Georgia Road Signs Quiz – The Road Signs You Must Know

Some roadways are designed to accommodate different traffic demands during the day through the use of a reversible lane system. Appropriate travel lanes on a roadway utilizing a reversible lane system are indicated 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 lane.

No Turn on Red.

You may not turn right or left during the red light. You must wait for the signal to turn green.

There is a yield sign ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.

You are approaching a one-way highway or ramp. Driving on the highway or ramp in the direction you are traveling is not allowed.

The wrong way sign is a supplement to the do not enter sign. It is placed along the exit ramp or the one-way roadway farther from the crossroad. It tells you that you have already entered a one-way road and are driving in the wrong direction.

Black and white (or red and white) are used for regulatory signs.

Pedestrian crossing.

Just ahead is a location 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.

A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and alerts you to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.

Two-way Traffic.

Warning that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway. Also used to remind drivers they are on a two-way road.

Remember, you should drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left-hand lane.

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.

Three-sided red yield signs mean you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

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.

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

Divided highway ends.

The divided road ends ahead. Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center island. You will be on an undivided roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.

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

Side Road Ahead.

Side road enters highway ahead from the right. Watch for turning or entering traffic

This is an example of an Interstate freeway sign.

Blue and red signs indicate that the route is part of the national system of interstate and defense highways. These highways join centers of population and defense establishments. They also join with the major international highways at the Mexican and Canadian borders. They are part of a nationwide network of the most important highways.

Road curves. Note the difference between curve and sharp turn signs.

Regulatory speed limit sign.

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

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

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

Lane use control signs are rectangular, black and white signs. These signs are used where turns are required or permitted from lanes as shown.

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.

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