GDL GDL Traffic Signs and Road Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A GDL driver approaches an intersection with a flashing red light. What must the driver do?
- Treat it as a yield sign and slow down
- Treat it as a stop sign: come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Ignore it and follow normal right-of-way
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
Correct answer: Treat it as a stop sign: come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light is treated the same as a STOP sign — come to a complete stop and yield before entering the intersection.
Question 2: What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate to a GDL driver?
- Stop immediately
- Proceed with caution — slow down and watch for hazards (Correct answer)
- Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red
- The light is malfunctioning; treat as a four-way stop
Correct answer: Proceed with caution — slow down and watch for hazards
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed cautiously through the intersection.
Question 3: On a two-lane road, what does a solid yellow center line on the driver's side mean?
- Passing is permitted when the road is clear
- Passing is prohibited from this lane (Correct answer)
- The lane is reserved for turning vehicles
- The road is one-way
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited from this lane
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means passing is forbidden from your lane.
Question 4: A white triangular 'YIELD' sign requires a GDL driver to do what at an intersection?
- Stop completely before entering
- Slow down and give the right of way to crossing traffic or pedestrians before entering (Correct answer)
- Speed up to merge with traffic quickly
- Honk to warn cross traffic
Correct answer: Slow down and give the right of way to crossing traffic or pedestrians before entering
A YIELD sign requires slowing and giving right-of-way to conflicting traffic without necessarily coming to a complete stop unless needed for safety.
Question 5: What do orange signs primarily indicate on US roads?
- School zones
- Highway guide information
- Construction or work zones with temporary traffic control (Correct answer)
- Railroad crossing warnings
Correct answer: Construction or work zones with temporary traffic control
Orange signs are used in temporary traffic control zones such as road construction or maintenance areas.
Question 6: A GDL driver sees a round yellow sign with a large 'X' and the letters 'RR.' What does this sign warn of?
- A road closed ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- A rest area exit
- A restricted road for commercial vehicles
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow RR crossing advance warning sign alerts drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead and to prepare to stop if a train is approaching.
GDL GDL Traffic Signs and Road Safety 2
A GDL driver approaches an intersection with a flashing red light.
What must the driver do?