module 1.3 quiz Flashcards
steady red light
stop and remain stopped as long as signal is red
red arrow signal
may NOT proceed in direction of arrow
red flashing light
stop, yield. and go when clear
red x signal
lane is closed, do not drive in this lane
steady yellow light
indicates light is about to change-clear the intersection
yellow arrow signal
indicates light is about to change-clear the intersection
yellow flashing light-circle
slow down
yellow flashing light-arrow
yield to vehicles and pedestrians and turn in direction of arrow of way is clear
yellow x signal
lane closure is imminent-move out of lane as soon as safely possible
steady green light
go IF way is clear
green arrow signal
lane is open-safe to drive in this lane
when can you turn right on red
at some intersections you may turn right while the traffic light is red
BEFORE turning STOP
check for traffic and pedestrians
you may NOT turn on red of a no turn on red sign is present
when can you turn left on red?
it is permitted on a one way street
BEFORE turning STOP and yield
check for traffic and pedestrians
you may NOT turn left on red if a no turn on red sign is present
what should you do if the traffic signals do not work?
you are required to STOP and treat this situation like a 4-way stop
if a police officer is there directing traffic, then follow the officer’s directions
red used with white
prohibitive
stop
yield
do not
no
white used with black
regulatory
traffic law
yellow used with black
general warning
blue
motorist services
green
guide information
direction
guidance
florescent optic yellow
school zones
school crossings
pedestrian crossings
pink
incident warning
advise/warn about incidents
orange
construction work
maintenance work
brown
recreation
cultural interest
rectangle
regulatory or guide signs
vertical rectangle
regualtory
horizontal rectangle
direction
information
round
advance warning of railroad crossing
diamond
warning
pentagon
school zone
school crossings
octagon
stop sign
triangle
yield signs
pennant
no passing zone
advise warning of no passing zone
broken lines
may pass with caution
solid lines
do not cross/pass
yellow lines
two way traffic
white lines
one way traffic
what does a broken white line mean?
may be crossed with caution (lane change)
what does a double solid yellow line mean?
passing is not permitted in either direction but crossing the lines is permitted when making a left turn (also mark left edge on divided highways and one-way roads)
shared left turn lane
traffic from both directions uses the lane to turn left
you may not go more than 150 feet
what is a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane?
a lane that is reserved at peak travel times or longer for the exclusive use of vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers
the lane has a white diamond shape on the road
blank painted on the pavement show that you must yield
triangles
