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stop completely, check for pedestrians and cross traffic
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the road that you are on intersects a divided highway
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you need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because
he/she is blind
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when driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should
slow down and be prepared to stop
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if there are no signals at a railroad crossing, you should
slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train approaching
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you may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing
never
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may continue through the interchange or exit the freeway in this lane
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highway and expressway signs are
green with white letters
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there are a series of curves ahead
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there is a steep hill ahead
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a yellow and black diamond-shaped sign
warns you about conditions on or near the road
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What sign is used to show the end of a divided highway?
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losing control of your vehicle, if you drift onto the shoulder, because of a drop off
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there is a traffic signal ahead
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From top to bottom, what is the proper order for traffic light colors?
red yellow green
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if a green arrow turns into a green light, you
may still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic
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a steady yellow light at an intersection means
slow down and prepare to stop
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a flashing yellow light means that you should
slow down and proceed with care
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you must stop when you see what kind of light?
-steady red light -flashing red light
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a steady green light at an intersection means that you
may drive through the intersection if the road is clear
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A steady yellow light means that a ___ light will soon appear
red
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you may continue carefully through a yellow light if
you are witihin the intersection
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you may turn left at a red light if
you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street
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if a traffic light is broken or not functioning, you should
continue as if it were a four-way STOP sign
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you may turn right on red if you
stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians
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when making a right turn at a green light, you must
yield to pedestrians
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The speed limit is ___ MPH when the yellow lights are flashing on the school zone speed sign.
15 MPH
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a flashing red light at a railroad crossing meansDefinition
stop; do not proceed until signals are completed
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workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead
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You may pass if the line dividing the two lanes is a ___ line.
broken white
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Lines of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ___ lines
white
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You may not pass another car on either side of a ___ centerline.
double solid yellow
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you may cross solid yellow lines
when making turns
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The road edge on the right side is marked by a ___ line.
solid white
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Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ___ lines.
yellow
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slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle
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the road is curving sharply to the left
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at an intersection controlled by a STOP sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white stop bar painted on the pavement, you should
pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear
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The posted speed limits show
the maximum safe speed under ideal conditions
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A highway with two-way traffic is marked by what sign?
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traffic signals
are installed at intersxns to control the movement of vehicles and pedestrians
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steady red light
-stop before entering the intersxn -you may turn right unless there is a NO TURN ON RED sign -you may turn left if you are in the left lane and are turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign tells you not to
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steady yellow light
-slow down and prepare to stop -if you can't stop safely before the intersxn, continue thru carefully
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steady green light
-you may go if the road is clear -you may turn left or right but must yield to others first
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green arrow
you may turn inn the direction of the arrow
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yellow arrow
means the green arrow is about to end
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red arrow
you may not turn in the direction of the arrow
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flashing red
-same as a STOP sign (come to a complete stop, look both ways, and proceed if clear)
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flashing yellow
means caution
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broken traffic lights
should be treated as a 4-WAY STOP sign
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ramp-metering signals
-some very busy highway entrance ramps have them -you can only enter the highway on a green light -on a single-lane ramp, only one car may enter per green light -even if you have a green light, you must still look for a safe gap in traffic to enter the highway
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steady downward green arrow over a lane
you may use the lane
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steady yellow X over a lane
you must change lanes because the direction of travel for the lane is about to change
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steady red X over a lane
you may not use the lane
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steady white left-turn arrow over a lane
vehicles in that lane may only turn left
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steady white two-way left-turn arrow over a lane
drivers in that lane may only turn left, and the lane is shared by drivers facing the opposite direction turning left
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pedestrians
always yield to pedestrains
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school zone signal
-speed limit is 15 when yellow light is flashing or between the listed times
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if you don't follow the school zone signal, you get
-3 points on your driving record -a fine
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railroad crossing
-you must stop if there is a signal of an approaching train -never stop your vehicle on railroad tracks
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What are the three categories of signs?
