2.

Traffic Signs and Standard Shapes

Octagon - Stop

Rules of the Road Come to a full stop at an intersection

controlled by this sign. Stop at the
marked stop line or before entering
There are traffic rules that say where, when and how fast the crosswalk or before your vehicle
you can drive. These rules help to keep traffic moving safely. enters the intersection. Let other
Rules of the road include traffic controls, lane controls, right- vehi­cles or pedes­trians pass if they
of-way laws, and parking rules. are in your path.
Traffic signs tell you about traffic rules, hazards, where
you are, how to get where you are going, and where services Equilateral triangle
are located. The shape and color of these signs give clues Yield the right of way. Slow down
to the type of information they provide. and let vehi­cles crossing your path
Traffic controls include traffic signals, traffic signs and go by. If necessary, stop before
pavement markings. Traffic control also can be provided going ahead. If pedestri­ans are in
by law enforcement, highway personnel or school crossing or about to enter the crosswalk,
guards. You must obey directions from these persons. stop until they have crossed the
roadway, then proceed.
Traffic Signs Pennant
Standard Colors This sign will be on the left-hand
side of the road or high­way. It warns
Red you of a no pass­ing zone.
Stop, yield or do what is shown on the sign.

Diamond
Green Warning. These signs alert you to
Direction. These signs indicate where a place is, special road hazards. Words or
or how far a place is from where you are. pictures on the sign will show you
why you need to slow down or use
Blue
extra cau­tion.
Services for travelers. These signs direct you to
places such as rest areas, tourist sites, hospitals,
hotels, gas sta­tions, eating places, camp­grounds
Rectangle
or picnic areas.
Regulatory or guide. Vertical
signs indicate what you should or
Yellow
General warning. should not do. Horizon­tal signs
give directions or information
Fluorescent Yellow-Green about services drivers may want.
Pedestrian, bicycle and school warning signs.
The new color for these signs is much easier to Pentagon
see in low light and foggy/rainy weather. School crossing. Signs mark school
areas and school crossings. The
White color of this sign may also be yellow.
These signs include information regarding
en­forceable laws and ordinances.
Crossbuck
Orange Railroad crossing signs are placed
Road work, temporary traffic control, and at each crossing. A number sign
maintenance warnings. Be sure to watch for under the crossbucks shows how
workers on the road. many sets of train tracks you must
cross.
Brown
Recreation and cultural points of interest. These
signs point out historical sites, parks or recre- Circle
ational areas. Railroad crossing ahead. These
signs give you early warning of
railroad crossings.

2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road 13

Warning Signs
These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond-shaped. These signs warn you to slow down
and be prepared to stop if necessary; a special situation or hazard is ahead. Some common warning signs are shown below.

Intersection/Crossroad Merge Left Gradual Right Curve

There is another road Two lanes of traffic Road ahead curves
ahead that crosses the will soon be­come one gradually to the right.
road you are on. Watch lane of traffic. Right- Be prepared for the
carefully for cross lane traffic must yield change in direction.
traffic in your path. when merging.

Signal Ahead Farm Machinery Slippery When Wet

These signs are used Farm equipment may be Road ahead becomes
on roads with higher crossing the road. Be slippery in wet weather.
speeds. Be ready for ready to slow down for Slow down under these
an intersection and a slow-moving equipment. conditions.
stop light.

Merging Traffic Pedestrian Crossing Chevron Sign

If you are on the main Watch out for people Used in addition to the
road and see this sign, who might walk or run curve signs when there is
be prepared for other in front of your vehicle. a need to draw added
vehicles blending into attention to a change in
your lane. the road’s direction.

Two-Way Traffic Deer Crossing Ramp Speed

Keep to the right There may be deer trying The recommended speed
because you are leaving to cross the roadway in on an exit ramp.
a one-way road and the area. Slow down and
entering a two-way road. watch carefully.

Divided Highway Begins Hill Advance School Crossing

You are getting close to This sign is a warning to You are nearing a school
the place where two-way all vehicles that the road area with a crossing.
traffic will be divided ahead goes down a hill. Watch for children and the
by a center strip. You should check your marked school crossing.
brakes before going The color of this sign may
down the hill. be yellow.

