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What must you do when you see a stop sign?
What must you do when you see a stop sign?
What does a sign shaped like an upside-down triangle indicate?
What does a sign shaped like an upside-down triangle indicate?
What is the meaning of a 'Do Not Enter' sign?
What is the meaning of a 'Do Not Enter' sign?
If you approach a T-intersection, what does the appropriate sign indicate?
If you approach a T-intersection, what does the appropriate sign indicate?
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What should you do when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane?
What should you do when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane?
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How should you respond if there are no signals at a railroad crossing?
How should you respond if there are no signals at a railroad crossing?
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When is it permissible to drive around the gates at a railroad crossing?
When is it permissible to drive around the gates at a railroad crossing?
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If you see a sign indicating a lane restriction above your lane, what does it imply?
If you see a sign indicating a lane restriction above your lane, what does it imply?
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What color are highway and expressway guide signs typically?
What color are highway and expressway guide signs typically?
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What does a yellow and black diamond-shaped sign indicate?
What does a yellow and black diamond-shaped sign indicate?
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Which sign indicates that there are trucks on the hill?
Which sign indicates that there are trucks on the hill?
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What does the sign that shows 'Lanes Ends' mean?
What does the sign that shows 'Lanes Ends' mean?
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What type of sign is typically represented by a circular shape?
What type of sign is typically represented by a circular shape?
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Which sign is recognized as indicating slippery conditions ahead?
Which sign is recognized as indicating slippery conditions ahead?
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What does the sign indicating 'the road narrows ahead' signify?
What does the sign indicating 'the road narrows ahead' signify?
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What does the sign symbolizing a series of curves indicate?
What does the sign symbolizing a series of curves indicate?
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What does a steady green light at an intersection indicate?
What does a steady green light at an intersection indicate?
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What should you do when you encounter a flashing yellow light?
What should you do when you encounter a flashing yellow light?
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If a green arrow turns into a green light, what must you do?
If a green arrow turns into a green light, what must you do?
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What does a steady yellow light at an intersection mean?
What does a steady yellow light at an intersection mean?
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When must you stop your vehicle according to traffic signals?
When must you stop your vehicle according to traffic signals?
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What does a steady yellow light indicate will happen soon?
What does a steady yellow light indicate will happen soon?
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What does it mean when you see a sign indicating that a divided highway ends?
What does it mean when you see a sign indicating that a divided highway ends?
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What is the proper order of traffic lights from top to bottom?
What is the proper order of traffic lights from top to bottom?
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Under what condition is it permissible to turn left at a red light?
Under what condition is it permissible to turn left at a red light?
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What should you do if a traffic light is broken or not functioning?
What should you do if a traffic light is broken or not functioning?
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What is required before making a right turn on a red light?
What is required before making a right turn on a red light?
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What is the speed limit when yellow lights are flashing in a school zone?
What is the speed limit when yellow lights are flashing in a school zone?
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What does a flashing red light at a railroad crossing indicate?
What does a flashing red light at a railroad crossing indicate?
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What does a green arrow on a lane use control signal indicate?
What does a green arrow on a lane use control signal indicate?
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What does a caution sign that indicates 'pedestrians ahead' mean?
What does a caution sign that indicates 'pedestrians ahead' mean?
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When an arrow panel in a work zone shows a certain pattern, what does this mean?
When an arrow panel in a work zone shows a certain pattern, what does this mean?
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What is the maximum safe speed you should be traveling to avoid a ticket?
What is the maximum safe speed you should be traveling to avoid a ticket?
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Which sign indicates a two-way traffic highway?
Which sign indicates a two-way traffic highway?
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From the center lane, which maneuver is permissible?
From the center lane, which maneuver is permissible?
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Which sign means that drivers should keep to the right?
Which sign means that drivers should keep to the right?
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What does the 'lane ends' sign signify?
What does the 'lane ends' sign signify?
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What is indicated by a 'no entry' sign?
