4. Florida Drivers Ed Handbook - Traffic Controls

What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?

You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.

What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?

Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass/cross those lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.

What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean?

Crossing a double sided line/changing lanes is not allowed.

What does a double solid yellow line to the right of the center of the highway mean?

Marks the left edge of the roadway on divided highways and one way streets.

What does a traffic sign with the color red indicate

Stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield

What does a traffic sign with the color orange indicate

Construction and Maintenance warning

What does a traffic sign with the color yellow indicate

General Warning, Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions

What does a traffic sign with the color fluorescent yellow green indicate

High Emphasis Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity

What does a traffic sign with the color white/black indicate

Regulatory, Control/Traffic, Set limits, or give commands

What does a traffic sign with the color green indicate

Guide, or directional information

What does a traffic sign with the color blue indicate

Driver guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers

What does a traffic sign with the color brown indicate

Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance

When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?

The first vehicle to reach the intersection goes first. If multiple vehicles arrive around the same time, each driver must yield to the drivers on their right.

What does a red traffic light mean?

Come to a complete stop. Remain stopped until the light turns green

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Used at dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign, stop and proceed when safe

After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?

You may turn right if there is not a "NO TURN ON RED" sign and the way is clear

What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?

If you are in the same lane as the green arrow you can turn or proceed

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections. Alerts you to a warning sign such as school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution

If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?

Slow down and be prepared to stop, especially when following behind trucks or buses.