Max Maxwell Driving School: Color Sign Meanings

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What does the color red on a sign mean?

General warning

Construction and maintenance warning

Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way (correct)

Distance direction and information

What does the color yellow on a sign mean?

Stop, yield

General warning (correct)

Motorist services guidance

Regulatory

What does the color orange on a sign indicate?

Distance and direction information

Public recreation areas

Construction and maintenance warning (correct)

Regulatory

What does the color black on a sign signify?

Regulatory; route markers Signup and view all the answers

What does the color brown on a sign represent?

Public recreation areas and parks Signup and view all the answers

What does the color green on a sign indicate?

Distance, direction and information Signup and view all the answers

What does the color white on a sign mean?

Regulatory Signup and view all the answers

What does the color blue on a sign signify?

Motorist services guidance Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the yield sign?

Yield to oncoming traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What does the stop sign indicate?

Complete stop before proceeding. Signup and view all the answers

What does the railroad sign indicate?

Approach with caution; a train may be coming. Signup and view all the answers

What does the school sign signify?

Watch out for pedestrians, especially children. Signup and view all the answers

What does a guide sign indicate?

Information about routes and directions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the interstate sign indicate?

Major highways for long-distance travel. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the no passing sign?

Do not cross to pass another vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does the regulatory sign indicate?

Laws that must be followed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a sign that indicates special laws or important information?

Rectangular. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

Slow down and proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing red light require?

Complete stop, like a stop sign. Signup and view all the answers

Yield to oncoming vehicles if you are turning left at a green light.

True Signup and view all the answers

It's okay to 'jump the gun' by starting through the intersection early.

False Signup and view all the answers

What do you do when the traffic light is out?

Treat it as a four-way stop. Signup and view all the answers

What color lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions?

Yellow. Signup and view all the answers

What do broken yellow lines mean?

You may cross the line to pass if safe. Signup and view all the answers

What do solid yellow lines indicate?

You may not cross the lines. Signup and view all the answers

When can you NOT pass if there is one solid yellow line and one broken yellow?

When the solid yellow line is on your side. Signup and view all the answers

When CAN you pass with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow?

When the broken yellow line is on your side. Signup and view all the answers

What are stop lines?

Lines indicating where vehicles must stop before traffic signs or signals. Signup and view all the answers

The vehicle must be stopped _________ this stop line.

behind Signup and view all the answers

What are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes designated by?

A diamond-shaped marking. Signup and view all the answers

During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for?

Buses, vanpools, motorcycles, carpools, and other high occupancy vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

Is it against the law to drive slower than the posted minimum speed under normal driving conditions?

False Signup and view all the answers

If you are traveling at a rate of speed that is ___ miles per hour or more below the lawful maximum speed, you are considered to be driving a slow-moving vehicle.

10 Signup and view all the answers

In congested urban areas of Tennessee interstates, the limit is typically ___ m.p.h.

55 Signup and view all the answers

On the interstate, the minimum speed limit in the right lane(s) is ___ m.p.h.

45 Signup and view all the answers

Use the -___ rule to determine if you are following another vehicle too closely.

two-second Signup and view all the answers

During inclement weather, should the two-second rule be increased or decreased to allow for improved visibility?

False Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop between _ & _ feet from the railroad tracks.

15; 50 Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should the motorist do when the yellow lights on a school bus are flashing?

Slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What should motorists do when the red lights on a school bus are flashing?

Stop their cars. Signup and view all the answers

Intersections include?

Cross streets, side streets, driveways. Signup and view all the answers

Places where traffic merges or crosses are called?

Intersections. Signup and view all the answers

When entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside, you must ______ to all vehicles already on the main road.

yield Signup and view all the answers

If more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop at the same time, yield the ______ of way to the vehicle on the right.

right Signup and view all the answers

Tennessee law requires that when an emergency vehicle is approaching, all traffic must yield the right-of-way.

