Lesson 4:

Question 1

What are the 3 types of traffic control devices that provide information on laws, hazards, and the roads themselves?

Answer 1

Traffic signs, traffic signals, Road Markings

These devices help regulate and guide traffic effectively.

Question 2

What should we consider before turning left?

Answer 2

Oncoming traffic

It’s essential to ensure that no vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction.

Question 3

What color lines separate oncoming traffic on a two-lane road?

Answer 3

Yellow

Yellow lines indicate different directions of traffic.

Question 4

What does a broken yellow line indicate?

Answer 4

Passing is allowed

Drivers can cross the line to overtake another vehicle when safe.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?

Answer 5

Discourages lane-changing in high risk

Solid white lines signify that changing lanes is not recommended.

Question 6

What is the default speed limit in a mobile home park area?

Answer 6

15 MPH

Speed limits may vary based on specific local regulations.

Question 7

What is the default speed limit in a residential area?

Answer 7

25 MPH

This limit is often set to enhance safety in neighborhoods.

Question 8

What is the default speed limit in a business district?

Answer 8

25 MPH

Similar to residential areas, this limit aims to protect pedestrians and drivers.

Question 9

What is the default speed limit on an expressway?

Answer 9

70 MPH

Expressways typically have higher speed limits due to their design.

Question 10

What is the default speed limit on an unmarked road in a rural area?

Answer 10

55 MPH

Rural roads may have different speed regulations based on local laws.

Question 11

Is the safer speed in an area the speed posted on the sign?

Answer 11

No

Road conditions and other factors can necessitate a lower speed for safety.

Question 12

The condition of the road surface is a major factor in determining a safe speed in what driving environment?

Answer 12

Rural roads

Rural areas may have varying road conditions that affect safe driving speeds.

Question 13

What type of driving environment is most likely to have unexpected curves and hills?

Answer 13

Rural

Question 14

What color and how many sides does a school zone sign have?

Answer 14

Yellow/Green with 5 sides (a pentagon)

Question 15

What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?

Answer 15

A no passing zone

Question 16

Which type of signs control the movement of traffic?

Answer 16

Regulatory signs

Question 17

Which type of signs provide information about routes and destinations?

Answer 17

Guide signs

Question 18

What must you do at a red flashing light?

Answer 18

Stop & go when it’s safe (like a stop sign)

Question 19

What is likely to happen to a traffic light that has been green for some time?

Answer 19

Stale: likely to turn Yellow

Question 20

What should you do when the traffic signal turns yellow?

Answer 20

Slow to a stop if you can do so safely

Question 21

Can you ever turn left on red?

Answer 21

Only on a one-way street where all traffic is flowing left, & there is not a sign telling you not to

Question 22

If you face an oncoming yellow flashing arrow in the left turn lane, what light will oncoming traffic be facing?

Answer 22

Solid green

Question 23

When a driver faces a flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane, who has the right of way?

Answer 23

Oncoming traffic

Question 24

What should you do if the light turns green and there are still vehicles in the intersection?

Answer 24

Wait for the intersection to clear before proceeding

Question 25

White lines that are dashed:

Answer 25

Separate lanes of traffic moving to the same direction