3.1 Traffic Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings

Which color combination is used for regulatory traffic signs?

• Yellow/Black or Orange/Black

• Red/White or Black/White

• Blue or Green

• Brown or Blue

What is the main purpose of warning signs on the road?

• To provide information about destinations

• To state the law and require immediate response

• To warn drivers that a change in attention, speed, or lane position is needed

• To indicate parking areas

Which type of pavement marking separates traffic moving in opposite directions?

• White lines

• Blue lines

• Yellow lines

• Green lines

If there is a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk, where should you stop your vehicle?

• In the middle of the intersection

• At the curb line

• After passing the stop sign

• On the sidewalk

Why are guide signs important for drivers?

• They warn about upcoming hazards

• They provide information and help guide drivers from one place to another

• They indicate speed limits

• They assign yielding responsibilities

A residential street has no lane markings. Where should you position your car?

• In the center of the roadway

• To the left of the center

• To the right of the center of the roadway

• On the sidewalk

How do lines, signs, and lights work together at intersections to manage traffic flow?

• They all provide the same information

• They assign yielding responsibilities and indicate where to stop

• They only control pedestrian movement

• They are only used on highways

Imagine you are approaching an intersection with a stop sign, but there is no visible stop line or crosswalk. What reasoning should you use to determine where to stop?

• Stop wherever you feel comfortable

• Stop after you have entered the intersection

• Stop before entering the unmarked crosswalk or at the curb line if there is no walkway

• Do not stop at all

A driver is traveling on an arterial road with both yellow and white lines. How should the driver use these markings to position their car safely?

• Drive to the left of the yellow center line

• Drive to the right of the yellow center line and use white lines to stay in the correct lane

• Ignore the lines and drive in the center

• Use yellow lines to separate lanes moving in the same direction

Suppose you are at a complex intersection with both regulatory signs and traffic lights. What should you do if the traffic light is green but a stop sign is also present?

• Ignore the stop sign and proceed

• Stop at the stop sign, then proceed if the light is green and it is safe

• Only follow the traffic light

• Wait for a police officer to direct you