Driver's Ed Chapter 2

Speed limit set for special conditions such as sharp curves

Law stating you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits.

traffic signal that alerts drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop

a complete stop as required at a stop sign or red light

sign that gives directions, distance, services, points of interest, and other information

symbols used on traffic signs that give a message without using words

signal, usually overhead, that tells whether a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time

speed limit to keep traffic moving safely by not allowing drivers to drive slower than a certain speed

signal used at heavy traffic intersections that tells pedestrians whether they should walk or wait

sign that controls traffic

privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway

turning right when the red signal is on unless specifically prohibited to turn

marking that gives you a warning or direction

sections of rough pavement intended to aert drivers of approaching roadway construction, tollbooth plaza, or other traffic conditions

portion of a street or highway near a school that is subject to special speed limits

lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safer mid-block left turns into business areas from a center lane

any signal used to control the movement of traffic

sign that alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions

to allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first

all social, physical, and mental skills required to drive

To help regulate the flow of traffic

Regulatory = controls Warning - alerts Guide - gives directions

Shape, Color, Symbol

Stop

Yield

Regulatory

School

Railroad crossing

No Passing

Warning

Guide

Stop, yield, don't

Warning

Regulatory

Construction

Regulatory

Guide

Motorist services

Public recreation

Tell you what you are allowed to do

Warn you of possible hazards or dangers

Give information

Use symbols instead of words

Make a full and complete stop. Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles at intersection stop at line, before cross-walk, before intersection

The driver who stopped first, goes first; When cars at right angles stop at the same time, the driver on the right goes first; Always remember, cars on left yield to cars on right; signal your intention to proceed by moving forward slowly; keep looking left and right through the intersection.

Always slow or stop and give the right of way to cross traffic

Speed limit signs are set for ideal conditions; Basic speed law, if no limit is posted, you may not drive faster than what is safe for conditions Special speed limits

Minimum Speed Limits and Advisory Speed Limits

Posted on interstates. You may not drive slower than posted speed unless conditions are bad.

Advise drivers to slow down for sharp curves, ramps, etc.

During certain times of the day, follow special speed limits in school zones (20 miles per hour, mph), Construction zones, as posted

Direct one way traffic; Control parking and passing; Restrict pedestrians and truck traffic

Red letters on white signs tell you what not to do; Black letters on white signs te you what you can do; Black symbols in red circle with a slash - prohibits certain actions.

Warn drivers of hazards and possible danger ahead; be prepared to slow down or stop. All warning signs are either diamond shaped or yellow in color.

No passing signs - pennant shaped; No passing zone signs appear at the start of a no passing zone sign will be on LEFT side of road

Round, yellow with black X and 2 Rs; Posted 250 feet before the tracks in city Posted 750 feet before the tracks in rural areas

Pentagon shaped sign - yellow; Differences between school zone and school crossing signs School zone will have two children on sign School crossing will have two children on a sidewalk on the sign

Diamond shaped, but the color is orange Warn of construction zones or slow moving construction vehicles

Guide signs provide information to motorists

Red, white and blue Even numbered interstate routes are East/West routes Odd numbered interstate routes are North/South routes

Black and white Statue route signs are different according to what state you are in

Provide mileage information

Motorist services

Recreational or cultural services

International signs use symbols instead of words

Traffic lights - placed in intersections to control traffic

Top circle, you must come to a full stop

Second circle - you must make every reasonable effort to stop before intersection

Proceed only if intersection is clear. Be prepared for light to turn yellow and then red

Must come to a full stop Make sure a right on red is legal Let pedestrians and other vehicles clear the intersection Complete turn only if intersection will remain free of traffic

Used to caution drivers or to tell them to stop

Make complete stop. Treat the same as a stop sign.

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Traffic must flow in the direction the arrow is pointing

Turn in that direction; yield to pedestrians

Warns you that a red ight is about to appear

No turns

Lane signals are for shared use of lanes in cities

Drive in that lane

Move to lane with green arrow. This lane is about to close.

This lane is closed to traffic moving in your direction.

Usually the Walk signal and the green light will be the same direction for pedestrian and vehicle traffic

Obey a police officer's signals over any other traffic signals; Palm up - Stop Hand Waving - Go

Give you warnings or direction while driving

Broken yellow lines are used to separate two way traffic; A driver may also pass

Solid yellow lines mean passing on that side of the road is not allowed

Divides traffic and neither side may pass

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

Solid white lines keep drivers in their lanes and restric lane changing. Also used along the side of the roadway

White arrows are used in lanes to tell you where and when to turn. With the word "only", you must continue in the direction of the arrow.

Crosswalks mean you should stop BEFORE the white line of the crosswalk.

Alert you to hazards or help mark your driving lane at night.

curb markers usually near fire hydrants, intersections, stop signs

White lines and lettering

White X and two Rs

White wheelchair