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PA Driver's Manual Study Questions
Ch 2
100
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
06/28/2011

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Term
traffic signals
Definition
are installed at intersxns to control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians
Term
steady red light
Definition
-stop before entering the intersxn
-you may turn right unless there is a NO TURN ON RED sign
-you may turn left if you are in the left lane and are turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign tells you not to
Term
steady yellow light
Definition
-slow down and prepare to stop
-if you can't stop safely before the intersxn, continue thru carefully
Term
steady green light
Definition
-you may go if the road is clear
-you may turn left or right but must yield to others first
Term
green arrow
Definition
you may turn inn the direction of the arrow
Term
yellow arrow
Definition
means the green arrow is about to end
Term
red arrow
Definition
you may not turn in the direction of the arrow
Term
flashing red
Definition
-same as a STOP sign (come to a complete stop, look both ways, and proceed if clear)
Term
flashing yellow
Definition
means caution
Term
broken traffic lights
Definition
should be treated as a 4-WAY STOP sign
Term
ramp-metering signals
Definition
-some very busy highway entrance ramps have them
-you can only enter the highway on a green light
-on a single-lane ramp, only one car may enter per green light
-even if you have a green light, you must still look for a safe gap in traffic to enter the highway
Term
steady downward green arrow over a lane
Definition
you may use the lane
Term
steady yellow X over a lane
Definition
you must change lanes because the direction of travel for the lane is about to change
Term
steady red X over a lane
Definition
you may not use the lane
Term
steady white left-turn arrow over a lane
Definition
vehicles in that lane may only turn left
Term
steady white two-way left-turn arrow over a lane
Definition
drivers in that lane may only turn left, and the lane is shared by drivers facing the opposite direction turning left
Term
pedestrians
Definition
always yield to pedestrains
Term
school zone signal
Definition
-speed limit is 15 when yellow light is flashing or between the listed times
Term
if you don't follow the school zone signal, you get...
Definition
-3 points on your driving record
-a fine
Term
railroad crossing
Definition
-you must stop if there is a signal of an approaching train
-never stop your vehicle on railroad tracks
Term
What are the three categories of signs?
Definition
-regulatory signs
-warning signs
-guide signs
Term
regulatory signs
Definition
-tell you what you must/must not do according to the law
-are usually black and white or red and white rectangles
Term
STOP sign
Definition
you must come to complete stop, look both ways, and proceed if clear
Term
crosswalk or stop line
Definition
stop before the line, yield to pedestrians and traffic, and proceed if clear
Term
EXCEPT RIGHT TURN sign
Definition
often used with STOP signs, it lets you make a right turn without stopping
Term
4-WAY STOP sign
Definition
-there are four STOP signs at the intersxn
-the first vehicle to reach the intersxn should go first
-if two vehicles reach the intersxn at the same time, the driver on the right goes first
Term
YIELD sign
Definition
-slow down, and yield to pedestrians and cross-traffic
-proceed when you can do so without interfering with traffic
Term
TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC sign
Definition
-used with YIELD signs at one-lane bridges or underpasses
-you must yield to opposing traffic
Term
RAILROAD CROSSING sign
Definition
treat it as a YIELD sign if a train is approaching
Term
DO NOT ENTER sign
Definition
-used at the beginning of one-way streets and ramps
Term
WRONG WAY sign
Definition
placed farther down a one-way street (after a DO NOT ENTER sign) in case you enter the street the wrong way by accident
Term
ONE WAY sign
Definition
traffic is only allowed to move in the direction the sign points
Term
DIVIDED HIGHWAY sign
Definition
-means the road you are on intersects with a divided highway
-at the first part, you can only turn right
-at the second part, you can only turn left
Term
NO TRUCKS sign
NO BICYCLES sign