Divided Highway Ends T-Intersection Ahead

Two-way traffic will no The road you are on does
longer be divided by a not go straight ahead.
center strip. Watch out Prepare to turn right or
for oncoming vehicles. left.

Horse-drawn Vehicle School Bus Stop Ahead School Crossing

Be alert for slow-moving, Watch for children. Watch for children.
horse-drawn vehicles Be prepared to stop. You Reduce speed. Obey
on the roadway. Reduce are nearing an area where crossing guard signals
your speed and pass slowly. a stopped school bus will Look out for children
pick up or discharge playing. The color of this
passengers. sign may also be yellow.

14 2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

Regulation Signs Divided Highway
These signs give you information about rules for traffic The road ahead is divided. This sign
direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special directs traffic to the right of an island or
situations. barrier.
Some regulation signs have a red circle with a red slash
over a symbol. These
indicate you cannot
do something; for ex-
ample, no left turn, no Wrong Way
right turn, or no U-turn. You made a wrong turn and have
entered a lane of oncoming traffic. Get
Speed Limit Signs out the safest and quickest way possible.
These signs indicate the maximum or
minimum safe speed that is allowed. The One Way
maximum limits are for ideal conditions and Traffic moves only in the direction
you must reduce your speed when conditions of the arrow.
require it, such as when the roadway is slip-
pery (during rain) or it is difficult to see clearly Do Not Enter Sign
down the road (during fog). Some high speed A square sign with a white horizontal
roads have minimum speed limits. If this mini­mum speed is line inside a red circle means you cannot
too fast for you, then you should use another route. enter. You will see this sign at roadway
openings you are not to enter and when
Lane Control Signs traffic is one way against you. You will
These signs see them at exit ramps, in crossovers
mark where on divided roadways, and at numerous
you can go and loca­tions on one-way roads.
where you can
turn, and often
use an arrow symbol. The signs are along the road or hanging Slow-Moving
over the road. Sometimes arrows may be painted on the road. Vehicle Sign
A reflective orange triangle on the rear
Passing Signs of a vehi­cle means it is traveling 35 mph or
These signs mark where it may be safe to pass another less. You may see this sign on road work
vehicle and where you cannot. equip­ment, farm vehi­cles, or horse-drawn
Passing areas are based on how wag­ons or car­riages. It shows up as a solid
far you can see ahead. They orange triangle by day and a hollow red
consider unseen hazards such as triangle at night.
intersections, driveways and other
places a vehicle may enter the roadway. The signs indicate
where you may pass, or the beginning and ending of a Guide Signs
passing zone, or where you may not pass. Where passing These signs are square
is allowed, you may do so only if it is safe. or rectangular shaped, and
are green or brown with 30
white lettering. They show
Stop Sign directions and distance to
A stop sign is red, with white letters, and
various locations, or areas
has eight sides. It means you must come to a
such as cities, air­ports, state
full stop. You must wait until crossing vehi­cles
lines; or to special areas such as
and pedestrians have cleared. You must stop
national parks, historical areas or museums.
at the stop line if one is present. If necessary,
you may then pull forward to the stop sign or
the edge of the inter­sec­tion and then proceed when it is Service Signs
safe to do so. These signs are square or rectangular
shaped, and are blue with white let­ters or
Yield Sign symbols. They show the location of various
A yield sign is shaped like a downward services; such as rest areas, gas stations,
point­ing trian­gle. It is red and white with red campgrounds or hospitals.
letters. It means you must slow down and yield
the right of way to traf­fic in the intersec­tion you
are crossing or road­way you are entering.

