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Difficulty: MediumRegulatory Signs

A driver who observes a white rectangular regulatory sign reading 'WRONG WAY' is legally permitted to proceed forward at a reduced speed until encountering an intersection where a turn can be executed.

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The statement is false because a 'WRONG WAY' regulatory sign signals an emergency prohibition where a vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction of traffic flow; the driver must immediately pull over and safely reverse course rather than continuing forward.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the purpose and legal authority of a 'WRONG WAY' regulatory sign.
The sign indicates that the vehicle is moving against the direction of traffic flow, creating an imminent threat of a head-on collision.
Regulatory signs mandate strict and immediate compliance with traffic laws.
2
Determine the required legal action upon identifying the sign.
The driver must safely pull over, stop, and turn the vehicle around as soon as it is safe to do so.
Continuing forward in the wrong direction, regardless of speed, violates regulatory control and increases collision risk.

Key Concept

Mandatory driver actions when encountering 'WRONG WAY' regulatory signs
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