New Hampshire Road Signs Practice flashcards
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- STOP sign shape and color
- A red octagon with white letters. You must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection edge, then yield to cross traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
- YIELD sign
- A red-and-white downward-pointing triangle. Slow down and give the right-of-way to cross traffic and pedestrians; stop only if needed to avoid a collision.
- Posted speed limit meaning
- The maximum lawful speed in ideal conditions. Rain, snow, ice, fog, or heavy traffic require driving slower than the posted number even though the sign does not change.
- New Hampshire default speed limits
- Where no limit is posted, New Hampshire sets 30 mph in business and urban residence districts, 35 mph in rural residence districts, and 55 mph on other highways unless signed otherwise.
- Lane-use arrow signs
- White regulatory signs with black arrows. A curved arrow means traffic in that lane must turn that way; a straight arrow means no turn is allowed from that lane.
- DO NOT ENTER sign
- A red circle with a white horizontal bar. It marks the wrong end of a one-way road or ramp; you must not drive past it into oncoming traffic.
- WRONG WAY sign
- A red rectangle with white letters, usually paired with a DO NOT ENTER sign. Seeing it means you are driving against traffic and must stop and turn around safely.
- Warning sign color and shape
- Yellow diamonds with black symbols warn of conditions ahead. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warnings. They do not by themselves set a legal speed.
- Advisory speed plaque
- A yellow plaque with black numerals under a warning sign. It gives the recommended safe speed for the hazard, such as a curve, and may be lower than the legal limit.
- Crossroad warning symbol
- A yellow diamond showing a vertical line crossed by a horizontal line. It means a four-way intersection is ahead, so be prepared to yield or stop as required.
- Side-road warning symbol
- A yellow diamond with a side road entering from the left or right. Traffic from that road may enter or cross your path, so check and adjust speed.
- Road narrows sign
- A yellow diamond with lines converging ahead. The roadway is narrower than the current one, so reduce speed and expect less clearance or a lane drop.
- Steep grade warning
- A yellow diamond showing a grade percentage or a truck on a slope. Downgrades call for lower gears and braking control; upgrades may slow heavy vehicles ahead.
- Slippery when wet
- A yellow warning sign indicating reduced traction on wet pavement. Increase following distance and slow down before reaching the slippery section, not after.
- School zone warning
- A pentagon-shaped fluorescent yellow-green sign marking a school area. Watch for children and obey any posted school-zone speed limit, which applies during stated hours.
- Railroad advance warning sign
- A round yellow sign with a black X and RR letters. It warns that a railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look both ways, and never stop on the tracks.
- Green guide signs
- Green rectangles with white legends give destinations, distances, and exit information. On interstates they identify routes, exits, and the direction of travel.
- Blue service signs
- Blue signs with white symbols or legends mark motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, camping, and hospitals, usually posted before an exit.
- Interstate route marker
- A red, white, and blue shield bearing the word INTERSTATE and a number. Even numbers generally run east-west and odd numbers north-south.
- U.S. and state route markers
- The U.S. route marker is a white shield with black numerals. New Hampshire state routes use a white rectangle with black numerals and the state name.
- Mile markers
- Small green signs with white numerals along the shoulder. They give your location for emergency calls and are numbered from the state line or route origin.
- Brown recreation signs
- Brown signs with white legends identify parks, historic sites, and scenic or cultural areas. They are guide signs, not regulatory or warning signs.
- Work-zone sign color
- Orange diamonds with black legends mark temporary traffic control. Orange means the condition is temporary and may change, so reduce speed and stay alert.
- Flagger sign and signals
- An orange sign showing a person with a flag means a flagger controls traffic ahead. Obey the flagger's signals over signs or signals, and be ready to stop.
- Orange-and-white barricade
- A barricade with diagonal orange and white stripes means the road or lane is closed. You must not drive past it; use the posted detour instead.
- Detour sign
- An orange sign with black legends and an arrow marking a temporary alternate route around a closure. Follow the detour markers rather than continuing into the closed section.
- Work-zone speed limits
- Temporary lower speed limits posted in work zones are enforceable. Penalties for moving violations are commonly increased when workers are present in the zone.
- Flashing arrow board
- A large orange board with flashing chevrons or an arrow directs traffic away from a closed lane. Move in the direction the arrow points as soon as it is safe.
- Yellow pavement lines
- Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line on your side means no passing; a broken yellow line on your side permits passing when safe.
- White pavement lines
- White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction or mark the right edge. A solid white line should not be crossed; a broken white line separates lanes you may change between.
- Stop line
- A solid white line across your lane at a stop sign or signal. Stop before the line; if none exists, stop before the crosswalk or the edge of the intersection.
- Right turn on red
- After a complete stop, you may turn right on a steady red unless a NO TURN ON RED sign prohibits it. Yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before turning.
- Flashing red and yellow signals
- A flashing red signal is treated as a stop sign. A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution. A dark signal is treated as a stop sign at that intersection.
- Red circle with slash
- A red circle with a diagonal slash over a symbol means that action is prohibited, such as no left turn or no parking. The symbol shows what is not allowed.
- Octagon and triangle shapes
- The octagon is reserved for STOP and the downward triangle for YIELD. No other sign uses these shapes, so they are recognizable from the back or in poor visibility.
- Pennant and round signs
- A yellow pennant marks a no-passing zone. A round yellow sign with an X and RR is the railroad advance warning. Both shapes carry only these meanings.
- Rectangle orientation rule
- A vertical rectangle generally carries a regulatory sign, while a horizontal rectangle generally carries a guide or information sign. Shape hints at the sign's purpose before you read it.