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Chapter 2- Signals,Signs and Pavement Markings (plus motorcycles) Flashcards

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Percentages about motorcycles?

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1/2 involve crash between motorcycle and other type of vehicle, 2/3 caused by the driver of the other vehicle

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How many motorcycle crashes per year?

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4,000

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leave how many seconds when following a motorcycle and why?

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3 or 4 seconds so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

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What can a motorcycle do in dry conditions?

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Stop more quickly than a vehicle.

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Before changing lanes or merging with traffic you should…

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Signal your intentions so the motorcyclist can anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.

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What is the fact about turn signals on motorcycles?

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Usually not self canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off.

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Even when it seems there is enough room in a traffic lane for a vehicle and a motorcycle….

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The motorcycle needs room to maneuver safely so do not share the lane.

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Approximately 1/2 of all motorcycle crashes involve (blank) and nearly 40 percent were caused by (blank)

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Another motor vehicle and the other vehicle turning left in front of the motorcyclist.

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Why are motorcycles often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot? always make a visual check for motorcycles by (blank)

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Their smaller size. Checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.

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Motorcyclists may change speed or adjust their position within a lane suddenly in reaction to?

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Road conditions such as potholes,gravel,wet or slimy surfaces,pavement seams,railroad crossings,or grooved pavement.

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What are the weather condition difficulties for motorcyclists?

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When surface is wet or icy, motorcyclist breaking and handling abilities are impaired.

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A strong gust of wind could do what? Wind gusts from large trucks in the other lane can be (blank)

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Move a motorcycle across an entire lane if rider is not prepared for it. and a real hazard

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Large vehicles can do what?

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Block a motorcycle from a driver’s view. Motorcyclist may seem to suddenly appear from nowhere.

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Sharing the roadway is a good indication that (blank)

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Motorists and motorcyclists both recognize the importance of cooperation.

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Motorists and motorcyclists can ride on the road together by doing what?

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Curbing aggressive behavior and operating vehicles in accordance with common sense, courtesy and the law

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Signs are divided into three categories which are?

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Regulatory,warning, and guide.

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What are traffic signals and how are they arranged?

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They are installed at intersections to control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Arranged horizontally (red on left, green on right) or vertically (red on top, green on bottom).

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When there is a steady red light…

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Stop before crossing marked stop line or crosswalk. If no lines,stop before entering intersection and wait for green light.

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The rule about no turn on red signal is….

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You may not turn right while light is red unless a no turn on red sign is posted at the intersection. Stop,check and yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

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The rules about turning left at a stoplight are..

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You can turn left after stop at red light if you are in left lane and turning left from one way street onto another one way street, unless a sign tells you not to turn. Stop, yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

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A steady yellow light tells you…

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A red light will soon appear.

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If driving towards intersection and a yellow light appears?

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Slow down and prepare to stop

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If you are in a intersection or can’t stop safely before entering intersection….(yellow light)

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Continue through carefully

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A steady green light means…

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You may drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

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You may also turn right or left (green light)

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Unless a sign tells you not to.

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However when turning… (Green light)

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You must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians within the Intersection.

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A green arrow means….

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You may turn the way the arrow points. Means your turning is protected because oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light. If arrow turns to green light, you still can turn in that direction but yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

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A yellow arrow means….

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Movement permitted by green light is about to end. Slow down and prepare to stop completely before entering the intersection. If in intersection or cannot stop safely before entering intersection carefully turn in direction arrow is pointing.

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A red arrow means…

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Not common in Pennsylvania, used in other states, means do not turn in direction the arrow points

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A flashing red light means…

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Same as stop sign. Come to a complete stop. Look both ways and proceed after intersection is clear.

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A flashing yellow light means…

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Means caution. Slow down, look and proceed with care.

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a non functioning traffic light should be…

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Treated as though it were a 4 way stop sign.

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Ramp metering signs are..

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Used to control the flow of traffic onto very congested highways and usually operate during peak rush hours.

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Wait for what signal before entering the highway?

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Wait for green signal.

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On single lane ramps…

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Only one car may enter the highway each time the light turns green.

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For multi lane on ramps…

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There will be a ramp meter for each lane.

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The green light does not (highways)

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Protect your entrance onto the highway. You must still look for a safe gap in traffic to enter the highway.

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Lane control signals are..

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Special signs placed directly over lanes to control traffic. Used mostly at toll booth, bridges, tunnels and multi lane roads in cities where direction of travel on a lane changes to ease the flow of traffic into and out of the city during peak rush hour.

