class 2 Flashcards
right of way
The right of way provides us with…
laws for when you yield to others
Right of way laws help….
those who wish to use same space at same time, drivers decide who go first, and decide who has the right to go safely
At an intersection where the traffic signals are off, two cars approach from opposite directions. Which driver must yield
the driver turning left
at an intersection where the traffic signals are off, two cars approach at right angles to each other. which driver must yield
the driver on the left
A car is positioned in an intersection waiting to turn left when the traffic signal light turns red. who should get to go first?
the driver caught in the intersection waiting to turn left
you are approaching a “stale green light” when it changes yellow. You must……
Stop, if you can do so safely, without being hit from the rear. if it is not safe to stop, cover the brake, be prepared to stop, and coast into the intersection.
True or false: You never have the right of way by law, until someone else gives it to you.
True
True or false: before turning left into a driveway or side street, you must wait on all traffic from other direction that could be a risk
True
True or false: drivers facing a stop or yield sign must let all traffic that could be of any risk on the crossroad go first.
True
True or false: When turning onto a road with more than one lane going your way, you may turn into any lane
False
You must always be ready to yield right of way to:
Emergency vehicle with lights on, Funeral processions, pedestrians, trains, anyone, if needed to avoid a collision