Practice reading and explaining highway signs that CDL drivers may see on the road.
Stop
You must come to a complete stop.
Driver: I will stop completely at the line.
Practice Q: What do you do at a stop sign?
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I come to a complete stop and check traffic before moving.
Yield
Slow down and let other traffic go first.
Driver: I will slow down and let other traffic go.
Practice Q: What does a yield sign mean?
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Slow down and give other traffic the right of way.
Speed Limit
The maximum legal speed for this road.
Driver: I will drive at or under the speed limit.
Practice Q: Can you drive faster than the posted speed limit?
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No. I drive at or below the speed limit.
No Trucks
Trucks are not allowed on this road.
Driver: I cannot use this road with my truck.
Practice Q: What does a No Trucks sign mean?
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Trucks are not allowed. I need a different route.
Low Clearance
The bridge or road ahead is not high enough for some trucks.
Driver: I need to check my truck height before I continue.
Practice Q: What should you do when you see a low-clearance sign?
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I should check my truck height and choose a safe route if my truck is too tall.
Weight Limit
Maximum allowed weight for this road or bridge.
Driver: My truck must not exceed this weight.
Practice Q: What does a weight limit sign tell you?
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The maximum weight allowed. I must not exceed it.
Truck Route
This is an approved road for trucks.
Driver: I will follow the truck route.
Practice Q: Why use a truck route?
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It is approved for trucks and helps avoid restricted roads.
Hazmat Route
Required route for vehicles carrying hazardous materials.
Driver: I will use the hazmat route if I carry hazardous materials.
Practice Q: Who must use a hazmat route?
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Drivers carrying hazardous materials when required.
Inspection Station
A station where commercial vehicles may be inspected.
Driver: I will enter the inspection station when directed.
Practice Q: What do you do at an inspection station?
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Follow signs and instructions and stop if directed.
Weigh Station
A station where trucks may be weighed.
Driver: I will pull onto the scale when required.
Practice Q: What is a weigh station for?
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To check truck weight and documents.
Railroad Crossing
Train tracks ahead — be ready to stop.
Driver: I will slow down and look both ways for trains.
Practice Q: What do you do at a railroad crossing?
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Slow down, look, listen, and stop if a train is coming.
Detour
Use the alternate route ahead.
Driver: I will follow the detour signs.
Practice Q: What does a detour sign mean?
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Use the marked alternate route.
One Way
Traffic moves in only one direction.
Driver: I will only drive in the marked direction.
Practice Q: Can you drive against a One Way sign?
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No. I drive only in the marked direction.
Do Not Enter
You may not enter this road.
Driver: I will not enter this road.
Practice Q: What does Do Not Enter mean?
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I am not allowed to enter and must find another route.
Steep Grade
A steep downhill or uphill is ahead.
Driver: I will use a lower gear and check my brakes.
Practice Q: What should you do on a steep grade?
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Use a lower gear, control speed, and watch brake temperature.
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