-regulatory signs -warning signs -guide signs
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regulatory signs
-tell you what you must/must not do according to the law -are usually black and white or red and white rectangles
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crosswalk or stop line
stop before the line, yield to pedestrians and traffic, and proceed if clear
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EXCEPT RIGHT TURN sign
often used with STOP signs, it lets you make a right turn without stopping
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4-WAY STOP sign
-there are four STOP signs at the intersxn -the first vehicle to reach the intersxn should go first -if two vehicles reach the intersxn at the same time, the driver on the right goes first
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YIELD sign
-slow down, and yield to pedestrians and cross-traffic -proceed when you can do so without interfering with traffic
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TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC sign
-used with YIELD signs at one-lane bridges or underpasses -you must yield to opposing traffic
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RAILROAD CROSSING sign
treat it as a YIELD sign if a train is approaching
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DO NOT ENTER sign
-used at the beginning of one-way streets and ramps
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WRONG WAY sign
placed farther down a one-way street (after a DO NOT ENTER sign) in case you enter the street the wrong way by accident
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ONE WAY sign
traffic is only allowed to move in the direction the sign points
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY sign
-means the road you are on intersects with a divided highway -at the first part, you can only turn right -at the second part, you can only turn left
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NO TRUCKS sign NO BICYCLES sign NO PEDESTRIANS sign
the indicated party may not use the road
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NO U-TURN sign NO RIGHT TURN sign NO LEFT TURN sign NO PARKING sign
the indicated action is prohibited
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DO NOT PASS sign
-you may not pass vehicles going in the same direction as you -often used with NO PASSING ZONE sign
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lane use control signs
placed at or near intersxns above the lane to show what actions are allowed for that lane
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-at the intersxn, drivers int he left lane must turn left and drivers in the lane to the right can either turn left or go straight
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CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY sign
the lane can only be used for turning left
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TURN LEFT OR RIGHT sign GO STRAIGHT OR TURN RIGHT sign
you may turn in either direction the arrows point
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TURN RIGHT ONLY sign TURN LEFT ONLY sign
you must turn (you may not go straight) at the intersxn
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KEEP RIGHT sign
stay to the right of the divider
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NO TURN ON RED sign
you can't turn on the red light, you have to wait for the green light to turn
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LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN sign
you may turn left, but yield to oncoming traffic
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OPPOSING TRAFFIC HAS EXTENDED GREEN sign
opposing traffic may still move even if your signal is red
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RESERVED PARKING sign (handicap, etc.)
you must have authorized plates or sticker to park
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if you park in a reserved space, you get...
a fine -towing costs
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warning signs
-tell you about conditions on or near the road ahead -are usually yellow and black diamonds
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NO PASSING ZONE sign
you may not pass other vehicles
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CHEVRON signs
there will be a sharp bend in the road
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LEFT CURVE sign RIGHT CURVE sign
-the road curves ahead -you should slow down to navigate the curve
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SHARP LEFT TURN sign SHARP RIGHT TURN sign
-there is a sharp turn ahead -you should slow down substantially to navigate the curve
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SET OF CURVES sign
-the road curves one way and then the other way ahead -you should slow down to navigate the curves
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SET OF SHARP TURNS sign
the road ahead has a sharp turn and then another in the other direction -you should slow down substantially to navigate the curves
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WINDING ROAD sign
there are 3 or more curves in a row on the road ahead
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ONE DIRECTION LARGE ARROW sign
there is a very sharp turn in the road ahead -you should slow down as if you were approaching an intersxn
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ROAD ENTERING CURVE sign
a side road enters as the main road curves -slow down as you approach the intersxn, because it may be hard for the other driver to see you
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TRUCK ROLLOVER sign
truck travleing too fast may roll over
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ADVISORY SPEED signs
may be used with other warning signs as a reminder of the hazard speed limit
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MERGING TRAFFIC sign
traffic will merge into you lane from another road or ramp -entering traffic must yield to main road traffic
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ADDED LANE sign
two roads will soon meet, but merging is not necessary because entering traffic has its own lane
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY BEGINS sign
the highway becomes divided into two one-way roads -keep to the right of the divider
