Georgia Road Signs Quiz – The Road Signs You Must Know

An octagon (eight-sided shape) always means stop. When you come to it, you must stop at a marked stop line.

The State of Georgia uses seven basic shapes of signs to convey traffic control instructions. Drivers should know signs by their shapes and colors so that they may recognize them from a distance and begin reacting.

Pentagon-shaped signs mean you are approaching a school zone and school crossing. When used, they will be erected not less than 150 feet or more than 700 feet in advance of the school grounds or crossing. (These signs can sometimes be fluorescent green in color.)

The State of Georgia uses seven basic shapes of signs to convey traffic control instructions. Drivers should know signs by their shapes and colors so that they may recognize them from a distance and begin reacting.

As you travel along Georgia's highways, blue and white signs will give directions to service facilities. They direct you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.

Blue is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

The color orange means road work. Highway work zones are defined as portions of a highway or street where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is being done to the road, its shoulders, or any other areas near the roadway.

Pedestrian crossing.

Just ahead is where people on foot often cross. Use caution as you approach and drive more slowly and carefully, watching both sides of the street for pedestrians.

When pedestrians are in the crosswalks, they must be given the right-of-way.

There is a stop sign ahead. Begin to slow down and be prepared to stop.

Hospital is a word message sign or an H symbol sign. General service signs like this also have a directional message if used at intersections.

Steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed and protect brakes from damage.

The roadway is slippery when wet. Remember, the first half-hour of rain is the most hazardous. Slick surfaces can exaggerate regular movements. A skid can occur if brakes are applied too hard, or the wheel is turned too sharp. When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.

Sharp Turn.

The sign is used to warn of a sharp turn.

The shoulder of the road is soft and can be dangerous. Drive on the shoulder only in emergencies.

T-Intersection.

The road you travel on ends ahead. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.

Reduction in Lanes or Lane Ends.

Number of lanes reduced ahead.

Divided highway ahead (divided highway begins).

The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.

Some roadways can accommodate different daily traffic demands by using a reversible lane system. Appropriate travel lanes on a roadway utilizing a reversible lane system are as follows:

• Steady Red X: No travel allowed in this lane in the direction you are going.
• Steady Yellow X: Clear the lane.
• Flashing Yellow X: Left turn permitted.
• Steady Green X: Travel in the lane.

The one-way sign indicates streets or roadways where traffic can only travel in one direction. You may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Regulatory speed limit sign.

Always obey the posted maximum and minimum speed limits. These laws exist to regulate traffic flow and create a safe environment for all drivers.

Remember, a white rectangular sign indicates something you must obey.

Cars in the left lane must turn left. Cars in the right lane must go straight or turn right.

Lane use control signs are rectangular, black and white signs. These signs show where turns are required or permitted.

You must move your vehicle only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

Keep Right.

Traffic is required to keep to the right of medians or obstructions.

No U-Turn.

You cannot turn around to go in the opposite direction at this intersection.

Remember, a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right means NO.