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Learner's Permit Study Guide #3

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SIGNS, SIGNALS, and MARKINGS

Read pages 29-50 of the Kansas Driving Handbook and answer the questions below. Be sure to read all the answers. Many questions have MORE THAN ONE answer!

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Question 1

The meaning of a sign is conveyed through its

A	shape. Hint: There is more than one correct answer!
B	color. Hint: There is more than one correct answer!
C	symbols. Hint: There is more than one correct answer!
D	words. Hint: There is more than one correct answer!

Question 1 Explanation:

Great job!

Question 2

An octagon-shaped sign

A	is only for tourist information.
B	means stop and is usually red and white. Hint: There are two correct answers here!
C	means bad weather.
D	means stop and is orange and black in construction zones. Hint: There are two correct answers here!

Question 2 Explanation:

Good job!

Question 3

A triangular-shaped sign with the point down always means

A	keep right.
B	keep left.
C	yield. Hint: There are two correct answers here.
D	stop only when necessary to avoid interfering with other traffic that has the right-of-way, including pedestrians. Hint: There are two correct answers here.

Question 3 Explanation:

Nice goin'!

Question 4

A pennant-shaped traffic sign (triangle pointing sideways) means

A	keep right.
B	no passing zone. Hint: There are two correct answers here!
C	do not pass. Hint: There are two correct answers here!
D	Go Wildcats!

Question 4 Explanation:

Excellent!

Question 5

SMV means

A	Smart Messaging Vehicle
B	Short Messaging Vehicle.
C	Start Motor Vehicle.
D	Slow-Moving Vehicle.

Question 6

Click the letter next to the SMV emblem below.

A
B
C
D

Question 7

SMV means the vehicle is designed for speeds below

A	30 miles per hour.
B	25 miles per hour.
C	55 miles per hour.
D	55 miles per hour.

Question 8

An example of a Slow-Moving Vehicle is

A	an ice cream truck
B	a mail delivery truck
C	a tractor. Hint: There are two correct answers!
D	a street sweeper. Hint: There are two correct answers!

Question 8 Explanation:

Good job!

Question 9

This sign means

A	no right turn.
B	no restrooms.
C	no smoking
D	no heavy-duty trucks.

Question 10

This sign means

A	no right turn.
B	no left turn.
C	no heavy-duty trucks.
D	no smoking.

Question 11

This sign means

A	no heavy trucks.
B	no horse traffic.
C	no smoking.
D	no u-turn.

Question 12

The difference between these two signs is

A	that the sign on the left means “divided highway begins” and the sign on the right means “divided highway ends”. Hint: This is confusing. The arrow on the right-hand-side represents the lane you are in.
B	that the sign on the right means “divided highway begins” and the sign on the left means “divided highway ends”.
C	that the right one means “dangerous curve”, and the left one means “safe curve”.
D	nothing. There is no difference.

Question 12 Explanation:

Good job! That's tough one!

Question 13

This sign means

A	the airport is nearby.
B	there is a wi-fi hotspot nearby.
C	traffic is two-way. Hint: There are two correct answers!
D	you are traveling on a two-way road. Hint: There are two correct answers!

Question 13 Explanation:

Beautiful!

Question 14

A red light on this signal means

A	Christmas time is near.
B	stop and do not proceed until the red light is off and the green light is on.
C	stop and proceed if cross traffic is clear.
D	slow down and yield to cross traffic.

Question 15

A yellow light on this signal means

A	slow down and yield to cross traffic.
B	stop and proceed if cross traffic is clear.
C	stop because the light will soon turn red. Hint: This has two answers!
D	proceed only if you are already in the intersection or are so close that you cannot stop safely before entering the intersection. Hint: This has two answers!

Question 15 Explanation:

Nice!

Question 16

A flashing red light means you must

A	slow down and yield to cross traffic.
B	stop and proceed only when the way is clear.
C	stop and wait for it to turn green.
D	do not pass.

Question 17

A flashing yellow light means you must

A	slow down and yield to cross traffic. Hint: This has two answers!
B	proceed with caution. Hint: This has two answers!
C	stop because the light will soon turn red.
D	stop and wait for it to turn green.

Question 17 Explanation:

Nice goin'!

Question 18

Both these signs mean

A	observe the posted speed limit.
B	dangerous curve ahead.
C	right turn ahead.
D	no right turn.

Question 19

This sign means

A	curve ahead.
B	right lane ends.
C	left lane ends
D	divided highway ends.

