A Quiz for Parents of Teen Drivers

1. Which of the following is true. Read carefully.

A RED LIGHT means

Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right on red at most intersections if the way is clear. Some intersections display a “NO TURN ON RED” sign, which you must obey. Left turns on red from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed

Come to a complete stop near the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right on red at most intersections if the way is clear. Some intersections display a “NO TURN ON RED” sign, which you must obey. Left turns on red from a one-way street into a two-way street are also allowed

Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right on red at most intersections if the way is clear. Some intersections display a “NO TURN ON RED” sign, which you must obey. Left turns on red from a one-way street into a one-way street are not allowed

2. A Yellow Light means

Stop

Slow down if you can. The light will soon be red

Stop if you can. The light will soon be red.

3. When you come to a corner where there are no traffic lights or stop signs, you should:

Slow down, so you can stop, if necessary

Always stop, then proceeded when safe

Continue at the same speed and watch for traffic

4. Orange or Yellow colored signs and flags mean that you must be alert for:

Changed road conditions

Speed Zones

High occupancy lanes

5. The shape of a road sign can tell you as much about the sign’s message as its color.:

True

False

6. The shape used: Exclusively for stop signs is.

OCTAGON

HORIZONTAL RECTANGLE

TRIANGLE OR PENNANT

7. The shape used: Exclusively for yield signs is.

OCTAGON

HORIZONTAL RECTANGLE

TRIANGLE OR PENNANT

8. The shape used: Advance warning of no-passing zones is

OCTAGON

HORIZONTAL RECTANGLE

TRIANGLE OR PENNANT

9. A VERTICAL RECTANGLE is: Generally for regulatory signs.

A regulatory sign regulates:

Advertising on the highway

The number of vehicles on the road.

Speed, turning, parking, lane usage, etc.

10.

When you see this sign you should:

Be prepared for people and slow-moving equipment on the road

Expect traffic to merge into your lane

Slow down and expect the road to be closed