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Unit 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is not considered a rule of the road?
a. Common courtesy ☐ c. Signs, signals and roadway markings

☐ b. Right-of-way			☐ d. Speed control, signaling, and parking
A

Common courtesy

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2
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What is the purpose of traffic signs?

☐ a. Regulate				☐ c. Inform

☐ b. Warn				☐ d. All of the above
A

All of the above

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3
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Black and white regulatory sign identifies the maximum speed limit.

A

Vertical Rectangle

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4
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Yellow signs to alert you of possible dangers ahead.

A

Diamond

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5
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Railroad crossing location is marked with this sign.

A

X or slash

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6
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Red and white sign indicating to be ready to yield the right-of-way.

A

Upside down triangle

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7
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Black sign with white arrow indicating one-way traffic flow.

A

Horizontal rectangle

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8
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Sign on the left side of the roadway at the start of no-passing zone.

A

Flag triangle

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9
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Sign with a crosswalk and children marking a school zone.

A

House shape

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10
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A full stop is required at this red and white sign.

A

Stop sign

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11
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Brown sign directing you to public recreation areas.

A

Horizontal triangle?

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12
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Orange sign warning of a construction zone.

A

Diamond

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13
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Sign indicates a travel route and are different colors.

A

Shield

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14
Q

What is not used to notify drivers of construction and maintenance work?

☐ a. Cones and drums			☐ c. Rectangular white signs

☐ b. Barricades ☐ d. Flagger/construction worker

A

Rectangular signs

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15
Q

What is normally not used to inform drivers and control traffic at intersections?

☐ a. Traffic and pedestrian signals		☐ c. Pavement markings

☐ b. Barricades ☐ d. Signs

A

Barricades

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16
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What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light?

☐ a. May continue, but proceed with caution		☐ b. Warning that the light will be turning red

☐ b. Must come to a full stop at an intersection ☐ d. Yield to the traffic on the right

A

May continue but proceed with caution

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17
Q

What is used to inform pedestrians of proper crossing at intersections?

☐ a. Traffic lights	☐ b. Crosswalks	☐ c. “Walk/Don’t Walk” signals	☐ d. All of the above
A

All of the above

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18
Q

How far can you travel in a center turn lane to merge with traffic?

☐ a. 30 feet 		☐ b. 50 feet 		☐ c. 75 feet		☐ d. 100 feet
A

50 ft

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19
Q

How far can you travel in a center turn lane to before making a left turn?

☐ a. 50 feet 		☐ b. 100 feet 		☐ c. 150 feet		☐ d. 200 feet
A

50 ft

20
Q

Broken or dashed white lines

A

Separates traffic going in the same direction

21
Q

Dashed Yellow lines

A

Separates lanes going In opposite directions

22
Q

Solid yellow lines

A

Used to mark the left edge on a multi-lane divided highway

23
Q

Crosswalk

A

Yield to pedestrians

24
Q

Stop line

A

Must stop before intersection

25
Q

When a road is marked with both a solid yellow and broken yellow lines who may pass when it is safe to do so?

☐ a. Vehicle on side of the solid line ☐ c. Neither vehicle

☐ b. Vehicle on side of the broken line ☐ d. Both vehicles

A

Neither vehicle

26
Q

What is not used to notify drivers of railroad crossings?

☐ a. Flaggers		☐ b. Signs		☐ c. Gates		☐ d. Markings
A

Flaggers

27
Q

What type of vehicle must stop at railroad crossings, even if there is no stop signal or train?

☐ a. Vehicles with flammable materials		☐ c. Passenger buses

☐ b. Vehicles with dangerous materials ☐ d. All of the above

A

All of the above

28
Q

What is the speed limit in Nevada schools zones?

☐ a. 15 mph 		☐ b. 20 mph 		☐ c. 25 mph		☐ d. Either A or C
A

15-25 mph

29
Q

How long are school zone speed limits in effect?

☐ a. 30 minutes before school begins 		☐ c. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

☐ b. 30 minutes after school ends ☐ d. Both A and B

A

30 mins before and after school

30
Q

Only a stop sign has eight sides (octagon).

A

True

31
Q

Railroad signs come in two different shapes.

A

False

32
Q

School zone signs have five sides and are white.

A

False

33
Q

A stop sign means you must come to a full stop behind the crosswalk, stop line or stop sign to make sure the intersection is clear before entering it.

A

True

34
Q

After coming to a full stop at an intersection you have the right of way over pedestrians.

A

False

35
Q

At a 4-way stop vehicles that reach the intersection before you, go first.

A

True

36
Q

Yield signs allow you to continue without stopping, if it safe to do so.

A

True

37
Q

Warning signs are rectangular and have white background.

A

False

38
Q

Increased traffic fines are accessed on violation in construction and maintenance zones.

A

True

39
Q

When a traffic light is not working you may treat it as a yield and proceed if the intersection is clear.

A

True

40
Q

A right turn on a red light is legal in Nevada, unless a sign or arrow directs you not to turn.

A

True

41
Q

A flashing red light means yield.

A

False

42
Q

A flashing “Don’t Walk” allow pedestrians to continue walking if already in the roadway.

A

True

43
Q

Center lanes, marked by solid yellow and broken yellow lines, are used for making a right turn.

A

True

44
Q

If a railroad gate is lowered you may go around it if no train is visible.

A

False

45
Q

Vehicles must stop 50 feet from the tracks when a train is coming.

A

False

46
Q

When students are in class in a school zone marked with flashing lights and the lights are turned off, the speed limit reverts back to the non-school hour posted speed limit.

A

True

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