Signs
Lights
Lines/Lanes
Curbs
Speeds
100
What does a yield sign mean?
Slow down, stop when necessary to give right of way to oncoming traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists. Proceed with caution when safe.
100
1. What does a solid yellow light mean?
2. What does a solid red light mean?
3. What does a solid green light mean?
1. Stop if I can safely. If not, be careful crossing the intersection.
2. I must stop until light turns green.
3. I have the right of way. I have to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn.
100
What are the laws for bike lanes?
They are designated for bicyclists and vehicles must stay at least 3 feet away from them when driving.
100
How close should I park next to the curb?
Within 18 inches. If there is no curb, park parallel to the street.
100
What is the Basic Speed law?
I can’t ever drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
200
What are the color and shape of warning signs?
Yellow and diamond shaped.
200
1. What does a yellow arrow mean?
2. What does a red arrow mean?
3. What does a green arrow mean?
1. I must prepare to stop, or prepare to complete the turn if I'm within the intersection.
2. I cannot turn until the arrow turns green.
3. I have the right of way to turn.
200
What are end-of-lane markings?
Short broken white lines that indicate the lane is ending or its an exit off the freeway.
200
1. What does it mean when the curb is painted red?
2. Can you park in front of fire hydrants?
1. I cannot stop, stand or park in this area for any reason.
2. No. Vehicles must be parked at least 15 feet away from any fire hydrant.
200
What is the speed limit in business and residential areas?
25 MPH unless otherwise posted.
300
What are regulatory traffic signs?
Regulatory traffic signs show important road features such as: Traffic signals, right-of-way, speed limits and enforcement.
300
1.What does a flashing yellow light mean?
2. What does a flashing red light mean?
1. Proceed with caution.
2. The same as a stop sign: STOP! After stopping, proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.
300
1. What are broken white lines?
2. What are broken yellow lines?
1. Separate traffic lanes going the same direction.
2. May pass if broken lines are on your side
300
1. What does it mean when the curb is painted blue?
2. What does it mean when the curb is painted white?
1. Parking is permitted only for a disabled person who displays a placard.
2. I can only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.
300
What is the speed limit near a school?
25 mph when children are present and I’m 500 to 1,000 ft. from the school.
400
What does this sign mean?
I can't turn even after stopping completely. Have to wait until light turns green.
400
What do I do when school bus lights are flashing?
Remain stopped until everyone has crossed the street and the bus lights stop flashing.
400
What are double solid yellow lines?
No passing on either side.
400
1. What does it mean when the curb is painted yellow?
2. What does it mean when the curb is painted green?
1. I can't stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight. Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually required to stay with the vehicle.
2. I can only park here for a limited amount of time. Look for a posted sign next to the green zone for time limits, or locate the time limit painted on the curb.
400
What is the cone zones and what are the speed laws in these zones?
An area where construction work is happening. I need to drive slower in these areas. If I break the law I could be fined doubled.
500
What does each sign mean?
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1. No U-turn allowed.
2. Merge right or left.
3. Road is slippery when wet or ice.
4. Railroad crossing.
500
What do I do if an emergency vehicle is approaching me?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until they pass. Never stop in an intersection.
500
What is the center left turn lane?
They are in the middle of 2 way streets and are marked on both sides with solid and broken lines.
500
1. When I’m parking uphill, which direction should my wheels be pointing?
2. When I’m parking downhill, which direction should my wheels be pointing?
1. Away from the curb.
2. Into the curb.
500
How do I safely merge onto the freeway?
Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic. Freeway traffic has the right of way. Do not stop before merging into freeway traffic.
