Traffic Signs and Signals
Signs with this color indicate to *not* do something - for example, stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, etc.
What is a red traffic sign?
When driving through this area, stay alert for temporary traffic control devices and orange traffic signs.
What is a work zone?
When you hear this type of vehicle, immediately move as close as possible to the edge of the roadway until the vehicle has passed.
What is an emergency vehicle?
Examples of this include eating/drinking, texting, attending to children/pets, smoking, adjusting the GPS, etc.
What is distracted driving?
The recommended way to drive, in which the driver controls their vehicle as necessary to avoid a crash/accident.
What is driving defensively?
This light means slow down and proceed with caution.
What is a flashing yellow traffic signal?
When your tires lose direct contact with the road due to the roads being wet, causing partial or complete loss of control of the vehicle.
What is hydroplaning?
The four large blind spots around a truck where cars disappear from view and the driver cannot see you.
What is a no-zone?
This type of drivers may speed, tailgate, ignore traffic signals, etc.
What is an aggressive driver?
Use this when passing or turning to inform other drivers of your next move.
What is a turn signal?
This sign shape warns you about a school zone, where there is usually a reduced speed limit.
What is a pentagon-shaped traffic sign?
Use these when driving at night, driving in inclement weather, or entering a tunnel or construction area.
What are low beam headlights?
A portion of the roadway meant for pedestrian; these exist across most intersection approaches even if no markings are present.
What is a crosswalk?
A measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood.
What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
3 to 4 seconds before you reach the same object as the car in front of you.
What is the recommended following distance?
This line marking separates lanes going in opposite directions where passing is not allowed in either direction.
What is a double solid yellow line?
This road condition caused by ice melting and refreezing on asphalt can cause potential danger.
What is black ice?
Being convicted of this action can lead to imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine up to $5,000; if there is a death at the scene, imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine up to $10,000.
What is fleeing the scene of a crash?
One of the most common contributing factors of vehicle crashes.
What is speeding?
Do this when another driver reaches an intersection before you, or when a pedestrian is crossing a crosswalk.
What is yielding the right of way?
What are yield lines?
When this happens, ease up on the gas/brakes, steer in the direction it is happening, and reapply brake pressure when traction has been gained.
What is skidding?
These vehicles have the same rights as any car on the road, but are much more likely to be injured in a crash.
What are motorcycles?
.08 or higher
What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is considered drunk driving?
All children under age 8 must ride in this unless 4'9" or taller.
What is a child safety seat?