Traffic Signs
This eight-sided red sign requires every vehicle to come to a complete stop.
What is a STOP sign?
Tip: 8 sides = STOP.
Explanation: Stop completely behind the line before moving.
A steady green light means this.
What is proceed only when the intersection is clear?
Tip: Green never guarantees safety.
Explanation: Look left-right-left.
At a four-way stop, who goes first?
The first vehicle to arrive.
Tip: First come, first go.
Driving below the speed limit can still be illegal if...
It impedes the normal and reasonable flow of traffic and creates a safety hazard,
Tip: Be aware of posted minimum speed limits
Where should you focus your vision?
12–15 seconds ahead.
Tip: Look far ahead.
A yellow diamond sign warns drivers that the road curves sharply ahead.
What is a curve warning sign?
Tip: Yellow = warning.
Explanation: Slow before entering the curve.
A flashing yellow light means this.
What is proceed with caution?
Tip: Slow down and look.
Explanation: Do not stop unless needed.
If two vehicles arrive together, who goes first?
The vehicle on the right.
Tip: Right wins.
Increasing following distance helps avoid...
A collision.
Tip: More space = more time.
Three steps before changing lanes?
Signal, mirrors, blind spot.
Tip: Mirror-Signal-Shoulder.
This upside-down triangular sign means you must allow other traffic to go first.
What is a YIELD sign?
Tip: Triangle = Give way.
Explanation: Slow down, look, and stop if needed.
A flashing red light should be treated exactly like this.
What is a STOP sign?
Tip: Complete stop.
Explanation: Proceed when safe.
Emergency vehicle with lights and siren?
Pull over and stop.
Tip: Move over.
As speed increases, what also increases?
Stopping distance.
Tip: Physics always wins.
If your vehicle skids?
Steer where you want to go and avoid hard braking.
Tip: Stay calm.
An orange sign means you are entering this type of area.
What is a work zone?
Tip: Orange = workers nearby.
Explanation: Expect reduced speeds.
A steady yellow light means this.
What is prepare to stop if safe?
Tip: Don't race the light.
Explanation: Yellow is a warning.
Who has the right-of-way in a marked crosswalk?
Pedestrians.
Tip: People first.
School zones require...
Obey the reduced speed limit when in effect.
Tip: Watch flashing lights.
Using a phone while driving increases...
Crash risk.
Tip: Eyes on the road at all times!
A pentagon-shaped sign warns that children may be nearby.
What is a School Crossing/School Zone sign?
Tip: Pentagon = school.
Explanation: Watch for children.
A red arrow allows this action.
What is no movement in that direction until green?
Tip: The arrow controls one direction.
Explanation: Wait unless signs permit.
Entering a highway from a ramp?
Yield to highway traffic.
Tip: Merge safely.
If everyone else is speeding...
Obey the legal speed limit.
Tip: Drive your own drive; don't let others intimidate you.
Aggressive driver?
Avoid confrontation and let them pass.
Tip: Don't compete.
You approach a green light, but vehicles are blocking the intersection. What should you do?
Wait until the intersection is completely clear before entering.
Tip: Green means 'Go if clear,' not simply 'Go.'