Driver's ED 5

Suggested Speed Limit Sign

It's merely an advisory sign. It's a suggested speed that the engineers have established that would allow you to safely traverse through that area of the roadway. The sign will always be in yellow. White speed limit signs are always mandatory.

Slippery When Wet Sign

Used to warn of unexpected slippery conditions. This usually means that a part of the roadway becomes more slippery in wet or cold weather.

Merging Traffic Sign

A regulatory sign. Drivers who encounter a merge sign are warned that two separate roadways will converge into one lane ahead

Sharp Turn Sign

Indicates that the road you are on turns sharply in the direction of the arrow.

Pedestrian Crossing Sign

 Indicates that drivers are in an area of high pedestrian crossing, so drivers can prepare to slow down or stop on short notice.

Crossroad Sign

Used to warn motorists of the presence of a four way intersection and the possibility of turning or entering traffic

Winding Road Sign

A warning sign. Drivers encountering a winding road sign must be prepared to slow down as the sign designates a section of curved road ahead.

Traffic Signal Ahead Sign

Slow down and be prepared to come to a complete stop on a red light

Deer Crossing Sign

A warning signs. They are posted in areas that are known to have deers crossing the road. When approaching a deer crossing sign, the driver should be alert and prepared to stop for any wildlife that may decide to cross the road ahead of them.

What does a yellow traffic sign indicate?

generally indicates a warning of some sort for drivers

Which of these statements are true about light rail vehicles?Which of these statements are true about light rail vehicles?

Light rail vehicles can interrupt traffic signals

Light Rail Vehicle- 1:50

You must yield the right-of-way to any 

police  vehicle,  fire  engine, ambulance,  or  other  emergency vehicle(s) using a siren and red light

What should you do if you are in an intersection and see an emergency vehicle? 

Continue through the intersection and pull off to the right as soon as it is safe to do so and stop.

It is against the law to travel within ________ feet of an emergency vehicle with its sirens or emergency lights on. 

300

What can occur if you drive for sight-seeing purposes to the scene of a fire, collision, or other disaster?

If you drive for sight-seeing purposes to the scene of a fire, collision, or

other disaster, you may be arrested. 

True or False: A golf cart may operate on a roadway legally. 

True.

If 5 or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two lane road you should

Pullover to the side of the road when safe and let the vehicles pass

TRUE/FALSE Motorcyclists have different rights and responsibilities than automobile drivers

FALSE

To respectfully and safely share the road with motorcyclists you should

Allow a 3 second gap between you and the motorcyclists, 

Never try to pass a motorcyclist

Be careful that a motorcyclist is not passing you when opening your doors. 

Why should you never give a blind pedestrian verbal directions?  

A blind pedestrian listens to all traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street

Should you ever honk at a blind pedestrian to try and get their attention? 

No. The blind person has no idea who you are honking at and may be startled by the noise.

What should you expect if you are approaching a construction zone?

Expect to slow down or stop for highway equipment.

What is the penalty for a traffic violation in a construction zone?

Traffic ticket of $1,000 or more depending on the violation

What is the penalty for assaulting a construction worker? 

Fines of up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to a year. 

true/false You will be asked to slow down or move over if a CalTrans vehicle is parked on the side of the highway. 

true

Tailgating other drivers can  

Frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

A diamond shape sign on a truck 

Means the load on the truck is potentially dangerous

TrUe/FaLsE Running out of fuel or battery life can cause a traffic congestion problem

TrUe