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Driver's License Topics: Signs and Rules

General road signs, signals and safe-driving rules. Details such as speed limits and fines vary by state; check your state's driver manual.

84 cardsGrades 9–12, Adult#driving#road-signs#safety

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  • Octagon, redSign or rule
    Stop sign: come to a full stop
  • Triangle pointing down, red and whiteSign or rule
    Yield: slow down and give way
  • Circle with slashSign or rule
    Prohibition: whatever is shown is not allowed
  • Yellow diamondSign or rule
    Warning of a hazard or change ahead
  • Orange diamond or rectangleSign or rule
    Construction or work zone warning
  • Pentagon, yellow-greenSign or rule
    School zone or school crossing
  • Round, yellow with an XSign or rule
    Railroad crossing ahead
  • CrossbuckSign or rule
    Railroad crossing; yield to trains
  • White rectangleSign or rule
    Regulatory sign, such as a speed limit
  • Green signSign or rule
    Guide information such as directions and distances
  • Blue signSign or rule
    Services such as gas, food or lodging; or hospital
  • Brown signSign or rule
    Recreational or cultural area
  • Do Not EnterSign or rule
    Do not drive in this direction
  • Wrong WaySign or rule
    You are driving against traffic
  • One WaySign or rule
    Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
  • MergeSign or rule
    Lanes join; adjust speed and take turns safely
  • Slippery When WetSign or rule
    Road may be slick; slow down
  • Divided highway beginsSign or rule
    Opposing traffic will be separated by a median
  • Pedestrian crossingSign or rule
    People may cross; be ready to stop
  • No passing zoneSign or rule
    Do not pass other vehicles here
  • Double solid yellow lineSign or rule
    No passing in either direction
  • Solid white lineSign or rule
    Lane change is discouraged or prohibited
  • Broken white lineSign or rule
    Lane changes allowed when safe
  • Dashed yellow line on your sideSign or rule
    Passing allowed when it is safe
  • Red lightSign or rule
    Stop and wait behind the line
  • Yellow lightSign or rule
    Signal is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely
  • Green lightSign or rule
    Go, after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection
  • Flashing red lightSign or rule
    Treat as a stop sign
  • Flashing yellow lightSign or rule
    Proceed with caution
  • Green arrowSign or rule
    You may turn in the arrow's direction; oncoming traffic is stopped
  • Red arrowSign or rule
    Do not turn in that direction
  • Right of waySign or rule
    Who gets to go first; it is given, not taken
  • Four-way stopSign or rule
    The first vehicle to arrive goes first; if tied, yield to the right
  • Uncontrolled intersectionSign or rule
    Yield to vehicles already in or approaching the intersection
  • Pedestrians in a crosswalkSign or rule
    Always yield to them
  • Emergency vehicle with sirenSign or rule
    Pull over to the right and stop
  • School bus with red lights flashingSign or rule
    Stop; in most places traffic must stop in both directions
  • Three-second ruleSign or rule
    Stay at least three seconds behind the car ahead
  • Following distance in bad weatherSign or rule
    Increase it to four seconds or more
  • Stopping distanceSign or rule
    Reaction distance plus braking distance
  • Blind spotSign or rule
    An area beside the car that mirrors do not show
  • Check mirrors and blind spotsSign or rule
    Do this before changing lanes
  • Use turn signalsSign or rule
    Signal before turning or changing lanes
  • Hand signal: left arm straight outSign or rule
    Left turn
  • Hand signal: left arm bent upSign or rule
    Right turn
  • Hand signal: left arm bent downSign or rule
    Stop or slow
  • Seat beltSign or rule
    Everyone in the car should buckle up
  • Child safety seatSign or rule
    Children use age- and size-appropriate restraints
  • Speed limitSign or rule
    The highest legal speed, in good conditions
  • Drive to conditionsSign or rule
    Slow down in rain, fog, snow or heavy traffic
  • HydroplaningSign or rule
    Tires riding on water instead of the road; ease off the gas
  • Skid on iceSign or rule
    Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go
  • HeadlightsSign or rule
    Use them from sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility
  • High beamsSign or rule
    Use on dark roads without other traffic; dim for oncoming cars
  • Hazard lightsSign or rule
    Flashers that warn others you are stopped or in trouble
  • Parallel parkingSign or rule
    Parking parallel to the curb between two cars
  • Parking uphill with a curbSign or rule
    Turn wheels away from the curb
  • Parking downhillSign or rule
    Turn wheels toward the curb
  • Fire hydrantSign or rule
    Do not park in front of one
  • Red curbSign or rule
    No stopping or parking
  • Handicap parkingSign or rule
    Only for vehicles with a valid permit
  • Driving under the influenceSign or rule
    Illegal and dangerous; never drive after drinking or using impairing drugs
  • Distracted drivingSign or rule
    Texting or other tasks while driving; keep your eyes on the road
  • Drowsy drivingSign or rule
    Driving while tired is dangerous; pull over to rest
  • Aggressive drivingSign or rule
    Tailgating or speeding to intimidate; stay calm
  • RoundaboutSign or rule
    Yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise
  • Merging onto a highwaySign or rule
    Match highway speed using the on-ramp
  • PassingSign or rule
    Only pass when it is legal and clear; return to your lane safely
  • U-turnSign or rule
    Allowed only where it is safe and not prohibited
  • Left turn on a green lightSign or rule
    Yield to oncoming traffic
  • Right turn on redSign or rule
    Allowed after a full stop where not prohibited and when clear
  • Learner's permitSign or rule
    Allows supervised practice driving
  • Graduated licensingSign or rule
    Phased system giving new drivers more privileges over time
  • InsuranceSign or rule
    Most states require drivers to carry liability insurance
  • RegistrationSign or rule
    Official record of a vehicle, renewed regularly
  • Tire pressureSign or rule
    Check regularly; correct pressure improves safety and fuel use
  • Dashboard warning lightSign or rule
    A signal that a system needs attention
  • Brake fluidSign or rule
    Hydraulic fluid that transfers brake pedal force
  • Anti-lock brakesSign or rule
    Keep wheels from locking in hard stops; press firmly and steer
  • Oversteer and understeerSign or rule
    Car turns more or less than the driver intends
  • Motorcyclists and bicyclistsSign or rule
    Share the road and allow extra space
  • Move over lawSign or rule
    Change lanes or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles
  • Point systemSign or rule
    States track violations by adding points to a driving record
  • Defensive drivingSign or rule
    Anticipating hazards and staying prepared to react

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