A- PLUS DRIVER IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL VIRGINIA EIGHT HOUR RE-EXMINATION COURSE

The three (3) basic colors of road lighting and their meanings are: Red means stop Yellow means caution Green means right of way go Roadway lighting may be in the form of: A. Solid B. Arrow C. Flashing The difference between a flashing red light and a stop sign is: No difference Red stop or prohibition Black and White Regulatory information Yellow warning Orange road construction or repair warning Fluorescent Yellow/Green school zone, bicycle, pedestrian warning Blue Service or assistance Brown (Places of interest) POT, historical sites, rec area, museums Octagon (Stop) This eight-sided shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb. Wait for any vehicle or pedestrian to clear the way. At some intersections you'll find a sign beneath the stop sign that reads "All Way" or "4 Way." At these intersections all vehicles on all roads leading into the intersection must stop. If you get to the intersection at the same time as other vehicles, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Diamond(Warning) These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop. Guide Signs These signs are rectangular shaped, and are green. They are horizontal signs may give directions or information. Blue sign means Service, assistance, police, hospital, gas, and food Brown signs parks and recreation signs Road Construction Ahead - Detour These signs indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are ahead. Regulatory signs Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as: Triangle (Yield) You must slow down as you come to the intersection. Be prepared to stop. Let any vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists safely pass before you proceed. Railroad Crossing Advance warning signs are placed before a railroad crossing. These signs warn you to look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains or any vehicles using the rails. School Zone/School Crossing Slow down. The speed limit is usually 25 MPH. Watch out for children crossing the street or playing. Be ready to stop. Obey signals from any crossing guards. A second sign with an arrow may show the actual location of the crosswalk. No Passing Zone This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear. Regulatory Signs inform you of the law; you must obey their instructions. Remember that a red circle with a slash means NO — the symbol inside the circle tells you what is prohibited. Solid yellow traffic lines two way traffic/ opposite directions no passing Solid white traffic lines One way all traffic flows in the same direction Broken yellow lines two way traffic/opposite direction passing is allowed Broken white lines one way all traffic flows in the same direction Broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line passing is allowed from the side of the broken line, but not from the side of the solid line Double solid yellow lines no passing is allowed on either side (two way traffic) HOV lanes are used for and indicated by For buses, vans carpools more than one person Some things that a driver should do before getting in a vehicle to drive are Be knowledgeable of laws, rules, competent responsible willing to be safe by obeying laws B use common sense Some signs of an aggressive driver are Weaving, horn, yelling speeding, breaking the law, and making hand gesture Things drivers can do to keep an aggressive situation from becoming more aggressive are don't make eye contact or retaliate relax give in be the bigger person List things that a driver can do to minimize distractions and risk while driving are Concerate, Set or adjust the controls, Do not use a cell phone, Anticipate the traffic and environment around you, Maintain a space cushion around your vehicle. While driving, if you find yourself yawing, nodding, rubbing your eyes, reducing speed drastically, weaving, having difficulty seeing; these things are some indication of Drowsy Driving Alcohol consumption most critically affects a driver's___________ ability. judgment and driving A motorist's driving ability is affect by_____ drinks. 1 (cone) Implied Consent Law" mean agreeing that you will take blood or br