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What is the purpose of traffic signs?
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
- To regulate (correct)
- To guide (correct)
- To warn (correct)
- To distract
What should you do at an intersection with a 'Stop' sign if bushes block your view to the right?
What should you do at an intersection with a 'Stop' sign if bushes block your view to the right?
Stop evenly with the 'stop' sign, creep forward, and stop again, if necessary.
What does yielding in traffic mean?
What does yielding in traffic mean?
Allowing others to go before you.
What does the basic speed law require you to do?
What does the basic speed law require you to do?
A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that the action is allowed.
A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that the action is allowed.
Most warning signs are diamond-shaped.
Most warning signs are diamond-shaped.
What might the message on a diamond-shaped sign indicate?
What might the message on a diamond-shaped sign indicate?
What does a yellow warning sign mean regarding the roadway?
What does a yellow warning sign mean regarding the roadway?
What should you know upon passing a school zone sign?
What should you know upon passing a school zone sign?
What does a no passing sign mean?
What does a no passing sign mean?
What does an orange background sign indicate?
What does an orange background sign indicate?
What does this sign indicate at a railroad crossing?
What does this sign indicate at a railroad crossing?
How do route signs vary?
How do route signs vary?
What shape identifies interstate highways on signs?
What shape identifies interstate highways on signs?
What should you do when your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane?
What should you do when your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane?
What action should you take as your traffic light changes to yellow while approaching an intersection?
What action should you take as your traffic light changes to yellow while approaching an intersection?
What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
What does a yellow light or arrow indicate?
What does a yellow light or arrow indicate?
What must you follow regardless of traffic signals?
What must you follow regardless of traffic signals?
What do a solid and broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway indicate?
What do a solid and broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway indicate?
What do broken white lines signify?
What do broken white lines signify?
What does the road marking pointing to a stop sign mean?
What does the road marking pointing to a stop sign mean?
What purpose do raised roadway markers serve?
What purpose do raised roadway markers serve?
What do red roadway markers indicate?
What do red roadway markers indicate?
What do curbs painted red, yellow, or white signify?
What do curbs painted red, yellow, or white signify?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signs and Their Purposes
- Traffic signs serve to regulate, warn, and guide drivers on the road.
- A red circle with a diagonal slash indicates that a specific action is prohibited.
Intersection and Turn Guidance
- When approaching an intersection with a "Stop" sign and limited visibility, stop at the sign, creep forward for a clearer view, and stop again if necessary.
- Always yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections, even if the traffic signal turns green.
Basic Traffic Regulations
- The basic speed law mandates driving no faster than what is safe under existing conditions.
- A yellow warning sign signifies that the roadway narrows ahead.
Recognizing Road Signs
- Most warning signs are diamond-shaped, often with messages like "Curve," "Hill," or "Winding Road."
- A school zone sign indicates proximity to a school within one block.
Special Traffic Sign Functions
- An orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape signals a construction zone.
- Route signs vary based on roadway type and may include city street information.
Interstate Highway Identification
- Interstate highways are marked by shield-shaped signs.
Traffic Signals and Right-of-Way
- A yellow light signals that a red light is imminent; drivers should prepare to stop.
- When a traffic light turns yellow, stop unless it's unsafe to do so.
Intersection Signals and Markings
- A flashing red light at an intersection requires a complete stop before proceeding when safe.
- A solid line with a broken line indicates that passing is prohibited when the solid line is on your side.
Lane Markings
- Broken white lines define lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction.
- Raised roadway markers help indicate safe paths of travel.
Directional Indicators
- Red roadway markers indicate that a vehicle is traveling in the wrong direction.
- Curbs marked in red, yellow, or white denote no-parking zones.
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