Road Signs and Rules of the Road

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering road signs, driving rules, and safety protocols from the lecture.

Stop Sign

Indicates that the driver must come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe.

Yield Sign

Indicates to slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic, pedestrians, or cyclists.

Speed Limit Sign

Indicates the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions.

School Crossing Sign

Indicates to watch for children crossing and be prepared to slow down or stop.

Railroad Crossing Sign

Indicates a railroad track is ahead and to be prepared to stop for trains.

No U-turn Sign

Indicates that U-turns are prohibited at that location.

No Parking Sign

Indicates you may not leave your vehicle parked there.

One-way Street Sign

Indicates that traffic moves in only one direction.

Merge Sign

Indicates traffic lanes are joining; adjust speed and position safely.

Pedestrian Crossing Sign

Indicates to watch for pedestrians crossing the road.

4-way Stop (Right-of-Way)

The first vehicle to stop goes first; if two arrive at the same time, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.

U-turn Legality

Permissible when it is legal and safe, and there are no signs prohibiting it.

Turning Signal Distance

Drivers should signal at least $100\,feet$ before the turn.

Safe Following Distance

A gap of at least $3\,seconds$ behind the vehicle ahead.

Fire Hydrant Parking Limit

You must park no closer than $15\,feet$ to a fire hydrant.

Crosswalk Right-of-Way

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in these areas.

Bicyclist Passing Space

The minimum space required when passing a bicyclist is at least $3\,feet$.

Alcohol Effects

Slows reaction time and impairs judgment while driving.

California's Zero-Tolerance Law

For drivers under $21$, a BAC of $0.01\%$ or higher can result in penalties.

Driving in Fog

Protocol requiring the use of low-beam headlights and reduced speed.

Driving in Rain

Protocol requiring slowing down and increasing following distance.

Skid Recovery

Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go.

Approaching Emergency Vehicle

When sirens and flashing lights are active, pull over to the right and stop.

Passing a Stopped Emergency Vehicle

Move over to another lane if possible, or slow down when lights are flashing.

School Bus Flashing Red Lights

A signal that requires all following traffic to stop.

School Zone Speed Limit

The speed limit is $25\,mph$ when children are present, unless otherwise posted.

California Permit Test (Minors)

An exam consisting of $46\,questions$.