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Question 1

Most traffic ______ occur at __________ when a driver makes a ____. Many occur in large parking lots that are open to public use, like at ______ centers. To _____ this type of crash, you must understand the right-of-way rules and how to make correct turns.

Answer 1

Most traffic crashes occur at intersections when a driver makes a turn. Many occur in large parking lots that are open to public use, like at shopping centers. To prevent this type of crash, you must understand the right-of-way rules and how to make correct turns.

Question 2

Right-of-Way

Traffic signs, signals and pavement markings do ___ always resolve _______ conflicts. A green light, for example, does ___ resolve the conflict of when a car turns left at an intersection while an approaching car goes straight through the intersection. The right-of-way rules help _____ these conflicts. They tell you who goes ____ and who must ____ in different conditions.

Answer 2

Right-of-Way

Traffic signs, signals and pavement markings do not always resolve traffic conflicts. A green light, for example, does not resolve the conflict of when a car turns left at an intersection while an approaching car goes straight through the intersection. The right-of-way rules help resolve these conflicts. They tell you who goes first and who must wait in different conditions.

Question 3

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

A driver who approaches an intersection must ____ the right-of-way to _____ that is in the intersection.

Example: You approach an intersection. The traffic light is _____ and you want to drive straight through. Another vehicle is already in the intersection making a left turn. You must let that vehicle complete its ___ before you enter the intersection.

Answer 3

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

A driver who approaches an intersection must yield the right-of-way to traffic that is in the intersection.

Example: You approach an intersection. The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through. Another vehicle is already in the intersection making a left turn. You must let that vehicle complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

Question 4

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

If drivers approaching from ______ directions reach an intersection at about the same time, a driver that turns left must _____ to traffic that moves straight or turns right.

Example: You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A vehicle reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You must ____ for approaching traffic to go through before you ___. You may enter the intersection to _____ for your left turn if the light is green and no other vehicle ahead of you plans to make a left turn. When you enter the intersection, keep to the _____ of the center line. Keep your wheels _______ to prevent being pushed into ________ traffic if your vehicle is hit from behind. When traffic headed toward you clears or stops for a red light, _______ your turn when you can do so safely.

Answer 4

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time, a driver that turns left must yield to traffic that moves straight or turns right.

Example: You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A vehicle reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You must wait for approaching traffic to go through before you turn. You may enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn if the light is green and no other vehicle ahead of you plans to make a left turn (see “Turns” later in this chapter). When you enter the intersection, keep to the right of the center line. Keep your wheels straight to prevent being pushed into oncoming traffic if your vehicle is hit from behind. When traffic headed toward you clears or stops for a red light, complete your turn when you can do so safely.

Question 5

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

You must also _____ to traffic headed toward you when you turn left into a driveway, parking lot or other area, even if there are no signs or signals that _______ the turn.

Answer 5

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

You must also yield to traffic headed toward you when you turn left into a driveway, parking lot or other area, even if there are no signs or signals that control the turn.

Question 6

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

For any left turn, the ___ requires you to ____ to any traffic headed toward you that is close enough to be a _____. The decision about when traffic is too close takes experience and ________. If you have any concern, wait for traffic to pass before you turn left.

Answer 6

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

For any left turn, the law requires you to yield to any traffic headed toward you that is close enough to be a hazard. The decision about when traffic is too close takes experience and judgment. If you have any concern, wait for traffic to pass before you turn left.

Question 7

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

At intersections not controlled by signs or signals, or where two or more drivers stop at ____ signs at the same time and they are at right angles, the driver on the ___ must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the ____.

Example: You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go ______ through the intersection. A driver on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is also going to go straight. You must ____ the right-of-way to the other driver.

Answer 7

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

At intersections not controlled by signs or signals, or where two or more drivers stop at STOP signs at the same time and they are at right angles, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

Example: You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A driver on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is also going to go straight. You must yield the right-of-way to the other driver.

Question 8

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

A vehicle that enters a roadway from a driveway, alley, private road, or another place that is not a ______, must ____ and _____ the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to ________.

