DMV - Part 1

You approach an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal that’s dark. What do you do?

• Treat it as green and go if clear

• Treat it as a four-way stop (stop fully, then proceed in order)

• Slow and proceed if nothing is coming

• Wait for police to arrive

A steady yellow traffic light means:

• Immediately speed up to clear the intersection

• The light is about to turn red; stop if it’s safe to do so

• You must always stop even if it’s unsafe

• It’s the same as a green light

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

• Slow down and proceed with caution

• Stop fully, then proceed when safe (same as stop sign)

• Yield to traffic only

• The signal is out of order

What does a red and white triangular (point down) sign mean?

• Stop

• Yield — give the right of way to others

• Do not enter

• School crossing

What does a pentagon (five-sided) sign mean?

• No passing zone

• School zone or school crossing

• Railroad ahead

• Health/safety services

A round yellow sign with an “X” and two “R” letters indicates:

• Railroad crossing ahead

• Hospital zone

• No passing zone

• Bike crossing

A rectangle (vertical) white sign usually provides:

• Warning information

• Road construction warnings

• Regulatory rules (speed limit, lane use, etc.)

• Tourist information

Diamond shaped sign with a pedestrian symbol means:

• Pedestrian crossing ahead — slow and be prepared to stop

• Warning — a pedestrian crossing ahead

• School zone (only)

• Bike path ahead

Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean:

• Passing allowed both ways

• No passing in either direction

• Passing allowed on your side only

• Center turn lane

A dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

• Passing never allowed

• Passing allowed on the dashed-line side when safe

• Passing allowed both ways

• No U-turns