Drive Right Ch. 2 Signs, Signals, & Roadway Markings

Purpose of traffic signs are

• to direct, to decide, to stop

• to observe, to direct, to guide

• to stop, to warn, to decide

• to regulate, to warn, to guide

You approach an intersection. You are going to make a left turn after stopping at a stop sign. Bushes block your view to the right. What should you do about this?

• treat the intersection as if a YIELD sign controlled it.

• accelerate after stopping since you have the right of way.

• stop evenly with the STOP sign, creep forward, and stop again, if necessary.

• reduce speed early, stop where you can see best, and continue when the way is clear.

The basic speed law requires you to drive...

• within 5 mph of the 55 mph speed limit.

• no faster than is safe for existing conditions.

• at the maximum posted speed limit.

• above posted minimum speed limit.

Most warning signs are ....

• diamond-shaped

• oval-shaped

• square-shaped

• round-shaped

The message on a diamond-shaped sign might be....

• Pass With Care, Trucks Use Right Lanes, or Do Not Pass

• Curve, Hill or Winding Road

• One Way, Wrong Way, or No Trucks

• No Turn, Speed Zone Ahead, or Left Lane Must Turn Left.

You pass this sign on the road. You should....

• go slightly faster to pass quickly.

• go 30 mph.

• know you are within one block of a school.

• stop immediately.

What does this sign mean?

• yield the right of way

• railroad crossing

• rest area

• no passing

A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a ....

• recreation area.

• speed zone

• construction zone

• school zone

Interstate route signs....

• vary according to the type of roadway.

• vary from state to state.

• may be combined with information about a city's streets.

• All of the above are correct.

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should....

• give the right of way to the pedestrian.

• give the right of way to the left-turning vehicle.

• turn the other way.

• beep loudly with your horn and then proceed.