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While driving in an urban area, a motorist approaches a street entrance marked with a square regulatory sign featuring a red circle containing a horizontal white bar with the words 'DO NOT ENTER'. Which of the following best describes the driver's legal obligation upon seeing this sign?

  1. Do not enter the roadway because traffic is moving in the opposite direction.Answer
  2. B
    Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic, and then proceed cautiously into the lane.
  3. C
    Proceed into the lane only if driving below the posted basic speed limit.
  4. D
    Use the lane temporarily to pass slower-moving vehicles ahead.

Answer

The driver must not enter the roadway because traffic is traveling in the opposite direction.
The correct response identifies that a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign prohibits entry onto a street, ramp, or lane because traffic is flowing toward the driver. Entering would place the driver in direct conflict with opposing traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic sign category and symbol
Recognize the square red circle with a horizontal white bar as a 'DO NOT ENTER' regulatory sign.
Regulatory signs mandate drivers to obey specific legal prohibitions or commands.
2
Determine the required legal driver response
Refrain from entering the designated street or ramp and choose an alternate legal route.
'DO NOT ENTER' signs mark one-way roadways or exit ramps where entering would result in driving against traffic flow.

Key Concept

DO NOT ENTER Regulatory Sign Meaning
Estimated Time:45s
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