DMV #3

Driving and Medications

Most cold medications can cause drowsiness.

Flashing Yellow Light

Slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection.

Passing a Vehicle

Permitted when on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

Roundabout Rule

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Losing Traction on Wet Roads

Slow down gradually without applying brakes.

black T on yellow Sign Meaning

Indicates an Intersection.

Uphill Parking

Turn front wheels right, toward the side of the road.

Traffic Lights

Red arrows prohibit turning, unlike solid red lights.

Entering Interstate

Check for a gap, adjust speed, signal, and merge carefully.

right arrow with red cross Sign Interpretation

No right turn allowed.

Illegal Parking

Prohibited in an unmarked crosswalk.

Space for Large Trucks

Extra space needed for the truck driver to stop.

Yellow Line Meaning

Passing permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.

Tailgating

Can frustrate and anger other drivers.

Driving on Expressway

Move to the right lane if continually being passed on both sides.

Highway Wind Gusts

Can affect all vehicles.

Returning to Lane

After passing, return when both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible.

Flashing Yellow Signal

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Parking on a Hill

Use parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."

Night Driving

More dangerous due to limited visibility.

Visibility Tips

Turn on headlights at dawn, dusk, rain, or snow.

Large Trucks Turning

Often use the left lane to complete a turn.

Intersection Blocking

Never start across if you will block it when the light turns red.

Left Turn at Intersection

Always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Intersection Type plus sign

Sign indicates an Intersection.

merge Road Sign Meaning

Merge.

Dealing with Tailgaters

Reduce speed slowly to encourage them to pass.

Flashing Yellow Signal

Indicates to slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

Left Turn Lane

Must be in the lane nearest the left curb before turning from a one-way street.

Speed Impact

Stopping distances and collision severity increase with speed.

Rush Hour Intersection

Blocking is not permitted, even with a green light.

Freeway Hazard Awareness

Look farther ahead to spot potential hazards early.

Uncontrolled Intersection Speed

Speed limit is 15 mph if cross traffic visibility is limited.

Flashing Yellow Light

Requires slowing down and crossing the intersection carefully.

Freeway Merging

Make room for merging traffic on the freeway.

Alley Speed Limit

Speed limit in any alley is 15 mph.