2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road 15

Route Signs Left-Turn Signal Head
The shape of
route signs indicate The new left-turn signal head
the type of road­ has four signals.
way, interstate, U.S.,
s t a t e , o r c o u n t y. Steady Red Arrow
When plan­ning a trip, use a highway map to determine your Drivers turning left must stop
route. During the trip, follow the route signs. This will help and wait.
you stay on your route.
Steady Yellow Arrow
The left-turn signal is about
to turn red. Do not enter the
Traffic Signals intersection if you can stop
Red safely. Complete your left turn
Come to a complete stop at the if you are already within the
stop line or before entering the intersection.
intersec­tion.
Flashing Yellow Arrow
Yellow Yield to oncoming traffic and
Do not enter the intersec­tion pedestrians; then turn left
if you can stop safely. If you proceeding with caution. Oncoming traffic has a green
cannot stop safely, proceed light.
through the inter­s ection
with caution. A yellow light Steady Green Arrow
warns pedes­trians there is Drivers can proceed with the left turn. Oncoming traffic
not enough time to cross the must stop. Do not go straight.
street. Any­one crossing the
street on a yellow light shall
yield the right-of-way to all Railroad Crossings
vehi­cles. • Motorists must use extra caution at railroad cross-
ings. Trains cannot stop quickly.
Green • Never try to beat a train across the tracks. Even if it
Go, but only when the in- is a tie, you will be the loser.
tersection is clear. You must • It is not wise to shift gears when crossing railroad
yield to vehicles and pedestri­ tracks; you might stall.
ans in the intersection. When • Never stop your vehicle on the railroad tracks.
the light changes, traffic may be caught in the intersec­tion.
You must give them the right of way while they clear the Advance warning signs and pavement markings
intersec­tion. indicate railroad tracks cross the road ahead. Be prepared to
stop before you get to the tracks if a train is approach­ing the
Yellow Arrow crossing. Pave­ment markings are a large “X” with the letters
Do not enter the intersection if you can stop safely. If you “RR” on the road. These marks are not used at all cross­ings.
cannot stop safely, proceed only in the direction of the
arrow.

Green Arrow
Drive only in the direction of the arrow. Yield the right of way
to other vehicles and pedestri­ans already in the intersec­tion.
Railroad/highway/side road intersection
Flashing Red
Treat it the same as a stop sign. Crossbuck signs have been put at many public railroad
crossings. This sign means look both ways, listen for and yield
to trains. A number sign under the crossbuck indicates there
is more than one set of tracks following the sign.
Flashing Yellow
Proceed with caution. Yield to vehicles and
pedestrians, and proceed when it is safe.

16 2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

 Flashing light signals may be used with • Adjust your speed to the traffic conditions.
crossbucks. Stop when the lights are flash- • Obey all instructions provided by signs, traffic signals
ing. Do not cross until you can do it safely. and flaggers.
If there is more than one track, be careful • Don’t follow other vehicles too closely.
to watch for trains from either the same or • Always “Expect the unexpected in ‘The Work Zone.’”
opposite direc­tion.
Flashing Arrow Panels
Gates are used with flashing lights at Large flashing arrow panels may
some crossings. Stop when the lights start be used in work areas to direct driv-
to flash before the gate goes down. Remain ers into certain traffic lanes. These
stopped until the gates go up and the lights panels also alert you that part of the
stop flashing. Never drive around the gates. roadway is closed to traffic.
It is dangerous and against the law.
Railroad gates and warning lights are Flaggers
to alert you that a train is in the area. You People with stop/slow
may collide with a train if you go onto the paddles help control traffic
tracks. in work zones. Fol­low their Traffic or
It is against the law to pass any vehicle instructions. They should be Stop

within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. wearing lime green or orange

vests, shirts or jackets. They
will normally use stop/slow
Required Stops signs. Red flags may be used
All school buses and vehicles carrying occasionally.
Traffic or
Proceed
passengers for hire, and all vehicles required
to be placarded for hazardous materials,
must stop within 15 to 50 feet of railroad
Channelizing Devices
Barricades, vertical pan-
tracks before crossing. If a police officer or els, drums, cones and tubular
highway traffic signal directs highway traffic to markers are the most com-
proceed, you do not monly used devices to alert
have to stop. You drivers of unusual or poten-
also do not have to tially dangerous condi­tions
stop if the crossing in highway and street work
is marked with an areas, and to guide drivers
“EXEMPT” sign. safely through the work zone.
Flashing lights are used to Tube Drum Barricade

Road Work Zones alert motorists of a hazard.

