FRSC Road Signs Test flashcards
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- STOP sign
- A red octagonal sign requiring a complete halt at the stop line or edge of the intersection, and giving way to all traffic before proceeding.
- YIELD sign
- A red-and-white triangular sign requiring the driver to slow down and give way to traffic on the intersecting road, stopping only if necessary.
- No entry sign
- A red circle with a white horizontal bar prohibiting entry from the direction faced; often placed at the end of a one-way street.
- Speed limit sign
- A circular sign with a red border showing the maximum legal speed in km/h under normal conditions; a new sign or end sign cancels it.
- Mandatory sign
- A blue circular sign with a white symbol indicating a compulsory instruction, such as keep left, minimum speed, or a required direction of travel.
- No overtaking sign
- A circular sign with a red border showing two cars, prohibiting passing another vehicle; it applies until cancelled by an end sign or intersection.
- Warning sign shape
- Warning signs are typically triangular with a red border and white or yellow background, or diamond-shaped with a yellow background in some jurisdictions.
- Sharp bend sign
- A triangular warning sign showing a bend with a small radius, alerting the driver to reduce speed before the curve.
- Slippery road sign
- A triangular warning sign showing a skidding car, indicating reduced friction ahead; reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering.
- Road narrows sign
- A triangular warning sign showing a road narrowing, indicating a reduction in lane width or number ahead; be prepared to merge or yield.
- Pedestrian crossing sign
- A triangular warning sign showing a pedestrian on a crossing, alerting the driver to an uncontrolled crossing ahead and to prepare to stop.
- Level crossing sign
- A warning sign indicating a railway crossing ahead; drivers must be prepared to stop and must not enter if the crossing is blocked.
- Road works sign
- A warning sign indicating construction ahead; temporary signs, cones, and flaggers may override permanent signs and markings.
- Motorway guide sign
- A rectangular sign with a green background and white text giving direction, destination, and distance information on motorways and expressways.
- Service sign
- A sign with a blue background and white pictogram indicating facilities ahead, such as fuel, food, accommodation, hospital, or telephone.
- Tourist sign
- A sign with a brown background and white text or pictogram indicating tourist attractions, recreational areas, or points of interest.
- Route marker
- A sign identifying a numbered route; its shape and colour indicate the class of road, such as national, regional, or local route.
- Distance sign
- A guide sign showing the distance in kilometres to a named destination, measured along the route rather than as a straight line.
- Dead end sign
- A sign indicating that the road does not continue beyond a certain point, so drivers should not enter expecting to pass through.
- Solid white centre line
- A continuous white line along the centre of the road prohibiting crossing or overtaking; a broken line permits crossing when safe.
- Double yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines (or a solid line on the driver's side) prohibiting overtaking; a broken yellow line permits overtaking when safe.
- Stop line
- A solid white line across the lane at an intersection or crossing; vehicles must stop before it when required by a signal or sign.
- Zebra crossing
- A pedestrian crossing marked by broad white stripes parallel to traffic; pedestrians have priority once they have stepped onto it.
- Traffic signal sequence
- The standard order is red (stop), red-and-amber (prepare to go), green (go if clear), and amber (stop unless it is unsafe to do so).
- Flashing amber signal
- At a pedestrian crossing, a flashing amber signal means drivers must give way to pedestrians on the crossing but may proceed if it is clear.
- Green arrow signal
- A signal permitting movement only in the direction of the arrow, provided the way is clear; it does not grant priority over other traffic.
- Two-second rule
- A safe following distance of at least two seconds in good conditions, increased in wet weather or poor visibility, to allow time to stop.
- Unmarked intersection rule
- At an intersection without signs or signals, give way to traffic approaching from the right (or as local law specifies) and to vehicles already in it.
- No U-turn sign
- A regulatory sign prohibiting turning the vehicle around to travel in the opposite direction at that location.
- Minimum speed sign
- A blue circular sign with a white number setting the minimum legal speed for the lane or road under normal conditions.
- Weight limit sign
- A regulatory sign restricting vehicles above the stated gross weight from using the road or bridge.
- Height limit sign
- A regulatory sign restricting vehicles above the stated height from passing, often placed before a bridge or tunnel.