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The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. What does this hand signal mean?
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. What should you do?
The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. What does this hand signal mean?
When do you have the right-of-way?
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When you want to make a right turn, where should your car be positioned?
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. What should you do?
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When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
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You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are?
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When you come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic, what should you do?
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You drive along a street and hear a siren while you cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. What should you do?
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When you want to turn right at the next intersection, when should you begin to use your turn signal?
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What should you do when making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street?
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What should you do when entering a roadway from a private road?
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What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection mean?
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What does a rectangular-shaped sign usually indicate?
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What shape is a road hazard sign?
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What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead?
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What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?
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What does a stop sign mean?
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Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
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As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to?
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When may you cross a double solid yellow line?
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When may you cross a single solid white line in the highway?
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What does a traffic light with a green arrow and a red light indicate?
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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At an intersection with a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line, where must you stop?
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What should you do at an intersection that has a flashing red light?
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What is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
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You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line when?
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When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side, when can you pass?
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What does a solid white line on the right edge of the highway slant toward your left indicate?
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What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?
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Study Notes
Hand Signals and Turns
- Extending the left arm downward signals the driver plans to stop.
- When waiting to complete a left turn in an intersection, signal and keep wheels straight.
- Extending the left arm upward indicates the driver intends to turn right.
Right-of-Way Rules
- Right-of-way is granted when already in a traffic circle.
- When two vehicles from different highways enter an intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield.
- Yield the right-of-way when turning left.
Intersection Navigation
- Stay out of an intersection if it is blocked by traffic until it's clear.
- For a left turn at an intersection with heavy oncoming traffic, wait in the center until it’s safe.
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- Upon hearing a siren and not seeing the emergency vehicle, pull to the curb and look for the vehicle.
Signaling and Lane Changes
- Use your turn signal at least 100 feet before making a right turn.
- After completing a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street, position your car in the left lane.
Roadway Entry Procedures
- Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic when entering a roadway from a private road.
Traffic Sign Colors and Meanings
- A red and white triangular sign indicates to slow down and prepare to stop.
- Rectangular signs are typically speed limit signs.
- Diamond-shaped signs warn of road hazards with yellow backgrounds and black symbols.
Signage for Hazards and Distances
- Warning signs indicating hazards ahead feature black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
- Green signs with white letters indicate the distance to the next highway exit.
Traffic Control Regulations
- A stop sign requires a full stop before proceeding safely.
- Obey directions given by a policeman over other traffic signals and signs.
Traffic Light and Lane Usage
- As a traffic light changes from green to yellow, be prepared to stop.
- You can cross a double solid yellow line to turn into a driveway; crossing a single solid white line is permissible if traffic conditions require it.
Traffic Lights
- A traffic light with a green arrow and a red light permits driving only in the direction of the green arrow.
- A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.
- At a flashing red light, come to a full stop and proceed when safe.
Lane Markings
- White arrows in lanes direct drivers into the correct turning lanes.
- Do not cross a single broken line if it disrupts traffic flow.
- A solid yellow line with a broken line on your side permits passing if the road is clear.
- A slanted solid white line indicates the road is narrowing.
Railroad Crossing Regulations
- School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers must stop at all railroad crossings.
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