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12/31/2012

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A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means...
Definition

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

 

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A rectangular-shaped sign is....
Definition
Speed limit sign.
Term
A diamond-shaped sign is a....
Definition
Road hazard sign.
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What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges?
Definition
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
Term
What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?
Definition
Green with white letters.
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[image]What does this road sign mean?
Definition
    Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
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[image]This sign is a warning that you are approaching?
Definition
Railroad crossing.
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Which of the following must you obey over the other three:

 

    1)A steady red light.         

2) A policeman.         

3) A stop sign.         

4) A flashing red light.

Definition
Policeman.
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As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to...
Definition
    Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
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You may cross a double solid yellow line..
Definition
To turn into a driveway.
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You may cross a single solid white line in the highway...
Definition
If traffic conditions require.
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A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that...
Definition
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Definition
Proceed with caution.
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An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop...
Definition
...before the crosswalk.
Term
You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should...
Definition
Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.
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Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning:

 

    1) Flashing red lights.         

2) Flashing yellow lights.         

3) White lines on the side of the road.         

4) White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

Definition
White arrows in the middle of the lanes.
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You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line..

 

 

 

 

Definition
When to do so would interfere with traffic.
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When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass         

 

1) Only in an emergency.         

2) If you are on an expressway.         

3) If traffic is clear.         

4) Only at an intersection.

Definition
If traffic is clear.
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A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that...
Definition
The road will get narrower.
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What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?
Definition
    School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers.
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What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)?
Definition
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when..
Definition
There is room for your vehicle on the other side.
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If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must...
Definition
Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
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You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing...
Definition
Under no circumstances.
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[image]What is this sign and what does it mean?
Definition
  • Yield sign. Slow down and be prepare to stop.
  • Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection.
  • Come to a full stop if traffic conditions require it.
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Regulation Signs. What do they look like and what do they do?
Definition

[image]

White, with black and/or red letters or symbols.

 

 

Gives traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, special requirements.


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Warning Signs. What do they look like and what do they do?
Definition

[image]

Yellow, with black letters or symbols.

 

Approaching an especially hazardous location or place where there's a special rule

Term

What are these and what do they do?

 

[image]

Definition
  • Work Area Signs
  • People working on or near the roadway, so the traffic will be controlled by a flag person.
  • Work Area Speed can be as low as 25mph, but if there's not a sign, you must go at a reduced spped
  • Always obey flag persons
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Destination Signs
Definition

[image]

 

Green, with white lettering. Show direction and distance to locations.

Term
Service Signs
Definition

[image]

 

COLOR: Blue, with white letters or symbols.

MEANING: Show the location of services, such as rest areas, gas stations, hospitals and campgrounds.

Term
What if a traffic light isn't working?
Definition
Must come to a stop as you would for a stop sign.  Proceed according to the rules of right of way, unless directed to proceed by traffic officer.
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Steady red light
Definition

 

  • Stop, do not go until the light is green.
  • May make a right turn after a complete stop and yielding the right-of-way.
  • May make left turn when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street after coming to a complete stop and yielding right-of-way.
  •  Don’t turn if there is a NO TURN ON RED sign or anything that prohibits the turn.
  • NO bus can turn right on red.

 

 

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FLASHING RED
Definition
Stop, yield the right-of-way, go when it is safe.
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Red Arrow
Definition
Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the red arrow light goes out and a green light or arrow light goes on.
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Steady Yellow Light
Definition
Light is changing from green to red. Be ready to stop for the red light.
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Yellow Arrow
Definition
The protection of a green arrow is ending. If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.
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Steady Green
Definition
Go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic
Term

Lane Use Control Lights

 

Steady red X, Steady yellow X, Flashing Yellow X, Green Arrow

Definition

STEADY RED "X": Do not drive in this lane.

STEADY YELLOW "X": Move out of this lane.

FLASHING YELLOW "X": This lane may only be used for a left turn.

GREEN ARROW: You may use this lane.

Term

Solid lines along the side of the road tells you what?

 

Definition
Where the edge is.
Term

True/Fase

 

It is illegal to drive across the edge line, except when directed to do so by a police officer or other authorized official.

Definition
True.
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