Mississippi Road Signs Practice flashcards
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- Stop Sign Shape
- An eight-sided red octagon with white letters. It requires a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk, then yielding to traffic and pedestrians before moving.
- Yield Sign Shape
- A downward-pointing red-and-white triangle. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians on the intersecting road.
- Speed Limit Sign
- A white rectangle with black numbers showing the maximum legal speed in miles per hour. It applies in the posted area until another limit sign changes it.
- No Turn On Red
- A regulatory plaque prohibiting a right turn while the signal is red. You must wait for a green light before turning, even if traffic is clear.
- Mandatory Direction Sign
- A sign with a black or white arrow showing the only permitted movement for a lane. Drivers must follow the arrow or change lanes before the intersection.
- Warning Sign Shape
- A yellow diamond with black symbols or words. It alerts drivers to a condition ahead such as a curve, intersection, or road hazard but does not itself set a legal limit.
- Curve Ahead Sign
- A yellow diamond showing a curved arrow that bends in the direction the road turns. Slow down before entering, since the curve limits visibility and safe speed.
- Two-Way Traffic Sign
- A yellow diamond with two opposing arrows. It warns that a divided or one-way road is becoming two-way, so expect oncoming vehicles in your lane.
- Pedestrian Crossing Sign
- A yellow diamond showing a walking figure. It warns of a crosswalk ahead where pedestrians may enter the road; slow down and be ready to stop.
- Animal Warning Sign
- A yellow diamond showing a deer or cattle symbol. It warns that animals may cross; reduce speed and scan the shoulders, especially at dawn and dusk.
- Advisory Speed Plaque
- A yellow rectangle below a warning sign giving a suggested safe speed for the condition, such as a curve. It is not the legal speed limit for the road.
- Interstate Route Marker
- A red, white, and blue shield. Even-numbered interstates generally run east-west and odd-numbered ones run north-south, helping you judge direction.
- Blue Service Signs
- Blue rectangles with white symbols mark motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, hospital, and phone. They appear before exits that provide those services.
- Brown Recreation Signs
- Brown signs with white letters mark parks, campgrounds, historic sites, and other recreation or cultural points. They guide you to attractions rather than to services.
- Exit Direction Sign
- A green guide sign showing the exit number, destination, and distance. A small yellow plaque may show an advisory speed for the exit ramp.
- Mile Marker Sign
- A small green sign with white numbers showing distance along a route. It helps you locate your position and give accurate information in an emergency.
- Work Zone Warning Sign
- An orange diamond with black symbols or words. It warns of construction, maintenance, or a flagger ahead and calls for reduced speed and attention.
- Flagger Sign
- An orange diamond showing a person holding a flag. It means a flagger controls traffic ahead; follow the flagger's signals, which override normal rules.
- Lane Closure Arrow Sign
- An orange rectangular sign with a black arrow pointing diagonally. It shows that a lane is ending or shifting, so merge in the direction of the arrow.
- Channeling Devices
- Orange-and-white striped drums, cones, and barricades that mark the path through a work zone. Drive between them and do not cross them.
- Detour Sign
- A sign directing traffic along a temporary alternate route around a closure. Follow the detour markers until you rejoin the original route.
- Railroad Advance Warning
- A circular yellow sign with a black X and RR letters. It warns of a crossing ahead, and a plaque below gives the distance to it.
- Crossbuck Sign
- A white X-shaped sign with black letters marking a railroad crossing. Treat it like a yield sign and give trains the right-of-way.
- Flashing Red Crossing Lights
- Red lights flashing at a railroad crossing mean stop and stay stopped until the lights quit flashing and any gates are fully raised.
- School Zone Sign
- A fluorescent yellow-green diamond or pentagon marking a school area. The posted school speed limit applies when lights flash or children are present.
- Crossing Gate Rule
- Never drive around a lowered railroad gate. A gate coming down means a train is approaching, even if you cannot see or hear it yet.
- Sign Color Meanings
- Red means stop or prohibition, yellow means warning, orange means construction, green means guide, blue means services, and brown means recreation.
- Pennant Sign Shape
- A yellow pennant pointing right marks the start of a no-passing zone. Passing is prohibited until a sign or marking ends the zone.
- Red Circle With Slash
- A red circle with a diagonal slash through a symbol means the action is prohibited. Without the slash, the symbol shows a required or permitted action.
- Solid Yellow Center Line
- A solid yellow line separating opposing traffic means no passing. A broken yellow line allows passing when the road ahead is clear and legal.
- Flashing Red Signal
- A flashing red light means stop and then proceed when clear, like a stop sign. It often appears where a signal is being used for a temporary condition.
- Green Arrow Signal
- A green arrow gives a protected turn in the direction shown, with oncoming traffic stopped. A green circle instead requires yielding when turning left.