Traffic signs and pavement markings must be:
|
Followed only when a police officer is present.
|
|
|
Used as a guide only.
|
|
|
Followed only when other vehicles are present.
|
|
|
Always obeyed.
|
Explanation
Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings are used for traffic control to provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic. Always obeying all signs and signals is important to ensure the safety of all drivers, passengers, bicylists and pedestrians on the road. The only exception to obeying all traffic control devices are special situations when directions from a law enforcement officer or other emergency personnel take priority.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 28.1% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: General Driving Rules
Drivers may not have on or in their car:While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you:You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:If a law enforcement officer is directing traffic where there are signal lights, drivers should:There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:__________________ are required by law when changing lanes or overtaking a vehicle.Slow moving vehicles shall turn or pull off the roadway when there are ________ vehicles in line behind them.Vehicles going less than 25 MPH must display a ______ sign when using public highways.In order to be prepared for anything coming up in the road ahead, drivers should:You must drive on the right half of the roadway except on a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: