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Traffic Signs and Signals Flashcards

1
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Traffic signs control traffic ______. Making streets and highways safe for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. These signs are posted by the Indiana Department of ___________ and ________ governments.

A

Flow
Indiana Department of Transportation
Local Governments

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The background _______ of a traffic sign helps to identify the type of information displayed on the sign. There are __________ colors commonly used for signs.

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color

seven

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What do Red Traffic Signs Convey?

List three examples of traffic signs with red backgrounds:

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traffic regulations that require drivers to take immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety.

  1. Wrong Way Sign
  2. Yield Sign
  3. Stop Sign
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What do Yellow or Fluorescent Yellow-Green Traffic Signs prepare drivers for? What do they alert Drivers to?

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for specific road conditions and hazards ahead
they alert drivers to nearby school zones
Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn drivers of nearby schools, pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds and school bus routes.

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What do White Traffic Signs display?

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traffic regulations, such as speed limits, that drivers must obey, as well as helpful information such as state highway markers.

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What do Orange Traffic Signs signs warn drivers of?

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Warn drivers of temporary traffic conditions. These signs are often used to warn drivers of conditions ahead due to highway construction and maintenance projects.

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Which group of signs indicate permitted movements and directions or guidance, such as highway entrances and exits or distance to upcoming destinations?

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Green Traffic Signs

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Which traffic signs display road services and information? What is an example of such a sign?

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Blue Traffic Signs

A sign showing information about amenities at an upcoming exit is one example

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What do brown traffic signs indicate?

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A nearby recreational and cultural interest site

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What shape of traffic sig alerts drivers to upcoming railroad crossings?

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Circular Traffic Signs

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What shape traffic sign warns drivers to slow down when approaching and intersection, and be prepared to come to a complete stop in order to yield to other drivers or pedestrians?

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Equilateral Triangle Traffic Signs

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What shape Traffic signs are posted on the left-hand side of two-way roads to warn drivers not to pass other vehicles on the left?

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Pennant-Shaped Traffic Signs

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What are the three types of information that Rectangular Traffic Signs (including squares) display?

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  1. Traffic regulations that drivers must obey such as speed limits or no turn on left
  2. They may provide helpful information such as a route marker sign that identify a state highway, or destination signs that give direction to the next town
  3. They may also warn drivers of hazardous conditions such as an advisory speed for a sharp curve in the roadway

this advisory speed sign is often posted with a diamond-shaped warning sign

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What do diamond-shaped traffic signs warn drivers of?

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Warn drivers of upcoming road conditions and hazards.

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What do five-sided traffic signs warn drivers of?

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That they are entering an area near a school in which children may be crossing the road

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What do eight-sided traffic signs warn drivers of?

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warn drivers that they must stop and yield the appropriate right of way at an intersection

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Warning Signs prepare drivers for:

They are _______ shaped and the color_______

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Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards.
Diamond
Yellow

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Draw the yellow diamond warning signs:

  • Added Lane
  • Divided Highway Begins
  • Lanes Shifting
  • Lane Ends
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  • two arrows with divided line and y shaped solid line in middle
  • curved arrows going in opposite directions with a cup type thing in the middle
  • two parallel curved arrows going same directions
  • one straight line one curved line (no arrows)
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How long is an identification card valid for?

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Six years

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After passing driver’s education, at what age are you eligible to receive a probationary driver’s license?

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16 years and 90 days (3 months)

21
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Operator License: (minimum age)

A

Age-16, drive a motorized vehicle

22
Q

How long is your learners permit valid for?

A

Two years from date of issuance

23
Q

When accompanied by whom can you drive with a driver education learners permit?

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With a licensed driver that has valid driving privileges and 25 or older.

24
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Your driver’s license is considered probationary until you turn what age?

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A probationary driver’s license expires when the cardholder is 21 years and 30 days old.

25
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Can a brother or sister ride with you for the first 180 days? What restriction is there for cell phone use, while probationary?

A

Yes, prohibits unless in use for an emergency, (911)

26
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What two topics does the written knowledge test cover?

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Indiana traffic laws and safe driving techniques

27
Q

The state minimum insurance standard is:

A

$25,000 for bodily injury to, or the death of one individual. $50,000 for bodily injury to, or the death of two individuals. $25,000 for property damages in any one accident
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  1. When approaching or driving through a multilane roundabout:
    A. Look at other drivers and assume they will yield the right of way to you
    B. Drivers must yield the right of way to large vehicles driving through the roundabout at the
    same time
    C. Turn on your left turn blinker and accelerate to the posted speed limit
    D. All answers are correct
A

B. Drivers Must yield the right of way to large vehicles driving through the roundabout at the same time

29
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On rural interstate highways that are located outside urban areas:
A. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
B. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 65 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
C. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
D. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 45 miles per hour or the posted speed limit

A

C. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit

30
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The following speed limit rules apply in urban areas:
A. On the interstate, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.
B. Vehicles traveling in residential areas may not exceed 30 miles per hour or the posted
speed limit.
C. On non-divided state highway, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted
speed limit
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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When driving through a school zone:
A. You must use the left lane until clear of the school zone
B. You must not exceed the posted maximum established speed limit at all times
C. You must not exceed the posted maximum established speed limit while the warning
lights are flashing
D. You may stop your vehicle on the side of the roadway to load and unload students

A

C. You must not exceed the posted maximum established speed limit while the warning lights are flashing

32
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Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, five seconds of
driving is equivalent to”
A. Driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed
B. Driving 25 feet through high water
C. Driving the length of an Olympic swimming pool with your eyes closed
D. None of the above

A

A. Driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed

33
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IF YOU SEE RED REFLECTORS FACING YOU IN THE PAVEMENT EDGE LINE, THIS MEANS YOU ARE:

A

Facing traffic the wrong way

34
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A POLICE OFFICER STOPS YOU BECAUSE HE SUSPECTS YOU ARE DUI. YOU REFUSE TO TAKE A CHEMICAL TEST. WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Your driving privilege may be taken away
You will receive an additional fine
You will not be allowed to post bail
Your vehicle will be impounded
A

Your driving privilege may be taken away

35
Q

Yellow lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. You may
cross a broken yellow line to pass another vehicle:
A. When approaching a hill or curve
B. When oncoming traffic has its turn signals on
C. When it is safe
D. When the motorist in front of you is driving too slow

A

C. When it is safe

36
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A solid double yellow lane marking separate multiple lanes of traffic going in opposite directions.
You cannot cross that line except to
A. Pass a motorist that is front of you
B. Turn left when it is safe
C. Check your text messages
D. Pass a slow moving agricultural vehicle

A

B. Turn left when it is safe

37
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When changing lanes to prepare for a turn, you must signal your intention to do so
A. At least 50 feet prior to changing lanes of turning
B. At least 200 feet prior to changing lanes or turning
C. At least 500 feet prior to changing lanes or turning
D. At least ½ mile prior to changing lanes or turning

A

b. At least 200 feet prior to changing lanes or turning

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On a multilane highway, slower vehicles should use:
A. The right lane and leave the far left lane for tractor trailers
B. The far left lane and leave the right lane for faster-moving or passing vehicles
C. The right lane and leave the far left lane for faster moving vehicles
D. Any lane is fine as long as you are traveling at the minimum designated speed for that
road

A

C. The right lane and leave the far left lane for faster moving vehicles

39
Q

. When approaching or driving through a multilane roundabout:
A. Look at other drivers and assume they will yield the right of way to you
B. Drivers must yield the right of way to large vehicles driving through the roundabout at the
same time
C. Turn on your left turn blinker and accelerate to the posted speed limit
D. All answers are correct

A

B. Drivers must yield the right of way to large vehicles driving through the roundabout at the same time

40
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On rural interstate highways that are located outside urban areas:
A. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
B. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 65 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
C. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit
D. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 45 miles per hour or the posted speed limit

A

C. Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit

41
Q

The following speed limit rules apply in urban areas:
A. On the interstate, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.
B. Vehicles traveling in residential areas may not exceed 30 miles per hour or the posted
speed limit.
C. On non-divided state highway, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted
speed limit
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above are correct

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Q

When driving through a school zone:
A. You must use the left lane until clear of the school zone
B. You must not exceed the posted maximum established speed limit at all times
C. You must not exceed the posted maximum established speed limit while the warning
lights are flashing
D. You may stop your vehicle on the side of the roadway to load and unload students

A

C. You must not exceed the posted maximum established speed limit while the warning lights are flashing

43
Q

When changing lanes to prepare for a turn, you must signal your intention to do so at least ____________ feet prior to changing lanes or turning. Your signal distance must be at least _______ feet before the turn if you are operating a vehicle in a speed zone of at least 50 miles per hour.

A

200 feet prior to changing langes or turning

300 feet before the turn if you are operating a vehicle in a speed zone of at least 50 mph

44
Q

On the highway, slower vehicles should use the __________ lane

A

right lane

45
Q

Follow these 5 rules when you are changing lanes

A
  • make sure that there is no traffic ahead of you in the lane you would like to enter
  • Check your mirrors for any vehicles that are preparing to pass you
  • Briefly turn your head toward the lane that you are entering to make sure that there is no vehicle in your blind spot and that there is sufficient room to move in the adjacent lane
  • use your turn signal to alert other drivers of your intentions to change lanes
  • smoothly move into the new driving lane
46
Q

When passing a vehicle you must return to the right side of the road no less than _________ feet before any oncoming vehicle

A

100 feet

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47
Q

When passing another vehicle you must continue moving forward in the passing lane untill you can see the vehicle you are passing in your:

a. Left mirror
b. right mirror
c. rearview mirror

A

C. rearview mirror

48
Q

You must give a proper turn signal at lease _______ feet before turning or changing lanes. If the posted speed limit is 50 miles per hour or more, you must give a proper turn signal at least ________ feet before turning or changing lanes.

A

200 feet

300 feet

Indiana DMV Exam (1 decks)

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