These traffic control devices and
signs are used to mark construc­tion,
maintenance, survey and utility work
Pavement Markings
zones. These help direct drivers and and Other Lane Controls
pedestrians safely through the work Pavement markings
area while keeping it safe for workers help direct and regulate
on the highway. Stay alert and drive traffic, just like highway
cautiously as fines may double in signs. You will find them
work area zones. alone or used with signs
The most commonly used traffic control devices are signs, and traffic signals. White
barri­cades, vertical panels, drums, cones, tubular markers, lines separate traffic
flashing arrow panels and flaggers. Most signs in work areas moving in the same
are diamond-shaped, although a few signs are rectangular. direction. Yellow lines
Orange is the basic color of these signs and warning devices. separate traffic moving
These signs and traffic con­trol devices are reflectorized to in opposite directions.
attract your atten­tion at night. On two-way roads you will see a solid yellow line with a
Slanting stripes on a panel or barri­cade tell you on which broken line beside it in some places. Passing is not allowed
side to pass. Stripes sloping down to the right mean pass on the side with the solid yellow line. Vehicles on the side
on the right. Stripes slop­ing down to the left mean pass on with the broken line may pass when the way is clear.
the left. At intersections, special arrow markings or heavy white
You may encounter road work zones throughout the lines give you directions or mark off pedestrian crosswalks.
year which can be a danger to motorists and road workers
alike due to careless or inattentive drivers. In work zones,
remember these tips:

2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road 17

Crosswalks, Stop Lines and for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are
Direc­tional Arrow Mark­ings marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow
When required to stop lines.
because of a sign or signal,
you must stop before your General Lane Use
vehicle reaches the stop • Do not back a vehicle in a travel lane. It is unsafe to
line, or a crosswalk if there do so. Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing
is one. Cross­walks define towards them and may not realize it until it is too late.
the area where pedes­trians If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up on the
are to cross the road­way. travel lane or shoulder. Continue to travel to the next
You must yield to pedes­ exit or crossroad.
tri­ans in or about to enter • Do not stop in travel lanes for any reason (confusion,
a cross­walk. Not all cross- breakdown, letting out a passenger). Keep moving
walks are marked. Be alert until you can safely pull off the road.
for pedestrians when cross­ • On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the
ing intersec­tions that do not same direc­tion, stay in the right lane except to pass.
have de­fined crosswalks. If there is a lot of entering traffic, then use the center
Spe­c ial arrow markings travel lane.
may be pres­ent. • Unless instructed to do so by a traffic control device
or a flagger, never drive on the shoulder of the road.
Reversible Lanes • On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to
Some travel lanes are designed to be used to pass slower vehicles. If you pass on the
carry traffic in one direction at certain right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you
times and in the opposite direction at and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. Never
other times. These lanes are usually pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Other
marked by double-dashed yellow lines. drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull
Before you start driving in them, check off the road without looking.
to see which lanes you can use at that • Where there are no signs or lane markings to control
time. There may be signs post­ed by the turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest
side of the road or overhead. Sometimes to the direction you want to go, and turn into the lane
special lights are used. A green arrow closest to the one you came from.
means you can use the lane beneath it; • When making turns, go from one lane to the other
a red “X” means you may not. A flash- as directly as possible without crossing lane lines or
ing yellow “X” means the lane is only interfering with traffic. Once you have completed your
for turning. A steady yellow “X” means turn, you can change to another lane if you need to.
that the use of the lane is changing and
you should move out of it as soon as it Reserved Lanes
is safe to do so. On various roadways one or more lanes may be reserved
for special vehicles. Reserved lanes are marked by signs
Shared Center Lane stating that the lane is reserved for special use, and often
have a white diamond posted at the side of the road and/or
painted on the road surface. Do not travel in one of these
lanes unless operating that type of vehicle.

(Left) This sign means the lane is for bus

and car pool use only.

