Drivers Ed, Chapter 2

What is the purpose for traffic signs are?

The purpose of traffic signs is to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers.

What does the message on the diamond-shaped sign mean?

The message on the diamond-shaped sign indicate a curve, hill, or a winding road.

What shape are most warning signs?

Most waning signs are diamond-shaped.

How do you make a right turn at a intersection with bushes to your right?

To make a right turn at an intersection with bushes that block your view to the right, you should stop evenly with the stop sign, creep forward, and stop again, if necessary.

What does yielding in traffic mean?

Yeilding in traffic means you allow others to go before you.

What does the basic speed law require?

The basic speed law requires you to drive no faster than is safe for assisting conditions.

A red circle with a diagonal slash means what?

A red circle with a diagonal slash on a sign means the action is not permitted.

When you pass a school zone sign how far are you from the school?

When you pass a school zone sign you are within one block of a school.

What are the types of Interstate route?

Interstate route signs vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state and may combined with other information about a city's street.

What does a sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicate?

A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a construction zone.

How are interstate highways identified?

Interstate highways are identified on signs with a shield shape.

What does a solid and broken line mean?

A solid and broken painted line on the center of a two-lane highway means you cannot pass if the solid lie is on your side.

If a red traffic signal changes to the green while a pedestrian is walking what do you do?

If a red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your lane of traffic must give them the right away.

Who is the only person you must obey regardless of the traffic signals?

A traffic control officer signal is the only one you must follow, regardless of traffic signals.

What does a yellow light or arrow mean?

A yellow light or arrow means a red light or arrow is about to appear.

What shudl you do if a traffic light changes to yellow as you approach it?

If a traffic light changes to yellow as you approach you should make every reasonable effort to stop.

What does a flashing red light mean at an intersection?

A flashing red light at an intersection means you must make a complete stop and then proceed when its clear.

What colors of crubs mean no parking zones?

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as no parking zones.

What do broken white lines separate?

Broken white lines separeate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

What are roadway markers on the roadway and shoulder used to define?

Raised roadway markers on the roadway and the shoulder are used to define safe paths to travel.

What do red roadway markers mean?

Red roadway markers mean that you are driving in the wrong direction.

What does a wide solid line before an intersection or pedestrian crosswalk mean?

A wide solid line before an intersection or pedestrian crosswalks means drivers must stop here for a stop sign.

Explain what to do when you see (1) a flashing red signal and (2) a flashing yellow signal.

A1: When you see a flashing red signal, make a full stop and proceed only when the intersections are clear.

A2: When you see a flashing yellow signal, slow down and be prepared to stop.