Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of a regulatory sign?
What is the shape of most regulatory signs?
Vertical rectangles
If you stop at a stop sign at the same time another car has reached their stop sign, who has the right of way?
The person on the left should let the person on the right go first
What should you do as you approach a yield sign?
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What marks the crossing of railroad tracks on multilane roadways?
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What is required when you see a pedestrian or school-zone sign?
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What does shared left-turn lanes mean?
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When can you not pass another vehicle on the road? Give multiple examples.
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What do double-dashed lines on the pavement indicate?
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What do solid white lines between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction indicate?
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What can a solid white line indicate?
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What do shared left-turn lanes consist of?
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Why are traffic signals usually located at intersections?
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What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?
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What does a flashing traffic signal that is yellow indicate?
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What must you do when an officer is present and directing traffic at an intersection?
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What do lane-use lights indicate?
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What does a sign with a chevron pointing left indicate?
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What should you do when a traffic signal changes from green to yellow?
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What are shared left-turn lanes and how should they be used safely?
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Study Notes
Regulatory Signs
- Regulatory signs control traffic movement and are crucial for safe driving.
- Most regulatory signs are shaped like vertical rectangles.
Right of Way
- At intersections, if two vehicles reach their stop signs simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield to the one on the right.
Yield Signs
- Approaching a yield sign requires checking for oncoming traffic to ensure safety.
Railroad Crossings
- Multilane roadways featuring railroad crossings are marked with crossbuck signs in addition to flashing red lights and signal bells.
Pedestrian & School Zones
- Pedestrian and school-zone signs necessitate a reduction in speed to protect vulnerable road users.
Shared Left-Turn Lanes
- Shared left-turn lanes allow vehicles from both directions to enter and make left turns safely.
Rules Against Passing
- Passing another vehicle is prohibited when two solid yellow lines are present or at stop signs/red lights.
Lane Markings
- Double-dashed lines indicate that passing is not allowed, maintaining safe road conditions.
- Solid white lines between lanes of the same direction promote lane discipline.
- A solid white line warns drivers against passing other vehicles.
Traffic Signals
- Traffic signals are commonly placed at intersections due to elevated accident risks.
- A flashing red traffic signal requires a complete stop, while a flashing yellow advises caution and readiness to yield.
Officer Direction
- When a traffic officer is directing vehicles, their commands supersede all other signals and signs.
Lane-Use Lights
- Lane-use lights indicate the designated lane to be used at specific times, enhancing traffic flow and safety.
Road Curvatures
- Signs with chevrons pointing left signal that the road curves to the left, alerting drivers to adjust accordingly.
Signal Changes
- A traffic signal changing from green to yellow alerts drivers to slow down in preparation to stop.
Safe Use of Shared Left-Turn Lanes
- Proper usage of shared left-turn lanes involves waiting to enter until the traffic is safe, monitoring other vehicles, and only utilizing the lane for left turns.
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Test your knowledge of traffic regulations with these flashcards from Chapter 3 of Driver's Ed. Learn about the purpose of regulatory signs, their shapes, and right-of-way rules to ensure safe driving practices. Perfect for reinforcing key concepts for new drivers!