Signs, Signals, and Markings Flashcards
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While driving on a multi-lane highway in Pennsylvania, you notice the lane lines are broken white lines. What does this indicate?
Answer: Lanes are moving in the same direction, and you may cross the lines to pass or change lanes.
In Pennsylvania, broken white lines are used to separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Drivers are permitted to cross these lines to change lanes or to pass other vehicles when it is safe to do so.
You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow. Which of the following is true?
Answer: You have a "protected" turn and may proceed in the direction of the arrow without yielding.
A steady green arrow indicates a "protected" turning movement. This means oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light, and you have the right-of-way to turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.
In Pennsylvania, what is the meaning of a single, solid yellow line as a pavement marking?
Answer: It marks the left edge of the roadway on divided highways and one-way streets.
According to the PennDOT Driver's Manual, solid yellow lines are used to mark the center of two-lane roads with opposing traffic and also to mark the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets, and ramps.
A driver in Pennsylvania encounters a pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road. What does this unique sign shape indicate?
Answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone.
The pennant-shaped sign is unique and is placed on the left side of the road to mark the beginning of a no-passing zone. It is a warning sign that supplements the solid yellow line indicating that passing is prohibited.
When approaching a steady red light at an intersection in Pennsylvania, a driver in the left lane of a one-way street intends to turn left onto another one-way street. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: The driver may turn left after stopping, if there is no sign prohibiting the turn and it is safe to proceed.
Pennsylvania law permits a left turn on a red light from a one-way street onto another one-way street. The driver must first come to a complete stop, yield to all pedestrians and cross-traffic, and proceed only when it is safe to do so, provided no sign prohibits the turn.
Which of the following is a regulatory sign?
Answer: An octagonal sign that reads "STOP".
Regulatory signs inform road users of traffic laws or regulations. The STOP sign is an octagonal regulatory sign that legally requires a driver to come to a complete stop. Warning signs (like the curve sign) are typically diamond-shaped, and guide signs (like the hospital sign) are often blue or green.