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DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign
the divided highway becomes a two-way traffic road -keept to the right of the centerline and watch for oncoming traffic
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TWO-WAY TRAFFIC AHEAD
-the one-way street becomes a road with two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions -stay to the right of the centerline
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LANE ENDS signs
-one lane on a multi-lane road will end soon -merge as the sign indicates
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INTERSECTION signs
show you the shape of the intersxn ahead
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TWO DIRECTION LARGE ARROW sign
tells you that you must turn at the intersxn--you cannot go straight
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NARROW BRIDGE/UNDERPASS AHEAD sign
the road ahead becomes narrow and has no shoulder -slow down and stay in your lane -if another vehicle approaches, wait until he leaves
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SLIPPERY WHEN WET sign
in wet weather, slow down and increase following distance -do not accelerate or brake quickly -make turns at a very slow speed
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DEER CROSSING sign
proceed carefully, watching for deer
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LOW CLEARANCE sign
do not enter the tunnel, etc. if your vehicle is taller than the height listed
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LOW SHOULDER sign
shoulder is up to 3" below the road level
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SOFT SHOULDER sign
the shoulder is not paved
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SHOULDER DROP OFF sign
the shoulder is over 3" below the road level
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HILL/DOWNGRADE sign
-there is a steep hill ahead -slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear
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TRAFFIC LIGHT AHEAD sign
-there is a traffic light at the approaching intersxn -slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
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STOP SIGN AHEAD sign
there is a STOP sign at the approahcing intersxn -slow down and prepare to stop
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BICYCLE CROSSING AHEAD sign
-be prepared to slow down, bikers may be crossing your path ahead
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RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD sign
-you are approaching a RR crossing -look and listen for a train--the sign is far enough in advance of the actual crossing to allow you to stop if necessary
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ADVANCED INTERSECTION & RR CROSSING sign
-the intersecting road has a RR crossing soon after the intersxn -be prepared to stop if you take that road
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BICYCLE & CAR SHARE THE ROAD sign
used at narrow points on roads to remind drivers to provide space for bikers
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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign
-used at or ahead of a place where people often cross the road -be prepared to stop if necessary
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SCHOOL sign
-you are approaching a school zone -if accompanied by a downward arrow, you are at the school crosswalk -slow down and watch for children
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HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE sign
you may have to share the road with horse-drawn vehicles
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HAZARD STRIPS
used to mark objects or hazards adjacent to the road -avoid them
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WORK ZONE signs
orange and black -turn on you headlights -follow the instructions on the signs
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MOVE RIGHT/ MERGE RIGHT electric panel MOVE LEFT/ MERGE LEFT electric panel
-begin your merge well in advance of the sign
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CAUTION electric panel
caution, there is a work area ahead next to the travel lane
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guide signs
provide info about intersecting roads, help direct you to locations, and point outplaces along the road -green and white rectangles
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HIGHWAY GUIDE signs
-green with white letters -tell you the locations of exits, etc
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EXIT NUMBER signs
corresponf to mile markers so that you can judge thedistance between exits (ex, 75 mi. between Exit 20 and Exit 95) -if there is a a yellow panel with "EXIT ONLY" on it, it means that lane will leave the highway as a ramp, so drivers in the lane must exit or change lanes
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Interstate Numbering System
one/two-digit even number = east-west route (#'s increase as you go north) -one/two-digit odd number = north-south route (#'s increase as you go east) -three-digit number = connect to other major highways --first digit even = connects to interstates at both ends --first digit odd = connects to interstate at one end
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MILE MARKER signs
tell the number of miles from the point where the traffic route started/entered the state
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service signs
blue with white pictograms -show the locations of various services
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tourist signs
-blue or brown rectangles with white letters -direct drivers to tourist attractions
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crossing pavement lines
broken traffic lines can be crossed and solid lines cannot, except when making a turn
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single, broken yellow line
shows the center of a two-way, two-lane road -passing is allowed on both sides
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double, solid yellow line
-shows the center of a two-way road -passing is not allowed
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one solid and one broken yellow line
-shows the center of a two-way road -you may pass if the broken line is on your side
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