Virginia Drivers Manual Flashcards

Virginia Driver's Manual Flashcards merge- two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one- drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging safely.on three-lane roads- with traffic moving in both directions, road markings show when drivers may use the center lane for making left turns or for passing- if the center lane is marked by a single broken yellow line on both sides, drivers traveling in either direction may use the center lane for passing- if both sides of the center lane are marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, drivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns, but may no travel further than 150 feet in this lane road construction ahead - detour- indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route ahead- slow down- unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are ahead expansion joints- a joint across lanes creates a bump or is wide enough to cause loss of traction in wet weather solid white lines- show turn lanes and discourage lane changes near intersections, and at other locations where lane changes might be dangerous- solid white lines also mark the right edge of pavement- arrows used with white lines indicate which turn may be made from the lane.- stop lines, crosswalks and parking spaces also are marked by white lines.lane reduction- right lane ends soon.- drivers in the right lane must merge left when space opens up- drivers in the left lane should allow other vehicles to merge smoothly.dotted white lanes- used to show lane assignment in intersections and interchanges where there might otherwise be a tendency to drift out of a lane or an area of intended use- often used to guide two turning lanes through the intersection- also used to denote the opening of a turn lane at an intersection and entrance/exit lanes at interchanges lane use control- used where turns are required or where special turning movements are permitted for specific lanes- traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.a red arrow- red arrow means you must stop if you intend to move in the direction of the arrow.- may not proceed in the direction of the arrow as long as the red arrow is displayed, unless signs are posted at the intersection that read "Right on Red Arrow After Stop" or "Left on Red Arrow After Stop."-

Virginia law prohibits right and left turns at red arrow lights (if travelling in another state, must know laws for right and left turns at red and red arrow lights) What are traffic signals, signs, and pavements marking used for in traffic control?

• To provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic- must obey all

signs and signals unless directed by a police officer traffic signs- color and shape of a traffic sign communicates important info about the sign's message- color can give you some

advance information if approaching a sign while its still distant, before you can read the message or see the symbol

flashing red light- come to a complete stop and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.- may go when way when way is clear- at a railroad crossing, must come to complete stop even if you don't see a train slow moving vehicles- traveling at 25 mph or less (farm equipment and horse-drawn vehicles) must display these signs when using a public highway- be prepared to adjust your speed or position when you see a vehicle with one of these signs.yield line- a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. - often seen at the entrance of a roundabout.flashing arrow panels- large flashing arrow panels or flashing message signs in work zones direct drivers to........-> proceed into different traffic lanes-> inform them that part of the road ahead is closed y intersectionyou must bear either right or left ahead.sharp right and left turns- slow down and be prepared for the road ahead to turn sharply right, then left.no passing zone- sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone- may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear yellow light or arrow- cautions warning that the light is about to change.- if you have not entered the intersection, stop or, if unsafe to stop, cautiously go through it.- if you are already in the intersection, go through it cautiously- do not speed up to beat the light.no left turn- left turns are against the law.- in Virginia, U-turns are considered as two left turns and are illegal if this sign is posted.advisory speed- indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit.Who do traffic signals apply to?drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, moped-riders, and pedestrians reduced speed limit ahead- prepare to reduce your speed; the speed limit is changing ahead.Tests to obtain a driver's license- vision screening- two-part knowledge exam- road skills test sharp right turn- slow down and be prepared for a sharp right turn in the road ahead.flashing yellow light- slow down and proceed with caution- flashing yellow lights are at locations with higher-than-normal hazardous conditions.rectangle (regulatory or guide)- vertical signs generally give instructions or tell you the law.- horizontal signs may give directions or information.