Module 5
When the speed limit is posted on a yellow sign, it is a SUGGESTED speed limit. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
There is/are ___________ arrow(s) on a shared left turn lane sign. -ONE -TWO -THREE -FOUR
TWO
What color lines separate traffic flowing in the SAME direction?
white lines
This sign is posted on the back sides of vehicles. NO PASSING / YIELD / SLOW MOVING VEHICLE sign is shaped similar to a DIAMOND / SQUARE / PYRAMID
- Slow moving vehicle -Pyramid shape
Short white dashed lines tell you that you have an _____________ __________ or the __________ _____ __________________.
-ADDED LANE or -THE LANE IS ENDING
A solid yellow light means ________________ and that your ______________ _____________ is about to turn red.
-CAUTION -SIGNAL LIGHT is about to turn red.
Common shapes of signs include: Rectangle, Circle, Triangle, __________________, ____________________and _______________________.
-DIAMOND -OCTAGON -PENTAGON
Indications of the meanings of signs are given by:
-Shape -Color
How far apart are mile markers?
1 mile apart
How many categories of road signs are there?
3 categories of road signs: -regulatory -warning -guide signs
A freeway spur has _________ digits
3 digits
A dashed yellow lane marking tells you that you MAY / MAY NOT pass the vehicle in front of you.
A dashed line means you MAY pass the vehicle in front of you.
Another name for a shared left turn lane is the _______________________ lane.
Center Turn Lane
PEDESTRIANS / CHILDREN / DEER / CARS are more likely to be present at dusk and dawn.
Deer are more likely to be present at dusk and dawn.
When you see a speed limit sign ahead that says you can go faster it is okay to immediately increase your speed. TRUE/FALSE?
FALSE
You do not have to stop on a red light if you are turning right and the intersection is clear. TRUE/FALSE
FALSE. You must ALWAYS stop at a red light.
You should speed up to get thru a yellow light. TRUE/FALSE?
FALSE. You should slow down when you see a yellow light.
If a driver cannot flow thru an intersection fully without blocking the intersection, this is known as ___________________.
GRIDLOCK
What does HOV stand for?
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE: (motor vehicle carrying more than a specified minimum number of people are permitted to use a traffic lane reserved for such vehicles.)
School crossing signs are shaped like a ___________________.
HOUSE.
Enter a shared left turn lane.... 1 BLOCK BACK ½ BLOCK BACK 100' BEFORE (the turn) JUST BEFORE (the turn)
JUST BEFORE THE TURN
The _____ ______________ ________ sign is pennant shaped.
No Passing Zone
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in the SAME / OPPOSITE direction(s).
OPPOSITE
What color are detour signs?
Orange
Yield to all ___________________________ in the crosswalk/intersection.
PEDESTRIANS
When you approach a __________________crossing you need to SLOW DOWN, listen, look both ways & proceed with caution.
RAILROAD CROSSING
What kinds of signs are: -red with white -white with black
Regulatory Signs
Treat a flashing red light the same as a: -YIELD SIGN -SOLID RED LIGHT -YELLOW LIGHT -STOP SIGN
STOP SIGN
A narrow bridge sign is what color?
YELLOW
What color are playground signs?
YELLOW
In the absence of a "no turn on red" sign, can you take a right turn at a red light?
YES
This sign is triangular and tells you to slow down and look for a safe merging/turning opportunity.
YIELD
Traffic signal lights are found at....
at high volume intersections
