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Chapter 2 : Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

The purposes of traffic signs are

a)

to stop, to warn, to decide.

b)

to regulate, to warn, to guide.

c)

to observe, to direct, to guide.

2.

You are approaching an intersection. You intend to make a left turn after stopping for a STOP sign. Bushes block your view to the right. You should

a)

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

b)

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

c)

accelerate after stopping since you have the right of way.

3.

Yielding in traffic means

a)

allowing others to go before you.

b)

coming to a complete stop every time.

c)

expecting others to stop for you.

4.

The basic speed law requires you to drive

a)

no faster than is safe for existing conditions.

b)

at the maximum posted speed limit.

c)

within 5 mph of the 55 mph speed limit.

5.

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

a)

the action is not allowed.

b)

a hazard is ahead.

c)

two roads intersect ahead.

6.

Most warning signs are

a)

diamond-shaped.

b)

square-shaped.

c)

round-shaped.

7.

The message on a diamond-shaped sign might be

a)

Curve, Hill, or Winding Road.

b)

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

c)

One Way, Wrong Way, or No Trucks.

8.

This yellow warning sign means

a)

a left curve ahead.

b)

the roadway narrows.

c)

a winding road ahead.

9.

You pass a school zone sign. You should

a)

know you are within one block of a school.

b)

stop immediately.

c)

go 30 mph.

10.

What does this sign mean?

a)

yield the right of way

b)

no passing

c)

railroad crossing

11.

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

a)

recreation area.

b)

speed zone.

c)

construction zone.

12.

The message on this sign means

a)

Railroad Crossing.

b)

Keep Right Ahead.

c)

Dangerous Intersection.

13.

What type of sign provide information such as routes, intersections, service areas, and other points of interest.

a)

Regulatory

b)

Warning

c)

Guide

14.

Interstate highways are identified on signs with what kind of shape?

a)

triangular

b)

round

c)

shield

15.

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

a)

give the right of way to the pedestrian.

b)

give the right of way to left-turning vehicles.

c)

beep loudly and then proceed.

16.

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

a)

Signal for a right turn and slow.

b)

Accelerate to clear the intersection.

c)

Make every reasonable effort to stop.

17.

A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must

a)

make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.

b)

stop only if there is cross traffic.

c)

slow down and proceed with caution.

18.

A yellow light or arrow means

a)

a red light or a red arrow is about to appear.

b)

you may turn right with caution.

c)

hurry to pass before the light changes.

19.

What should you do if a police officer is directing traffic?

a)

follow his directions, regardless of traffic signals.

b)

must be the same as the light at the intersection.

c)

is just a suggestion.

20.

A solid line and a broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is

a)

not allowed when the solid line is on your side.

b)

allowed in either direction.

c)

allowed only when the solid line is on your side.

21.

Broken white lines

a)

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

b)

indicate a no-passing zone.

c)

warn of a railroad crossing ahead.

22.

The roadway marking to which the arrow is pointing means

a)

stop here for STOP sign.

b)

pedestrian crosswalk.

c)

no turns at this intersection.

23.

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as

a)

no-parking zones.

b)

limited-time parking.

c)

user parking only.

24.

Whenever you approach a YIELD sign at an intersection, you should

a)

slow or stop and give the right of way to traffic.

b)

slow down and proceed.

c)

make a full stop, then proceed.

25.

What must you do at a four-way STOP sign?

a)

Stop and wait for your turn to move.

b)

Yield to all drivers approaching from the left.

c)

Slow down if other traffic is nearby.

26.

When you see this sign, you should drive

a)

no faster than 55 mph.

b)

at least 55 mph.

c)

55 mph at night.

27.

Posted minimum speed limits are

a)

the slowest to drive under normal conditions.

b)

speed limits lowered for driving at night.

c)

not legal and need not be observed.

28.

A sign shaped like this means

a)

warning.

b)

railroad crossing.

c)

school zone.

29.

A sign with a yellow background is a

a)

warning sign.

b)

regulatory sign.

c)

recreation area sign.

30.

The message on this sign might be

a)

Hill.

b)

Cross Road.

c)

Railroad Crossing.

31.

A school zone sign is

a)

yellow with five sides.

b)

red with three sides.

c)

red with eight sides.

32.

You should expect this sign

a)

near a school crossing.

b)

at a school-bus loading zone.

c)

near a church.

33.

Running children and bicyclists can be expected in a

a)

school zone.

b)

bus-loading zone.

c)

tow-away zone.

34.

A construction zone is indicated by

a)

an orange sign.

b)

a blue sign.

c)

a green sign.

35.

What does a round traffic sign mean?

a)

pedestrian crossing

b)

railroad crossing

c)

yield to other traffic

36.

Guide signs

a)

provide information.

b)

warn of dangers ahead.

c)

have white letters on a red background.

37.

If your vehicle is first in line when the light turns green, you should check

a)

traffic to the left, the right, and ahead.

b)

your rearview mirror.

c)

your speedometer.

38.

Before you make a right-turn-on-red, make sure

a)

no pedestrians are in any crosswalks.

b)

you turn when the red light flashes.

c)

you turn when the light facing you turns yellow.

39.

You see a green arrow pointing to the right. You want to turn right. You should

a)

turn right after yielding to other traffic and pedestrians.

b)

stop and then turn right.

c)

slow down and wait for a green light.

40.

Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection when

a)

they face a WALK signal or symbol.

b)

they are on a one-way street.

c)

they see no vehicles on the roadway.

41.

When the center roadway marking of a two-way roadway is a single broken yellow line, it means that

a)

passing is permitted if it can be done safely.

b)

passing in either lane is prohibited.

c)

passing is legal with left turns prohibited.

42.

Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate

a)

no passing from either way.

b)

passing only with caution.

c)

left turns between intersections.

43.

A solid white line between two lanes of traffic means that you are

a)

generally not to cross the line.

b)

in a passing zone.

c)

in a speed zone.

44.

The purpose of a rumble strip is to

a)

wake up drivers who are falling asleep.

b)

Both are Correct

c)

warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge.

45.

No-Parking zones often are near

a)

fire hydrants, curves, and intersections.

b)

railroad crossings.

c)

where pedestrians cross.

46.

If you park in a space that has the handicapped parking symbol, you must

a)

have the proper permit.

b)

not be able to find any other parking space.

c)

not be able to walk.

47.

This road sign means

a)

No right turn

b)

drive only in the direction of the arrow

c)

curve ahead

48.

. This sign tells you that:

a)

There is a series of curves ahead

b)

The road narrows ahead

c)

No turns are allowed on the road