True Signup and view all the answers

At least ___ feet before the turn, you must turn on your turn signal lights.

50 Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym SMOG stand for in terms of making safe lane changes?

Signals, Mirrors, Over your shoulder, Go. Signup and view all the answers

When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about ____ feet before the crosswalk.

30 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance (by law) allowed between a car and a bicyclist?

3 feet Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to park a motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or unpaved portions of any entrance or exit ramp unless the vehicle is disabled.

True Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to hack up or make a U-turn on interstate highways.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the law that requires motorists to yield the lane closest to emergency vehicles?

Move Over Law. Signup and view all the answers

Vehicles that are applied with the 'Move Over Law' includes?

Police vehicles, ambulances, utility vehicles, tow trucks. Signup and view all the answers

How often (minimum) should you clean your headlights and windows?

Once a month. Signup and view all the answers

Do you use headlights on low or high beam when driving through dense fog?

Low beam. Signup and view all the answers

When driving through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow during the daytime, turn on your _ __ headlights.

low beam Signup and view all the answers

If it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be slippery because heat causes _____ in the asphalt to come to the surface.

oil Signup and view all the answers

"If your wheels don't roll, you don't have _________."

control Signup and view all the answers

Steps if your vehicle begins to skid:

Stay off the brake, steer, turn the wheel back as soon as the vehicle begins to straighten out. Signup and view all the answers

What fraction of drivers is intoxicated?

1/10 Signup and view all the answers

The liver can only oxidize about _____ drink per hour.

one Signup and view all the answers

What is the only thing that can sober a person who's been drinking?

time Signup and view all the answers

Drinking coffee, exercising, and taking a shower are effective methods to sober a person who's been drinking.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of intoxication which is always illegal?

0.08 Signup and view all the answers

With a BAC of 0.10 percent, you are ______ times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober.

seven Signup and view all the answers

Good __________ decreases with the use of alcohol.

judgment Signup and view all the answers

When alcohol is combined with another depressant, the results are __________.

multiplied Signup and view all the answers

If your doctor prescribes a tranquilizer or sedative, it is always okay to drive under the influence of it.

False Signup and view all the answers

Marijuana and other drugs do not affect judgment and motor functions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the law that states you have given consent to be tested for alcohol or drugs when driving in Tennessee?

Implied consent law. Signup and view all the answers

If you refuse a test when arrested, how long may your driving privileges be suspended?

Twelve months/1 year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the jail time for the 1st conviction of DUI?

48 hours or 7 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the jail time for the 2nd conviction of DUI?

45 days (11 months) or 29 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the license revocation period for the 1st conviction of DUI?

1 year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the license revocation period for the 2nd conviction of DUI?

2 years. Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a driver is charged with driving on a revoked license?

Vehicle seizure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act?

It imposes penalties for DUI violations involving a child. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for someone who violated the child endangerment act?

30 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the illegal BAC for a person who is at least 16, but not yet 21 years old?

0.02. Signup and view all the answers

What are the penalties for underage drivers found driving with a BAC of 0.02% or more?

Losing license for one year, a fine of $250, and sometimes service work. Signup and view all the answers

The combined use of alcohol and other depressant drugs may be more dangerous than the effects of either alone.

True Signup and view all the answers

Whenever a driver license is suspended or revoked, it must be returned to the Department of Safety within _____ days.

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How many points does an adult driver have to accumulate within a 12 month period to receive a notice of proposed suspension?

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How many points does an adult driver have to accumulate in 12 months for an advisory letter?

6-11. Signup and view all the answers

Can someone convicted of a DUI go to and from work, attend college full-time, and drive as part of employment?

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of insurance provides coverage for damages you cause to other persons?

Liability insurance. Signup and view all the answers

What type of insurance covers damages sustained by your vehicle?

Collision insurance. Signup and view all the answers

What does uninsured motorist insurance cover?

Damages caused by uninsured persons. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you arrive first at a crash scene?

