Questions and Answers
What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection mean?
What does a rectangular-shaped sign usually indicate?
What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?
What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead?
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What are the colors of a sign that tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?
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What does a red six-sided figure with white letters indicate?
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What does a yellow circle with a black X and two capital R's warn you of?
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Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
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As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to:
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You may cross a double solid yellow line:
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You may cross a single solid white line in the highway:
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What does a traffic light with a green arrow and a red light mean?
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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At an intersection with a stop sign and crosswalk but no stop line, where must you stop?
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What should you do when you arrive at an intersection with a flashing red light?
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Which of the following is used to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
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When may you not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line?
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When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side, you may pass:
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What does a solid white line on the right edge of the highway slant in towards your left indicate?
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What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?
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What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals?
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If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way over a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when:
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If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
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You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
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Study Notes
Traffic Signs and Their Meanings
- A red and white triangular sign indicates to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary at intersections.
- Rectangular-shaped signs include school crossings, railroad crossings, stop signs, and speed limit indicators.
- Diamond-shaped signs typically warn of road hazards.
- Warning signs indicating hazards ahead, such as curves, are yellow with black letters or symbols.
Sign Colors and Their Functions
- Distance to the next exit on a highway is indicated by green signs with white letters.
- A red octagonal sign means come to a full stop before proceeding when safe.
- A yellow circular sign with a black X warns of an approaching railroad crossing.
Traffic Light Regulations
- A green arrow alongside a red light allows driving only in the direction of the green arrow.
- A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.
- At intersections with stop signs and no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.
Crossing Lines and Lanes
- Double solid yellow lines cannot be crossed under any conditions.
- Single solid white lines can be crossed if traffic conditions require it.
- A solid yellow line with a broken yellow line means passing is allowed on the side with the broken line.
Railroad Crossing Protocol
- School buses and certain passenger buses must stop at all railroad crossings.
- Approach railroad crossings without signals by slowing down and being prepared to stop.
- Do not cross if unable to clear the railroad tracks; proceed only when safe.
Important Actions at Intersections
- If a traffic light changes from green to yellow, prepare to stop before the intersection.
- A flashing red light means to come to a full stop and proceed only when safe.
- White arrows in the middle of lanes direct drivers into the correct turning lanes.
Special Considerations
- Crossing gates at railroad crossings should never be driven around or beneath when being lowered or raised.
- Only pass a vehicle across railroad tracks when there is enough room on the other side.
- A solid white line slanting toward the left indicates that the road narrows ahead.
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