Example: You are driving out of a parking lot and turn right as you enter a ______. A vehicle approaches from your left. You must stop and wait for the vehicle to pass before you enter the street. If you were to turn left, you would have to yield to vehicles that approach from both _________. If a pedestrian walked across the parking lot exit, you would have to ____ for that person to go across.

Answer 8

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

A vehicle that enters a roadway from a driveway, alley, private road, or another place that is not a roadway, must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

Example: You are driving out of a parking lot and turn right as you enter a street. A vehicle approaches from your left. You must stop and wait for the vehicle to pass before you enter the street. If you were to turn left, you would have to yield to vehicles that approach from both directions. If a pedestrian walked across the parking lot exit, you would have to wait for that person to go across.

Question 9

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

Drivers must yield to pedestrians who _______ use marked or unmarked crosswalks. This means you must slow down or stop if necessary.

Example: You are stopped at a red light. A pedestrian steps into the crosswalk, and then the light turns _____. You must wait for the pedestrian to go across. You must also _____ to pedestrians in crosswalks on your left or right before you turn.

Answer 9

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

Drivers must yield to pedestrians who legally use marked or unmarked crosswalks. This means you must slow down or stop if necessary.

Example: You are stopped at a red light. A pedestrian steps into the crosswalk, and then the light turns green. You must wait for the pedestrian to go across. You must also yield to pedestrians in crosswalks on your left or right before you turn.

Question 10

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

You cannot enter an __________ if traffic is backed up on the other side and you can not get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not ____ the intersection.

Answer 10

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

You cannot enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you can not get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

Question 11

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

Be alert to ____-streets or offset intersections so that you don’t cause ____lock by blocking another ______.

Answer 11

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

Be alert to cross-streets or offset intersections so that you don’t cause gridlock by blocking another street.

Question 12

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

A driver who _____ a traffic _____ or rotary must yield the right-of-way to drivers ______ in the circle.

Answer 12

Here are examples of right-of-way rules:

A driver who enters a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle.

Question 13

Emergency Vehicles

You must _____ the right-of-way to fire, ambulance, police and other authorized emergency vehicles when they respond to ________. They will display lights that are flashing red, red and ____ or ___ and white and sound a siren or __-___. When you hear or see an emergency vehicle heading _____ your vehicle from any ________, safely pull over _______ to the _____ edge of the road and ____. Wait until the emergency vehicle ______ before you drive on. If you are in an intersection, drive ___ of it before you ___ over.

Answer 13

Emergency Vehicles

You must yield the right-of-way to fire, ambulance, police and other authorized emergency vehicles when they respond to emergencies. They will display lights that are flashing red, red and blue or red and white and sound a siren or air-horn. When you hear or see an emergency vehicle heading toward your vehicle from any direction, safely pull over immediately to the right edge of the road and stop. Wait until the emergency vehicle passes before you drive on. If you are in an intersection, drive out of it before you pull over.

Question 14

Emergency Vehicles

You must pull over and ___ for an emergency vehicle even if it is headed toward you in the ______ lane of a ___-way roadway.

Answer 14

Emergency Vehicles

You must pull over and stop for an emergency vehicle even if it is headed toward you in the opposite lane of a two-way roadway.

Question 15

Emergency Vehicles

If you hear a siren or air-horn close by but do not know exactly where the emergency vehicle is, you ____ safely ___ over to the ____-side edge of the ___ and ____ until you are ____ it is not ______ toward you.

Answer 15

Emergency Vehicles

If you hear a siren or air-horn close by but do not know exactly where the emergency vehicle is, you can safely pull over to the right-side edge of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you.

Question 16

Emergency Vehicles

An emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren or air-horn can be _________. The driver can legally exceed the ____ limit, pass ___ lights and ____ or ____ signs, go the ____ way on __-way streets and turn in directions not normally allowed. Although emergency vehicle drivers are required to be careful, be very ________ when an emergency vehicle heads toward you.

