Chapter 4 Book 1 Questions

4f. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

A red traffic light means stop. A flashing red traffic light means that it's treated as a regular red light and is used at dangerous intersections, and stop and precede when safe.

4c. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?

It marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and 1 way streets.

4i. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

It means the following; - left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow - the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to that traffic and pedestrians.

4b. What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line?

It means vehicles moving in either direction must not cross/pass these lines (unless turning left when it's safe to do so). A double solid white line means crossing this line and changing lanes isn't allowed.

4h. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?

It means you can make a turn in the direction of the arrow if you're in the proper lane.

4a. What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?

It means you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe to do so.

4d. What do the colors of the traffic signs indicate (all colors)?

Red color means to stop, don't enter, wrong way, yield. Orange means a construction and maintenance warning. Yellow is a general morning, also advisory of unexpected roadway conditions. Fluorescent yellow/green means a high emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity. White/black means it's regulatory, controls traffic, sets limits, or gives commands. Green is guide or directional information. Blue is motorist service guidance, also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers. Brown are areas of public recreation, cultural, or historical importance.

4g. After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?

The driver may turn right when there's no right turn on red.

4e. When more than one vehicle approaches a 4 way stop sign, which one moves first?

The one that moves first is the one that first reached the intersection.

4j. If you're approaching a railroad crossing that doesn't have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?

You should slow down and be ready to stop. You should also stop and wait for the train to pass.