THE
COURSES
t's
always a good idea to be knowledgable about road signs you may encounter during
your travels. First Time Drivers, you will find these signs helpful in studying
for your D.A.T.A. test, and may even see some signs here that you've never
noticed before. Knowing how they work, and what they mean will help keep you
safe, and may even keep you from getting a ticket.
STOP
SIGNS are always octagonal (8 sided). A stop sign means that you must bring
your vehicle to a complete halt at the marked stop line. If there is no marked
stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.
If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where
you have a clear view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before
entering the intersection. A four-way stop sign means that there are four stop
signs at this intersection. Traffic from all four directions must stop. The
first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles
reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the
driver on the right.
OCTAGON
: STOP
TRIANGLE
: YIELD
Slow
down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear,
you may move forward slowly without stopping. Yield signs are usually placed
where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.
You
are entering a no passing zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the
road, facing the driver.
PENNANT
: NO PASSING
Narrow
bridge. These signs warn you of special conditions or dangers ahead. Words or
symbols on the sign will show why you need to use caution.
DIAMOND
: WARNING
This
five-sided sign means you are near a school. Watch for children.
PENTAGON
: SCHOOL
As
you approach this sign, slow down, watch for children crossing the road. Stop
if necessary. Obey signals from any crossing guards.
SCHOOL
CROSSING
In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake quickly. Make sharp turns
at a very slow speed.
SLIPPERY
WHEN WET
The highway
ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Keep to the right.
DIVIDED
HIGHWAY AHEAD
The
divided highway on which you are traveling ends 350 to 500 feet ahead. You will
then be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.
DIVIDED
HIGHWAY ENDS
Do not enter
if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.
LOW
CLEARANCE
Warns you
in advance that a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.
BICYCLE
CROSSING
You
are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one you are on. Watch
for other traffic and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.
MERGING
TRAFFIC
Watch
for people crossing the street. Slow down or stop if necessary.
PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING
The bridge
is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
NARROW
BRIDGE
There
is a low place in the road. Go slowly and be ready to stop if the dip is filled
with water.
DIP
The dirt
on the side of the road is soft. Don't leave the pavement except in an emergency.
SOFT
SHOULDER
The bridge
is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time. Make sure the bridge is clear
of oncoming traffic before you cross.
ONE
LANE BRIDGE
Road surface
ahead changes from a hard surfaced pavement to a low-type surface or earth road.
PAVEMENT
ENDS
Slow your
speed and keep well to the left. The road will curve to the right.
RIGHT
CURVE
The road
will curve to the right, then to the left. Slow your speed, keep to the right,
and do not pass.
DOUBLE
CURVE
There are
several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully.
WINDING
ROAD
Here
are some common warning signs. These signs give you advance notice of possible
hazards ahead. Drive with caution.
WARNING
SIGNS
