Chapter 4 - Traffic Controls

Question 1

What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?

Answer 1

You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.

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Question 2

What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line?

Answer 2

A. Double solid YELLOW lines – Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass/cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so).

B. Double solid white lines – Crossing a double solid line/changing lanes is not allowed.

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Question 3

What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?

Answer 3

Double yellow lines–solid on right (“your side” of line), broken on left – Passing is not allowed in this lane. (May turn left when safe to do so.)

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Question 4

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)?

Answer 4

• Red – Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. Yield.
• Orange – Construction and maintenance warning.
• Yellow – General warning. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.
• Fluorescent Yellow Green – High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
• White/Black – Regulatory. Control traffic; set limits, or give commands.
• Green – Guide, or directional information.
• Blue – Motorist services guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.
• Brown – Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance.

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Question 5

When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?

Answer 5

Four-way stop/4-Way stop – Vehicles proceed through the intersection in the order that they arrived at the intersection; the first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, each driver must yield to the drivers on their right.

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Question 6

What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Answer 6

A. Red Light – Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped until light turns green.

B. Flashing Red Light – Used at dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign; stop and proceed when safe.

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Question 7

After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?

Answer 7

After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.

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Question 8

What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?

Answer 8

Green Arrow
• You may make a turn in the direction of the arrow.
• If the red light is illuminated at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn.

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Question 9

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Answer 9

Flashing Yellow Light – Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections. Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution.

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Question 10

If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?

Answer 10

Any driver or pedestrian approaching a railroad-highway grade crossing must stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of the railroad when:
• the warning devices are flashing.
• the crossing gate is lowered.
• a human flagger is warning of an approaching train.
• an approaching train is clearly visible.

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