Driving

How many signals does the left turn signal have?

4

What sign is this: These signs mark where you can go and where you can turn, and often use an arrow symbol. The signs are along the road or hanging over the road. Sometimes the arrow may be painted on the road.

Lane Control Signs

Warning Sign: Two lanes of traffic will soon become one lane of traffic. Right lane of traffic must yield when merging.

Merge Left

Warning Signs: If you are on the main road and see this sign, be prepared for other vehicles blending in your lane.

Merging Traffic

What sign is this

No Passing Zone

What sign is this? (Arrow on sign is pointed wrong way in this picture, flip arrow.)

No left turn

In these areas you should -adjust you speed to the traffic conditions -obey the instructions provided by signs, traffic signals, and flaggers -don't follow other vehicles too closely -always expect the unexpected

Road Work

Warning Sign: The road you are on does not go straight ahead. Prepare to turn right or left.

T-Intersection Ahead

Why shouldn't you pass in the right?

The other driver might not be able to see you

Why does a bike always have the right of way?

They have no defense against a vehicle

What is this road work sign called?

Traffic Stop

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: Proceed with caution. Yield to vehicles and pedestrians, and proceed when it is safe.

Flashing Yellow

Left Turn Signal Head: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; then turn left proceeding with caution. Oncoming traffic has a green light.

Flashing Yellow Arrow

These may be used in work areas to direct drivers into certain traffic lanes. These also alert you that part of the roadway is closed to traffic.

Flashing arrow panels

These are used with flashing lights at some crossings. Stop when the lights start to flash before the gate goes down. Remain stopped until the gate goes up and the lights stopped flashing. ***Never drive around the gates.*** It is dangerous and against the law. *** These and warning lights are to alert you that a train is in the area. You may collide with a train if you go onto the tracks.*** It is against the law to pass any vehicle within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

Gates at a railroad crossing

Warning Sign: Road ahead curves gradually to the right. Be prepared for the change in direction.

Gradual Right Curve

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: Drive only in the direction of the arrow. Yield the right of way to other vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

Green arrow

What sign is this: These signs are square or rectangular shaped, and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various locations, or areas such as cities, airports, state lines; or to special areas such as national parks, historical areas or museums.

Guide Signs

Warning Sign: This sign is a warning to all vehicles that the road ahead goes down a hill. You should check your brakes before going down a hill.

Hill

Warning Signs: Be alert for slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles on the roadway. Reduce your speed and pass slowly.

Horse-drawn vehicle

Warning Signs: There is another road ahead that crosses the road you are on. Watch carefully for cross traffic in your path.

Intersection/Crosswalk

At this place, special arrow markings or heavy white lines give you directions or mark off pedestrian crosswalks.

Intersections

What is this road work sign called? (bottom right)

Tube

Warning Signs: Keep to the right because you are leaving a one-way road and entering a two-way road.

Two-Way Traffic

Why should you not use your horn around somebody who is using a guide dog or has a white cane?

it could confuse or frighten a blind person

What are center lanes used for?

making left turns but can be used by vehicles traveling both ways

Can you pass when a school bus has red or amber warning lights flashing?

no

What sign is this?

no right turn

What sign is this?

no u turn

What kind of roadway is this?

one direction roadway

Why should you never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not?

other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road without looking

What are the exceptions to coming out of the right lane on a three or more lane road?

passing or a lo of entering traffic

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Fluorescent Yellow-Green

pedestrian, bicycle and school warning signs, easy to see in foggy and rainy weather

Who has the right of way when a driver is wanting to cross a sidewalk entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot?

pedestrians

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Brown

recreation and cultural points of interest point out historical sights, parks, or recreational areas

When is it only acceptable to drive on the shoulder?

when instructed by a traffic control device or a flagger

When can you go in a reserved lane?

when you are operating the kind of vehicle that the lane is reserved for

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: railroad crossing signs are at each crossing, a number sign under the crossbucks shows how many sets of train tracks you must cross

white, crossbuck, railroad crossing sign

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: guide, vertical indicate what you should not do, horizontal give directions or information about services a driver may want

white, rectangle, speed limit sign

What do yield right away rules tell drivers?