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A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means…

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You may use the lane

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A steady yellow x over a traffic lane means….

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Change lanes because direction of travel for that lane is about to be reversed. Get ready to leave lane safely.

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Steady red x over a lane means….

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You are not allowed to use the traffic lane.

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White steady one-way left turn arrow over a lane means…

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You may only turn left if you are in that lane

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A white steady two-way arrow over a lane means…

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You may only turn left if you are in that lane but the lane is shared by left turning drivers approaching from the opposite direction.

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Pedestrians must obey (blank)

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Traffic and pedestrian signals

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Walk and don’t walk lights must…

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Be obeyed by pedestrians

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Steady walk sign or walking person means…

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Start crossing, but be alert for turning vehicles that may not lawfully yield the right of way.

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Flashing don’t walk or upraised hand means…

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Finish crossing if you are in the street. Do not start to cross if you have not left the curb.

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Steady don’t walk or upraised hand means…

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Do not cross.

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What about blind pedestrians?

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When driving near blind pedestrians (carrying white cane or guide dog) slow down,yield right of way,then proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop vehicle in order to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian

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What are school zone signals?

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Flashing yellow signals placed on the school zone speed limit signs.

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The 15mph rule about school zone signals?

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Travel no faster than this when the yellow signals are flashing or during the time periods indicated on the sign.

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Punishment for exceeding the speed limit in a school zone?

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3 points on your driving record and will be fined

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Opening facts about railroad crossing signs?

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Be alerted when approaching one at all times. Look both ways and listen for any approaching trains or signals before proceeding across the railroad tracks.

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You are required to… (Railroad crossings)

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Stop at all railroad crossings when there is a signal of an approaching train.

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Railroad crossing signals include…

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Flashing red lights,lowered crossing gate, a flagger signaling or a train’s audible signal of warning.

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Do not…. (Railroad crossing rule)

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Move forward or attempt to go around any gate or ignore any signal of an approaching train.

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If there are no signals at the railroad crossing…

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You should slow down and prepare to stop, if you hear or see a train approaching.

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Proceed with caution only after…(railroad crossing rule)

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After all signals are completed and then only when there is evidence no trains are approaching the crossing.

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You should stop if a train is approaching and….. (Railroad crossing rule)

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Has sounded its audible signal or is plainly visible and in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

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Do not stop your vehicle on a railroad track….

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Regardless of whether a train appears to be coming.

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If traffic is backed up because of a traffic signal, a stop sign or for any other reason… (railroad crossing rule)

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Make sure you stop your vehicle in a location where it will be entirely clear of any railroad tracks.

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What are regulatory signs?

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tell you what you must do or must not do, according to the law.

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Regulations posted on regulatory signs include….

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Speed limits,the direction of traffic, turning restrictions, parking restrictions etc

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Punishment for disobeying regulatory signs?

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Fined and receive any amount of points on your driving records because you are breaking the law. You also put other people at risk by disobeying the signs

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Examples of disobeying the regulatory signs?

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Not stopping at stop sign. Passing another car where not safe to pass.driving faster than speed limit. Driving wrong way on one way street.

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Colors/shapes of regulatory signs?

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Black and white vertical rectangles or squares like speed limit. Black,white and red with a circle and slash like no left turn. Red and white like stop,yield, do not enter, and wrong way.

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The stop sign?

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Only octagon shaped sign seen on highway. At intersection with this, stop completely, check for pedestrians and cross traffic to clear intersection before going again. Slowing down without full stop is illegal.

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When you see crosswalk or stop line…. (Stop sign rule)

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Stop before vehicle front reaches first painted line. If you can’t see traffic, yield to pedestrians then carefully go past line until you see clearly. Check for traffic and pedestrians then go when intersection is clear.

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Except right turn sign?

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Used in conjunction with stop signs. Allows motorists to make the right turn with no stopping.

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4 way stop sign?

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Means 4 stops signs at intersection. Traffic from all four directions must stop. First vehicle to reach ins. Should move forward first. If two reaches ins. at the same time, driver on left yields to driver on right. facing one another both can go with caution, watching for possible turns.

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Yield sign?

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3 sided triangle. When appears slow down, check for traffic and give right of way to pedestrians and coming cross traffic. Stop only when necessary. Proceed when you can safely without interfering with normal traffic flow. Must have sufficient gap in traffic before continuing on at stop or yield signs.

