Lesson 4: Signs, Signals, Road Markings, And Communication Flashcards
What are the 3 types of traffic control devices that provide information on laws, hazards, and the roads themselves?
Traffic signs, traffic signals, road markings
What should we consider before turning left?
Oncoming traffic
What color lines separate oncoming traffic on a two-lane road?
Yellow
What does a broken yellow line indicate?
Passing is allowed
What is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?
Discourages lane-changing in high risk locations
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a mobile home park is
15 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is
25 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is
25 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit if a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying is
45 mph (unless stated otherwise)
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on an expressway is
70 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on an unmarked road (rural area) is
55 mph
Posted speed limits are generally safe in
Clear, dry conditions
Is the safest speed limit always the speed posted on the sign?
No, the safest speed is a reasonabke and proper speed for road conditions and our path of travel
The condition of the road surface is a major factor in determining a safe speed in what driving environment?
Rural roads
You are most likely to find unexpected curves and hills in what driving environment?
Rural
What color and how many sides is a school zone sign?
Yellow or green with 5 sides (a pentagon)
A yellow pennant shaped sign indicates what?
A no passing zone
Which type of signs control the movement of traffic?
Regulatory signs
Which type of signs provide information about routes and destinations?
Guide signs
What must you do at a red flashing light?
Stop and go when its safe (like a stop sign)
A traffic light that has been green for some time will likely turn?
Stale: likely to turn yellow
What should you do when the traffic signal turns yellow?
Slow to a stop if you can do so safely
Can you ever turn left on red?
Only on to a one-way street where all traffic is flowing left, and there is not a sign telling you not to
If you face an oncoming yellow flashing arrow in the left turn lane, then oncoming traffic will be facing which light?
Solid green
When a driver faces a flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane, who has the right of way?
Oncoming traffic
What should you do if the light turns green and there are still vehicles in the intersection?
Wait for the intersection to clear before proceeding
White lines that are dashed:
Separate lanes of traffic moving in yhe same direction
