chapter test

check your knowledge
multiple choice copy the number of each sentence below on a sheet of paper. choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. what does a round traffic sign mean?
(a) yield to other traffic (c) stop
(b) railroad crossing (d) pedestrian crossing

2. a construction zone sign is
(a) yellow. (c) green.
(b) blue. (d) orange.

3. which of the following is not an example of a traffic signal?
(a) flashing lights (c) school zone sign
(b) arrows (d) pedestrian signals

4. two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate
(a) no passing from either way.
(b) passing both ways.
(c) passing only with caution.
(d) passing on the left only.

completion copy the number of each sentence below. after each number, write the word or words that complete the sentence correctly.

5. a ______ signal is used at heavy traffic intersections to tell people who are walking whether they should proceed or wait.

6. international traffic signs use ______ rather than words.

7. a lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safer mid-block left turns is called a ______.

8. a ______ sign controls traffic.

review vocabulary
copy the number of each definition in list a. match the definition in list a with the term it defines in list b.

list a
9. sign that alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions
10. signal that alerts drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop
11. sign set on roadways like primary highways and expressways to keep traffic moving safely
12. signal, usually overhead, that tells whether a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time
13. speed limits set for special conditions such as sharp curves
14. sign that gives directions

list b
a. flashing signal
b. lane signal
c. warning sign
d. advisory speed limitse. guide sign
f. minimum speed limit

think critically
write a paragraph to answer each question.

1. what is the difference between a basic speed law, a minimum speed limit, and an advisory speed limit?

2. you are planning to drive in a foreign country that has a different language from yours. what can you do to be sure that you will understand the traffic signs?

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chapter test

check your knowledge
multiple choice copy the number of each sentence below on a sheet of paper. choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. what does a round traffic sign mean?
(a) yield to other traffic (c) stop
(b) railroad crossing (d) pedestrian crossing

2. a construction zone sign is
(a) yellow. (c) green.
(b) blue. (d) orange.

3. which of the following is not an example of a traffic signal?
(a) flashing lights (c) school zone sign
(b) arrows (d) pedestrian signals

4. two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate
(a) no passing from either way.
(b) passing both ways.
(c) passing only with caution.
(d) passing on the left only.

completion copy the number of each sentence below. after each number, write the word or words that complete the sentence correctly.

5. a ______ signal is used at heavy traffic intersections to tell people who are walking whether they should proceed or wait.

6. international traffic signs use ______ rather than words.

7. a lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safer mid-block left turns is called a ______.

8. a ______ sign controls traffic.

review vocabulary
copy the number of each definition in list a. match the definition in list a with the term it defines in list b.

list a
9. sign that alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions
10. signal that alerts drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop
11. sign set on roadways like primary highways and expressways to keep traffic moving safely
12. signal, usually overhead, that tells whether a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time
13. speed limits set for special conditions such as sharp curves
14. sign that gives directions

list b
a. flashing signal
b. lane signal
c. warning sign
d. advisory speed limitse. guide sign
f. minimum speed limit

think critically
write a paragraph to answer each question.

1. what is the difference between a basic speed law, a minimum speed limit, and an advisory speed limit?

2. you are planning to drive in a foreign country that has a different language from yours. what can you do to be sure that you will understand the traffic signs?

Accepted Answer

### Multiple Choice Answers:
1. What does a round traffic sign mean?
   - Round traffic signs are typically stop signs. So the answer is (c) stop.
   # Answer: c. stop

2. A construction zone sign is
   - Construction zone signs are orange. So the answer is (d) orange.
   # Answer: d. orange

3. Which of the following is not an example of a traffic signal?
   - A school zone sign is a traffic sign (not a signal like lights/arrows/pedestrian signals). So the answer is (c) school zone sign.
   # Answer: c. school zone sign

4. Two solid yellow center lines on a two - lane highway indicate
   - Two solid yellow lines mean no passing from either direction. So the answer is (a) no passing from either way.
   # Answer: a. no passing from either way

### Completion Answers:
5. A \_\_\_\_ signal is used at heavy traffic intersections to tell people who are walking whether they should proceed or wait.
   - Pedestrian signals are used for this purpose.
   # Answer: pedestrian

6. International traffic signs use \_\_\_\_ rather than words.
   - International traffic signs use symbols.
   # Answer: symbols

7. A lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safer mid - block left turns is called a \_.
   - A left - turn lane (or a dedicated left - turn lane) serves this purpose.
   # Answer: left - turn lane (or dedicated left - turn lane)

8. A \_\_\_\_ sign controls traffic.
   - Regulatory signs (like stop signs, yield signs) control traffic.
   # Answer: regulatory

### Review Vocabulary Answers:
9. sign that alerts you to possible hazards and road conditions - This is a warning sign (c).
   # Answer: 9 - c

10. signal that alerts drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop - This is a flashing signal (a).
    # Answer: 10 - a

11. sign set on roadways like primary highways and expressways to keep traffic moving safely - This is a guide sign (e).
    # Answer: 11 - e

12. signal, usually overhead, that tells whether a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time - This is a lane signal (b).
    # Answer: 12 - b

13. speed limits set for special conditions such as sharp curves - This is advisory speed limits (d).
    # Answer: 13 - d

14. sign that gives directions - This is a guide sign (e)? Wait, no, guide signs give directions, but 11 was also guide? Wait, no, 11: "sign set on roadways... to keep traffic moving safely" and 14: "sign that gives directions" - both are guide signs? Wait, no, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, 14: "sign that gives directions" is a guide sign (e). 11: "sign set on roadways like primary highways and expressways to keep traffic moving safely" - maybe it's a guide sign too? But maybe the original list has a different mapping. Wait, let's re - check:
    List A 14: "sign that gives directions" matches List B e (guide sign). So 14 - e.

### Think Critically Answers:
1. **Difference between basic speed law, minimum speed limit, and advisory speed limit**:
   - The basic speed law requires drivers to travel at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the current road, traffic, and weather conditions (even if it is below the posted speed limit). A minimum speed limit is the lowest speed a driver is legally allowed to travel on a particular road (e.g., on some highways, you must go at least a certain speed to keep up with traffic flow). An advisory speed limit (like for a sharp curve) is a recommended speed for a specific condition; it is not a legal limit but is meant to advise drivers of a safe speed for that situation.

2. **Driving in a foreign country with a different language - understanding traffic signs**:
   - Before traveling, you can research the common traffic signs of the foreign country (many countries use international traffic symbols, so familiarizing yourself with those symbols can help). You can also get a guidebook or use a navigation app that has information about local traffic signs. Additionally, observing the behavior of local drivers can give you clues about what the signs mean (e.g., if most drivers slow down at a certain sign, it is likely a warning or speed - related sign).

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