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To oncoming traffic sign?

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Used in conjunction with yield sign at one lane bridge or underpass location to alert motorists the one lane roadway requires them to yield right of way to opposing traffic.

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Do not enter and wrong way signs?

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Work as a team. Do not enter put at start of one way streets and ramps. When seeing it, do not drive on street/ramp in direction you’re heading. Wrong way placed farther down one way street/ramp. Placed to catch attention, if accidentally turn onto wrong street/ramp.

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One way sign?

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Means traffic allowed to move only in direction sign is pointing. Turn onto street marked with this traveling in opposite direction, you are likely to get head on collision.

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Divided highway sign?

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Means road you’re on interacts with divided highway. Divided highway really is 2 one way roadways that are separated by a median or guide rail. At 1st roadway you can only turn right, at second roadway, you can only turn left.

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No trucks, no bicycles, and no pedestrian crossing signs?

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Operators of any or pedestrians cannot use roadways where these signs are.

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No u turn sign?

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Prohibits u turns. Do not make turn to go in opposite direction.

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No right turn sign?

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Right turns not allowed. No right turn at this ins.

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No left turn sign?

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Left turn not allowed. No left turn at this ins.

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No parking sign?

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No parking at location with this sign.

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Do not pass sign?

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Might be in areas where you may not pass any vehicles going In the same direction. Often seen with yellow pennant shaped sign that says no passing zone

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Lane control signs (directional) are

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Placed at/near ins. above traffic lane they control to show what actions are allowed from that lane.

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(Sign with the word only on it that has one arrow curving left and another with a straight arrow with a left pointing arrow sticking out of it)

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Indicates that at the ins. ahead traffic in left lane must turn left and traffic in adjoining lane may turn left or continue straight.

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Center lane left turn only sign?

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Sign indicates where a lane is reserved for exclusive use of left turning vehicles in either direction and should not be used for through traffic or passing.

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Turn to left or right or turn to straight or right signs?

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If in lane controlled by signs like these, travel in either direction the arrows point.

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Turn right only and turn left only signs?

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If in lane controlled by sign with turn arrow and “only”, when reached ins., take the turn. You can only travel direction arrow points, even if in turn only lane in error.

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Keep right signs?

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Directs drivers to keep to the right of the traffic island or divider.

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Right turn signal sign?

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Posted close to traffic signal to indicate that the signal controls right turn movements

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Speed limit sign?

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Indicates maximum legal speed under ideal conditions for the stretch of highway where it is posted. Safely depend on driving slower than posted speed under poor conditions.

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Teen crash fact?

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Driving to fast for conditions number one reason 16 and 17 year old drivers are involved in crashes.

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No turn on red, no left turn on red, or no right turn on red signs?

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You may not turn during red light cycle at an ins. where one of these are posted. Wait for signal to turn green.

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Left turn yield on green sign?

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Indicates left turn is permitted, but must yield to oncoming traffic. commonly at intersections, near left turn traffic signal, reminds drivers left turns not protected when circular green signal comes on.

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Opposing traffic has extended green sign?

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Posted where opposing traffic may continue to move after your signal turned red.

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Reserved parking sign?

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Not black and white. Still regulatory sign. Marks areas where parking is reserved for disabled people or severely disabled veterans. Vehicles in these spaces must display authorized registration plates or parking place cards. Unauthorized parked in these spaces are subject to a fine and towing costs

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Railroad crossbuck sign?

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Placed at railroad crossing where tracks cross the roadway. Treat as the yield sign. Slow down prepare for stop if seeing or hearing train approaching.

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What are warning signs?

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Tell you about conditions on or near road ahead. Warn about possible hazards/ changes in roadway conditions. Posted before condition so you have time to see what’s ahead, decide how to respond and slow down or change travel path, if necessary. Usually diamond shaped w/ black symbols or words on yellow background.

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No passing zone sign?

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Only pennant shaped warning sign. Marks beginning of no passing zone and placed on left side of road facing driver.

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Chevron signs? (greater than and less than arrows)

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Sharp change in direction of road. Like curve to left of right. Road bends in direction of chevron points. When used in curve, curve warning sign will be placed in advance. And there may be several chevron signs placed throughout the curve.

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Left curve sign?

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Road ahead curves to the left. Must slow down. Stay in center of lane and prepare to go through left bending curve.

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Right curve sign?

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Road curves ahead to right. Slow down, position vehicle slightly to the right of center of your lane as you drive through right bending curve.

