Michigan Drivers Ed Segment 1 Test

Regulatory Signs

Provide definite rules to follow and control the movement of traffic.

Regulatory Background Colors

Red, White, and Black.

Stop Sign

Red octagon that requires drivers to stop their vehicle before the intersection.

Yield Sign

Red triangle that requires drivers to stop if vehicles are entering from the left or right; otherwise, the driver may proceed with caution. (Cross Traffic).

Wrong Way Sign

Indicates that the driver is traveling toward oncoming traffic.

Do Not Enter Sign

Prohibits the driver from entering the roadway.

Do Not Pass Sign

Prohibits drivers from passing other vehicles.

Railroad Crossing Sign

Cross-buck that requires drivers to yield to any approaching trains.

One Way Sign

Indicates the course of the traffic flow in one direction.

Obstacle Road Sign

Designates which side of an obstacle the drivers should navigate the vehicle.

Lane Sign

Designates the intended use for each lane on the roadway.

Speed Limit; Parks, Playgrounds, and Parking lots

15 mph

Speed Limit; Business and Residential

25 mph

Speed Limit; Construction Zones (when workers are present)

45 mph

Speed Limit; Michigan Highway

55 mph

Speed Limit; Michigan Expressway

75 mph

Warning Signs

Advise about road conditions, intersections, or hazards.

Diamond Shaped Sign

Indicates danger.

Warning Background Colors

Yellow, and Yellow-Green

School Crossing Sign

Yellow-Green pentagon that indicated the beginning of a school zone.

Advance Regulatory Sign

Indicates what type of regulatory sign the driver will soon encounter.

Upcoming Curves Sign

Provides a waning for upcoming curves in the road. The advisory speed plate is the fastest recommended speed under ideal conditions.

Intersection Sign

Indicated the next type of intersection in the roadway.

Crossing Signs

Alerts drivers to places where people, animals, or vehicles will cross.

Losing Lane Signs

Indicated the loss of one or more traffic lanes ahead.

Divided Highway Signs

Indicated the beginning and end of a divided highway.

Railroad Sign

Alerts drivers to an upcoming railroad intersection.

No Passing Zone Sign

A pennant that indicates the beginning of a no passing zone.

Merging Sign

Indicates that vehicles will merge onto the road ahead.

Added Lane Sign

Indicates that the roadway will have an added lane ahead.

Obstruction Sign

Indicates that the roadway will narrow because of an obstacle.

Hazard Sign

Indicates a hazardous condition which could cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Guide Signs

Give direction and information.

Guide Sign Background Colors

Red, Blue, Black, Green, and Brown

Interstate Route Markers or Expressways

Shield. Red, white, and blue.

U.S. Route Markers (highway or expressway)

Expressway Directions Sign Color

Green and White.

Motorist Information Sign Color

Blue and White

Recreational Interest Sign Color

Brown and White

Reflectors

Show the driving path or give clues to the location of driveways.

Construction and Incident Control Signs

Provide important information through work zones and emergency situations.

Construction and Incident Control Sign Background Colors

Orange and Pink

Work Area Ahead and Detours Ahead Signs

Indicate when the work zone begins or ends and also how drivers may avoid the work zone (detour).

What do you do if you see a highway worker?

Lower your speed from 45 mph.

Road Work Conditions Signs

Indicate the type of road work conditions ahead. (orange)

Lane Availability Work Zone Signs

Indicate what lanes are available in the work zone. (orange)

Accident Signs

Provide guidance through the scene of an accident. (pink)

Emergency Signs

Provide guidance through an area dealing with an emergency. (pink)

Traffic Control Persons

Control the flow of traffic at intersections and in work zones.

Crossing Guard

Controls traffic at intersections to allow school children to safely cross.

Flag Person

Directs traffic through designated work zones.

Police Officer

Controls traffic at intersections with hand signals or a whistle. You should follow he direction of a police officer in an intersection, regardless of other signals on the road.

F.A.L.L

First Available Legal Lane

Traffic lights and Signals

Direct the flow of traffic at intersections and on the roadway.

Traffic Light Colors

Red, Yellow, and Green.

Red Light

Stop, proceed when light turns green.

Yellow Light

Approach with caution and prepare to stop.

Green Light

Proceed through intersection if it is clear (check traffic before proceeding).

Flashing Red Light

Treat like it is a stop sign.

Flashing Yellow Light

Slow down and be prepared to yield.

Stale Green Light

A light which has been green for a while. Approach with caution because it could turn yellow and any moment.

Green Flashing Yellow Arrow

Proceed through a turn in the direction of the arrow if traffic is clear.

Right Turn on Red

Stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians in the path of travel. Check left, right, then left again. 1) Must be Legal, 2) Traffic from left, 3) Pedestrians

Left Turn on Red

(Same procedure as right). The maneuver is legal if the driver is turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street headed in the direction of the turn.

Traffic Checks

Before proceeding through the intersection, check areas to front, left, and right. Yield to vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection.

Steady Red X

The lane is not available.

Flashing Yellow X

The lane will soon be unavailable.

Steady Green Arrow (downward)

The lane is available.

You are not required to stop at a flashing yellow; T or F

True

Pavement Markings

Lines, letters, or symbols which regulate traffic flow.

Yellow Lane Lines

Separate two-way traffic.

White Lane Lines

Separate one-way traffic.

Solid Yellow Lane Lines

Passing is not allowed.

Double Solid Yellow Lane Lines

Passing is not allowed in either direction.

Broken Yellow Lane Lines

Passing is allowed when no oncoming traffic is present.

Solid White Lines

Passing is discouraged in high-risk locations.

Rumble Strips (along the roadway)

Alert drivers that they are leaving the travel portion of the road.

Rumble Strips (across the roadway)

Indicate an upcoming hazard.

Edge Lines/Fog Lines

Indicate the legal edge of the road.

Crosswalk

Indicates the safe crossing path for pedestrians.

Stop line/Stop bar

Wide white lines which indicate where the driver should stop when facing a stop sign or stop line.

Obstruction Markings

Lines indicating where a driver should not drive.

Parking Spaces

Ordered line which indicate where drivers may park.

Yellow Curb Markings

Parking is prohibited along this curb.

Blue Curb Markings

Parking is reserved for handicapped parking.

White Arrows

Direction of traffic in each lane of an intersection. (black arrows on signs.)

Crossings

Upcoming railroad intersection or school crossing.

Warnings

Advance notice of upcoming regulatory devices.

Information

Speed limits, route numbers, or other information.

White Diamond

The HOV lane is reserved for a specific group of users.

HOV

High Occupancy Vehicle

Reserved Parking

Prohibits parking except for the handicapped.

Three Lanes

Drivers should stay to the right of the yellow line unless it is safe and legal to pass.

Four Lanes

Traffic is provided with two lanes in each direction (may be divided by a double yellow line or a grassy or concrete median).

Five Lanes

Traffic is provided with two lanes in each direction with a center lane reserved for left turns only.

Six Lanes

Traffic is provided with three lanes in each direction (typically divided by a grassy median).

Instrument Panel

Provides lights and gauges which allow the driver to better assess the condition of the vehicle.

Airbag Light

Indicated the airbag system is active. If the light stays on, the air bag system is not functioning properly.

ABS light

Anti-Lock Breaking System: Indicated that the ABS is not engaged and the driver should have it checked by a professional. The driver may continue to safely operate the vehicle without the ABS properly working.

ESP Light

Electronic Stability Program: Indicates that the system is ready to help minimize skidding by monitoring what the car is doing compared to the drivers steering.