road signs
what does a red octagon mean
stop sign
What color traffic light means stop?
Red.
What should you wear every time you ride in a car?
A seat belt.
What should you do before making a turn?
Signal and make sure it is safe.
What should you do when approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
Slow down or stop and yield as required.
what does an upside down red and white triangle mean
yield
What should you do at a stop sign?
Come to a complete stop and check for traffic and pedestrians.
What is distracted driving?
Driving while your attention is taken away from the road.
Which way should you turn your front wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
Toward the curb.
What should you do when an approaching car has its high beams on?
Look toward the right edge of your lane instead of staring at the lights.
what does a yellow diamond shaped sign usually warn you about
a hazard or road condition ahead
Who usually has the right-of-way at a four-way stop if two vehicles arrive at the same time?
The driver on the right.
What is hydroplaning?
When your tires lose traction because of water on the road.
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road generally mean?
Passing is prohibited across that line.
What should you do if you miss your highway exit?
Continue to the next exit. Never reverse or stop on the highway.
what does a round yellow sign with a black x and rr mean
a railroad crossing ahead
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its lights and siren on?
Safely pull over and stop as required by law.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
What should you do before backing out of a parking space?
Check all around, look behind you, and back up slowly.
What is the safest thing to do if you feel too tired to drive?
Pull over somewhere safe and rest or arrange another ride.
What does a five-sided, pentagon-shaped sign indicate
A school zone or school crossing.
What should you do before changing lanes?
Check your mirrors and blind spots, signal, and change lanes when safe.
Why should you increase your following distance in the rain?
Wet roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance.
What should you check before opening your car door next to traffic?
Check for approaching traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Why should you leave extra space behind motorcycles?
Motorcycles are smaller, can be harder to see, and can stop quickly.