who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: school crossing, mark school areas and school crossings

yellow or fluorescent yellow-green, pentagon, school related sign

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: railroad crossing ahead, give you early warning of railroad crossings

yellow, circle, railroad crossing ahead

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: warning, alert you to special road hazards, words or pictures on the sign will show you why you need to slow down or use extra caution

yellow, diamond, signs about dangers on the road

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: on the left side of the road, warns you that it is a no passing zone

yellow, pennant, no passing zone sign

What do you need to do when you want to make a right turn after stopping at a red light, but before the light turns green. However, turns on red must be permitted at that intersection.

yield

What do you need to do when cars or pedestrians are likely to meet one another and there are no signs or signals to regulate traffic?

yield the right of way

What should you do when approaching a yield sign?

yield to other vehicles

What does the red X mean at the double dashed yellow lines?

you may not go into the lane with different directions

While on these, you will see a solid yellow line with a broken line beside it in some places. Passing is not allowed on the side with the solid yellow line. Cars on the side with a broken line may pass when the way is clear.

2 Way Roads

Warning Sign: You are nearing a school area with a crossing. Watch for children and the marked school crossing. The color of this sign may also be yellow.

Advance School Crossing

These indicate railroad tracks cross the road ahead. Be prepared to stop before you get to the tracks if a train is approaching the crossing. Pavement markings are a large X with the letters RR on the road. These marks are not used at all crossings.

Advance warning signs and pavement markings for railroad crossings

What is this road work sign called?

Barricade

This is the marking for what: On the pavement, left- turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left hand arrows for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines.

Center lanes alternating directions

Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubular markers are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work areas, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone. Flashing lights are used to alert drivers of hazards.

Channelizing Devices

Before you start driving in a yellow double dashed lane, what should you do?

Check to see which lanes you can use at that time

Warning Sign: Used in addition to the curve signs when there is a need to draw added attention to a change in then road's direction.

Chevron Sign

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: ***Go, but only when the intersection is clear.*** You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection. When the light changes, traffic may be caught in the intersection. You must give them the right of way while they clear the intersection.

Circle Green

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: Come to a complete stop at the stop line or before entering the intersection.

Circle Red

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: Do not enter he intersection if you cannot stop safely. ***If you cannot stop safely, proceed through the intersection with caution.*** This color of light warns people walking there is not enough time to cross the street. Anyone crossing the street on a yellow light shall yield the right of way to all vehicles.

Circle Yellow

What will you do when the red lights are flashing or if the stop arm is out on a school bus?

Come to a complete stop at least 15 feet from the bus as long as the flashing lights or the stop arm is out

These signs have been put at many public railroad crossings. This sign means to look both ways, listen for and yield to trains. A number sign under this sign indicates there is more than one set of tracks following the sign.

Cross-buck sign at a railroad crossing

What define the area where people can cross the roadway?

Crosswalks

What is shown in this picture?

Crosswalks, Stop Lines, and Directional Arrow Markings

Warning Sign: There may be deer trying to cross the roadway in the area. Slow down and watch carefully.

Deer Crossing

What sign is this: The road ahead is divided. The sign directs traffic to the right of an island or barrier.

Divided Highway

Warning Signs: You are getting close to the place where two-way traffic will be divided by a center strip

Divided Highway Begins

Warning Signs: Two-way traffic will no longer be divided by a center strip. Watch out for oncoming vehicles.

Divided Highway Ends

What sign is this: A Square sign with a horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at roadway openings you are not to enter and when traffic is one way against you. You will see them at exit ramps, in crossovers, on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way roads.

Do Not Enter Sign

What kind of marking is used when some travel lanes are designed to cary traffic in one direction and certain times and in the opposite direction ay other times?

Double dashed yellow lines

Why is it unsafe to back up a car in a travel lane?

Drivers do not expect a car to be backing toward them and may not realize it until it's too late

What is this rod work sign called? (bottom left)

Drum

Warning Sign: Farm Equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

Farm Machinery

People with stop or slow paddles help control traffic in work zones. Follow their instructions. They should be wearing lime green or orange vests, shirts, or jackets. They will usually use stop or slow signs. Red Flags may be used occasionally.

Flaggers

These may be used with cross bucks. Stop when lights are flashing. Do not cross until you can do it safely. If there is more than one track, be careful to watch for trains from either the same or opposite direction.

Flashing Light Signals at a railroad crossing

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: Treat it the same as a stop sign

Flashing Red

What sign is this: Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.

