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What does a Yellow line mean?
What does a Solid Yellow line mean?
What does a White line mean?
Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, do not change lanes or pass.
What does Broken or Dashed white lines mean?
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What does a Double Yellow line mean?
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What does Crosswalk lines mean?
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What is the speed limit in School Zones?
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How many feet can you park near a railroad?
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When a train is coming, you must?
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What does a Green sign color mean?
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What does a Yellow or yellow-green sign color mean?
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What does an Orange sign color mean?
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What does a Blue sign color mean?
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What does a Brown sign color mean?
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What does a Diamond sign shape mean?
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What does a Rectangle sign shape mean?
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What does an Inverted triangle sign shape mean?
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What does a Pennant sign shape mean?
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What does a Pentagon sign shape mean?
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What does a Circle sign shape mean?
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What does a Cross buck sign shape mean?
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What does a Shield sign shape mean?
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Are you allowed to use a device while driving?
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Infants must face where in the car?
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Does an infant sit in the front seat?
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What age must children be in a restraint seat?
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What turns off the ABS?
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What to do when a driver loses steering control?
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When losing hydroplane and traction occurs?
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What is the 12-second rule?
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What is the 2-second rule?
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When to signal on city streets?
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When to signal on open highways?
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When not to pass on a two-lane road?
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What does a green curb mean?
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What does a yellow curb mean?
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What does a blue curb mean?
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How many feet away from the curb should you park?
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Study Notes
Traffic Lines and Markings
- Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
- Solid yellow lines indicate no crossing or passing.
- White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction; changing lanes or passing is prohibited.
- Broken or dashed white lines indicate multiple lanes moving in the same direction, allowing passing.
- Double yellow lines restrict passing when the lines on your side are solid.
- Crosswalk lines are marked by solid white lines, requiring vehicles to stop behind them.
Speed Regulations and Parking Restrictions
- Speed limit in school zones is either 15 or 25 mph, applicable half an hour before and after school.
- Park at least 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad.
- When a train is approaching, stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.
Sign Colors and Their Meanings
- Green signs provide direction or guidance.
- Yellow or yellow-green indicates a general warning.
- Orange signs indicate road construction or repair activities.
- Blue signs provide driver services such as food and lodging.
- Brown signs offer information regarding recreation and scenic areas.
Sign Shapes and Their Meanings
- Diamond-shaped signs signify warnings.
- Rectangle signs indicate traffic regulations or directions for drivers.
- Inverted triangle signs mean to yield the right of way.
- Pennant-shaped signs indicate no passing zones.
- Pentagon-shaped signs signal school zones and crossings.
- Circle signs alert to upcoming railroad crossings.
- Crossbuck signs indicate an actual railroad crossing.
- Shield-shaped signs mark route markers.
Driving Safety and Child Restraints
- Using a device while driving is allowed only to report emergencies if stopping is impractical or dangerous.
- Infants should always be buckled in the rear-facing position until they are 1 year old and weigh at least 20 lbs.
- Infants must not sit in the front seat if the car is equipped with a passenger-side airbag.
- Children under age 6 or weighing less than 60 lbs must be secured in a restraint seat.
Vehicle Control and Emergency Procedures
- Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes can disengage the ABS.
- To regain steering control after losing it, let up on the brake pedal just enough for the front wheels to begin rolling again.
- Hydroplaning typically occurs between 35 to 55 mph in heavy rainfall.
Defensive Driving Techniques
- The 12-second rule suggests watching traffic patterns and anticipating changes while looking ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds.
- The 2-second rule mandates maintaining at least 2 seconds of following distance behind the vehicle ahead.
- Signal your intentions on city streets at least 100 feet (approximately 10 car lengths) before turning.
- On open highways, signals should be given at least 300 feet (approximately 30 car lengths) prior to turning.
Passing and Parking Guidelines
- Do not pass on two-lane roads when approaching curves, the top of hills, within 100 feet of intersections, near railroad crossings, where double solid yellow lines are present, or where indicated by signs.
- A green curb allows parking for a limited time; the yellow curb designates a loading zone based on local regulations; a blue curb marks designated handicapped parking.
- Park no closer than 18 inches from the curb and avoid parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Handling Vehicle Failures
- In the event of brake failure, shift to a lower gear to slow down the vehicle.
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Test your knowledge on traffic lines, markings, speed regulations, and the meanings behind various road signs. This quiz covers essential rules that every driver should understand to ensure safety on the road. Challenge yourself and see how well you know traffic regulations!