DONE - ★ Road Signs, Shape and color, Road Markings -Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Interpreting the meaning of different road signs, road markings, warning signs, and directional signs are examples of _______________________.
A.) Chargeable offenses
B.) Pedestrians warnings
C.) Information processing
D.) Traffic distractions

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Information processing

There is a __________ standard for signage, which uses symbols designed for quick and easy understanding.
A.) State
B.) Regional
C.) National
D.) County

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National

The shape of a sign gives you a clue about the information contained on the sign.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

The _______ of a sign gives you a clue about the information contained on the sign.
A.) color and size
B.) shape and size
C.) size and placement
D.) color and shape

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color and shape

The shape of a sign gives you a clue about the information contained on the sign. The common shapes that are used are the eight-sided red STOP sign, which means that you must make a full stop before entering a crosswalk or before the white "limit line." The three-sided red yield sign means slow down, be ready to stop, and let traffic (including people walking or riding bikes) pass before you go ahead. Go only when it is safe.

True or False: The shape of a sign indicates what type of sign it is.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

The shape of a sign warns you of what is ahead:
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

True or False: Signs and road markings are an example of traffic controls.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Examples of traffic controls are __________
A.) signs or road markings.
B.) signals.
C.) all of the above

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all of the above

HINT: Examples of traffic controls are signs or road markings and signals.

Shape is indicative of the sign type.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Explanation: KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
The shape of a road sign can tell you as much about the sign’s message as its color. Did you know that shapes of signs are also indicative of what is ahead?
A school zone is in the shape of a school house.
Warning signs are always diamonds.
A railroad crossing is round, and a stop sign is octagon-shaped.
A speed limit sign is rectangular.
The shape of a sign also gives an indication of the information.
There are eight shapes traffic signs used.
Octagonal Stop Sign
Three-Sided Red and White Yield Sign
Square (Regulatory) Sign
Circular (Railroad) Sign
Five-sided Warning Sign
Four-Sided, Diamond-Shaped Warning Sign
Pennant-Shaped Sign

There are __________ categories of signs.
A.) Three
B.) Five
C.) Four
D.) Six

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Three

Three categories of signs: Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs and Guide Signs

The shape and color of a road sign can give the driver information about the driving environment.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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True

Which of the following can be considered a category of traffic sign?
A.) Warning
B.) Guide
C.) Regulatory
D.) All of the answers are correct

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All of the answers are correct

What three things do road signs do to promote the smooth movement of traffic?
ANSWER: Regulate, Warn, and Guide

Drivers must understand that traffic laws ______ them and should be supported and followed.
A.) benefit
B.) are detrimental
C.) have no affect on
D.) none of the above

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benefit

Traffic engineers use signals in combination with signs and markings to________.
A.) improve gas mileage
B.) cause traffic jams
C.) distract the driver
D.) control and manage busy streets

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control and manage busy streets

2. Traffic engineers use signals in combination with signs and markings to________.
A.) control busy streets
B.) cause traffic jams
C.) establish flow rates
D.) divert traffic off of main roads

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divert traffic off of main roads

Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws and traffic controls to reduce our chances of ________ each other.
A.) racing
B.) passing
C.) irritating
D.) crashing into

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crashing into

Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws and traffic controls to help drivers __________ what other road users are about to do.
A.) communicate
B.) know exactly
C.) control
D.) anticipate and predict

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anticipate and predict