One Way

What sign is this: These signs mark where it may be safe to pass another vehicle and where you cannot. Passing areas are based on how far you can see ahead. They consider unseen hazards such as intersections, driveways, and other places a vehicle may pass, or the beginning and ending of a passing zone, or where you may not pass. Where passing is allowed, you may do so only if it is safe.

Passing Signs

On multi lane roads, what is the left most lane intended for?

Passing slower cars

These help direct and regulate traffic, just like highway signs. You will find them alone or used with signs and traffic signals.

Pavement Markings

Warning Sign: Watch out for people who might walk or run in front of your vehicle.

Pedestrian Crossing

What kind of people have the absolute right of way?

Pedestrians using a guide dog or have a white cane

Not all crosswalks are marked. What should you be alert for?

People crossing intersections that do not have defined crosswalks

What must you yield to around a crosswalk?

People in or about to cross a crosswalk

Drivers must use extra caution when at one of these. Trains cannot stop completely. Never try to beat a train across the tracks. Even if it is a tie, you will be the loser. It is not wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks; you might stall. ***Never stop your vehicle on the tracks.***

Railroad Crossing

Warning Sign: The recommended speed on an exit ramp.

Ramp Speed

What sign is this: Give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, speed, parking and other special situations. Some of these signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These indicate that you cannot do something; for example, no left turn, no right turn, or no u turn.

Regulation Signs

All school buses and vehicles carrying passengers for hire, and all vehicles required to be placarded for hazardous materials, must stop within 15 to 50 feet of railroad tracks before crossing. If a police officer or highway traffic signal directs highway traffic to proceed, you do not have to stop. You also do not have to stop if the crossing is marked with an EXEMPT sign.

Required stops for a railroad crossing

What sign is most commonly used as signs, barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, tubular markers, flashing arrow panels and flaggers? Most signs are diamond shaped, although a few signs are rectangular. Orange is the basic color of these signs and warning devices. These signs and traffic control devices are reflective to attract your attention at night.

Road Work Sign

What sign is used to mark construction, maintenance, survey, and utility work zones? They help drivers and pedestrians safely through the work area while keeping it safe for the workers too.

Road Work Sign

What sign is this: The shape of this type of sign indicate the type of roadway, interstate, U.S., state, or county. When planning a trip, use a highway map to determine your route. During the trip, follow these type of signs. This will help you stay on your route.

Route signs

Warning Sign: Watch for children. Be prepared to stop. You are nearing an area where a stopped school bus will pick up or discharge passengers.

School Bus Stop Ahead

Warning Sign: Watch for children. Obey crossing guard signals. Look out for children playing. The color of this sign may also be yellow.

School Crossing

What do white lines do?

Separate traffic in the same direction

What do yellow lines do?

Separate traffic moving in opposite directions

What sign is this: These signs are square or rectangular shaped, and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show location of various services; such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.

Service Signs

Warning Signs: These signs are used on roads with higher speeds. Be ready for an intersection and a stop light.

Signal Ahead

Warning Sign: Road ahead becomes slippery in wet weather. Slow down under these conditions.

Slippery When Wet

What sign is this: A reflective orange triangle on the rear or a vehicle means it is traveling 35 mph or less. You may have seen this sign on road work equipment, farm vehicles, or horse-drawn wagons or carriages. It shows up as a solid orange triangle by day and a hollow red triangle at night.

Slow-Moving Vehicle Sign

What sign is this: These signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you should reduce your speed when conditions require it, such as when the road is slippery (during rain) or it is difficult to see clearly down the road (during fog). Some high speed roads have minimum speed limits. If this minimum speed is too fast for you, then you should use another route.

Speed Limit Signs

Left Turn Signal Head: Drivers can proceed with caution with the left turn. Oncoming traffic must stop. Do not go straight.

Steady Green Arrow

Left Turn Signal Head: Drivers turning left must stop and wait

Steady Red Arrow

Left Turn Signal Head: The left turn signal is about to turn red. Do not enter the intersection if you can stop safely. Complete your left turn if you are already within the intersection.

Steady Yellow Arrow

What sign is this: This sign is red, with white letters, and has eight sides. It means you must come to a full stop. You must wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared. You must stop at the stop line if one is present. If necessary, you may need to pull forward to the stop sign or the edge of the intersection and then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Stop Sign

What sign is this: You have made a wrong turn and have entered a lane of oncoming traffic. get out the quickest and safest way possible.

