Driver's Manual: Chapter 2 Flashcards
What does a steady red signal mean?
Must stop before crossing stop line or crosswalk until green light
Can turn right unless a no turn on red
No stop lines, stop before entering intersection
Can turn left if in left lane and are turning from one-way street onto another one-way street
What does a flashing red signal mean?
Equivalent to a stop sign
Must come to a complete stop and look both ways before proceeding when clear
What does a green signal mean?
May drive through, or turn from intersection if road is clear
Also may turn right or left unless sign states otherwise
What does a green arrow mean?
May turn in the direction of the arrow
Is a protected turn
What does a steady yellow signal mean?
The green arrow “protection” is about to end
Slow down, prepare to stop, complete with caution if started
Red light is about to appear
What does a flashing yellow mean?
Caution
Slow down, look around, proceed cautiously
What does a red arrow mean?
May not turn in direction of arrow
Not common in PA
In lane control signals, what does a downward green arrow mean?
The lane is open for use
In lane control signals, what does a steady yellow “X” mean?
Change lanes because the direction of travel is about to reverse
Get ready to safely leave lane
In pedestrian signals, what does a walking person indicate?
People may cross the road- watch for vehicles
Vehicles must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
In pedestrian signals, what does an upraised palm indicate?
Steady: Don’t walk across
Flashing: Do not start to cross, finish crossing if started
What must you do upon approach of a railroad crossing protected by a flashing red light?
Stop
Must stop at signal of approaching train (flashing lights, a crossing gate being lowered, a flagger signaling, or an audible sound)
List the three basic categories of signs
Regulatory, warning, guide
Explain regulatory signs
Tells what is and is not allowed according to the law
Can be fined and risk own safety if signs are disobeyed
Include speed limits, turning restrictions, direction of traffic, parking regulations, etc.
Explain warning signs
Tell about current or nearby road conditions, what to expect ahead
Warn about road hazards or a roadway condition change
Usually diamond shaped on a yellow background with black symbols or words
Explain guide signs
Usually horizontal rectangles
Tell about intersecting roads, provide directions, note points of interest, ect
Usually regulatory signs are vertical _______ or _______, but _______ and _______ signs are different
Rectangles, squares; stop, yield
What type of sign is the only eight-sided sign on the highway?
Stop sign
Who moves forward first at a four-way stop sign?
The first vehicle to reach the intersection
Multiple vehicles: driver on the left yields to driver on the right
If opposite: both may proceed
At a four-way stop sign, what happens if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time?
Driver on left yields to driver on right
What must you do when you come to a yield sign?
Slow down, check for traffic, yield right-of-way to pedestrians
Only stop when necessary
Approaching cross traffic has right-of-way
What do pavement markings show?
Center of road, travel lanes, road edges, road markings
Indicate special lane use
What is the difference between yellow and white road makings?
Yellow: mark center of two-lane roads, left edge of divided highways, one-way streets and ramps, traffic going in opposite directions
White: divide lanes of traffic going in the same direction, the right edge of road
What does a single broken yellow centerline show?
Shows the center of road
Passing is permitted on either side of two-way, two-lane road if safe conditions exist
