2. Traffic Control Flashcards
(49 cards)
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Traffic Control Signals
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- Lights that use colors green, yellow, and red to control traffic
- Used at intersections and when roads merge
- Determines which stream of traffic has the right of way
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Solid Red Light
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- Drivers facing a red light must bring their vehicle to a complete stop in front of crosswalk or stop line in front of the vehicle
- Vehicles must remain stopped until light turns green unless turning right after stopping
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Solid Double Red Light
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- Means same thing as single solid red light
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What do you do if there is no stop line or crosswalk in front of your vehicle in a red light?
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- Driver must stop before the intersection
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Can you turn right at a red light? Why can’t you turn left?
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- Yes as long as no sign is prohibiting the turn. You must come to a complete stop and yield to other traffic before turning
- No. Turning left requires crossing over two streams of traffic and could cause more accidents. Only time a left our. is permitted is from a one-way to a one-way street.
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Solid Yellow Light
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- Warns that light will change to red
- Drivers must stop or clear the intersection
- Drivers approaching a yellow light must stop by at the crosswalk or stopping line of the intersection unless the driver has reached a point where it is unsafe to stop
- Drivers in an intersection with a yellow light must safely clear the intersection
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Solid Green Light
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- Drivers facing a solid green light are permitted to drive through the intersection without stopping unless yielding to traffic when turning right or left
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Stale Green Light
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- Light has been green for a while and will turn yellow soon
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How do you check toes if the green light will turn yellow?
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- If the pedestrian walk sign at the intersection shows the WALK symbol the light will stay green. If it shows the DON’T WALK symbol the green light will turn yellow.
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Green Arrow with Green Light
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- Drivers facing this sign may enter the intersection and proceed without yielding in the direction indicated by the arrow
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Green Arrow with Red Light
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- Drivers facing this sign may enter the intersection and proceed without stopping only in the direction indicated by the arrow
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Flashing Yellow Light
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- Drivers facing this sign may enter the intersection while preceding with caution after yielding to traffic and pedestrians
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Flashing Green Light
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- Drivers facing this light may enter the intersection and turn left or right without stopping
- Opposing streams of traffic will face a red light
- Driver must still yield to other drivers and pedestrians
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Flashing Red Light
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- Treated as a stop sign
- Driver must stop before the crosswalk or stop line and only proceed when safe
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What happens when the lights in the stop signs in all directions flash red?
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- Intersection becomes a four way stop
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Yellow lights on sign with a symbol indicate that?
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- Caution is required because of school zones, playground zones, etc.
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Solid Red X
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- Indicated that lane is being used for oncoming traffic
- When displayed over driving lane driver cannot enter or must leave lane
- Driver must move into a lane with a green arrow
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Downwards Pointing Green Arrow
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- Tells driver that it is ok to drive in that lane
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Speed Limit Signs
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- Speed limits indicate the maximum speed drivers can travel under ideal conditions
- Any speed that is unsafe for the current conditions in illegal
Ex. maximum = 100
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What is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area?
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- 100km/hr unless otherwise posted
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What is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located inside a city?
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- 80km/hr unless otherwise posted
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What is the maximum speed limit on a roadway located outside of an urban area?
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- 80km/hr unless otherwise posted
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What is the maximum speed limit on roadway that is located within a city?
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- 50km/hr
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How can you identify a provincial highway?
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- You will see either a single-digit, two-digit or a three digit highway route marker
Ex. Alberta 28
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School Zone Areas
- School zone can be identified by a school sign with a maximum speed with it.
- Not permitted exceed the maximum speed posted when zone is in effect
- Not permitted to pass vehicles when zone is in effect
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What hours are school zones in effect unless otherwise posted?
- 8:00am to 9:30am
- 11:30am to 1:30am
- 3:00pm to 4:30pm
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When does a school zone end?
- When a higher maximum speed or end of school zone sign appears
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Playground Zone
- Playground zone can be identified by a playground sign with a maximum speed attached to it
- Not permitted to exceed the speed limit posted when zone is in effect
- Not permitted to pass vehicles when zone is in effect
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What hours are playground zones in effect unless otherwise posted?
- 8:30 to one hour after sunset
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What is the speed limit for rural and urban playground zones unless otherwise posted?
- 30km/hr
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When does a playground zone end?
- Where a traffic sign indicates a higher speed or a end of playground zone sign
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Playground Area
- Can be identified by a playground sign without a speed limit attached to it
- Alerts drivers that children may be near and to proceed with caution
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What do flashing yellow lights at signs mean?
- Make sure driver is pay attain to signs and road
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Warning Signs
Warn drivers of:
- A traffic regulation
ex. stop, yield
- Features or physical conditions of roads
- Hazards driver might need to respond too
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Destination signs
- Provide direction and distance to destination
- Found on highways
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Route Markers
- Indicate numbers or names of roads
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Slow Moving Vehicle Sign
- Put on vehicles that travel less than 40km/hr
- Warns drivers to be prepared to reduce speed
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Oversized Loads
- Indicates that a wide load is being transported
- Warns drivers to use caution when passing vehicles with this sign
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What must you do in a construction zone?
- Obey flag persons signal
- Obey speed limit
- Prepare to slow down or stop if required
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What hours are construction zones in effect?
- All times
- Applies even when people and equipment are not working as other hazards may be present
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What do solid line markings indicate?
- Crossing the line markings to pass vehicles or to change lanes are not permitted
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What do broken line markings indicate?
- Crossing the line markings to pass vehicles or to change lanes is permitted
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What do yellow line markings indicate?
- Vehicles on opposing lanes must travel in opposite directions
- Line should always be one the leftest side
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What do white line markings indicate?
- Vehicles on opposing lanes must travel in the same direction
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Arrows
- Indicate vehicle movements permitted in a lane
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Dimond Markings
- Indicate vehicle markings are reserved for specific vehicles
- May also indicate times or vehicle restrictions
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Bicycle Lanes
- Painted into the curb lane of road with stencils and street signage
- Can also be positioned beside a row of parking stops
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Can vehicles enter a bicycle lane?
- Only to turn or to exit or enter a parking spot
- Usually has dashes in corners to show that vehicles are permitted to turn right
- Drivers must take caution when turning in bicycle lanes
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