Wrong Way Sign

Traffic Signals: What shape and color is this: Do not enter the intersection if you cannot stop safely. ***If you cannot stop safely, proceed in the direction of the arrow.***

Yellow Arrow

What sign is this: This sign is shaped like a downward pointing triangle. t is red and white with red letters. It means you must slow down and yield the right way to traffic in the intersection you are crossing and the roadway you are entering.

Yield sign

Which law says you must yield this and not give this? It also says that you must do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another car regardless of the circumstances.

Yield the right of way

When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop before what point?

Your car reaches the stop line or a crosswalk if there is one

What is a reserved lane?

a lane that is reserved for special vehicles

What should you NOT do if you miss your exit?

back up anywhere

What should you not do in a travel lane?

back up, stop, drive on the shoulder

Who has the right of way, a bike or a car?

bike no matter what

Where could signs be that let you know if you can drive in the lane that can go 2 directions? (Double dashed yellow lines)

by the side of the road or overhead

What should you NOT do when making a turn?

cross lane lines, interfering with traffic

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: White

information regarding enforceable laws

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Green

direction, indicates where a place is or how far a place is from where you are

What sign is this

do not pass

True or false: Never set your parking break when you park.

false, always

True or false: You should make sure your car is visible to drivers approaching only from the way that your car is facing.

false, both directions

True or false: You should leave your keys in the car when you leave it. You should also leave your car unlocked.

false, take keys with you and lock the car

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Yellow

general warning

What SHOULD you do if you miss your exit?

got to the next exit or crossroad

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: yield the right of way, slow down and let vehicles crossing your path go by, if you have to stop before going ahead, if people are on or waiting to go through the crosswalk stop until they have fully gone through, then go if it is clear

red, equilateral triangle, yield sign

Traffic Signs: Standard Shapes: come to a full stop at an intersection with this sign, stop at the marked stop line, before entering the cross walk, before you go into the intersection, let other cars or people go ahead if they are in your path

red, octagon, stop sign

What kind of sign is this: states what the lane is reserved for, has a white diamond on it, posted on the side of the road and/or on the pavement

reserved lane sign

What does this picture show?

reversible lanes

What lane should you try to stay in when traveling in a three or more lane road?

right

What type of road do you not have to stop for busses on?

road with at least 2 lanes in each direction

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Orange

road work, temporary traffic control, and maintenance warnings, watch for workers on the road

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Blue

services for travelers, direct you to a place that a traveler might go

What will you do when you meet an oncoming school bus that has amber flashing lights?

slow down to no more than 20 mph and be prepared to stop

Not all crosswalks are marked. What might be by the unmarked crosswalk?

special arrow markings

Traffic Signs: Standard Colors: Red

stop, yield, or do what is shown on the sign

Who has the right of way when a driver is wanting to turn left and the cars there are wanting to go straight?

the cars going straight

At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, who has the right of way, the driver going forward or the driver wanting to turn right?

the driver wanting to turn right

When a driver is entering a road from a driveway, who has the right of way, the drivers who are already on the main roadway or the driver who is backing out?

the drivers who are already on the main roadway

What does a steady yellow X mean at the double dashed yellow lines?

the lane is changing and you should move out if it as soon as it is safe to do so

What does a flashing yellow X mean at the double dashed yellow lines?

the lane is only for turning

Where there are no signals or lane markings to control turning, what lane should you turn into?

the lane that is closest to the one you came from

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, what lane should you turn from?

the one that is closest to direction of where you want to go

Who has the right of way, pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections, or the driver?

the pedestrian

At a four way stop, who has the right away (after coming to a complete stop)?

the person who reaches the intersection first

When is passing NOT allowed on a 2 direction roadway?

the side with a solid yellow line

What is this road work sign called?

traffic proceed

True or false: You can change lanes after you completed your turn if you need to.

true

True or false: You must park in a designated area if possible.

true

True or false: You should park far enough away from any travel lane to avoid interfering with traffic.

true

True or false: You should park your car in the gear park.

true

True or false: You should watch traffic before you open your door. Get out on the curb side if you can. If you can't, check traffic before you get out and shut your door as soon as your get out of the car.

true

What kind of roadway is this?

two direction roadway

What should you do because bike riders are very vulnerable in crashes?

use good defensive driving skills to avoid collisions

You should be alert for bicyclists. While they and drivers must share the rights and responsibilities of using public streets and roads, bike riders are _____?

very vulnerable in crashes

When is the only time it is legal to drive on a sidewalk?

when crossing it