Driving Rules & Signs (Test 1)

Brown

Recreational & scenic guidance

Yellow

General warning; diamond

Round

Yellow & black. An X in the center with two R's. Warns of upcoming train track.

Pennant

Three-sided sign. Yellow & black. Posted on the left side of the road. No passing zone.

Octagon

Eight-sided sign. Specific for STOPS. Red and white.

Pentagon

Five-sided sign. Can be lime or yellow & black. Specific to schools.

Horizontal Rectangle

Green & white; informational

Diamond

General warning; yellow and black

Vertical Rectangle

Regulatory sign; black and white

Equilateral Triangle

Upside down triangle. Red and white. Indicates right of way

Black on Yellow

This is the Chevron Sign it lets you know that the road ahead curves sharply. Slow down, keep right & do not over take. Normally there is a drop and water.

Black on White

The sign indicates that two lanes on traffic are allowed to turn left. However, the right lane can either go straight or left.

Black on Orange

There is a worker/flagger up ahead. He is directing traffic around the work crew. You are usually notified at how many feet ahead you will find the construction area.

Black on Yellow

There is a notable drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder. If you must leave the pavement slow down and steer firmly

Black on White

Stay on the right hand lane if you are traveling slower than the posted speed limit.

White on Red

Upside down equilateral Triangle is used when you are on a road that joins another road. You must slow down or stop to yield the right of way to the other vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles.

Black on White

Do not over take/pass other vehicles.

Black on Yellow

Slow down you are on a wet road that is slippery. Do not suddenly turn, speed up, or stop.

White on Red

The shape is an octagon. The sign means to come to a complete stop. “When the wheels are no longer in motion.” You yield to pedestrians & other vehicles, and then proceed with caution.

Black on Yellow

The road curves one way (right) & then the other way (left). Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.

Black on White

You may only travel in the direction that is posted. In this case you may go left or straight.

Black on White

Texas Route Market lets you know what road you will be traveling on. This road travels left.

Black on Yellow

Use caution you may run off the pavement because the dirt/sand is soft & may cause you to lose control of the car.

Black on Yellow

There is a sudden sharp rise in the road ahead. Slow down to avoid losing control of your vehicle or an uncomfortable bound/jolt.

Black on Yellow

Another road enters the road you are traveling on from the direction shown. Watch for traffic in that direction.

Black on Yellow

This is the HEIGHT of the underpass from the road surface. Do not try to enter if your load is higher.

Black on Yellow

Cross road ahead; slow down and watch for cross traffic. Look carefully in all directions for traffic.

Black on Yellow

You have a narrow bridge. The bridge is not as wide as the road. Slow down & use caution.

Black on Yellow

You are approaching a downgrade/hill; all drivers approach with caution. You may need to use a lower gear to slow your vehicle.

Black on Yellow

Drive in the right hand lane. Expect oncoming traffic in the left lane. This is a two way street.

Black on Yellow

Two roads are coming together & an additional lane begins. You are not required to merge. Watch for traffic in the new lane.

Black on Yellow

The pavement narrows/reduces ahead. Slow down & proceed with caution.

Black on Yellow

You are approaching a section of highway where opposing traffic are separated by a median island.

Black on Yellow

The road makes a gradual curve in the direction of the arrow (right). Slow down, keep right, & do not over take a car.

When you overtake another car on a two-lane road, the way to safely drive back into the right hand lane is by . . .

waiting until you can see the whole overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror.

A child passenger who is under _____ years of age or under _____ feet ___ inches in height is required to be in a safety seat regardless of age.

eight years of age or under 4 feet 9 inches

When a person makes a long trip, they should stop for a rest every . . .

two hours or one hundered miles

All passengers in a car or truck must use their ____ ____. As the driver this is your responsibility.

safety belts

True or False: You must always stop when a traffic officer informs to do so.

True

If you are driving in the fog, you should be using the . . .

lower headlight beams

A person under the age of 21 cannot refuse breath or blood specimen from a police officer. Refusal can result in . . .

their driving privilege being suspended for a first-time refusal of 180 days

_________ use will affect a person’s concentration.

Marijuana

If a traffic officer instructs you to stop, you must . . .

always stop

When you parallel park, you must leave your car __ to __ inches from the curb.

6 to 18 inches

If it is foggy, you are better able to see if you are using . . .

low headlight beam

In perfect conditions and this includes your reaction time, if you are going 50 mph your vehicle will stop about . . .

229 feet

A driver’s license may be suspended due to . . .

repeated violations of traffic laws

Once you overtake a vehicle on a two-lane road, the best way to judge when to safely drive back into the right-hand lane is by . . .

driving forward until you see the overtaken car in the rearview mirror

If you ever display or possess a fake or altered driver’s license or ID card your license and driving privilege will be . . .

automatically suspended

If you are ever in the wrong lane for turning right, as you near an intersection, the best thing for you to do is to __________________________________. You will then either turn back or turn at another intersection.

driver on ahead until you are able to get into the proper lane

When blinded by the high headlight beams of an approaching car, the best thing to do is to . . .

slow down, avoid looking directly at the oncoming vehicle, and guide yourself with the white shoulder line.

If your car starts to skid, the first thing you do is . . . then . . .

take off the foot of the accelerator and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

If you are under the age of 21, if any amount of detectable alcohol is in or on your system while you operate a motor vehicle will be a reason for you to be charged of . . .

driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor

If you ever hear a siren, bell, or see flashing red lights coming towards you; from any direction; you should . . .

yield the right of way to the emergency vehicle.

The most a person 21 years or older can be fined for a 1st conviction of driving while under the influence of liquor with no death or injury involved is . . .

$2000