What does the color tell us?Online version Different colors are used on signs to tell us things before we are even close enough to read the sign. Can you match the color to its meaning? by Frank Braun 1 What does red tell us to do? a stop b go c slow down 2 What does orange tell us to do? a go slow, be careful b turn around c get help 3 What does yellow tell us to do? a go slow, be careful b go faster c get help 4 What does green tell us to do? a we can, we are allowed, we have permission b turn around c stop 5 What does blue tell us? a go faster b stop c where to get help 6 What does black tell us? a gives instructions b to stop c this is dangerous 7 What does white tell us? a don't go b slow down c gives directions