What are road signs called?
Traffic signs
What is the shape and color of a warning sign?
Warning Signs These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond-shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary; a special situation or hazard is ahead. Some common warning signs are shown below.
What shape is used for warning signs?
triangular
What signs are diamond signs?
Diamond-shaped road signs always warn of possible hazards ahead. These are traffic signs, temporary traffic control signs, and some pedestrian and bicycle signs.
What does blue sign mean?
These signs tell you where you are, which way to go and the distance. Blue: This color is also used for guide signs. These signs tell you about services along the roadway such as rest areas, hospitals, gas stations, and lodging.
What does a red diamond sign mean?
Fire hazard
What is a diamond shape sign?
Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers of special conditions or hazards ahead. They are typically yellow or orange in color.
What does a circle sign mean?
Signs convey information to travelers not only by their messages and color, but through their shape as well. This is why a circular shape was adopted for the Railroad Advance warning sign (i.e. infinite number of sides), as a collision between a train and a typical vehicle will nearly always end badly.
What does a yellow truck sign mean?
YELLOW is used for warning signs. These signs tell you of road conditions and dangers ahead. ORANGE also is used for warning signs. These signs alert you to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects.
What does a yellow and black sign mean?
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign tells drivers to slow down and prepare for an abrupt change in direction at an extreme angle.
What is the yellow triangle sign?
Hazard signs are known world wide. The yellow triangle shows that we have to be careful when in the area that the sign is shown. Aside from being known for the yellow triangle, the symbols inside of each triangle warn for a different hazard.
What does the sign mean with a truck?
Truck Rollover Traffic Sign This sign identifies curves where trucks traveling at excessive speeds have a potential to rollover.