12: Right of Way & Parking Rules Flashcards
(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, except as otherwise hereinafter provided. The driver of any vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed shall forfeit any right of way which he might otherwise have hereunder.
(b) The driver of a vehicle approaching but not having entered an intersection, shall yield the right of way to a vehicle within such intersection or turning therein to the left across the line of travel of such first-mentioned vehicle, provided the driver of the vehicle turning left has given a plainly visible signal of intention to turn as required in this Act.
(c) The driver of any vehicle upon a highway within a business or residential district shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing such highway within a crosswalk, except at intersections where the movement of traffic is being regulated by a peace officer or by traffic signal. Every pedestrian crossing a highway within a business or residential district, at any point other than a crosswalk shall yield the right of way to vehicles upon the highway.
Right of Way on “through highway” or railroad crossing - The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall bring to a full stop such vehicle before traversing any “through highway” or railroad crossing: Provided, that when it is apparent that no hazard exists, the vehicle may be slowed down to five miles per hour (8kph) instead of bringing it to a full stop. (Section 42 d & 43 c)
SECTION 42. Right of Way
(a) The driver of a vehicle entering a highway from a private road or drive shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such highway.
(b) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to police or fire department vehicles and ambulances when such vehicles are operated on official business and the drivers thereof sound audible signal of their approach.
SECTION 43. Exception to the Right of Way Rule
Whenever a motor vehicle is parked unattended on any highway, the driver thereof must turn off the ignition switch and stop the motor and notch effectively the hand brake.
SECTION 47. Parked Vehicle
No person shall hang on to, or ride on, the outside or the rear end of any vehicle, and no person on a bicycle, roller skate or other similar device, shall hold fast to or hitch on to any moving vehicle, and no driver shall knowingly permit any person to hang on to or ride, the outside or rear end of his vehicle or allow any person on a bicycle, roller skate or other similar device to hold fast or hitch to his vehicle.
SECTION 51. Hitching to a Vehicle
Whenever the load of any vehicle extends more than one meter beyond the bed or body thereof, there shall be displayed at every projecting end of such load a red flag not less than thirty centimeters both in length and width.
Red lights may be used in lieu of the required red flags. These lights should be visible at least fifty meters away. Red flag lights should also be switched on not later than one-half hour after sunset and until at least one-half hour before sunrise. Also, whenever weather conditions requires it, these lights should be turned on as well.
Use of Red Flag
Every motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a muffler, and whenever said motor vehicle passes through a street of any city, municipality, or thickly populated district or barrio, the muffler shall not be cut out or disconnected. No motor vehicle shall be operated in such a manner as to cause it to emit or make any unnecessary or disagreeable odor, smoke or noise.
Mufflers
No motor vehicle with metallic tires shall be operated upon any public highway, and solid tires whenever used shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent the metal rims thereof from coming in direct contact with the road.
Tires of Motor Vehicles
(a) Vehicles turning right must go to the rightmost lane and stay on the right lane after turning
(b) Vehicles turning left must choose the leftmost lane and stay on the left lane after turning
(c) The center of the intersection shall mean the meeting point of the medial lines of the highways intersecting one another, except when it is occupied by a monument, grass plot or any permanent structure, other than a traffic control device.
Yellow box prohibitions:
Do not block the intersection even when making a turn
Do not make a U-turn
Yield the right-of-way to those inside the yellow box
Never communicate or exchange pleasantries with fellow motorists or road users
Do not park within 6 meters upon intersections
Do not load/ unload passengers or goods
SECTION 45. Turning at Intersections.
- In an intersection
- On a crosswalk
- Within 6 meters of the intersection
- 4 meters from the driveway entrance
- Within 4 meters from a fire hydrant
- In front of a private driveway
- On the roadway side of any unmoving or parked MV at the curb or edge of the highway
- At any place where signs of prohibitions have been installed
SECTION 46. Parking Prohibited in Specified Places
In the event that any accident should occur as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle upon a highway, the driver present, shall:
- show his driver’s license,
- give his true name and address
- give the true name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle.
No driver of a motor vehicle concerned in a vehicular accident shall leave the scene of the accident without aiding the victim, except under any of the following circumstances:
- If he is in imminent danger of being seriously harmed by any person or persons by reason of the accident;
- If he reports the accident to the nearest officer of the law; or
- If he has to summon a physician or nurse to aid the victim.
Duty of Driver in Case of Accident
No person shall drive or park a motor vehicle upon or along any sidewalk, path or alley not intended for vehicular traffic or parking.
Section 52
No person shall drive his motor vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct or impede the passage of any vehicle, nor, while discharging or taking on passengers or loading or unloading freight, obstruct the free passage of other vehicles on the highway.
Section 54
