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What should drivers do when approaching a flashing yellow light?
What should drivers do when approaching a flashing yellow light?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
What can drivers do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow?
What can drivers do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow?
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
What should drivers do if an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light?
What should drivers do if an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light?
Follow the directions given by the officer.
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing warning sign?
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing warning sign?
What must you do if a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone?
What must you do if a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone?
What do speed limit signs indicate?
What do speed limit signs indicate?
______ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
______ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
What should you do when you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but are not in the proper lane?
What should you do when you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but are not in the proper lane?
What should a driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road do?
What should a driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road do?
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection, who has the right of way?
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection, who has the right of way?
What should you do if you are driving in another driver's blind spot?
What should you do if you are driving in another driver's blind spot?
What characteristic do larger vehicles have regarding visibility?
What characteristic do larger vehicles have regarding visibility?
What should a driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp do?
What should a driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp do?
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, what should you do?
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, what should you do?
Motorcycles are entitled to what on the road?
Motorcycles are entitled to what on the road?
What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
What should drivers do when approaching a flashing red traffic light?
What should drivers do when approaching a flashing red traffic light?
What should drivers do when approaching a steady green traffic light?
What should drivers do when approaching a steady green traffic light?
What should drivers do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow?
What should drivers do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow?
What may drivers do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow?
What may drivers do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow?
What must you do if a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone?
What must you do if a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone?
What does an 'End school zone' sign indicate?
What does an 'End school zone' sign indicate?
What do downward-facing triangular signs tell drivers?
What do downward-facing triangular signs tell drivers?
What do round signs indicate?
What do round signs indicate?
What do crossbuck signs indicate?
What do crossbuck signs indicate?
At a four-way stop, who has the right of way?
At a four-way stop, who has the right of way?
Where should you remove all snow, frost, and ice from on your vehicle?
Where should you remove all snow, frost, and ice from on your vehicle?
What should you be prepared for when passing a row of parked vehicles?
What should you be prepared for when passing a row of parked vehicles?
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), what should you do?
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), what should you do?
What does a regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through it indicate?
What does a regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through it indicate?
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Study Notes
Flashing Lights and Traffic Signals
- Flashing yellow light: Slow down and proceed with caution.
- Flashing yellow arrow: Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- Flashing red light: Treat it like a stop sign; come to a complete stop.
Traffic Direction and Yielding
- Officer directing traffic: Always follow the officer's directions.
- Flaggers in construction zones: Obey flagger instructions at all times.
- Entering public traffic: Yield to drivers already on the road when coming from a driveway or private road.
Intersections and Right of Way
- Open intersection with simultaneous arrival: The driver on the right has the right of way.
- Improper lane for turning: Proceed to the next intersection to make the turn legally.
- Four-way stop: The driver who arrives first has the right of way.
Speed Limits and Vehicle Control
- Speed limit signs: Indicate maximum or minimum speed legally permissible.
- High speeds: Significantly increase stopping distances and the severity of crashes.
- Skidding vehicle: Steer in the direction you wish to go during a skid.
Vehicle Dimensions and Safety
- Larger vehicles: Possess larger blind spots that can hinder visibility.
- Motorcycles: Are entitled to the same full lane width as other vehicles.
- Blind spots: If in another driver’s blind spot, move forward or back for visibility.
Interstate and Right of Way Rules
- Entering interstate: Yield to traffic already on the interstate when merging.
- Missing an exit: Continue to the next exit instead of reversing or stopping.
School Zones and Signs
- Crossing guard: Always follow directions from crossing guards in school zones.
- End school zone sign: Marks the conclusion of a reduced speed area.
- Yield signs: Downward-facing triangular signs instruct drivers to yield.
Railroad Crossings
- Railroad warning signs: Round signs indicate upcoming crossings; crossbuck signs indicate the crossing itself.
Vehicle Preparation and Emergency Actions
- Removing snow and ice: Clear all windows for safe visibility before driving.
- Passing parked vehicles: Be prepared for unexpected entries into your lane.
- Brake system without ABS: Firmly pump brakes to stop quickly in emergencies.
Regulatory Signs
- Regulatory sign with red circle and slash: Indicates that a specific action is prohibited.
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