Road Signs, Signals, and Markings
What must you do when approaching an intersection with a flashing red traffic signal?
What should you adjust before starting your vehicle?
Seat, mirrors, and head restraint.
What does a red traffic light mean?
Stop completely.
What is defensive driving?
Anticipating hazards and taking action to prevent crashes.
What is the safest way to back up a vehicle?
Turn your head and look through the rear window while checking your surroundings.
On a two-way roadway, what does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line indicate for the driver driving on the side with the broken line?
Passing is permitted from the side with the broken line when it is safe.
What is the recommended steering wheel hand position?
9 and 3.
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
What does IPDE stand for?
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
What should you do before making a turn?
Signal, check traffic, and reduce your speed.
An eight-sided (octagonal) red sign with white lettering means?
Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before entering the intersection.
How far should your chest be from the steering wheel?
At least 10 inches.
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Stop completely, then proceed when safe.
What is the first step of the IPDE process?
Identify potential hazards.
When should you begin accelerating during a turn?
Gently, around halfway through the turn, when the path is clear and the vehicle is under control.
What does a flashing yellow arrow displayed for a left-turn lane mean?
You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
What does the accelerator pedal control?
The vehicle's speed by controlling engine power.
What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
The light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely.
What does the Predict step involve?
Anticipating what might happen in a traffic situation.
What is angle parking?
Parking diagonally to the curb.
A white diamond symbol painted on a lane indicates
A reserved or High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.
Which foot should you use to operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?
Right foot.
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Passing is prohibited.
What is the purpose of defensive driving?
To reduce driving risks and prevent collisions.
What is perpendicular parking?
Parking at a 90-degree angle to the curb or parking space.