NO PEDESTRIANS sign
Definition
the indicated party may not use the road
Term
NO U-TURN sign
NO RIGHT TURN sign
NO LEFT TURN sign
NO PARKING sign
Definition
the indicated action is prohibited
Term
DO NOT PASS sign
Definition
-you may not pass vehicles going in the same direction as you
-often used with NO PASSING ZONE sign
Term
lane use control signs
Definition
placed at or near intersxns above the lane to show what actions are allowed for that lane
Term
Definition
-at the intersxn, drivers int he left lane must turn left and drivers in the lane to the right can either turn left or go straight
Term
CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY sign
Definition
the lane can only be used for turning left
Term
TURN LEFT OR RIGHT sign
GO STRAIGHT OR TURN RIGHT sign
Definition
you may turn in either direction the arrows point
Term
TURN RIGHT ONLY sign
TURN LEFT ONLY sign
Definition
you must turn (you may not go straight) at the intersxn
Term
KEEP RIGHT sign
Definition
stay to the right of the divider
Term
SPEED LIMIT sign
Definition
tells the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions
Term
NO TURN ON RED sign
Definition
you can't turn on the red light, you have to wait for the green light to turn
Term
LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN sign
Definition
you may turn left, but yield to oncoming traffic
Term
OPPOSING TRAFFIC HAS EXTENDED GREEN sign
Definition
opposing traffic may still move even if your signal is red
Term
RESERVED PARKING sign
(handicap, etc.)
Definition
you must have authorized plates or sticker to park
Term
if you park in a reserved space, you get...
Definition
-a fine
-towing costs
Term
warning signs
Definition
-tell you about conditions on or near the road ahead
-are usually yellow and black diamonds
Term
NO PASSING ZONE sign
Definition
you may not pass other vehicles
Term
CHEVRON signs
Definition
there will be a sharp bend in the road
Term
LEFT CURVE sign
RIGHT CURVE sign
Definition
-the road curves ahead
-you should slow down to navigate the curve
Term
SHARP LEFT TURN sign
SHARP RIGHT TURN sign
Definition
-there is a sharp turn ahead
-you should slow down substantially to navigate the curve
Term
SET OF CURVES sign
Definition
-the road curves one way and then the other way ahead
-you should slow down to navigate the curves
Term
SET OF SHARP TURNS sign
Definition
-the road ahead has a sharp turn and then another in the other direction
-you should slow down substantially to navigate the curves
Term
WINDING ROAD sign
Definition
-there are 3 or more curves in a row on the road ahead
Term
ONE DIRECTION LARGE ARROW sign
Definition
-there is a very sharp turn in the road ahead
-you should slow down as if you were approaching an intersxn
Term
ROAD ENTERING CURVE sign
Definition
-a side road enters as the main road curves
-slow down as you approach the intersxn, because it may be hard for the other driver to see you
Term
TRUCK ROLLOVER sign
Definition
a truck travleing too fast may roll over
Term
ADVISORY SPEED signs
Definition
may be used with other warning signs as a reminder of the hazard speed limit
Term
MERGING TRAFFIC sign
Definition
-traffic will merge into you lane from another road or ramp
-entering traffic must yield to main road traffic
Term
ADDED LANE sign
Definition
-two roads will soon meet, but merging is not necessary because entering traffic has its own lane
Term
DIVIDED HIGHWAY BEGINS sign
Definition
-the highway becomes divided into two one-way roads
-keep to the right of the divider
Term
DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign
Definition
-the divided highway becomes a two-way traffic road
-keept to the right of the centerline and watch for oncoming traffic
Term
TWO-WAY TRAFFIC AHEAD
Definition
-the one-way street becomes a road with two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
-stay to the right of the centerline
Term
LANE ENDS signs
Definition
-one lane on a multi-lane road will end soon
-merge as the sign indicates
Term
INTERSECTION signs
Definition
show you the shape of the intersxn ahead
Term
TWO DIRECTION LARGE ARROW sign
Definition
tells you that you must turn at the intersxn--you cannot go straight
Term
NARROW BRIDGE/UNDERPASS AHEAD sign
Definition
-the road ahead becomes narrow and has no shoulder
-slow down and stay in your lane
-if another vehicle approaches, wait until he leaves
