Kentucky 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.
- Speed limit sign
- A white rectangular regulatory sign with black numerals showing the maximum lawful speed in ideal conditions; drivers must slow below it for weather, visibility, or traffic.
- STOP sign
- A red octagon requiring a complete halt at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the traveled way before entering the intersection; rolling stops are violations.
- YIELD sign
- A red-and-white inverted triangle requiring drivers to slow and give right-of-way; stop only when necessary to avoid conflict with cross traffic.
- NO PASSING ZONE pennant
- A yellow pennant with black text marking the start of a no-passing zone; passing is prohibited until the zone ends, often paired with a solid yellow line.
- Lane-use control sign
- A regulatory sign assigning a mandatory movement to a lane, such as turn-only or straight-only arrows; entering that lane commits the driver to the posted movement.
- Curve warning sign
- A yellow diamond with a black curve symbol warning of a bend ahead; an advisory speed plaque gives the safe speed for the curve.
- School zone pentagon
- A yellow-green pentagon marking a school zone or school crossing; the posted school speed limit applies during stated hours or when children are present.
- Slippery when wet sign
- A yellow diamond warning that the pavement loses traction when wet; reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering on the affected surface.
- Chevron alignment sign
- A black-on-yellow rectangular sign placed on the outside of a sharp curve to show the direction of the turn; it supplements the advance curve warning.
- Crossroad warning sign
- A yellow diamond showing a plus-shaped intersection, warning that traffic may cross or enter from side roads ahead; scan for vehicles and adjust speed.
- Interstate route shield
- A red, white, and blue shield marking an Interstate highway; U.S. routes use black-and-white shields and state routes use state-specific markers.
- Milepost marker
- A small green sign along the shoulder giving the route mile location; drivers use it to report emergencies and locate incidents precisely.
- Exit number sign
- A green guide sign showing the exit number, destination, and distance; a letter suffix such as 12A means multiple exits share one interchange.
- Blue service sign
- A blue sign with white symbols indicating fuel, food, lodging, hospital, or rest area services available at or near an upcoming exit.
- Brown recreation sign
- A brown sign with white legends marking parks, historic sites, and cultural points of interest; it is a guide sign, not a regulatory control.
- Flagger sign
- An orange diamond showing a person holding a flag, warning that a flagger controls traffic ahead; the flagger's signals override conflicting signs or signals.
- Orange work zone sign
- An orange diamond with black legends marking temporary traffic control for construction or maintenance; orange distinguishes work zones from permanent yellow warnings.
- Flashing arrow board
- A large trailer-mounted board with flashing chevrons directing traffic to merge in the direction of the arrow around a lane closure.
- DETOUR sign
- An orange or black-on-white sign directing traffic onto an alternate route around a closure; temporary route markers often guide drivers along the detour.
- Channelizing drums
- Orange-and-white striped drums, cones, or barricades that define the travel path through a work zone; drivers must not cross or strike them.
- Octagon shape meaning
- The octagon is reserved exclusively for STOP signs; no other sign uses this shape, so drivers recognize a stop from the shape alone.
- Yellow diamond meaning
- A yellow diamond with black symbols is a warning sign alerting drivers to a change in conditions ahead, such as a curve, intersection, or surface hazard.
- Double solid yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions; drivers may not cross them to pass or make a left turn except into a driveway or turn lane.
- Flashing red signal
- A flashing red traffic signal requires a complete stop, then proceeding when clear; it operates like a stop sign at the intersection.
- Green arrow signal
- A green arrow gives a protected movement in the arrow's direction; opposing traffic is stopped, but drivers must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- Crossbuck sign
- A white X-shaped sign with black RAILROAD CROSSING letters marking a passive railroad crossing; drivers must yield to trains, which have the right-of-way.
- Round railroad advance sign
- A round yellow sign with a black X and R/R letters placed before a crossing at a distance based on the posted speed limit.
- Railroad gate and lights
- Flashing red lights and a lowering gate mean stop; never drive around a lowered gate or enter the crossing while lights flash, even if no train is visible.
- School bus red lights
- Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm on a school bus require traffic in both directions to stop unless separated by a raised median.
- Emergency vehicle approach
- A moving emergency vehicle with lights and siren requires yielding and pulling to the right; do not follow within 500 feet of the responding vehicle.
- Accessible parking sign
- A blue or white sign with a wheelchair symbol marking a parking space reserved for people with disabilities; misuse is citable and may carry enhanced fines.
- Multiple track sign
- A white sign below a crossbuck reading a track count, such as 3 TRACKS, warning that a second train may follow the first before the crossing clears.