One Way Sign (R6-1)
The one way sign is a rect h and its colour is black. It is a regulatory sign: it states a traffic law you must obey. Ignoring it is a citation, not a judgement call.
At a glance
| Shape | rect h |
|---|---|
| Color | black |
| Category | Regulatory signs |
| MUTCD code | R6-1 |
| Legend | ONE WAY |
How the test asks about it
- 1.
You want to turn onto a street marked with this sign, and the arrow points away from your intended direction. You should:
Not quiteCorrect answer: B — Not turn onto that street at all
The arrow shows the only legal direction of travel. Entering against it is driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
An empty one-way street looks harmless, but oncoming traffic will be travelling at full speed and will not expect you.
- 2.
This sign carries a white legend on a black background rather than the usual black on white. What kind of sign is it?
Not quiteCorrect answer: B — A regulatory sign: traffic on that street may travel only in the direction of the arrow
Black and white in either arrangement is the regulatory colour pair, so ONE WAY carries the force of law. Turning onto that street against the arrow would put you head-on into oncoming traffic.
Assuming a black background means the sign is informational. Black-on-white and white-on-black are both regulatory; green and blue are the informational colours.
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