Signs/Lights/ DMV STUDY GUIDE

Regulatory sign

Tell the driver about specific laws to obey and regulate the speed and movement of traffic. They are rectangle in shape and can be red/white, white/black or red/white/black in color.

Third category of signs

Guide, Regulatory and Warning

Warning Sign

Tells a driver of a possible danger a short distance ahead and allows the driver time to safely minimize risk. Mostly diamond shape and yellow/black color, some signs, such as school zones, school crossing and pedestrian crossings are fluorescent optic yellow.

Guide sign

Guide drivers to their destinations by identifying routes well in advance. Consist of information, cultural points and services and come in a variety of shapes and colors, including green, brown, and blue.

Highway

55 mph

Freeway

70/55 mph

Rural

55 mph

Residential

25 mph

City

35 mph

Urban

45-50 mph

Hand position

Position of the driver’s hand on the steering wheel, left hand rests around 9 o’clock and the right hand rests at about 3 o’clock.

A good driver

I drive with focus and care each time behind the wheel

Parking brake light

Anti Braking system

High beam highlights

Emergency flashers

Seat belt warning

Washer fluid low

Rear window defroster

Low fuel

Door(s) open

Trunk open

Airbag function

Brake warning light

oil pressure low

Temperature warning