3D Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving Traffic Safety Tips

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Traffic Signs, Signals and Highway Markings


 

Quiz

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

  • Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
  • Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
  • Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
  • Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.



A rectangular-shaped sign is

  • School crossing sign.
  • Railroad crossing sign.
  • Stop sign.
  • Speed limit sign.

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A diamond-shaped sign is a

  • Road hazard sign.
  • Interstate route sign.
  • School crossing sign.
  • Speed limit sign.

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What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges

  • Black letters or symbols on a white background.
  • Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
  • White letters or symbols on a blue background.
  • White letters or symbols on a green background.

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What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway

  • Yellow with black letters.
  • Black with white letters.
  • Red with white letters.
  • Green with white letters.

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What does this road sign mean

  • Slow down and prepare to stop only if cars are approaching you.
  • Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
  • Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
  • Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

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This sign is a warning that you are approaching

  • An intersection.
  • A crosswalk.
  • A railroad crossing.
  • A blasting zone.

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Which of the following must you obey over the other three

  • A steady red light.
  • A policeman.
  • A stop sign.
  • A flashing red light.

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As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to

  • Speed up to beat the red light.
  • Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
  • Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
  • Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

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A traffic light which has a green arrow and a green light means that

  • You may only drive straight ahead.
  • You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
  • You must wait for a red light.
  • You may either turn or continue forward.

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What does a flashing red light mean

  • Merging traffic.
  • Proceed with caution.
  • Pedestrian crossing.
  • Come to a full stop.

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You come to an intersection which has a flashing yellow light. You should

  • Proceed with caution.
  • Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection.
  • Stop only if cars are already in the intersection.
  • Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.