend.

A small yellow rectangular sign mounted below a warning sign that recommends a safe speed for the hazard, such as a curve or ramp. It is advice, not an enforceable speed limit.

A yellow diamond showing a car with skid marks, warning that the pavement loses traction when wet. Drivers should slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.

A yellow diamond with the silhouette of a leaping deer, warning that animals frequently cross the road there. Drivers should scan the shoulders, especially at dawn and dusk.

A small sign with diagonal stripes placed on or near a fixed object close to the roadway, such as a bridge pier or culvert end. The stripes show which side to pass.

A green, blue, or brown sign that gives directions, distances, destinations, exits, or services rather than orders or warnings. Guide signs help drivers navigate and plan their trips.

The red, white, and blue shield-shaped marker that identifies an Interstate highway. Even-numbered Interstates generally run east-west, and odd-numbered ones generally run north-south.

A small green sign along a highway showing the distance in miles from the state line or route origin. Mile markers help drivers report their location during an emergency.

A blue sign listing motorist services available at an upcoming exit, such as fuel, food, lodging, or a hospital. It may also show the distance to each service.

A red traffic signal meaning drivers must stop completely before the crosswalk or stop line. Right turns may be permitted after stopping unless a sign prohibits them.

A flashing red signal that works like a stop sign: drivers stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe. It often appears when a signal is malfunctioning.

A green arrow signal that gives a protected movement, meaning conflicting traffic is stopped while the arrow is lit. Drivers turning in the arrow's direction have the right-of-way.

A rule allowing drivers to turn right after a complete stop at a red light, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits the turn. Arkansas permits this.

A pavement marking separating traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited; it commonly appears on curves and hills with limited sight distance.

A dashed yellow line separating opposing traffic that shows passing is permitted when safe. Drivers must still check for oncoming vehicles and enough clear sight distance.

Two solid yellow lines meaning neither direction may pass. Drivers may still cross them to turn left into a driveway or side road where turns are legal.

White lines, often in a ladder or parallel-bar pattern, showing where pedestrians should cross. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

A white X-shaped sign with black letters reading RAILROAD CROSSING, placed at the tracks. Drivers must yield to trains; a crossbuck has the same force as a yield sign.

A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR, warning that tracks are ahead. It is placed in advance so drivers can slow down and look for trains.

A fluorescent yellow-green sign marking the start of a school zone, often paired with a lower speed limit that applies during posted hours. Drivers must watch for children and crossing guards.

A trained worker in a high-visibility vest who uses a paddle or hand signals to control traffic through a work zone. Drivers must obey the flagger, whose directions override other signs.

An orange diamond sign warning of construction or maintenance activity ahead, such as workers, lane closures, or equipment. Drivers should slow down and be ready to stop.