Session 9: Rules of the road pt. 2

Where should you stop at a railroad crossing if there are no pavement markings?

(a.) 15 feet from the tracks. b. 10 feet from the tracks. c. 5 feet from the tracks. d. Just before the tracks.

Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually:

(a.) Orange. b. Blue. c. Green. d. Red.

What does a yellow traffic sign mean?

(a.) There is a special situation or hazard ahead. b. Speed up c. Stop d. There is a special attraction ahead.

Do Not Enter.

A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at openings to roadways that you should not enter such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways and on one-way streets.

Reference Markers.

Blue reference markers (sometimes called Enhancement Reference Signs) are signs designed to improve emergency responses to highway incidents. They help with faster emergency response, faster traffic incident clearance, fewer crash related delays and fewer secondary crashes. Reference markers are installed on the right side or in the median. They may be placed every one to two-tenths of a mile. Each reference marker includes the direction of travel, route number, and mile number.

Guide Signs:

Help you navigate and inform you of services available.

Yield sign:

It means you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection you are crossing or the roadway you are entering.

Railroad Crossing Warning Signs

Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn you that a train is near. Never try to beat a train across the tracks. Never start to cross railroad tracks if you will have to stop on the tracks because there isn't room for your vehicle on the far side. It is wise not to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks, just in case your vehicle might stall.

Route Signs.

The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county road. When planning a trip, use a road map to determine your route. During the trip, follow the route signs to help you get to your destination.

Construction Signs:

These construction, maintenance or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangular shaped, orange with black letters or symbols and warn you about people working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment and lane closures. In work areas, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag. You must obey these persons.

Service Signs.

These signs are square or rectangular and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show the location of various services like rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds or hospitals. Some disabled signs are white with green letters and the backgrounds on symbols

Destination Signs

These signs are square or rectangular and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various places such as cities, airports, and state lines, or to special areas such as parks, historical areas or museums.

Regulatory Signs:

These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white or red with black, red, white or green letters or symbols. They tell you the requirements for stopping, yielding, traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed limits, parking and other special situations. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions, i.e., no left turn, no right turn, no U-turn, etc.

Warning Signs:

These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. They warn you about a special situation or that a hazard is ahead. Some common warning signs are:

Speed Limit Signs:

These signs tell you the maximum speed allowed, the minimum speed required, or of a change in speed limit. The maximum limit should be driven only in ideal driving conditions. You must reduce your speed when conditions require it.

Lane Use Control Signs:

These signs tell you where you can turn or what direction you can turn from a certain lane. They often use an arrow symbol. These signs may be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel. The 'dot' to the left of the arrow represents the island in the center of a roundabout. It shows that the driver is required to drive counter- clockwise around the island in the center to make a left turn. Sometimes arrows are also painted on the road.

White, X-shaped sign or "crossbuck" with "Railroad Crossing" on it is located at the railroad crossing.

This sign has the same meaning as a "Yield" sign. You must yield to crossing trains.

Traffic signals

Traffic signs tell you about traffic rules, hazards, where you are, how to get to where you want to go and where services are located. Each type of sign is identified by its shape and color.

Stop sign:

You must come to a full stop. You must wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared your path. You can go only when it is safe to do so. If you cannot see traffic from your first stop, slowly move ahead and stop again before entering the intersection. Check for cross traffic and pedestrians before you go.

What is the minimum amount of room should there be on the other side of the railroad tracks at a crossing in order for you to cross it?

a. 5 feet. b. 10 feet. (c.) 15 feet. d. 20 feet.

According to the video, if you are hit by a train in your vehicle how much more likely are you to die than if you were hit by another car?

a. 5 times. b. 10 times. (c.) 20 times. d. 50 times.

What does a 'crossbuck' sign mean?

a. Slow down ahead. (b.) Yield to trains. c. Yield to pedestrians. d. Rough road ahead.

What does a yield sign mean?

a. There is a crosswalk ahead. (b.)You must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the upcoming intersection. c. You must stop and see if there is any traffic in the upcoming intersection. d. None of the above.

If you approach a vehicle displaying a triangular sign that is orange with a red, reflective border on the back side, you must:

a. pass the vehicle quickly. (b.) slow down and use caution. c. share the same lane with the vehicle. d. follow very closely so other cars know the vehicle is there.