Chapter 4: Traffic Control

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What does it indicate if an edge line angles in toward the center of the road?

- An edge line that angles toward the center of the road shows that the road is narrower ahead.

What must you do when facing each of the following: a flashing red light, flashing yellow light, steady yellow light, a red light with a green arrow?

- Flashing red light: stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when it's safe (it's the same as a STOP sign) - Flashing yellow light: Drive with caution - Steady yellow light: Be prepared to stop. A steady yellow light means the traffic signal is about to turn red - A red light with a green arrow: it indicates that you must come to a full stop, but that turns in the direction of the green arrow are permitted. - Green arrow, you can go in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection

What do each of these lines indicate: one broken, one solid, double solid, solid and broken together?

- One broken: You can pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can do so safely without interfering with traffic. - One solid: : You can pass other vehicles or change lanes, but YOU CAN ONLY DO SO when obstructions in the road or traffic conditions make it NECESSARY. - Double solid: You cannot pass or change lanes. You cannot go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway (e.g., to or from a driveway or to do a U-turn see - Solid & Broken together: If you are on the side with the solid line, you cannot pass other vehicles or go across the line except to make a left turn into a driveway. If you are on the side with the broken line, you can pass if it is safe to and you will not interfere with traffic.

What must you do at a STOP sign?

1. come to full stop before the stop line 2. yield right of way to pedestrians/vehicles 3. go when safe

What color and shape is a destination sign?

Destination signs are typically green with white letters and symbols. Also, they are normally rectangular.

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light at that intersection

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, you must stop before you enter the crosswalk.

What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?

Pavement markings used to indicate which lane you must use for a turn are generally white lines -- both solid and dashed. Here is a breakdown of what different markings mean: - Arrows: These direct you to the lane you'll need to be in for your intended turn. For example, an arrow pointing left indicates a lane designated for left turns, possibly a left turn only lane depending on accompanying signage. - Solid white lines: These are used to mark both the right and left edges of the road and to separate lanes where turning is discouraged. Crossing a solid white line is discouraged but not prohibited. - Dashed white lines: These lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and you are allowed to change lanes over dashed white lines. - Double white lines: These lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Crossing a double white line is prohibited.

Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, police officer?

Police Officer

Who are the people authorized to direct traffic? Why are they important?

Police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, school crossing persons, and school bus drivers. - They are important because directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals or pavement markings. If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, for example, you must stop. If an officer signals you to drive through a red light or stop sign, you must do it.

A regulation sign is normally what shape?

They are normally white rectangles with black letters or symbols. However, some are different shapes, and some can use red letters os symbols.

What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign?

Warning signs normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols.