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Rules of the road
Written Drivers Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a green traffic light mean at an intersection? | A green traffic light means you can go through an intersection. |
| What does a green arrow light mean at an intersection? | A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. |
| What does a steady yellow traffic light mean at an intersection? | A steady yellow traffic light means the traffic light is about to change to red. |
| What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean at an intersection? | A flashing yellow arrow means left turns are allowed, but you must yield to oncoming traffic including bicyclists and pedestrians. |
| What does a steady red traffic light mean at an intersection? | A steady red traffic light means stop. |
| What does a flashing red traffic light mean at an intersection? | A flashing red traffic light means the same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and then may proceed when it is safe to do so. |
| What does a red arrow light mean at an intersection? | A red arrow means you must stop and cannot go in the direction of the arrow. |
| What do warning signs look like? | Warning signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. |
| What do warning signs tell you? | These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. |
| What do railroad crossing signs look like? | 1. A round yellow warning sign with an "X" symbol and black "RR" letters 2. A white X-shaped sign or "crossbuck" with "Railroad Crossing" on it. |
| What do regulatory signs look like? | These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white, or green letters or symbols. |
| What do regulatory signs tell you? | They give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. |
| What do guide signs look like? | These signs are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually blue, green, or brown. |
| What do guide signs tell you? | They tell you locations and info about what landmarks or services are nearby. |
| What are the three types of traffic signs? | Regulatory, warning, and guide. |
| What do construction zone signs look like? | These signs are square, rectangular, or diamond shaped, and are usually orange with black lettering or symbols. |
| What do construction zone signs tell you? | They tell you that a construction zone is nearby, or communicate important safety rules. |
| What do solid line pavement markings indicate? | Solid lines along the side of the road show you where the edge of the road or lane is located. |
| What do solid white line pavement markings indicate? | Solid white lines are used to mark both edges of two-way roads, right edge of one-way roads, and to separate bicycle lanes from other traffic. |
| What do dashed white line pavement markings indicate? | A dashed white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe. |
| What do solid yellow line pavement markings indicate? | Solid yellow lines mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate traffic moving in opposite directions. |
| What do dashed yellow line pavement markings indicate? | A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so. |
| What does a white diamond pavement marking indicate? | Lanes marked by a white diamond are reserved special vehicles. |
| What are the three kinds of reserved lanes? | Transit or bus, bicycle, and HOV (High Occupancy Vehicles). |
| What is an HOV lane? | HOV stands for "High Occupancy Vehicles" and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. |
| How far can you travel in a two-way left turn lane? | These lanes cannot be used for travel further than 300 feet. |
| What is an HOT lane? | HOT stands for "High Occupancy Toll" and are HOV lanes for carpools that are also open to solo drivers who choose to pay a toll. |
| What lane should you use on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction? | On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the right lane except to pass. |
| What lane should you use on a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction? | On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, if there is a lot of entering or exiting traffic, use the center travel lane. |
| What is an emergency zone? | Emergency zones are defined as the adjacent lanes of the roadway 200 feet before and after a stationary emergency vehicle. |
| What marks and emergency zone? | A stationary emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights, tow truck using red lights, emergency assistance vehicle using warning lights, or police vehicle using emergency lights. |
| How do construction zones effect traffic fines? | Traffic fines double in construction zones. |
| How do emergency zones effect traffic fines? | Traffic fines for infractions issued for speeding in an emergency zone or improper passing of a designated stationary vehicle are doubled. |
| What is the right lane used for on roads with more than two lanes traveling in the same direction? | The right lane is used for slower speeds. |
| What are the middle lanes used for on roads with more than two lanes traveling in the same direction? | The middle lanes are used for higher speeds. |
| What is the left lane used for on roads with more than two lanes traveling in the same direction? | The left lane is used for passing only. |
| What is the maximum fine for any parking infraction? | The maximum fine for any parking infraction is $250. |
| What lane should you always be in when turning, and what lane should you always turn into? | Turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go, and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from. |
| Are you allowed to turn across bicycle lanes? | It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane even while turning. |
| Who gets right of way first at an intersection or crosswalk? | Pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections, whether the crosswalk is marked or not. |
| When must you stop for a pedestrian at an intersection or crosswalk? | Drivers must stop if a pedestrian or bicyclist is in their half of the roadway, or within one lane of their half of the roadway. |
| When must you yield at an intersection with no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal? | Drivers must yield to vehicles in the intersection and to those coming from the right. |
| Who goes first if more than one vehicle arrives at the same time at a four-way stop? | If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first. |
| When must you stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing? | You must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching. |
| When can you pass a school bus with red lights flashing traveling in the opposite direction? | 1. When the roadway has three or more marked traffic lanes. 2. When the roadway is separated by a median. 3. When the roadway is separated by a physical barrier. |
| When approaching a transit vehicle that has signaled and is re-entering the roadway, who has right of way? | You must yield to any transit vehicle that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway. |
| List the areas/distances where you cannot park. | 1. 5' of a driveway. 2. 15' of a fire hydrant. 3. 20' of a crosswalk or ped safety zone. 4. 30' of an intersection or traffic control device. 5. 50' of a railroad crossing. 6. 20' of a fire station same side. 7. 75' of a fire station opposite side. |
| What does a white painted curb indicate? | White indicates that only short stops are permitted. |
| What does a yellow/red painted curb indicate? | Yellow/red indicates a loading zone or some other restriction. |
| What is the only time when you turn your wheels away from the curb when parkin on a hill? | When parking uphill with a curb turn you wheels away from the curb, otherwise always turn your wheels towards the curb. |
| What is the speed limit in school zones? | The speed limit is 20 mph in school zones. |
| What is the speed limit in arterials/streets of cities and towns? | The speed limit is 25 on streets of cities and towns. |
| What is the speed limit on country roads? | The speed limit on country roads is 60 mph. |
| What is the speed limit on state highways? | The speed limit is 60 on state highways. |
| When traveling at night, a bicycle must have a white headlight visible for how many feet? | When traveling at night, a bicycle must have a white headlight on the front visible for up to 500 ft. |
| When traveling at night, a bicycle must have a red headlight visible for how many feet? | When traveling at night, a bicycle must have a red headlight on the rear visible for up to 600 ft. |
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