Answer 16

Emergency Vehicles

An emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren or air-horn can be unpredictable. The driver can legally exceed the speed limit, pass red lights and STOP or YIELD signs, go the wrong way on one-way streets and turn in directions not normally allowed. Although emergency vehicle drivers are required to be careful, be very cautious when an emergency vehicle heads toward you.

Question 17

Move Over Law

This law requires ____ driver to exercise care to avoid ________ with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle that is parked, stopped or standing on the ______ or any portion of the _______ with its emergency lights activated or one or more amber hazard lights activated ​or combination of one or more amber lights and one or more blue lights activated. Drivers must _____ speed on all roads when encountering such vehicles, but on ___ways, interstates and other controlled access roads with ______ lanes, drivers are further required to ___ from the lane ______ to the emergency or hazard vehicle unless _____ or other hazards prevent doing so safely. Drivers are also required to move over for vehicles with blue and ____ lights which are described in the next section. Violations of this law are punishable as a _____ violation.

Answer 17

Move Over Law

This law requires every driver to exercise care to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle that is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder or any portion of the highway with its emergency lights activated or one or more amber hazard lights activated ​or combination of one or more amber lights and one or more blue lights activated. Drivers must reduce speed on all roads when encountering such vehicles, but on parkways, interstates and other controlled access roads with multiple lanes, drivers are further required to move from the lane adjacent to the emergency or hazard vehicle unless traffic or other hazards prevent doing so safely. Drivers are also required to move over for vehicles with blue and green lights which are described in the next section. Violations of this law are punishable as a moving violation.

Question 18

Blue, Green and Amber Lights

_____ vehicles driven by volunteer fire fighters responding to _____ are allowed to display ___ lights and those driven by volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members can display green lights. _____ lights ​on hazard vehicles such as snow plows and tow trucks, or the combination of amber lights and rear projected ___ lights on hazard vehicles designed for ______ or pushing disabled vehicles, warn other drivers of possible dangers. _____ amber lights are also used on rural mail delivery vehicles and school buses to warn traffic of their presence. The vehicles that display blue, green or amber lights are not ________ emergency vehicles. Their drivers must obey all traffic laws. While you are not required to yield the right-of-way, you should ____ as a courtesy if you can safely do so.

Answer 18

Blue, Green and Amber Lights

Personal vehicles driven by volunteer fire fighters responding to alarms are allowed to display blue lights and those driven by volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members can display green lights. Amber lights ​on hazard vehicles such as snow plows and tow trucks, or the combination of amber lights and rear projected blue lights on hazard vehicles designed for towing or pushing disabled vehicles, warn other drivers of possible dangers. Flashing amber lights are also used on rural mail delivery vehicles and school buses to warn traffic of their presence. The vehicles that display blue, green or amber lights are not authorized emergency vehicles. Their drivers must obey all traffic laws. While you are not required to yield the right-of-way, you should yield as a courtesy if you can safely do so.

Question 19

Turns

Always ____ before you turn or change ____. It is important that other highway users know your ________. The law requires you to ____ a turn or lane change with your turn lights or hand signals at least __ feet (30 m) ahead. A good safety tip is, when possible, to signal your intention to turn before you ____ to brake or ___ the turn. The proper hand signals are shown below.

Answer 19

Turns

Always signal before you turn or change lanes. It is important that other highway users know your intentions. The law requires you to signal a turn or lane change with your turn lights or hand signals at least 100 feet (30 m) ahead. A good safety tip is, when possible, to signal your intention to turn before you begin to brake or make the turn. The proper hand signals are shown below.

Question 20

Remember these other tips when you prepare to turn:
Reduce your speed.

Be alert for traffic on all sides. Take special caution to check for ________. Most crashes that involve _______ and other vehicles are caused because the _____ of the other vehicle has failed to see the ________.

Keep your wheels _____ until you actually begin to make your turn. If your wheels are turned and you are hit from behind, your vehicle could be _____ into the _______ lane of traffic.

Remember that your ____ wheels will travel inside the path of the ____ wheels, nearer to the curb (right turn) or to traffic headed toward ___ (left turn).

Watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and moped riders, especially on ____ turns. They are often difficult to see in traffic.