What is indicated by a 'no entry' sign?
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Which option accurately describes the appropriate action at a 'yield' sign?
Which option accurately describes the appropriate action at a 'yield' sign?
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What is the primary purpose of road signs?
What is the primary purpose of road signs?
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Study Notes
Stop Signs
- Stop completely, check for pedestrians, and cross traffic.
- This sign is Red and has 8 sides (octagonal).
Yield Signs
- Slow down and check for traffic.
- The sign is Red and is a triangle.
Wrong Way Sign
- This sign is Red and is a Circle.
- It means you are traveling in the wrong direction.
No Entry Sign
- This Sign means Do Not Enter.
- It is Red and has a Circle shape.
No U-Turn Sign
- This sign is Red and a Circle.
- It means you cannot make a U-Turn.
No Left Turn Sign
- This sign is Red and a Circle.
- It means no left turns are allowed.
No Right Turn Sign
- This sign is Red and a Circle.
- It means no right turns are allowed.
Divided Highway Sign
- You are approaching a divided highway.
- There will be a median or barrier separating traffic lanes.
Lane Ends Merge Left or Right Sign
- This sign means the lane you are in will end and you will need to merge, be extra cautious when approaching.
Lane Use Control Signal
- This signal indicates which lane you can use while driving, typically used for merging on highways or interchanges.
Pedestrian Signals
- A white cane or guide dog indicates a pedestrian is blind, be extra cautious and prepare to stop.
- A flashing yellow light also signals caution as pedestrians may be present.
School Zone Signs
- The speed limit is 15 mph when the yellow lights are flashing on a school zone sign.
- Always be cautious in school zones, as children may be present and unpredictable.
Railroad Crossing Signs
- Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching a railroad crossing.
- There may not be a signal; however, you should always stop if you see or hear a train, even if there are no lights or gates.
- Never drive around the gates at a railroad crossing; it is illegal and extremely dangerous.
- A flashing red light at a railroad crossing means to stop completely until the light stops flashing and signals are completed.
Traffic Signals
- Green Arrow: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow, but always yield to oncoming traffic.
- Green Solid Light: You may proceed through the intersection, as long as it is clear.
- Yellow Light: Slow down and prepare to stop.
- Red Light: Come to a complete stop.
- Flashing Red Light: Stop completely and proceed when the way is clear.
- Flashing Yellow Light: Slow down and proceed carefully.
- If a traffic signal malfunctions, treat it like a 4-way stop sign and proceed when the way is clear.
- Yield to pedestrians: yield the right of way to pedestrians at intersections.
Right Turn on Red
- Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians before turning right on red; always yield to pedestrians.
Road Construction and Work Zones Signs
- You may see workers or equipment by the side of the road, slow down and be extra cautious.
- Be alert for changes to the traffic flow and follow instructions from signs and flaggers.
Other Road Signs
- Yellow and Black Diamond Shaped Signs: Warning signs that inform drivers about conditions on or near the road (i.e. steep hill, sharp curve, slippery road).
- Highway and Expressway Guide Signs: They are typically green with white letters and guide traffic to cities and towns ahead.
- Lane Ends Merge Left Signs: indicates that the lane you are driving in is ending soon.
Pavement Markings
- Yellow Lines: Indicate the center of the road for traffic traveling in opposite directions.
- Double Yellow Lines: No crossing allowed, passing is not permitted.
- Solid White Lines: Indicates the edge of the road or the beginning of a shoulder.
- Broken White Lines: Indicates you can change lanes if it is safe to do so.
- Solid White Lines: Indicates the edge of the road or the beginning of a shoulder. Broken White Lines indicate you can change lanes if safe to.
- Two-way traffic highway: Use a solid white line to separate traffic lanes in the same direction.
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Test your knowledge of common traffic signs with this quiz! Learn about the meanings, shapes, and colors of various signs like stop signs, yield signs, and more. Perfect for drivers and anyone interested in road safety.
