(78/133) Diagonal stripes sloping downward left on a barricade or panel mean:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
This question tests knowledge of barricade and panel markings from the Texas DPS Class C Driver Handbook. According to the handbook, diagonal stripes on barricades or panels indicate the direction in which traffic should move. The stripes slope downward in the direction of the desired movement. Specifically, stripes sloping downward to the left mean drivers should bear to the left, and stripes sloping downward to the right mean drivers should bear to the right. This is a standard traffic control device used to guide vehicles around obstructions or through work zones.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: The driver should bear to the left.
The correct answer is 'The driver should bear to the left' because the diagonal stripes slope downward to the left, which visually points in the direction traffic should proceed. The Texas DPS handbook states that downward-sloping stripes indicate the direction to move, so left-downward stripes mean bear left.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: The driver should stop.
Diagonal stripes on barricades or panels do not indicate a stop requirement. Stop is communicated by stop signs, red signals, or specific barricade types with STOP legends, not by the slope direction of stripes.
Option: The driver should bear to the right.
This would be correct if the stripes sloped downward to the right. Since the stripes slope downward to the left, bearing right is the opposite of the intended direction.
Option: The driver should drive in a straight line.
Diagonal stripes are used to direct traffic away from the normal path, typically around an obstruction or work zone. They do not indicate continuing straight; straight travel would ignore the directional guidance.
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