Traffic Rules and Signage Quiz

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What does a Yellow line mean?

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions (correct)

Indicate that you are not to cross over or pass

Indicate more than one lane moving in the same direction, but allowed passing

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

What does a Solid Yellow line mean?

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

Indicate that you are not to cross over or pass (correct)

Indicates stop lines at intersections

Allows passing if safe

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?

Indicate more than one lane moving in the same direction, but allowed passing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Double Yellow line mean?

You cannot pass if the lines on your side are solid. Signup and view all the answers

What does Crosswalk lines mean?

Marked by solid white lines and must stop behind it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in School Zones?

Either 15 or 25 mph half an hour before and after school. Signup and view all the answers

How many feet can you park near a railroad?

Never park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad. Signup and view all the answers

When a train is coming, you must?

Must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Green sign color mean?

Direction or guidance. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Yellow or yellow-green sign color mean?

General warning. Signup and view all the answers

What does an Orange sign color mean?

Road construction or repair warning. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Blue sign color mean?

Driver services, such as food and lodging. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Brown sign color mean?

Recreation and scenic area information. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Diamond sign shape mean?

Warning. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Rectangle sign shape mean?

Traffic regulations or directions to drivers. Signup and view all the answers

What does an Inverted triangle sign shape mean?

Yield right of way. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Pennant sign shape mean?

No passing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Pentagon sign shape mean?

School zones and school crossing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Circle sign shape mean?

Railroad crossing ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Cross buck sign shape mean?

Actual railroad crossing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Shield sign shape mean?

Route marker. Signup and view all the answers

Are you allowed to use a device while driving?

True Signup and view all the answers

Infants must face where in the car?

Always buckle up infants facing the rear of the car until they are 1 year old and at least 20 lbs. Signup and view all the answers

Does an infant sit in the front seat?

False Signup and view all the answers

What age must children be in a restraint seat?

Children under age 6 and those who weigh less than 60 lbs. Signup and view all the answers

What turns off the ABS?

Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage ABS. Signup and view all the answers

What to do when a driver loses steering control?

Let up on the brake pedal just enough to allow the front wheels to start rolling again to regain steering control. Signup and view all the answers

When losing hydroplane and traction occurs?

Between 35 to 55 mph in heavy rainfall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 12-second rule?

Watch traffic patterns and react to changes and look ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 2-second rule?

Stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Signup and view all the answers

When to signal on city streets?

100 feet or 10 car lengths. Signup and view all the answers

When to signal on open highways?

300 feet or 30 car lengths. Signup and view all the answers

When not to pass on a two-lane road?

When coming to a curve to the top of a hill, within 100 ft of street crossing, within 100 ft of railroad crossing, and double solid yellow line on the highway or signs prohibit. Signup and view all the answers

What does a green curb mean?

Allows parking for a limited time. Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow curb mean?

Loading zone and rules depend on local laws. Signup and view all the answers

What does a blue curb mean?

Designates a handicapped parking area. Signup and view all the answers

How many feet away from the curb should you park?

18 inches. Signup and view all the answers

Where should you not park?

Within 15 ft of a fire hydrant. Signup and view all the answers

When brakes fail, what do you do?

Shift to lower gear. Signup and view all the answers

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!