Question 20

In construction zones, the sign below is colored

A	blue.
B	yellow.
C	orange and black.
D	green.

Question 21

This sign means

A	slow down and be prepared to stop. Hint: There are three answers here!
B	obey the directions of the flag person. Hint: There are three answers here!
C	be alert for construction workers. Hint: There are three answers here!
D	it is safe to make a cellular phone call.

Question 21 Explanation:

Good job!

Question 22

Traffic in these two lanes travels

A	in the same direction.
B	in opposite directions.
C	under 55 miles per hour.
D	over 55 miles per hour.

Question 23

On the road in this picture, passing

A	is not allowed on either side.
B	is allowed going up the hill.
C	is allowed going down the hill.
D	is allowed on both sides.

Question 24

Traffic in these two lanes travels

A	under 55 miles per hour.
B	over 55 miles per hour.
C	in opposite directions.
D	in the same direction.

Question 25

On the road in this picture, passing

A	is allowed on both sides.
B	is not allowed on either side.
C	is allowed by cars only.
D	is allowed by trucks and busses only.

Question 26

Traffic in these two lanes travels

A	in the same direction.
B	in opposite directions.
C	in metric speed.
D	in miles per hour.

Question 27

On the road in this picture, passing

A	is allowed on both sides.
B	is not allowed on either side.
C	is allowed by drivers on the side with the solid yellow line.
D	is allowed by drivers on the side with the broken yellow line.

Question 28

One way to avoid a crash is

A	to inspect your vehicle for safety. Hint: Yes, keep reading.
B	to reduce your speed. Hint: Yes, keep reading.
C	to drive according to road conditions. Hint: Yes, keep reading.
D	to think and LOOK ahead. Hint: Yes, keep reading.
E	to be courteous. Hint: Yep. That's right.

Question 28 Explanation:

Good! Remember these!

Question 29

Stopping distance

A	increases at the same rate as speed. Hint: Faster than that!
B	increases with the square of the multiple of the speed.
C	decreases with younger drivers.
D	increases with younger drivers.

Question 29 Explanation:

If the speed doubles, the stopping distance is multiplied by 2 squared, or 4. If the speed triples, the stopping distance is multiplied by 3 squared or 9.

Question 30

If your stopping distance at 20 mph is twenty feet, your stopping distance at twice that speed will be (Kansas Driving Handbook, page 48)

A	40 feet.
B	60 feet.
C	80 feet.
D	100 feet.

Question 30 Explanation:

To get the increased stopping distance from 20 mph to 40 mph, you multiply the stopping distance at 20 mph by the square of the multiple of the speed or 20(2)². From 20 mph to 60 mph, multiply the first distance by 9 or 20(3)².

Question 31

If your stopping distance at 20 mph is twenty feet, your stopping distance at 80 mph will be

A	80 feet.
B	160 feet.
C	240 feet.
D	320 feet.

Question 31 Explanation:

The stopping distance of 20 feet is multiplied by 4², or 16.

Question 32

What is the point of complicated mathematical calculations about speed and stopping distance?

A	Driving is too complicated for the average person. Hint: Nope!
B	Stopping distance increases more than you might think it does. Hint: Yep, but there's more. Read the other answers.
C	All drivers should be mindful of the power of their vehicles. Hint: Yeeeessss. And there's more.
D	A motor vehicle is a powerful and potentially destructive machine. Hint: Yes. More than one answer!

Question 32 Explanation:

Outstanding!

Question 33

The first part of stopping distance is the driver’s

A	spitting distance.
B	throwing distance.
C	relative distance.
D	thinking distance.

Question 34

The length of thinking distance is determined by the driver’s

A	space time.
B	reaction space.
C	reaction time.
D	chain reaction.

Question 35

The following things will increase a driver’s reaction time and stopping distance.

A	a cell phone conversation. Hint: More than one answer here!
B	an awesome song on the radio or headphones. Hint: More than one answer here!
C	alcohol or drugs. Hint: More than one answer here!
D	fatigue. Hint: More than one answer here!

Question 35 Explanation:

Good job!

Question 36

Traffic on a roundabout always travels in a ____________________ direction.

A	clockwise
B	counter-clockwise.
C	both clockwise and counter-clockwise.
D	backward.

Question 37

You always enter and leave a roundabout by turning

A	around.
B	left.
C	right.
D	quickly.

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