Permit Test pt 1

Regulation Signs

white rectangles with black letters/symbols.

Some can use red letters or symbols

Warning signs

yellow and diamond shaped with black letters/symbols

Destination signs

green with white letters/symbols

service signs

blue with white letters/symbols

Stop sign

red and white letters.

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe.

If there is no stop sign, you must stop before you enter the intersection.

Yield sign

red and white with red letters.

decrease speed as you read the intersection. Preparing the stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading towards the intersection. You must come to a full stop at a yield sign if traffic conditions require it.

Rectangular white signs

black or red letters/symbols are indications to be alert for special rules.

Warning signs

yellow with black letters/symbols.

you are approaching a hazardous location or a location where there is a special rule.

Work area signs

orange with black letters or symbols.

Meaning people are at work on or near the roadway and traffic can be controlled by a flag person.

Work area speed limit is 25MPH or 40km/h.

Stop signal by workers

Proceed by workers

Slow by workers

Destinations Signs

Green with white letters

shows the directions and distance to locations

Route signs

colors are varied

indicates interstate, US, state of county routes. The shape tells you the type of route you are on.

Service Signs

blue with white letters or symbols

show the location f services, like rest areas, gas stations, camping and medical facilities.

Traffic lights: steady red

stop, do not do until the light is green.

Traffic lights: flashing red

same as a stop sign. stop, yield the right-of-way and go when it is safe.

Traffic lights: red arrow

do not go in the direction of the arrow until the red arrow light is OFF and a green light or arrow light is on. T

Traffic light: steady yellow

the light will change from green to red. be prepared to stop for the red light.

Traffic light: flashing yellow

drive with caution

traffic light: yellow arrow

the protection of a green arrow will end. If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

traffic light: steady green

go, but yield the right-of-way to other traffic as required by the law.

traffic light: green arrow

you can go in the direction of the arrow but you must yield the right-of-way law.

Steady red X

Do not drive in this lane

Steady Yellow X

Move from this lane

Flashing yellow X

this lane can only be used for a left turn

Green arrow

You can use this lane

One broken line

you can pass other cars or change lanes without interfering with traffic

Solid line with broken line

If you are on the side with the solid line, you cannot pass other vehicles or go across the line except to make a left turn into a driveway.

If you are on the side with the broken line, you can pass if it is safe to and you will not interfere with traffic.

Double solid lines

you cannot pass or change lanes. You cannot cross except to turn left to enter or leave a highway.

One solid line

you can pass other vehicles or change lanes, but can only do so when obstructions in the road or traffic conditions make it necessary. proceed with extra caution

stop and crosswalk lines

must stop before you reach the stop line or the crosswalk.

Arrows

Arrows show which lanes you must use. Ex. to go straight you use the left lane.

Diamond symbol

symbol indicates reserved lanes for buses, HOV (high occupancy vehicles) like carpools and van pools, bicycles or other special vehicles

Right-of-way

helps tell who goes first and who must wait in different conditions.

Emergency vehicles

must yield the right of way to fire, ambulance, police and other authorized emergency vehicles when they respond to emergencies.

Blue green and amber lights

firefighters display blue lights

ambulance or rescue squads display green lights

amber lights are on snow plows and tow trucks

Turns

the left lane is normally used to pass other vehicles. You cannot pass a vehicle on the left if:

1. your lane has a solid yellow center line

2. you cannot safely return to the right lane before you reach a solid yellow center line for the right lane

3. cannot return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of you. (60m)

4. approach a curve or the top of a hill on a two way road and cannot see around or over it.

5. you are within 100 feet (30m) of a railroad crossing on a two way roadway.

6. you are within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel or viaduct on a two way road and your view is obstructed.

If conditions are correct to pass, check your mirrors and signal lane change. Make sure to look quickly over your left shoulder through the back side window to make sure there is no vehicle close behind you in the left lane.

How to pass on the right

you cannot pass unless indicated by a traffic officer.

you may pass on the right:

1. when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn

   1. when you are on a two way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes in each direction

Being passed

if another vehicle passes you on the left, decrease your speed slightly and stay centered in your lane. When the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you, continue at your normal speed.

School buses

You must stop when a school bus flashes its red lights. Even if front of the school and its parking lots, you must stop before you reach the bus.

How to park

1. select a space that is big enough for you to park. Check mirrors before you stop. Stop next to the vehicle in front of the space and leave about two feet between the other vehicle and your vehicle.

2. Look behind you over both shoulders to make sure you do not interfere with pedestrians or oncoming traffic. Look through the rear window not the mirrors when you back up.

3. when your front wheels are opposite the back bumper of the vehicle ahead, turn the steering wheel the other way while you continue to back up.

4. bring your wheels straight and pull forward. allow room for the vehicles ahead and behind you. To get near the curb, drive forward and back up turning the wheel near the curb and drive forward again.

How to park on a hill

Make sure you set your parking brake. Put the transmission in park. Turn the wheels toward the curb or side of the road so they will keep your vehicle from heading into traffic.

How to pull out from parallel parking

make sure wheels are straight, back up to the vehicle behind you and turn your wheels away from the curb.

1. turn your head to look over your right shoulder and check through the rear window for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other vehicles.

2. use your interior rear view mirror to help keep an eye on hazards behind your vehicle.

3. signal your intentions to move from your parking space into traffic.

4. turn your head to look over your left shoulder out through the rear window and begin to slowly drive forward.

5. turn your head to look over your left shoulder out through the rear window and begin to slowly drive forward. Make sure you can avoid the vehicle parked ahead.

6. turn your head and look over your left shoulder to look through the read window, drive into the traffic lane when it is safe to do so.

NO PARKING

you can make a temporary stop to load or discharge merchandise or passengers

NO STANDING

you can make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers. the driver cannot exit the vehicle.

NO STOPPING

you can only stop to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.

You cannot park, stop or stand

• within 15 feet or 5m of a fire hydrant

• on the roadside of a parked vehicle (double parking)

• on a sidewalk or cross walk

• In an intersection, unless permitted by signs or parking meters

• on railroad tracks

• next to or opposite road work or if your car is blocking traffic

• within 30 feet or 10m of a pedestrian safety area

• on a bridge or in a tunnel

parking or standing is not allowed

• in front of a driveway

• within 20 feet or 6m of a crosswalk at an intersection

• within 30 feet or 10m of a traffic light, stop sign or yield sign

• within 20 feet or 6m of a fire station driveway or within 75 feet or 23m on the opposite side of the road.

• along a curb that is cut, lowered or made for access to the sideway.

• you cannot park your car within 50 feet or 15m of a railroad crossing.

Speed

drive no more than 55mph. if you drive slower than the minimum speed you can halt the traffic flow and create a dangerous condition.

How to drive through a roundabout

makes drivers decrease speed, normally 30mph or less.

• as you get near the roundabout, look for the street and direction signs you need. This will help you know which exit to take. These signs will be provided along the roadside before you reach the entrance to the roundabout.

• When you arrive at the roundabout, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians before you.

• While inside the roundabout, remain in your lane until you are ready to exit. Use right turn signal to let others know your intention to move