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1Signs & Road Markings
What does a red octagonal sign mean? What does a red octagon sign mean? View the answer
STOP completely.
STOP — come to a complete stop.
What does a yellow diamond sign warn of? What does a yellow diamond sign indicate? View the answer
Warning — caution ahead.
Warning — caution ahead.
What does a red triangular (Yield) sign mean? What does a red triangle (yield) sign mean? View the answer
Slow down and yield.
Slow down and give right of way.
What does a solid yellow line mean? What does a solid yellow line mean? View the answer
Do not overtake within your own lane.
No passing on your side.
What does a dashed white line mean? What does a broken white line mean? View the answer
May change lanes when safe.
You may change lanes when safe.
What does a white rectangular (regulatory) sign indicate? What does a white rectangle regulatory sign show? View the answer
A rule that must be followed, for example a speed limit.
A traffic law you must obey, e.g. speed limit.
What colour is a construction zone sign? What color are construction/work zone signs? View the answer
Orange.
Orange.
What does a flashing red light mean? What does a flashing red light mean? View the answer
Treat it like a STOP sign — stop, then go.
Treat it like a stop sign.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? What does a flashing yellow light mean? View the answer
Slow down and drive carefully.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
2General driving rules
Who goes first at a 4-way stop intersection? Who has the right of way at a 4-way stop? View the answer
The vehicle that arrives first has priority; if arriving at the same time, the vehicle on the right has priority.
The vehicle that arrives first; if tied, the one on the right.
When is it mandatory to turn on headlights? When must you use headlights? View the answer
From dusk to dawn and in poor visibility.
From sunset to sunrise and in low visibility.
What should you do when an ambulance or police car approaches with sirens on? What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens? View the answer
Pull over to the right shoulder and stop.
Pull over to the right and stop.
What should you do when a school bus has its red lights flashing? What should you do at a school bus with flashing red lights? View the answer
Stop and wait — overtaking is not allowed.
Stop and wait — do not pass.
How much following distance should be kept from the car ahead? How far should you stay behind the car in front? View the answer
Apply the 3-second rule.
Use the 3-second rule.
When is a right turn on red allowed? When is it legal to turn right on red? View the answer
After coming to a complete stop, if there is no prohibition sign and the road is clear.
After a full stop, if no sign prohibits it and the way is clear.
What must you do before changing lanes? What must you do before changing lanes? View the answer
Turn on the indicator, check the mirror and blind spot.
Signal, check mirrors and blind spot.
Do pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way? Who has the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk? View the answer
Pedestrians always have the right of way.
Pedestrians always have the right of way.
What does the diamond-shaped lane marking mean? What does it mean when the lane has a diamond symbol? View the answer
Carpool/HOV lane.
Carpool/HOV lane for vehicles with multiple people.
3Speed, safety & violations
What is the maximum speed near a school zone (typically)? What is the typical speed limit in a school zone? View the answer
Usually 15-25 mph when the lights are flashing.
Usually 15-25 mph when lights flash.
What is the legal blood alcohol limit for adults? What is the legal blood alcohol limit for adults? View the answer
0.08% in most states.
0.08% BAC in most states.
Is texting while driving allowed? Is texting while driving allowed? View the answer
No, it is banned in most states.
No, it is illegal in most states.
Who is required to wear a seatbelt? Who must wear a seatbelt? View the answer
The driver and all passengers.
The driver and all passengers.
What should you do in heavy rain or dense fog? What should you do in heavy rain or fog? View the answer
Slow down, increase following distance, use low-beam headlights.
Slow down, increase following distance, use low beams.
What should you do if the car skids? What do you do if your car starts to skid? View the answer
Ease off the accelerator and steer in the intended direction.
Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go.
Can I drive on a foreign licence when I first arrive? Can you drive in the U.S. with a foreign license at first? View the answer
Sometimes possible for a short period, but it depends on the state — check locally.
Sometimes briefly, but rules vary by state — check locally.
What if the driver has no insurance? What happens if you drive without insurance? View the answer
It is illegal and can result in a fine or licence suspension.
It is illegal and can lead to fines or license suspension.
★State-specific notes by employer EB-3
Each state has its own licensing authority and handbook — free to download from the state's official website.
BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles)
📘 Indiana Driver's Manual
Many processing plants in Indiana. The test is taken at a BMV branch.
DDS (Department of Driver Services)
📘 Georgia Driver's Manual
The state with the highest concentration of EB-3 employers. Has a temporary licence programme for newcomers.
DPS (Department of Public Safety)
📘 Texas Driver Handbook
No state income tax. The DPS handles the driving test.
FLHSMV
📘 Florida Driver License Handbook
No state income tax. Testing support is available in multiple languages.
DMV (under WisDOT)
📘 Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook
Cold climate, requires extra learning on winter/snow driving.
NCDMV
📘 NC Driver Handbook
Many food processing plants.
SCDMV
📘 SC Driver's Manual
Process similar to the southern states.
ALEA (Driver License Division)
📘 Alabama Driver Manual
There are fish/food processing companies.
This is a reference document prepared by M2W to help you become familiar with US traffic laws, does not replace the official Driver Handbook issued by the state and is not the official exam. Study using the handbook of the state where you live.
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