Road Signs
Right-of-Way
Potpourri
Pavement Markings and Turn Signals
Bicycle Rules
100
A sign in the shape of a pentagon means "SLOW DOWN," and proceed with caution: you are approaching one of these.
What is a school or school crossing?
100
If you are driving straight through a four-way stop, you must yield to this person who is entering or approaching the same intersection.
Who is the person to your right?
100
When driving with an object extending beyond the end of your vehicle, you must attach a flag or towel of this color to warn other drivers.
What is red?
100
This type of pavement marking indicates no passing or crossing is allowed.
What is a double solid line (white or yellow)?
100
It is against the law in the City of Houston to ride a bicycle here when in a business district.
What is the sidewalk?
200
Any round sign warns of this coming hazard; the suburb of Katy is named after one
What is a railroad?
200
This person (driver on the Feeder Road, driver exiting the Highway, or neither) has the Right of Way when a driver is exiting the high way.
Who is the driver exiting the Highway?
200
This is the speed limit, when not otherwise posted, for a roadway in an urban district, such as downtown Houston.
What is 30 MPH?
200
A solid yellow line on the road indicates this
What is a no-passing zone?
200
A cyclist extending his hand and arm horizontally intends to do this.
What is make a left turn?
300
What drivers are supposed to do when they see a flashing yellow light
What is slow down and proceed with caution?
300
In an uncontrolled intersection (with no signs or signals), this person (driver or pedestrian) has the right of way.
Who is the pedestrian?
300
When travelling above 30 MPH in good conditions, the Texas DPS recommends remaining at least this many seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
What is four seconds?
300
A one-way road that allows drivers to drive in any lane is marked by a broken line of this color.
What is white?
300
In the state of Texas, in contrast to many other states, bicyclists are required to do this at a red light or a stop sign.
What is come to a complete stop, and obey all right-of-way laws before proceeding?
400
The yellow road sign seen here warns drivers of this hazard
What is Road is Slippery When Wet?
400
If the speed limit is 55 MPH, and an emergency vehicle approaches from behind, you are required to slow down to at least this many MPH's
What is 35 - or at least 20 MPH slower than the posted speed limit?
400
In a construction zone, diagonal stripes going from the bottom left to the top right of the warning signs means that drivers should bear this direction.
What is left?
400
You must use your turn signal at least this many feet before making a turn
What is 100 feet?
400
By law, Houston drivers must leave at least this many feet between themselves and bicyclists when passing.
What is 3 feet - though when following a cyclist, even greater distances should remain as bikes can stop much faster than cars. Houston was the last major city in Texas to pass a "safe-pass" ordinance?
500
A sideways facing triangle, or pennant, indicates advanced warning of this upcoming traffic zone
What is a no passing zone?
500
If you are turning left at a four way stop, you must yield to these two drivers approaching or entering the intersection.
Who is the person to your right, and the person coming straight through from the other direction?
500
The legal limit for BAC in Texas is .08, but the TABC considers this level to be "Impaired" - the equivalent of just two drinks over the course of an hour for a 180 pound man or a 140 pound woman.
What is .04?
500
When there are two road lines, one dashed and one solid, this person is allowed to use the other lane to pass.
Who is that the person with the dashed line.
500
This is the most common cause for motorist-caused accidents with bicycles.
What is turning in front of a cyclist (and misjudging cyclist's speed or distance)?
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