Notify the police immediately by calling 911. Signup and view all the answers

What does the no-zone refer to?

The area up to 20 feet directly in front of a large vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

In what situations is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) especially valuable?

Slippery surface conditions, such as snow, ice, or gravel. Signup and view all the answers

What percent does ESC reduce crashes by?

35%. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reduction in the likelihood of fatal crashes due to ESC?

43%. Signup and view all the answers

Fatal single-vehicle rollovers are reduced by ESC by what percentage?

77-80%. Signup and view all the answers

What does ABS + traction control equal?

ESC. Signup and view all the answers

What do anti-lock braking systems do?

Prevent tire locking and allow steering control while braking. Signup and view all the answers

What does traction control do?

Prevents tires from spinning. Signup and view all the answers

The communication between the car and the driver is through the operation of the __ _.

steering wheel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Sign Colors

Red: Indicates stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way.
Yellow: General warning for drivers about potential hazards.
Orange: Signals construction and maintenance warnings.
Black: Used for regulatory signs and route markers.
Brown: Indicates public recreation areas and parks.
Green: Provides distance, direction, and information.
White: Represents regulatory information.
Blue: Indicates motorist services and guidance.

Important Traffic Signs

Yield: Sign indicating to give way to oncoming vehicles.
Stop: Requires a complete stop at intersections.
Railroad: Warns about upcoming railroad crossings.
School Sign: Alerts drivers to watch for pedestrians at crosswalks.
Interstate Sign: Indicates routes for interstate travel.
No Passing Sign: Informs drivers where passing is prohibited.

Traffic Light Signals

Flashing Yellow: Slow down and proceed with caution at intersections.
Flashing Red: Requires a complete stop like a stop sign; look both ways before proceeding.

Driver Responsibilities

Must yield to oncoming vehicles while turning left at a green light (true).
It is illegal to "jump the gun" at intersections (false).
Treat intersections without power as a four-way stop.
Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from railroad tracks when a train approaches.

Road Markings

Yellow Lines: Separate traffic moving in opposing directions.
Broken Yellow Lines: Allow crossing to pass when safe.
Solid Yellow Lines: Prohibit crossing from either direction.

Safe Driving Practices

Two-Second Rule: Maintain a two-second following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Increase this distance in inclement weather.
Stop at least 30 feet before a crosswalk to maintain pedestrian visibility.
Maintain a minimum distance of 3 feet from a bicyclist.

DUI Laws and Alcohol Awareness

BAC of 0.08: Level of intoxication that is illegal.
Liver processes about one drink per hour.
It is illegal to pass a school bus when it has stopped for unloading.
Child endangerment laws apply to DUI offenders with children in the car.

Driving Licenses and Penalties

Monthly cleaning of headlights and windows is recommended.
Licenses must be surrendered within 20 days of suspension.
12 points in a year can result in suspension; 6-11 points may lead to an advisory letter.

Insurance Types

Liability Insurance: Covers damages caused to others.
Collision Insurance: Covers damages to your vehicle.
Uninsured Motorist Insurance: Covers damages from uninsured drivers.

Advanced Vehicle Control Systems

ESC (Electronic Stability Control): Reduces crashes by 35%, especially on slippery surfaces.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking Systems): Prevent tires from locking during braking.
Traction Control: Prevents tire spinning on slippery surfaces.

Emergency Situations

Notify police immediately if first at a crash scene.
No-Zone: The area directly in front of a large vehicle, where visibility is limited.

These notes cover essential traffic laws, signs, penalties, and safe driving practices, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of driving regulations.

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Max Maxwell Driving School: Color Sign Meanings

Questions and Answers

What does the color red on a sign mean?

What does the color yellow on a sign mean?

What does the color orange on a sign indicate?

What does the color black on a sign signify?

What does the color brown on a sign represent?

What does the color green on a sign indicate?

What does the color white on a sign mean?

What does the color blue on a sign signify?

What is the meaning of the yield sign?

