Puerto Rico Road Signs Practice flashcards
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- Octagon shape meaning
- An eight-sided sign is used exclusively for STOP. Because no other sign shares the shape, you can identify a stop sign from its silhouette alone, even when the legend is obscured or viewed from behind.
- Inverted triangle sign
- A triangle pointing downward is used only for YIELD. It means slow down and give the right-of-way to cross traffic and pedestrians, stopping only if necessary to avoid conflict.
- Yellow diamond warning sign
- A yellow diamond with a black symbol warns of a condition ahead, such as a curve, intersection, or pedestrian crossing. It does not impose a rule at the sign itself; it tells you to prepare.
- Fluorescent yellow-green sign color
- Fluorescent yellow-green is reserved for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warnings. A pentagon in this color, or a diamond with a child symbol, marks a school zone or school crossing ahead.
- Orange sign color
- Orange marks construction and maintenance zones. Orange diamonds warn of work ahead, while orange rectangles give specific instructions such as lane closures, flaggers, or reduced speed through the work area.
- Green guide sign
- Green signs with white legends give directions, distances, exits, and destinations on expressways and freeways. Exit signs and route guidance fall in this family; they inform rather than regulate.
- Blue service sign
- White-on-blue signs identify services available near an exit, such as fuel, food, lodging, hospital, or rest areas. They are informational and typically placed in advance of the exit.
- Brown recreational sign
- Brown signs with white legends identify recreational, cultural, or historic points of interest. They guide travelers to parks, museums, and landmarks rather than imposing any traffic rule.
- Stop line requirement
- At a STOP sign or steady red signal, halt at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk; if neither exists, stop at the edge of the intersecting roadway before entering.
- Yield sign obligation
- YIELD requires slowing down and giving the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road and to pedestrians. A full stop is required only when traffic or pedestrians make it necessary.
- Red circle with slash
- A red circle crossed by a diagonal slash means the maneuver or vehicle type depicted is prohibited, such as no left turn, no U-turn, or no trucks. The symbol shows what is forbidden.
- One-way sign
- A horizontal black-on-white arrow indicates traffic flows only in the arrow's direction. A white arrow on a black background also indicates a one-way roadway or the direction of travel.
- Posted speed limit meaning
- A white sign with black numerals sets the maximum lawful speed under ideal conditions. It is a legal limit, not a target; slower speeds are required in rain, darkness, or heavy traffic.
- Advisory speed plate
- A black-on-yellow plate below a warning sign shows a recommended speed for a curve or ramp. It is advisory rather than a legal maximum, but exceeding it raises rollover and loss-of-control risk.
- Railroad crossing warning
- A yellow diamond with an 'X' and 'RR' warns of a crossing ahead; a round yellow sign with 'RR' marks the crossing. A white X-shaped crossbuck marks the tracks themselves.
- Divided highway begins
- A yellow diamond showing a black arrow splitting around a central island means a divided highway begins ahead. The reverse symbol, two arrows merging, warns that a divided highway ends.
- Winding road symbol
- A yellow diamond with an S-shaped arrow warns of a winding road with successive curves. A single bent arrow warns of one curve; a sharp angle indicates a sharper, lower-speed curve.
- School zone pentagon
- A five-sided sign with the point up marks a school zone or school crossing. The shape is exclusive to school warnings, and the posted school speed limit applies when children are present or beacons flash.
- Flagger authority
- In a work zone, a flagger controls traffic and must be obeyed over signs and signals. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and follow the flagger's directions through the zone.
- Temporary work zone markings
- Cones, drums, barricades, and temporary pavement markings in a work zone override the permanent markings. Follow the temporary channelization even when it conflicts with the original lane lines.
- Work zone penalties
- Work zones commonly carry doubled fines and enhanced penalties when workers are present. Posted signs state the condition; reduce speed and increase following distance throughout the zone.
- Yellow pavement lines
- Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow on your side prohibits passing; a broken yellow on your side permits passing when it is safe to do so.
- White pavement lines
- White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction or mark the roadway edge. Dashed white lines permit lane changes; solid white lines discourage or prohibit them near intersections and ramps.
- Double solid yellow line
- Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions. When a solid and a broken line are paired, only the side with the broken line may pass.
- Flashing red signal
- A flashing red signal is treated exactly like a STOP sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution. It does not grant an absolute right-of-way; yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in or entering the intersection.
- Steady yellow signal
- A steady yellow signal warns that the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are too close to stop safely, proceed through and clear the intersection.
- Green arrow signal
- A green arrow is a protected movement: traffic turning on the arrow has the right-of-way over opposing traffic. Opposing traffic is held by a red signal during the protected phase.
- Lane-use control sign
- A white sign with black legend and a diagonal arrow assigns a lane to a destination or movement. It supplements pavement markings and tells drivers which lane serves which direction.
- Crossbuck marking
- A white X-shaped crossbuck marks a railroad crossing itself, while yellow advance-warning signs appear before it. At the crossbuck, yield to trains; they cannot stop quickly.
- Red sign color meaning
- Red signals stop, yield, or prohibition. It appears on STOP, YIELD, DO NOT ENTER, and WRONG WAY signs and on prohibition symbols, making red the strongest regulatory color in the system.
- Rectangle sign shape
- The rectangle is the most common sign shape. Vertical rectangles usually carry regulatory messages in white with black legends; horizontal rectangles carry guide information in green, blue, or brown.