{
 "source": "https://peabody.kids/flashcards/tp-driving-rules",
 "id": "tp-driving-rules",
 "title": "Driver's License Topics: Signs and Rules",
 "category": "test-prep",
 "subject": "Driving",
 "levels": [
  "9-12",
  "adult"
 ],
 "description": "General road signs, signals and safe-driving rules. Details such as speed limits and fines vary by state; check your state's driver manual.",
 "tags": [
  "driving",
  "road-signs",
  "safety"
 ],
 "frontLabel": "Sign or rule",
 "backLabel": "Meaning",
 "cards": [
  [
   "Octagon, red",
   "Stop sign: come to a full stop"
  ],
  [
   "Triangle pointing down, red and white",
   "Yield: slow down and give way"
  ],
  [
   "Circle with slash",
   "Prohibition: whatever is shown is not allowed"
  ],
  [
   "Yellow diamond",
   "Warning of a hazard or change ahead"
  ],
  [
   "Orange diamond or rectangle",
   "Construction or work zone warning"
  ],
  [
   "Pentagon, yellow-green",
   "School zone or school crossing"
  ],
  [
   "Round, yellow with an X",
   "Railroad crossing ahead"
  ],
  [
   "Crossbuck",
   "Railroad crossing; yield to trains"
  ],
  [
   "White rectangle",
   "Regulatory sign, such as a speed limit"
  ],
  [
   "Green sign",
   "Guide information such as directions and distances"
  ],
  [
   "Blue sign",
   "Services such as gas, food or lodging; or hospital"
  ],
  [
   "Brown sign",
   "Recreational or cultural area"
  ],
  [
   "Do Not Enter",
   "Do not drive in this direction"
  ],
  [
   "Wrong Way",
   "You are driving against traffic"
  ],
  [
   "One Way",
   "Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow"
  ],
  [
   "Merge",
   "Lanes join; adjust speed and take turns safely"
  ],
  [
   "Slippery When Wet",
   "Road may be slick; slow down"
  ],
  [
   "Divided highway begins",
   "Opposing traffic will be separated by a median"
  ],
  [
   "Pedestrian crossing",
   "People may cross; be ready to stop"
  ],
  [
   "No passing zone",
   "Do not pass other vehicles here"
  ],
  [
   "Double solid yellow line",
   "No passing in either direction"
  ],
  [
   "Solid white line",
   "Lane change is discouraged or prohibited"
  ],
  [
   "Broken white line",
   "Lane changes allowed when safe"
  ],
  [
   "Dashed yellow line on your side",
   "Passing allowed when it is safe"
  ],
  [
   "Red light",
   "Stop and wait behind the line"
  ],
  [
   "Yellow light",
   "Signal is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely"
  ],
  [
   "Green light",
   "Go, after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection"
  ],
  [
   "Flashing red light",
   "Treat as a stop sign"
  ],
  [
   "Flashing yellow light",
   "Proceed with caution"
  ],
  [
   "Green arrow",
   "You may turn in the arrow's direction; oncoming traffic is stopped"
  ],
  [
   "Red arrow",
   "Do not turn in that direction"
  ],
  [
   "Right of way",
   "Who gets to go first; it is given, not taken"
  ],
  [
   "Four-way stop",
   "The first vehicle to arrive goes first; if tied, yield to the right"
  ],
  [
   "Uncontrolled intersection",
   "Yield to vehicles already in or approaching the intersection"
  ],
  [
   "Pedestrians in a crosswalk",
   "Always yield to them"
  ],
  [
   "Emergency vehicle with siren",
   "Pull over to the right and stop"
  ],
  [
   "School bus with red lights flashing",
   "Stop; in most places traffic must stop in both directions"
  ],
  [
   "Three-second rule",
   "Stay at least three seconds behind the car ahead"
  ],
  [
   "Following distance in bad weather",
   "Increase it to four seconds or more"
  ],
  [
   "Stopping distance",
   "Reaction distance plus braking distance"
  ],
  [
   "Blind spot",