(Right) This sign means the lane is re-

served for bicyclists.
High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are
reserved for car pools and vehicles with more
than one person in them. Signs say how many
people must be in the vehicle as well as the
days and hours to which it applies. For ex-
ample, “HOV 4” means there must be at least
These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or four people in the vehicle.
U-turns when they are permitted) but can be used by vehicles
traveling in both directions. On the pavement, left-turn arrows
for traffic in one direction alternate with left-hand arrows

18 2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

When to Yield the Right-of-Way vehicle’s loud-
speaker. If you
Where vehicles or pedestrians are likely to meet one
another and there are no signs or signals to regulate traf- are in an inter-
fic, there are rules that say who must yield the right-of-way. section, drive
These rules tell drivers who goes first and who must wait in through the

POLICE
different traffic situations. intersection
The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does before you pull
not give anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything over. However,
you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, if you are on a
regardless of the circumstances. street or high­
Be alert for bicyclists. While bicyclists and motorists must way separated
share the rights and responsibilities of using public streets by a median
and roads, motorists should realize bicycle riders are very strip and the
vulnerable in crashes. Therefore, motor vehicle drivers emergency ve-
should use good defensive driving skills to avoid collisions hicle is on the
with bicyclists. other side, you do not have to stop. You must stay at least
500 feet behind any emergency vehicle using lights and
sirens on its way to an emergency.
Intersections
The following right-of-way rules apply at intersections:
• You must yield when you want to make a right turn
Persons who are Blind
If you approach a
after stopping at a red light, but before the light turns
person walking with a
green. However, turns on red must be permitted at
white cane or a white
that intersection.
cane tipped with red,
• Drivers crossing a sidewalk entering or exiting a drive-
you must stop and
way, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestri­ans. It
take whatever ac-
is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it.
tion is necessary to
• Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane
prevent injury to that
have absolute right-of-way. Do not use your horn as it
person. The same
could confuse or frighten the pedestrian who is blind.
applies to a person
• Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming cars that
being led by a guide
are going straight ahead.
dog which is wearing
• You should watch out for bicyclists. Be ready to yield
a harness and walking
the right-of-way, even at times the bicyclists should
by or in front of the person.
yield to you. They have no defense against a car or
truck, so it is your responsibility as a driver to watch
out for them. Yielding Situations
• At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic (red car shown here must yield to approaching vehicle)
signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the
right.
• At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection
first gets to go first (after coming to a complete stop).
• Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley or road-
side must yield to vehicles already on the main road.
• You must yield or stop for pedestrians in marked cross-
walks, and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
• You should yield to other vehicles when approaching
the triangular shaped “yield” signs.
Car in intersection Car on right

Overtaking Vehicles
Drivers overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direc-
tion must yield to that vehicle and allow the vehicle full use
of the lane.

Emergency Vehicles
You must yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle, fire
engine, ambulance or other emergency vehicle using a siren
or air horn, and a red or blue flashing light. Pull over to the
right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, when Oncoming traffic At yield sign
you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any
direction. Follow any instructions given over the emergency

2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road 19

School Buses • If you are headed uphill, turn your front wheels away
from the curb. Then let the car roll back slightly until
When you meet an oncoming school bus displaying flash-
ing amber lights, you must slow down to no more than 20 the right front tire hits the curb. If you are parking
mph and be prepared to stop. If the red lights are flashing or uphill and there is no curb, turn your front wheels
if the stop arm is out, you must come to a complete stop at toward the side of the road. That way, the vehicle
least 15 feet from the bus. You must remain stopped as long will roll away from traffic if it moves.
as the red lights flash or the stop arm is out.
The only exception to this is where you are approaching
the bus from the opposite direction on a road with at least
two lanes in each direction.
When overtaking a school bus, you may not pass when
red or amber warning lights are flashing.
After a school bus has stopped to let students off, watch
for children on the side of the road.

Down hill Up hill with curb Up hill without curb

(with or without curb)

