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?

    <p>Regulatory; route markers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color brown on a sign represent?

    <p>Public recreation areas and parks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color green on a sign indicate?

    <p>Distance, direction and information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color white on a sign mean?

    <p>Regulatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the color blue on a sign signify?

    <p>Motorist services guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the yield sign?

    <p>Yield to oncoming traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stop sign indicate?

    <p>Complete stop before proceeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the railroad sign indicate?

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

    What does the school sign signify?

    <p>Watch out for pedestrians, especially children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a guide sign indicate?

    <p>Information about routes and directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the interstate sign indicate?

    <p>Major highways for long-distance travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the no passing sign?

    <p>Do not cross to pass another vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the regulatory sign indicate?

    <p>Laws that must be followed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rectangular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

    <p>Slow down and proceed with caution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing red light require?

    <p>Complete stop, like a stop sign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you do when the traffic light is out?

    <p>Treat it as a four-way stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions?

    <p>Yellow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do broken yellow lines mean?

    <p>You may cross the line to pass if safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do solid yellow lines indicate?

    <p>You may not cross the lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When the solid yellow line is on your side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When the broken yellow line is on your side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are stop lines?

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

    The vehicle must be stopped _________ this stop line.

    <p>behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A diamond-shaped marking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for?

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

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

    <p>False</p> 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.

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>55</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>45</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>two-second</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> 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.

    <p>15; 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Slow down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stop their cars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intersections include?

    <p>Cross streets, side streets, driveways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Places where traffic merges or crosses are called?

    <p>Intersections.</p> 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.

    <p>yield</p> 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.

    <p>right</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signals, Mirrors, Over your shoulder, Go.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3 feet</p> 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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Move Over Law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Police vehicles, ambulances, utility vehicles, tow trucks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Once a month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Low beam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>low beam</p> 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.

    <p>oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Steps if your vehicle begins to skid:

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

    What fraction of drivers is intoxicated?

    <p>1/10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The liver can only oxidize about _____ drink per hour.

    <p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of intoxication which is always illegal?

    <p>0.08</p> 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.

    <p>seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good __________ decreases with the use of alcohol.

    <p>judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>multiplied</p> 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.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> 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?

    <p>Implied consent law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>48 hours or 7 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>45 days (11 months) or 29 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1 year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vehicle seizure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Drunk Driving Child Protection Act?

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

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

    <p>30 days.</p> 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?

    <p>0.02.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Losing license for one year, a fine of $250, and sometimes service work.</p> 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.

    <p>True</p> 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.

    <ol start="20"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <ol start="12"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>6-11.</p> 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?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liability insurance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of insurance covers damages sustained by your vehicle?

    <p>Collision insurance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does uninsured motorist insurance cover?

    <p>Damages caused by uninsured persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Notify the police immediately by calling 911.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the no-zone refer to?

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

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

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

    What percent does ESC reduce crashes by?

    <p>35%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>43%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>77-80%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ABS + traction control equal?

    <p>ESC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do anti-lock braking systems do?

    <p>Prevent tire locking and allow steering control while braking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does traction control do?

    <p>Prevents tires from spinning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The communication between the car and the driver is through the operation of the __________ _________.

    <p>steering wheel</p> 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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