   "An area beside the car that mirrors do not show"
  ],
  [
   "Check mirrors and blind spots",
   "Do this before changing lanes"
  ],
  [
   "Use turn signals",
   "Signal before turning or changing lanes"
  ],
  [
   "Hand signal: left arm straight out",
   "Left turn"
  ],
  [
   "Hand signal: left arm bent up",
   "Right turn"
  ],
  [
   "Hand signal: left arm bent down",
   "Stop or slow"
  ],
  [
   "Seat belt",
   "Everyone in the car should buckle up"
  ],
  [
   "Child safety seat",
   "Children use age- and size-appropriate restraints"
  ],
  [
   "Speed limit",
   "The highest legal speed, in good conditions"
  ],
  [
   "Drive to conditions",
   "Slow down in rain, fog, snow or heavy traffic"
  ],
  [
   "Hydroplaning",
   "Tires riding on water instead of the road; ease off the gas"
  ],
  [
   "Skid on ice",
   "Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go"
  ],
  [
   "Headlights",
   "Use them from sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility"
  ],
  [
   "High beams",
   "Use on dark roads without other traffic; dim for oncoming cars"
  ],
  [
   "Hazard lights",
   "Flashers that warn others you are stopped or in trouble"
  ],
  [
   "Parallel parking",
   "Parking parallel to the curb between two cars"
  ],
  [
   "Parking uphill with a curb",
   "Turn wheels away from the curb"
  ],
  [
   "Parking downhill",
   "Turn wheels toward the curb"
  ],
  [
   "Fire hydrant",
   "Do not park in front of one"
  ],
  [
   "Red curb",
   "No stopping or parking"
  ],
  [
   "Handicap parking",
   "Only for vehicles with a valid permit"
  ],
  [
   "Driving under the influence",
   "Illegal and dangerous; never drive after drinking or using impairing drugs"
  ],
  [
   "Distracted driving",
   "Texting or other tasks while driving; keep your eyes on the road"
  ],
  [
   "Drowsy driving",
   "Driving while tired is dangerous; pull over to rest"
  ],
  [
   "Aggressive driving",
   "Tailgating or speeding to intimidate; stay calm"
  ],
  [
   "Roundabout",
   "Yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise"
  ],
  [
   "Merging onto a highway",
   "Match highway speed using the on-ramp"
  ],
  [
   "Passing",
   "Only pass when it is legal and clear; return to your lane safely"
  ],
  [
   "U-turn",
   "Allowed only where it is safe and not prohibited"
  ],
  [
   "Left turn on a green light",
   "Yield to oncoming traffic"
  ],
  [
   "Right turn on red",
   "Allowed after a full stop where not prohibited and when clear"
  ],
  [
   "Learner's permit",
   "Allows supervised practice driving"
  ],
  [
   "Graduated licensing",
   "Phased system giving new drivers more privileges over time"
  ],
  [
   "Insurance",
   "Most states require drivers to carry liability insurance"
  ],
  [
   "Registration",
   "Official record of a vehicle, renewed regularly"
  ],
  [
   "Tire pressure",
   "Check regularly; correct pressure improves safety and fuel use"
  ],
  [
   "Dashboard warning light",
   "A signal that a system needs attention"
  ],
  [
   "Brake fluid",
   "Hydraulic fluid that transfers brake pedal force"
  ],
  [
   "Anti-lock brakes",
   "Keep wheels from locking in hard stops; press firmly and steer"
  ],
  [
   "Oversteer and understeer",
   "Car turns more or less than the driver intends"
  ],
  [
   "Motorcyclists and bicyclists",
   "Share the road and allow extra space"
  ],
  [
   "Move over law",
   "Change lanes or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles"
  ],
  [
   "Point system",
   "States track violations by adding points to a driving record"
  ],
  [
   "Defensive driving",
   "Anticipating hazards and staying prepared to react"
  ]
 ]
}