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What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?
It means you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe to do so.
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? What does a double solid white line mean?
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? What does a double solid white line mean?
Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross/pass these lines (unless turning left when it's safe to do so). A double solid white line means crossing this line and changing lanes isn't allowed.
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
It marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.
What do the colors of the traffic signs indicate?
What do the colors of the traffic signs indicate?
When more than one vehicle approaches a 4-way stop sign, which one moves first?
When more than one vehicle approaches a 4-way stop sign, which one moves first?
What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right?
After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right?
What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
If you're approaching a railroad crossing that doesn't have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?
If you're approaching a railroad crossing that doesn't have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?
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Traffic Line Meanings
- A single broken white line allows lane changes when safe.
- A double solid yellow line prohibits crossing for traffic moving in either direction, except for safe left turns.
- A double solid white line prohibits crossing or changing lanes entirely.
- A solid yellow line on the right side of the center line indicates the left edge of pavement on divided highways or one-way streets.
Traffic Sign Colors
- Red: Stop, don't enter, wrong way, yield.
- Orange: Construction and maintenance warnings.
- Yellow: General warning; alerts drivers to unexpected road conditions.
- Fluorescent yellow/green: High emphasis warning for school, pedestrian, and bicycle activities.
- White/black: Regulatory signs that control traffic and set limits.
- Green: Guide or directional information.
- Blue: Motorist service guidance, including identification of disabled parking.
- Brown: Areas of public recreation, cultural, or historical importance.
Intersection Rules
- At a 4-way stop, the vehicle that arrives first has the right to proceed first.
Traffic Light Meanings
- A red traffic light requires a complete stop.
- A flashing red traffic light also requires stopping, acting like a regular red light at dangerous intersections.
- After stopping at a red light, a driver may turn right unless a sign states "No Right Turn on Red."
Specific Traffic Signals
- A green arrow appears with a red light allows drivers to turn in the direction of the arrow if in the correct lane.
- A flashing yellow light indicates left turns are allowed; drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Railroad Crossing Protocol
- At a railroad crossing without gates or lights, slow down and prepare to stop if a train is approaching; halt and wait for the train to pass.
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