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Types and Meanings of Traffic Signs and
Pavement Markings (third page)
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TURNING
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1.) Reduce speed in anticipation of making a turn.
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2.) Look behind and on both sides to see where other vehicles
maybe before changing lanes, then signal intention.
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3.) Move into the proper lane as soon as possible. The faster
the traffic is moving, the sooner it is to reach for the proper
lane for making a turn.
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Give a signal before making turns, changing lanes or moving right
or left to warn motorist about the intention of getting the right
position on the road.
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In turning, obey traffic signs and signals and yield the
right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.
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· RIGHT TURN
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Turn into the right-hand lane when entering a roadway. Check
traffic approaching from the left. Follow the general curve of the
curb while making the right turn. Stay as close as possible to the
curb.
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· LEFT TURN
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Point the wheels straight ahead until actually starting to turn.
Complete the turn into any lane that is lawfully open. Look behind
for traffic and check for blind spot. When the
way is clear, move into the left hand lane keeping immediately to
the right of the centerline. Make left from right of the
centerline. Make left from right of point where the centerline
meets the intersection street.
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· LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY STREET
TO TWO-WAY STREET
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Signal your intention to turn left. Look behind for traffic when
the way is clear. Move into the left hand lane keeping immediately
to the right of the center line. Look
ahead to the rear, to the left and right before starting to make your
turn.
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Enter the intersection one-way street into the left-hand lane. If
the lane in the one-way street are
unmarked, keep immediately to the right or the left curb or edge of
the roadway.
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· LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY STREET
TO ONE-WAY STREET
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Signal intention to turn left. Move the left side of the one-way
street when the way is clear. Look ahead, to the right and left
before starting to make a turn. Enter the intersecting one-way
street into the left hand lane. If the lanes are unmarked, keep
immediately to the edge of the roadway.
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· LEFT-TURN FROM ONE WAY STREET
TO ONE-WAY STREET ON RED SIGNAL
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A left turn may be made from a one-way street into a one-way street
on a red signal, provided the vehicle is first brought to full-stop, and subject always to the right-of
-way of pedestrians and other traffic.
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· U TURNS
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U-turns are hazardous and are prohibited
in some areas. When doing "U" turns, start turning from
the extreme right side of the roadway. Check for traffic in both
directions and make the proper turn signal. When
the way is clear, turn the steering wheel sharply to the left while
moving slowly forward. When the wheels are
turned completely left, continue driving forward slowly
until close to the left curb or edge or roadways.
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After having turned the wheels completely on the right side,
continue backing up slowly until close to the opposite curb. Repeat
these maneuvers until turn is completed.
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· STOPPING
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A driver of a motor vehicle is considered
stopped when passengers and cargoes were loaded and unloaded for
about ten (10) minutes or more.
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PARKING
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A driver of a motor vehicle is considered parked after a full stop
on the shoulder of the road or in a parking lot, leaving the
vehicle with the engine and ignition stopped
and hand brake on.
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PLACE WHERE PARKING IS PROHIBITED :
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1.) Parking is prohibited on a highway in such a manner as to
obstruct a sidewalk, a crosswalk, an entrance to the highway to or
from a private road or lane, on entrance to the highway to or from
a private road or lane, on entrance-way
for vehicles to pass between the highway and land adjoining the
highway.
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2.) Within 3 meters of a point at the edge
of a roadway.
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3.) Within 4 meters nearest a fire hydrant.
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4.) On or within 100 meters of a bridge,
over or under or across the highway.
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5.) Within 10 meters of the nearest rail of
railway crossing.
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6.) In any area where signs prohibiting
parking are displayed.
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7.) Within an intersection on a highway or
if the intersection is controlled by a traffic signal.
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8.) Within 6 meters of a point at the edge of the roadway and
nearest to a public entrance to a hotel, theater or public hall
while open to the public.
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9.) On all places where "no
parking" signs are posted.
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PARKING ON HILLS
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When car is parked on a hill, take
precautions to make sure it stays there. A car not properly parked
on a hill could roll down into the traffic.
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PARKING HEADED UPHILL
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When parking headed up hill, turn front wheels from the curb and
let your vehicle roll back few inches until the rear of one front
wheel gently touches the curb. Then set the parking brake. If there
is no curb, turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the car
will not roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
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PARKING HEADED DOWNHILL
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When parking headed downhill, turn front wheels into the curb or
toward the side of the road. When parking on a sloping driveway,
turn the wheels so that the car will not roll into the street if
the brakes fail. Always set the parking brakes. Leaves
the vehicle in gear.
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· Give motorcycles the same
distance you would give to any other vehicles. Motorcycles are
entitled to the same full length, width as all other vehicles on
the road.
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BACKING
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Success in backing a car depends on correct driving posture,
seeing, steering and speed control.
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THINGS TO CONSIDER IN BACKING A CAR
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1.) When backing around a corner to the right or out from a
driveway, check first for traffic and pedestrian.
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2.) Turn body to the right and put right arm over the back of
the seat. Look at the back window as well as the rear and front of
the vehicle.
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3.) While backing stay at the right side as
much as possible.
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4.) During all maneuvers make quick traffic checks to the
front sides
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4.) At intersection or railroad
crossings-where other vehicles or pedestrians may suddenly appear
or unless such intersection is controlled by traffic signal.
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