Parking Is Not Allowed

There are many areas where you cannot park. Check for
signs that may prohibit or limit parking. Some parking restric-
tions are indicated by colored curb markings. Do not park:
• on a crosswalk;
• in front of a public or private driveway;
• on any bridge outside city limits or in highway tun­nels;
If the red lights are flashing or if the stop arm is out, you must
come to a complete stop at least 15 feet from the bus and • alongside another stopped or parked car (double
remain stopped as long as the red lights flash or the stop arm park­ing);
is out. • closer than five feet from a fire hydrant;
• closer than 10 feet from a stop sign;
• closer than 20 feet from a fire station entrance;
• closer than 50 feet from a hotel or theater entrance;
Parking • closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing;
Drivers are responsible for making sure their vehicles do • closer than eight feet parallel to a railroad crossing;
not become a hazard after they have been parked. Whenever • in “NO PARKING ZONES” which are usually marked
you park your car, follow these guidelines. with signs or yellow painted curbs;
• Park far enough from any travel lane to avoid inter- • in an intersection; or
fering with traffic. • on a sidewalk.
• Make sure your car is visible to drivers approach­ing
from either direction.
• Park in a designated area, if possible.
• Always set your parking brake when you park. Leave
the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission,
or in “park” if it has an automatic transmission.
• Check traffic before you open the door. Get out of
the vehicle on the curb side if you can. If you have
to use the street side, check traffic before you get
out. Shut the door as soon as you can after getting
out.
• Never leave the ignition keys in a parked car. Lock
the doors whenever you leave your vehicle if it will
be out of your sight at any time.
• If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as
far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb,
park as close to it as you can.
• When you park headed downhill, turn your front
wheels toward the curb or roadside so the vehicle
will roll away from traffic if it moves.

20 2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

 cident if your emergen­cy or parking brake fails.
Parallel Parking To leave a parallel parking space, signal your move. Watch
• Signal and stop with for traffic and turn your steering wheel towards the open lane,
the rear bump­e r of easing your way into traffic.
your vehi­c le even If you park on a road outside city limits, you must make
with the rear bum- sure you are completely off the pave­ment. In all cases, police
per of the vehicle in are authorized to remove illegally parked vehicles.
front of the place you
want to park. The two
vehicles should be
Approaching Stationary Vehicles
When approaching a stationary vehicle such as a police
about one to two feet car, tow truck, utility or maintenance, garbage/recycling col-
apart. lection, construction vehicle, or any vehicle that is parked
along side the road and displaying flashing lights or standard
hazard lights, you are required to make a lane change. You
• Turning your steering must make the lane change only if it is safe to do so accord-
wheel to the right, ing to road and traffic conditions.
back slowly aiming If a lane change is not possible, prohibited by law, or
the back of your car unsafe, you must slow down to a reasonable and proper
towards the front of speed for the existing conditions and be prepared to stop.
the car behind you.

Cell Phones and Texting While

Driving
It is highly dangerous to divide your attention from the task
of driving by using cells phones, text messaging devices and
electronic entertainment devices.
• As the front of your It is unlawful for any driver in Iowa to read, write or send
car clears the back a text message while driving. Before using a hand-held elec-
of the car in front of tronic communication device to write, send, or read a text
you, turn your wheels message, the vehicle must be brought to a complete stop off
sharply to the left the traveled portion of the roadway. Exceptions to reading a
and continue backing text message are limited to:
slowly until the back • A member of a public safety agency performing
of your car almost official duties
touches the car be­ • A health care professional in the course of an
hind you. emergency situation
• A person receiving safety-related information
including emergency, traffic, or weather alerts.
• S t r a i g h t e n y o u r It is unlawful for persons under the age of eighteen operat-
wheels and pull for- ing a motor vehicle with a Minor Restricted License, Instruc-
ward to center the car tion Permit, Intermediate License, or Minor School License
in the parking space. to use an electronic communication device (including cell
Your car should be no phones) or an electronic entertainment device unless the
more than 18 inches motor vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion
from the curb. Put of the roadway.
the trans­mission in It is unlawful for a person to text or use a handheld mo-
park if your car has bile device while driving a commercial motor vehicle, if the
an automat­ic trans- person is required to have a commercial learner’s permit or
mission and set the commercial driver’s license to operate the vehicle.
brake. Turn off the
engine. (It is against
the law to leave keys in a run­ning, unat­tended ve-
hicle.)

To park by the left-hand curb on a one-way street, follow

the same directions but reverse right and left in the instruc-
tions.
If your car has a manual transmission, leave it in low gear
when parked and headed uphill. Leave it in reverse when
parked and headed downhill. This will help prevent an ac-

2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road 21

 Notes

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