Chapter 4 - Intersections And Turns Flashcards
Intersections where stop signs are at all 4 corners are referred to best as what?
Courtesy corners
What is courtesy?
To allow the driver who arrived first to proceed first
If two vehicles arrive at the same time at a courtesy corner, who proceeds first?
The vehicle on the right
What does a yield sign mean?
That you must allow drivers not facing a yield sign to proceed first.
At a yield sign if there is no traffic or pedestrians to yield to, must you stop?
No
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection with no traffic lights and no traffic signal lights
At uncontrolled intersections, who has the right of way?
The vehicle on the right
At T-Intersections who has the right of way?
The vehicle on the right
When entering a traffic circle, who must yield to who?
The driver entering the circle must yield to drivers already in the circle
When using the left lane to enter a traffic circle, must the driver exit using the left lane?
Yes
Who should use the left lane in a traffic circle?
Drivers planning to travel past the first exit
Must drivers using the right lane to exit a traffic circle exit using the right lane?
Yes
Can you change lanes in a traffic circle?
No
In a traffic circle who must yield to who?
The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left
When exiting a traffic circle, when do you activate your right turn signal?
When you pass the exit before your intended exit
What 5 things do you do when planning to exit a traffic circle at the first available exit?
Approach using the right lane, use your right signal, scan, yield, exit
What 5 things do you do when planning to exit a traffic circle at any exit after the first exit?
Approach using the left lane, activate left single, scan, yield, exit
What 4 things do you do when exiting a traffic circle using the left lane?
Use your right signal when you pass the exit before your intended exit, check for traffic in the right lane, look ahead, exit using the left lane
If you cannot stop or exit safely in a traffic circle, what do you do?
Go around the circle again
What is a roundabout?
A circular intersection designed for improved traffic flow travelling at lower speeds
Which way does traffic travel in a roundabout?
Counterclockwise
What are truck aprons?
They are in roundabouts around the the centre island that provides extra room for large vehicles and multiple trailer trucks. The rear wheels of large trucks can drive across the truck apron thanks to its flat curb and gradual slope, allowing long vehicle to make long turning movements.
Who must yield to who when entering a roundabout?
Drivers entering the roundabout must yield to drivers already in the roundabout
What is a travel lane?
A section of roadway wide enough to allow the passage of a single line of vehicles.
What is a curb lane?
The lane next to the curb where vehicles park. These are also used to turn on and off of a road.
How many metres before the intersection should you be in the proper turning lane?
15 metres (50 feet)
When turning right from a two way road onto another two way road what do you do?
Stay centred, no more than 1 meter (3 feet) from the curb.
Can you turn wide and occupy two turning lanes when turning?
No
If you must stop in the intersection prior to completing a left turn, what do you do?
Stay to the right of the yellow line, keep your front wheels pointed straight to keep you from being pushed into oncoming traffic if you are pushed from behind
When turning from a two way onto a two way what do you do?
Turn from the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line. Turn into the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line.
When turning from a two way onto a one way what do you do?
Turn from the lane nearest the yellow line into the first available lane on the left side of the road
When turning from. One way onto a one way what do you do?
Turn from the lane nearest the left side of the road into the lane nearest to the left side of the road
When turning from a one way onto a two way, what do you do?
Turn from the lane nearest the left side of the road onto the nearest lane to the right of the yellow line.
Is it legal to turn left on a red light from s one way to a one way?
Yes, after you come to a complate stop and if there are no signs prohibiting the turn
At a dual lane lane intersection, can you turn right on a red light?
Yes unless prohibited by a sign
What does a two way left turn allow drivers to do?
Allows vehicles from each direction to turn left using the same lane
What 4 places are u-turns not aloud in a city?
On a roadway between intersections, where a sign prohibits it, at an intersection controlled by traffic control lights (traffic lights), at an alley intersection
Where are u- patients prohibited outside a city?
On a curve or near the crest of a hill
If there is no stop line or crosswalk. How many metres must you stop within of the intersecting roadway
3 metres (10 feet)
