Drivers Permit

SECTION 1: ROAD SIGNS

1. Stop Sign

• Meaning: Come to a complete stop at the stop line or before entering the intersection. Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before proceeding when it’s safe.

2. Yield Sign

• Meaning: Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles before proceeding.

3. No U-Turn Sign

• Meaning: U-turns are prohibited at this location.

4. Pedestrian Crossing Sign

• Meaning: Indicates a pedestrian crossing ahead.

5. School Zone Sign

• Meaning: Indicates a school zone ahead; reduce speed and watch for children.

6. Railroad Crossing Sign

• Meaning: Warns of a railroad crossing ahead.

7. Speed Limit Sign

• Meaning: Indicates the maximum legal speed allowed.

8. Merge Sign

• Meaning: Indicates that two lanes of traffic are about to merge into one.

Shapes of Signs

• Octagon: Stop

• Triangle: Yield

• Diamond: Warning

• Rectangle: Regulatory or guide

• Circle: Railroad crossing

2. Colors of Signs

• Red: Stop, yield, prohibited

• Yellow: Warning

• Green: Directional guidance

• Blue: Services (e.g., rest area, hospital)

• Orange: Construction or maintenance

3. Common Signs

• Stop sign

• Yield sign

• Speed limit sign

• No U-turn / No parking

• Pedestrian crossing

• Construction zone signs

SECTION 2: RULES OF THE ROAD

1. Speed Limits

• Urban areas: 30 mph

• Unpaved roads: 35 mph

• Rural interstates: 70 mph

• School zones: 20 mph

2. Right-of-Way Rules

• At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive goes first.

• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Yield to emergency vehicles using lights/sirens.

3. Lane Rules

• Always drive on the right side of the road.

• Use the left lane only for passing.

• When turning left, keep wheels straight until ready to turn.

SECTION 3: PARKING

1. Prohibited Parking Areas

• In front of a fire hydrant

• Within 20 feet of a crosswalk

• On a bridge or overpass

• In front of driveways

2. Parallel Parking Tips

• Signal before parking.

• Leave enough space for other vehicles to pass.

SECTION 4: SAFE DRIVING

1. Defensive Driving

• Keep a 3-second following distance behind the car ahead.

• Adjust for weather conditions (e.g., slow down in rain).

2. Distracted Driving

• No texting or phone use while driving (hands-free devices allowed).

• Avoid eating or grooming while driving.

3. Driving in Adverse Conditions

• Use low beams in fog.

• Increase following distance on wet or icy roads.

SECTION 5: ALCOHOL AND DRUG LAWS

1. DUI Laws

• Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for drivers under 21: 0.02%

• Legal BAC for drivers over 21: 0.08%

2. Penalties for DUI

• License suspension

• Fines and potential jail time

• Mandatory DUI school