Term
SLIPPERY WHEN WET sign
Definition
-in wet weather, slow down and increase following distance
-do not accelerate or brake quickly
-make turns at a very slow speed
Term
DEER CROSSING sign
Definition
-proceed carefully, watching for deer
Term
LOW CLEARANCE sign
Definition
-do not enter the tunnel, etc. if your vehicle is taller than the height listed
Term
LOW SHOULDER sign
Definition
shoulder is up to 3" below the road level
Term
SOFT SHOULDER sign
Definition
the shoulder is not paved
Term
SHOULDER DROP OFF sign
Definition
the shoulder is over 3" below the road level
Term
HILL/DOWNGRADE sign
Definition
-there is a steep hill ahead
-slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear
Term
TRAFFIC LIGHT AHEAD sign
Definition
-there is a traffic light at the approaching intersxn
-slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
Term
STOP SIGN AHEAD sign
Definition
-there is a STOP sign at the approahcing intersxn
-slow down and prepare to stop
Term
BICYCLE CROSSING AHEAD sign
Definition
-be prepared to slow down, bikers may be crossing your path ahead
Term
RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD sign
Definition
-you are approaching a RR crossing
-look and listen for a train--the sign is far enough in advance of the actual crossing to allow you to stop if necessary
Term
ADVANCED INTERSECTION & RR CROSSING sign
Definition
-the intersecting road has a RR crossing soon after the intersxn
-be prepared to stop if you take that road
Term
BICYCLE & CAR SHARE THE ROAD sign
Definition
used at narrow points on roads to remind drivers to provide space for bikers
Term
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign
Definition
-used at or ahead of a place where people often cross the road
-be prepared to stop if necessary
Term
SCHOOL sign
Definition
-you are approaching a school zone
-if accompanied by a downward arrow, you are at the school crosswalk
-slow down and watch for children
Term
HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE sign
Definition
you may have to share the road with horse-drawn vehicles
Term
HAZARD STRIPS
Definition
-used to mark objects or hazards adjacent to the road
-avoid them
Term
WORK ZONE signs
Definition
-orange and black
-turn on you headlights
-follow the instructions on the signs
Term
MOVE RIGHT/ MERGE RIGHT electric panel
MOVE LEFT/ MERGE LEFT electric panel
Definition
-begin your merge well in advance of the sign
Term
CAUTION electric panel
Definition
caution, there is a work area ahead next to the travel lane
Term
guide signs
Definition
-provide info about intersecting roads, help direct you to locations, and point outplaces along the road
-green and white rectangles
Term
HIGHWAY GUIDE signs
Definition
-green with white letters
-tell you the locations of exits, etc.
Term
EXIT NUMBER signs
Definition
-corresponf to mile markers so that you can judge thedistance between exits
(ex, 75 mi. between Exit 20 and Exit 95)
-if there is a a yellow panel with "EXIT ONLY" on it, it means that lane will leave the highway as a ramp, so drivers in the lane must exit or change lanes
Term
Interstate Numbering System
Definition
-one/two-digit even number = east-west route (#'s increase as you go north)
-one/two-digit odd number = north-south route (#'s increase as you go east)
-three-digit number = connect to other major highways
--first digit even = connects to interstates at both ends
--first digit odd = connects to interstate at one end
Term
MILE MARKER signs
Definition
tell the number of miles from the point where the traffic route started/entered the state
Term
service signs
Definition
-blue with white pictograms
-show the locations of various services
Term
tourist signs
Definition
-blue or brown rectangles with white letters
-direct drivers to tourist attractions
Term
crossing pavement lines
Definition
broken traffic lines can be crossed and solid lines cannot, except when making a turn
Term
single, broken yellow line
Definition
-shows the center of a two-way, two-lane road
-passing is allowed on both sides
Term
double, solid yellow line
Definition
-shows the center of a two-way road
-passing is not allowed
Term
one solid and one broken yellow line
Definition
-shows the center of a two-way road
-you may pass if the broken line is on your side
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