Unit 1 chapter 2

Question 1

The purpose of traffic signs are

Answer 1

to regulate, to warn, to guide.

Question 2

You are approaching an intersection . You intend to make a left turn after stopping for a STOP sign. Bushes block your view to the right . You should

Answer 2

stop evenly with the STOP sign, creep forward, and stop again, if necessary.

Question 3

Yielding in traffic means

Answer 3

allowing others to go before you.

Question 4

The basic speed law requires you to drive

Answer 4

no faster than is safe for existing conditions.

Question 5

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

Answer 5

the action is not allowed

Question 6

Most warning signs are

Answer 6

diamond-shaped

Question 7

The message on a diamond-shaped sign might be

Answer 7

Curve, Hill, or Winding Road,

Question 8

image needed

Question 9

You pass a school zone sign. You should

Answer 9

know you are within one block of a school.

Question 10

Image needed

Question 11

A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a

Answer 11

construction zone.

Question 12

image needed

Question 13

Route signs

Answer 13

Vary according to the type of roadway. Vary from state to state. May be combined with information about a city’s streets.

Question 14

Interstate highways are identified on signs with what kind of shape?

Answer 14

shield

Question 15

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in you traffic lane. You should

Answer 15

give the right of way to the pedestrian

Question 16

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

Answer 16

Make every reasonable effort to stop.

Question 17

A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must

Answer 17

make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear:

Question 18

A yellow light or arrow means

Answer 18

a red light or a red arrow is about to appear.

Question 19

A traffic-control officer’s signal

Answer 19

is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals.

Question 20

A solid line and a broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is

Answer 20

not allowed when the solid line is on your side

Question 21

Broken white lines

Answer 21

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 22

image required

Question 23

Raised roadway markers on the roadway and shoulder are used to

Answer 23

define safe paths of travel

Question 24

Red roadway markers mean that

Answer 24

you are driving in the wrong direction.

Question 25

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as

Answer 25

no-parking zones.