Driver's Education Unit 1

Regulatory sign colors

• Red with white letters

• Yellow with black letters

• Green with white letters

• Blue with white letters

Overtake a vehicle in a no-passing zone if

• The road ahead is clear

• There is a traffic signal ahead

• Another vehicle is behind you

• You are in a hurry

Approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights

• Stop at least 15 feet away

• Proceed with caution

• Speed up to cross quickly

• Look for oncoming trains

Meaning of a green arrow traffic light

• Stop and wait for the light to change

• Proceed in the direction of the arrow

• Yield to oncoming traffic

• Make a U-turn

Slower-moving vehicles on a multilane roadway

• Use the left lane

• Use the right lane

• Stay in the middle lane

• Speed up to match traffic

Action if the vehicle starts to skid

• Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid

• Accelerate to regain control

• Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

• Apply the brakes immediately

Three parts of the HTS:

• People, vehicles, roadways.

• Traffic signals, road signs, lane markings.

• Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles.

• Cars, trucks, buses.

Emergency vehicle approaching from behind

• Continue driving at the same speed

• Pull over and stop

• Speed up to get away

• Ignore the vehicle and keep driving

Maintain control when entering a curve

• Slow down before entering

• Accelerate through the curve

• Maintain speed throughout the curve

• Steer sharply into the curve

Action when approaching a yield sign

• Speed up and pass quickly

• Slow down and be prepared to stop

• Ignore the sign and continue

• Come to a complete stop before proceeding