What does the stop sign indicate?

What does the railroad sign indicate?

What does the school sign signify?

What does a guide sign indicate?

What does the interstate sign indicate?

What is indicated by the no passing sign?

What does the regulatory sign indicate?

What is the shape of a sign that indicates special laws or important information?

What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

What does a flashing red light require?

Yield to oncoming vehicles if you are turning left at a green light.

It's okay to 'jump the gun' by starting through the intersection early.

What do you do when the traffic light is out?

What color lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions?

What do broken yellow lines mean?

What do solid yellow lines indicate?

When can you NOT pass if there is one solid yellow line and one broken yellow?

When CAN you pass with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow?

What are stop lines?

The vehicle must be stopped _________ this stop line.

What are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes designated by?

During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for?

Is it against the law to drive slower than the posted minimum speed under normal driving conditions?

If you are traveling at a rate of speed that is ___ miles per hour or more below the lawful maximum speed, you are considered to be driving a slow-moving vehicle.

In congested urban areas of Tennessee interstates, the limit is typically ___ m.p.h.

On the interstate, the minimum speed limit in the right lane(s) is ___ m.p.h.

Use the -___ rule to determine if you are following another vehicle too closely.

During inclement weather, should the two-second rule be increased or decreased to allow for improved visibility?

When approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop between ___ & ___ feet from the railroad tracks.

It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students.

What should the motorist do when the yellow lights on a school bus are flashing?

What should motorists do when the red lights on a school bus are flashing?

Intersections include?

Places where traffic merges or crosses are called?

When entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside, you must ______ to all vehicles already on the main road.

If more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop at the same time, yield the ______ of way to the vehicle on the right.

Tennessee law requires that when an emergency vehicle is approaching, all traffic must yield the right-of-way.

At least ___ feet before the turn, you must turn on your turn signal lights.

What does the acronym SMOG stand for in terms of making safe lane changes?

When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about ____ feet before the crosswalk.

What is the minimum distance (by law) allowed between a car and a bicyclist?

It is illegal to park a motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or unpaved portions of any entrance or exit ramp unless the vehicle is disabled.

It is legal to hack up or make a U-turn on interstate highways.

What is the name of the law that requires motorists to yield the lane closest to emergency vehicles?

Vehicles that are applied with the 'Move Over Law' includes?

How often (minimum) should you clean your headlights and windows?

Do you use headlights on low or high beam when driving through dense fog?

When driving through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow during the daytime, turn on your _____ ______ headlights.

If it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be slippery because heat causes _____ in the asphalt to come to the surface.

"If your wheels don't roll, you don't have _________."

Steps if your vehicle begins to skid:

What fraction of drivers is intoxicated?

The liver can only oxidize about _____ drink per hour.

What is the only thing that can sober a person who's been drinking?

Drinking coffee, exercising, and taking a shower are effective methods to sober a person who's been drinking.

What is the level of intoxication which is always illegal?

With a BAC of 0.10 percent, you are ______ times more likely to cause a crash than if you were sober.

Good __________ decreases with the use of alcohol.

When alcohol is combined with another depressant, the results are __________.

If your doctor prescribes a tranquilizer or sedative, it is always okay to drive under the influence of it.

Marijuana and other drugs do not affect judgment and motor functions.

What is the name of the law that states you have given consent to be tested for alcohol or drugs when driving in Tennessee?

If you refuse a test when arrested, how long may your driving privileges be suspended?

What is the jail time for the 1st conviction of DUI?

What is the jail time for the 2nd conviction of DUI?

What is the license revocation period for the 1st conviction of DUI?

What is the license revocation period for the 2nd conviction of DUI?

What can happen if a driver is charged with driving on a revoked license?

What is the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act?

When approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming, you must stop between _ & _ feet from the railroad tracks.

When driving through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow during the daytime, turn on your _ __ headlights.

The communication between the car and the driver is through the operation of the __ _.