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2.4 - Warning Signs
2.4 - Warning Signs
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Driving Skills
12th Grade
08/19/2017

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Advisory Speed: This sign indicates the maximum safe speed for a ____________.

 

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highway exit.
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Prepare to reduce your speed (slow down); the speed limit is changing ahead.

[sign called Reduced Speed Limit Ahead:]

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A stop sign is ahead; slow down and be ready to stop
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Yield sign ahead; slow down and be prepared to stop
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Traffic signals are ahead; slow down and be ready to stop
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You are now entering an area where you may not pass other cars.
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Merge: Two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging safely.
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The right lane ends soon. Drivers in the right lane must merge left when space opens up. Drivers in the left lane should allow other vehicles to merge smoothly.
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Divided Highway Begins: 

[The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or divider and each roadway is one-way. Keep right.]

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Divided Highway Ends: The highway ahead no longer has a median or divider. Traffic goes in both directions. Keep right.

 

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Roundabout: These signs indicate a circular intersection with an island in the center is ahead. Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the circle.
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Slippery When Wet: 

 

[When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. Increase the distance between your car and the one ahead of you.]

 

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Low Clearance Sign: 

 

[The overpass ahead has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown on the sign.]

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Hill: A steep grade is ahead. Check your brakes.

 

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Deer Crossing: Deer cross the roadway in this area. Slow down, be alert and be ready to stop.

 

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Pedestrian Crossing: Watch for people entering a crosswalk or crossing your path. Slow down and be prepared to stop. A second sign with an arrow may show the actual location of the crosswalk.

 

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Bicycle Crossing/Bike Path: Bicycles regularly cross or ride beside traffic in this area. Drive with caution. A second sign with an arrow may show the actual location of the bike crossing.
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School Zone/School Crossing: Watch out for children crossing the street or playing.  Be ready to slow down or stop.  Obey speed limits and signals from any crossing guards.  A second sign with an arrow may show the actual location of the sidewalk.
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Open Joints: Slow down. Open joints on bridges or ramps could cause a motorcyclist to lose control of the motorcycle.

 

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Intersections: An intersection is ahead.  Be alert for vehicles entering the road on which you are traveling.
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Y Intersection: You must bear either right or left ahead.

 

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T Intersection: The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. Signal before turning right or left.

 

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Right Curve – Side Road: The road ahead curves right and a side road joins from the left within the curve. Be alert for vehicles entering the roadway you are traveling on.
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Sharp Right Turn: Slow down and be prepared for a sharp right turn in the road ahead.

 

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Sharp Right and Left Turns: Slow down and be prepared for the road ahead to turn sharply right, then left.

 

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Right and Left Curves: The road ahead curves right, then left. Slow down.

 

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Right Curve with Safe Speed Indicator: The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed limit indicated.
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Winding Road: The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. On all curves, slow down for better control.
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Low Ground Railroad Crossing: A steep slope where the railroad tracks cross the road may cause the bottom of low vehicles to get caught or drag on the tracks.

 

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Railroad Crossing: Advance warning signs are placed before a railroad crossing. These signs warn you to look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains or any vehicles using the rails.
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Railroad Crossbuck: This sign is a warning of a railroad crossing.  
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Railroad Crossbuck and Flashing Lights: Flashing lights may be used with crossbuck signs. Always stop when the light begins to flash and be alert for approaching  trains.
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Crossbuck, Flashing Lights and Gate: Gates are used with flashing light signals at some crossings. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers. Remain stopped until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing. Do not attempt to drive around the lowered gate.
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If your car stalls (gets stuck) on the tracks, what should you do?
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Don't hesitate. Get out of the car right away and run DIAGONALLY from the tracks in the direction of the oncoming train. 

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