driving school notes random Flashcards
what must you do when you come upon another vehicle, person, or animal near the roadway?
YIELD or give the right of way
what is an intersection?
any place where 2 paths cross
what are examples of more vulnerable roadway users?
pedestrians, school buses, bikes, motorcyclists
does the end of driveway crossing a sidewalk count as an intersection?
yes!
what must you do when you approach a through street (or main road)?
come to a complete stop before the sign, and wait for traffic to clear before proceeding.
does traffic on the through street take priority in the right of way?
yes!
what is a four-way stop?
it means cars are coming from all directions
what must you do when approaching a four-way stop?
ALL VEHICLES must stop, EVEN if there are no cars present.
what must you do if more than one car is present at a four-way stop?
the car that arrived FIRST gets to travel through first.
what happens if you arrive at the same time as another car at a four-way stop?
whoever is on the RIGHT goes first!
when making left turns, when should others yield the right of way to you?
only when you have a non-flashing green arrow. (Otherwise, you should always yield to oncoming traffic.)
when can you proceed at a basic crossroad when making a right turn?
after coming to a complete stop and making sure the way is clear
if there is a traffic light, when can you turn on red?
if you are on the FAR right, and if there isn’t a “no turn on red” sign
what does a “no turn on red” sign mean?
it means you can’t make right turns on a red light.
when is it ok for two cars to go at the same time at an intersection if neither are on the right-hand side of each other?
they can go at the same time if they aren’t crossing each other’s paths. (Both cars going straight, both turning right or left etc.)
What must you do when making a U-turn on a road with multiple lanes?
Begin from the left most lane, and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
Before making a U-turn, what are two things you must do?
That there are no signs prohibiting you from making one, and make sure your turn signal is on.
what is an uncontrolled intersection?
an intersection without signs or lights
when approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should:
A. Treat the intersection as if there were a yield sign in place and reduce your speed before passing through.
B. Pass through the intersection without stopping, it doesn’t matter
A. Treat the intersection as if there were a yield sign in place and reduce your speed before passing through.
