A 4-minute lesson from the Texas course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
These warning signs cover intersections ahead, tricky road surfaces, and hazards at the edge of the road. Most tell you to slow down; several also tell you not to pass or not to brake suddenly.
Intersections and people
Intersections and people
Sign
Meaning / what to do
T-intersection
Road ends: turn left or right; be ready to yield
Y-intersection
Y-intersection or side road traffic to the right
Merge
Other lanes join yours; watch for that traffic
Highway intersection ahead
Slow, look left and right, be prepared to stop
Pedestrian crossing
Many pedestrians cross; slow down and watch
School (pentagon)
Slow, watch for children, be ready to stop suddenly
Handicapped crossing
Watch for people who may be disabled or in wheelchairs
Lane ends, merge leftShoulder drop-offRamp metered when flashing
Put it into practice
Driving over a bridge on a cold January morning, you pass a WATCH FOR ICE ON BRIDGE sign. Ease off the gas before the bridge, don't brake suddenly on it, and avoid sharp or sudden steering.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
A warning sign shows the road ahead is covered with loose gravel. What should you do?
Speed up slightly to keep traction
Brake firmly and steer toward the shoulder
Move onto the shoulder until the gravel ends
Go slowly and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
Answer: Go slowly and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
On loose gravel, go slow enough to keep control and do not brake suddenly or make sharp turns.
