Learners Permit (Road signs and other info)

What is the hand signal for left turns?

Left arm out facing straight

What is the hand signal for right turns?

Left arm out facing up

What is the hand signal for slowing down or stops?

Left arm out facing down

When to dim your headlights?

Dim them within 500 feet of a vehicle coming towards you OR within 300 feet of a vehicle you’re following

When to use headlights?

(1) When it is too dark to see within 1000ft away

(2) 30 mins before sunset

(3) Until 30 mins before sunrise

(4) Weather conditions (fog, rain, smoke, snow)

(5) When road signs require it

(6) When the sun is low on the horizon

Single solid yellow line

The center of a road with two-way traffic. You can’t pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction. This includes a solid yellow line on your side of the road

Double solid yellow lines

Can’t pass over these lines

Broken yellow line

Means you can pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane

Single solid white line

Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. Includes one-way streets

Double solid white lines

Indicates a lane barrier between regular use and preferential use lane (Carpool lane). Never change lanes over these lines.

Broken white lanes

Separates traffic lanes on roads with two or more lines in the same direction

End of lane markings

Marked with large broken lines. This is a sign that you are exiting the freeway or the lane is ending and to look out for a sign that tells you to exit or merge.

Yield line

A line of solid white triangles that tell approaching vehicles where to yield or stop

Tips for choosing a lane

(1) Use the left lane to pass or turn left

(2) Use the right lane to enter or exit traffic OR when you enter the road from a curb or shoulder

Steps before changing lanes

(1) Signal

(2) Check mirrors

(3) Check traffic behind you

(4) Look over your shoulder making sure your lane is clear

(5) Check blindspots

(6) Make sure there’s enough space for your vehicle in the next lane

Types of lanes

(1) Passing lanes

(2) Carpool lanes

(3) Center left turn lanes

(4) Turnout areas or lanes

(5) Bike lanes

Passing lanes

Far left lane (multilane road) and is used to pass other vehicles

Turnout areas/lanes

• - Is in some two-lane roads.

• - These areas are used to allow cars behind you to pass where passing is unsafe

• - Used when you are driving slowly

• - Used when there are 5+ vehicles following you

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