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Sharp left turn sign?

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Road ahead turns sharply to left. Slow down and stay in center of your lane. And prepare to navigate through sharp turn. Some have advisory speeds located on the sign or posted below it.

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Sharp right turn sign?

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The road ahead turns sharply to the right. Slow down. Position vehicle slightly to the right of the center of your lane. And prepare to go through sharp right turn. Some have an advisory speed located on the sign or below it.

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Set of curves signs?

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Road ahead curves first in one direction and then back in other direction. Slow down then go through curves.

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Right and left sharp turns signs?

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Road ahead turns sharply first in one direction and then back in the other direction. Slow down, prepare to go through set of turns.

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Winding road signs?

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Series of curves. Means 3 or more curves in a row ahead.

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One direction large arrow sign?

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Means road ahead changes direction at extreme angle. Before you reach extreme curve slow down as much as you would to make turn at an ins.

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Road entering curve sign?

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Main road curves to left with side road entering from right. Approach ins with extra caution. Driver preparing to enter main road may not be able to see you approaching from around the curve and pull out in front of you. Leaving you little room to avoid a crash if traveling too fast.

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Truck rollover sign?

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Identifies curves where trucks going at fast speeds could possibly roll over.

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Advisory speed signs?

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Used with any diamond shaped warning sign. Tells you highest speed you should travel.

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Merging traffic signs?

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Placed on major roadway to say traffic could merge into your lane from another roadway or ramp. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the major roadway.

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Added lane sign?

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Sign placed in advance of a point where two roadways meet. Means merging is not necessary because entering traffic uses new lane that has been added to the roadway.

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Weave area signs?

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Sign used to warn that you will be merging with another roadway as some traffic is exiting and crossing your path.

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Divided highway begins sign?

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Highway ahead becomes a divided highway with the one way roadways and a median or divider separating traffic moving in opposite directions. Keep to the right of the divider or the median.

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Divided highway ends sign?

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The divided highway on which you’re on ends ahead. You will then be on a roadway with two way traffic. Keep to right of centerline and watch for oncoming traffic.

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Two way traffic ahead sign?

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The one way street or roadway ends ahead. Then you will travel on road with two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Stay In your lane to the right of centerline. This sign may also be placed at intervals along the two way roadway.

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Lane end signs?

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These signs tell you one lane on multi lane roadway will end ahead.

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What are intersection signs? (Crossroad, side road,t intersection, y intersection, and circular intersection)

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Shows you in advance how roads join each other. The signs let you know when the road you’re on does not continue straight though the intersection. Also possible problems with movements of other vehicles. Approach all of these with caution by searching ahead and slow down if necessary.

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Two direction large arrow sign?

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Placed at far side of t intersection to say that you can only go left or right. The road don’t continue straight through at the intersection.

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Narrow bridge or underpass ahead sign?

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Each lane on the bridge or underpass becomes narrower, and there generally is no shoulder. Slow down make sure you stay in lane. If driver approaching from opposite direction has wide vehicle or is taking up part of your lane, wait until he or she clears the area.

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Slippery when wet sign?

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Especially slippery conditions exist when wet. In wet weather reduce your speed and increase following distance.do not accelerate or brake quickly. peaked turns at a very low speed.

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Deer crossing sign?

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This sign is posted where deer frequently cross and crashes with deer have happened.

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Low clearance sign?

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Can be placed on underpass or at entrance to tunnel or parking garage. Do not enter if vehicle is taller than hight listed on sign.

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Low shoulder, soft shoulder, car tipping to side picture signs?

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Placed in advance where shoulder is lower than the road or shoulder is not soft (paved). Used where shoulder is as much as three inches below the level of the road. If stuck in shoulder don’t slam on breaks or steer sharply and try to get out you will lose control.

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Hill/downgrade sign?

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There is a steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and save wear and tear on your breaks.

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Traffic signal ahead sign?

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Traffic signal is present at the intersection ahead. Might not be able to see because of curve or hill. If light is red or if light turned green line of vehicles may be stopped ahead. When seeing slow down prepare to stop if necessary.

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Stop sign ahead sign?

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A stop sign is present at the intersection ahead. May not be able to view because if curve or smth blocking your view. Also may be a line of vehicles stopped ahead at the stop sign you cannot see. When seeing it slow down, prepare to stop.

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bicycle crossing ahead sign?

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bicyclists may be crossing your path ahead. prepare to slow down if necessary. sign may have yellow background or florescent yellow-green background.

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