Unit 2 Flashcards
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
Common courtesy
What is the purpose of traffic signs?
☐ a. Regulate ☐ c. Inform ☐ b. Warn ☐ d. All of the above
All of the above
Black and white regulatory sign identifies the maximum speed limit.
Vertical Rectangle
Yellow signs to alert you of possible dangers ahead.
Diamond
Railroad crossing location is marked with this sign.
X or slash
Red and white sign indicating to be ready to yield the right-of-way.
Upside down triangle
Black sign with white arrow indicating one-way traffic flow.
Horizontal rectangle
Sign on the left side of the roadway at the start of no-passing zone.
Flag triangle
Sign with a crosswalk and children marking a school zone.
House shape
A full stop is required at this red and white sign.
Stop sign
Brown sign directing you to public recreation areas.
Horizontal triangle?
Orange sign warning of a construction zone.
Diamond
Sign indicates a travel route and are different colors.
Shield
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
Rectangular signs
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
Barricades
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
May continue but proceed with caution
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
All of the above
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
50 ft
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
50 ft
Broken or dashed white lines
Separates traffic going in the same direction
Dashed Yellow lines
Separates lanes going In opposite directions
Solid yellow lines
Used to mark the left edge on a multi-lane divided highway
Crosswalk
Yield to pedestrians
Stop line
Must stop before intersection
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
Neither vehicle
What is not used to notify drivers of railroad crossings?
☐ a. Flaggers ☐ b. Signs ☐ c. Gates ☐ d. Markings
Flaggers
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
All of the above
What is the speed limit in Nevada schools zones?
☐ a. 15 mph ☐ b. 20 mph ☐ c. 25 mph ☐ d. Either A or C
15-25 mph
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
30 mins before and after school
Only a stop sign has eight sides (octagon).
True
Railroad signs come in two different shapes.
False
School zone signs have five sides and are white.
False
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.
True
After coming to a full stop at an intersection you have the right of way over pedestrians.
False
At a 4-way stop vehicles that reach the intersection before you, go first.
True
Yield signs allow you to continue without stopping, if it safe to do so.
True
Warning signs are rectangular and have white background.
False
Increased traffic fines are accessed on violation in construction and maintenance zones.
True
When a traffic light is not working you may treat it as a yield and proceed if the intersection is clear.
True
A right turn on a red light is legal in Nevada, unless a sign or arrow directs you not to turn.
True
A flashing red light means yield.
False
A flashing “Don’t Walk” allow pedestrians to continue walking if already in the roadway.
True
Center lanes, marked by solid yellow and broken yellow lines, are used for making a right turn.
True
If a railroad gate is lowered you may go around it if no train is visible.
False
Vehicles must stop 50 feet from the tracks when a train is coming.
False
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.
True