Be especially alert to individuals in _____ chairs, people pushing strollers, or someone pulling a wheeled ______ behind them. They may be ______ to the ground and hidden _____ a car.

Answer 20

Remember these other tips when you prepare to turn:
Reduce your speed.

Be alert for traffic on all sides. Take special caution to check for motorcycles. Most crashes that involve motorcycles and other vehicles are caused because the driver of the other vehicle has failed to see the motorcycle.

Keep your wheels straight until you actually begin to make your turn. If your wheels are turned and you are hit from behind, your vehicle could be pushed into the oncoming lane of traffic.

Remember that your rear wheels will travel inside the path of the front wheels, nearer to the curb (right turn) or to traffic headed toward you (left turn).

Watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and moped riders, especially on right turns. They are often difficult to see in traffic.

Be especially alert to individuals in wheel chairs, people pushing strollers, or someone pulling a wheeled suitcase behind them. They may be closer to the ground and hidden behind a car.

Question 21

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from _________ in the law, and are not just good advice.

RIGHT TURN:
As you prepare to ___, get as far to the ____ as possible. Do not make ___, sweeping turns. Unless ____ direct you to do otherwise, turn into the right lane of the road you enter.

Answer 21

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

RIGHT TURN:
As you prepare to turn, get as far to the right as possible. Do not make wide, sweeping turns. Unless signs direct you to do otherwise, turn into the right lane of the road you enter.

Question 22

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from _________ in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY ROAD INTO ONE-WAY ROAD:
Move into the ___ lane when you prepare to turn. If the road you enter has ___ lanes, you must turn into its left lane.

Answer 22

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY ROAD INTO ONE-WAY ROAD:
Move into the left lane when you prepare to turn. If the road you enter has two lanes, you must turn into its left lane.

Question 23

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from _________ in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY ROAD INTO TWO-WAY ROAD:
Approach the turn in the ___ lane. As you proceed through the _______, enter the two-way road to the right of its ____ line, but as close as possible to the center line. Be alert for traffic that approaches from the road to the ___. Motorcycles are hard to see, and it is hard to judge their ____ and _______ away.

Answer 23

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY ROAD INTO TWO-WAY ROAD:
Approach the turn in the left lane. As you proceed through the intersection, enter the two-way road to the right of its center line, but as close as possible to the center line. Be alert for traffic that approaches from the road to the left. Motorcycles are hard to see, and it is hard to judge their speed and distance away.

Question 24

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO TWO-WAY ROAD:
Approach the turn from the ____ half of the roadway closest to the ____. Try to use the left side of the _________ to help make sure that you do not interfere with traffic headed toward you that wants to turn ___. Keep to the right of the ____ line of the road you enter, but as close as possible to the center line. Be alert for traffic, heading toward ___ from the left and from the lane you are about to go across. Motorcycles headed toward you are hard to see and it is difficult to judge their speed and distance away. Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them and hit it while they turn across a traffic lane.

Answer 24

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO TWO-WAY ROAD:
Approach the turn from the right half of the roadway closest to the center. Try to use the left side of the intersection to help make sure that you do not interfere with traffic headed toward you that wants to turn left. Keep to the right of the center line of the road you enter, but as close as possible to the center line. Be alert for traffic, heading toward you from the left and from the lane you are about to go across. Motorcycles headed toward you are hard to see and it is difficult to judge their speed and distance away. Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them and hit it while they turn across a traffic lane.

Question 25

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO ONE-WAY ROAD:
Approach the turn from the ____ half of the roadway closest to the center. Make the turn before you reach the center of the intersection and turn into the ___ lane of the road you enter.

Answer 25

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO ONE-WAY ROAD:
Approach the turn from the right half of the roadway closest to the center. Make the turn before you reach the center of the intersection and turn into the left lane of the road you enter.

Question 26

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY:
Approach the turn from the ____ half of the roadway closest to the center. Enter the left lane, to the right of the center line. When traffic permits, you can move out of the ___ lane.

Answer 26

The following illustrations show the correct position of your vehicle for turns. These positions are from requirements in the law, and are not just good advice.

LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY:
Approach the turn from the right half of the roadway closest to the center. Enter the left lane, to the right of the center line. When traffic permits, you can move out of the left lane.

Question 27

U-Turns

A “U-turn” is any turn you make so you can proceed in the ______ direction. Do not try a U-turn on a _______ unless absolutely necessary. If you must turn around, use a ______ lot, driveway or other area, and, if possible, enter the roadway as you move forward, not backing up.

Answer 27

U-Turns

A “U-turn” is any turn you make so you can proceed in the opposite direction. Do not try a U-turn on a highway unless absolutely necessary. If you must turn around, use a parking lot, driveway or other area, and, if possible, enter the roadway as you move forward, not backing up.

Question 28

U-Turns

You can make a U-turn only from the ___ portion of the lane nearest to the ____line of the roadway, never from the right lane. Unless signs tell you otherwise, you can make a U-turn when you get permission to proceed by a ____ arrow left-turn traffic signal, provided it is allowed and you yield to other traffic.

Answer 28

U-Turns

You can make a U-turn only from the left portion of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway, never from the right lane. Unless signs tell you otherwise, you can make a U-turn when you get permission to proceed by a green arrow left-turn traffic signal, provided it is allowed and you yield to other traffic.

Question 29

U-Turns

You can not make a U-turn near the ___ of a hill, a ____ or any other location where other drivers can not ___ your vehicle from ___ feet (150 m) away in either direction. U-turns are also _____ in business districts of New York City and where NO U-TURN signs are provided. You can never make a U-turn on a limited access ______way, even if paths connect your side of the expressway with the other side. In addition, it is _________ for a vehicle to make a U-turn in a school zone.

Answer 29

U-Turns

You can not make a U-turn near the top of a hill, a curve or any other location where other drivers can not see your vehicle from 500 feet (150 m) away in either direction. U-turns are also illegal in business districts of New York City and where NO U-TURN signs are provided. You can never make a U-turn on a limited access expressway, even if paths connect your side of the expressway with the other side. In addition, it is prohibited for a vehicle to make a U-turn in a school zone.

Question 30

U-Turns

Unless prohibited, a three-____ turn may be used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street. You may be required to make a three-point turn on your ___ test.

Answer 30

U-Turns

Unless prohibited, a three-point turn may be used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street. You may be required to make a three-point turn on your road test.

Question 31

To make a three-point turn:

Signal with your ____ turn signal, then ___ over to the right and ___. Signal with your ___ turn signal, then check carefully for traffic from all directions.

Turn left, go _____ the road so you come to a stop while you face the ___ curb or edge of the road.

Look again for _______. Turn your steering wheel as far to the _____ as possible, then look behind you as you back up. Stop ____ you reach the right curb or any obstacle to the right curb or ___ of the road.

Stop, check again for other _____, then turn your steering wheel all the way to the ___ and pull forward to complete your turn when it is safe.

Answer 31

To make a three-point turn:

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop. Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic from all directions.

Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the left curb or edge of the road.

Look again for traffic. Turn your steering wheel as far to the right as possible, then look behind you as you back up. Stop before you reach the right curb or any obstacle to the right curb or edge of the road.

Stop, check again for other traffic, then turn your steering wheel all the way to the left and pull forward to complete your turn when it is safe.

Question 32

Before you go on to Chapter 6, make sure you can answer these questions:
What is the hand signal for a stop? A right turn?

If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, and one travels straights, the other prepares to turn left, which must yield the right-of-way?

If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but oncoming traffic prevents the turn immediately what should you do?

If you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway?

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles already in the circle?

What will you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?

How far before a turn must you signal?

When you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as close to the center of the lane as possible?

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

Answer 32

Before you go on to Chapter 6, make sure you can answer these questions:
What is the hand signal for a stop? A right turn?

If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, and one travels straights, the other prepares to turn left, which must yield the right-of-way?

If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but oncoming traffic prevents the turn immediately what should you do?

If you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway?

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles already in the circle?

What will you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?

How far before a turn must you signal?

When you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as close to the center of the lane as possible?

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?