How to Drive Chapter 5

Signs communicate meaning using:

• Color.

• Shape.

• Words.

• All of these are correct.

Traffic control devices include:

• Signal lights.

• Traffic signs.

• Pavement markings.

• All of these are correct.

The purpose of traffic signs, signals and pavement markings is to:

• Prevent traffic movement.

• Establish traffic hazards.

• Promote the orderly flow of traffic.

• Confuse drivers.

Traffic control devices such as signs, signals, and markings affect:

• All traffic.

• Only selected drivers.

• Only drivers turning on and off the roadway.

• Neither A nor B is correct.

Regulatory signs:

• Are all diamond shaped.

• Tell drivers what they may or may not do.

• Warn drivers of hazards.

• Direct drivers to toll booths.

Warning signs:

• Are generally diamond shaped.

• Tell drivers what they may or may not do.

• Are red and white.

• Are green and white.

Guide signs:

• May be round or five sided.

• Are yellow, orange or fluorescent yellow/green.

• Tell drivers what they may or may not do.

• Provide information about routes, exits and distances.

Which sign are you not likely to see mounted beside the road?

• No passing pennant.

• Slow-moving vehicle sign.

• Train crossing.

• None of the above.

The sequence of traffic lights from top to bottom is:

• Green, yellow, red.

• Yellow, red, green.

• Yellow, green, red.

• Red, yellow, green.

A red arrow illuminated on a traffic light means:

• The light is about the change to green.

• You should stop then proceed.

• You cannot turn in that direction.

• You must turn in that direction.