General Rules Flashcards
If ur car breaks down when/where should u stop?
Keep going till u can safely pull over
If cop pulls u over
1Pull over
Turn off engine
If dark turn on interior lights after stopping & before cop approaches
2 Limit ur and others movements
Ur hands stay on wheel others hands in plain view
3 Show liscense &/or vehicle registration only when requested
Stay in vehicle DO NOT GET OUT UNLESS REQUESTED
Don’t argue
What’s an emergency zone?
Adjacent lanes 200 ft before & after stationary emergency vehicle w siren/lights or tow truck w red lights
Can u pass on the shoulder?
Never
Tolls
Tolls on State Route (SR) 520 Bridge in both directions & SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge eastbound
SR 520 tolls collected thru Good To Go! account or bill sent to address of vehicle owner
Tacoma Narrows same w xtra option of toll booths to pay cash on site
Automated traffic safety camera are the pics, info given 2 u & penalties gone about?
Only takes pics when infraction happens
Notice sent by mail within 14 days, included is facts & photos
Not included in driving record processed as infraction (it’s like a parking or speeding ticket, max $250 fine)
Everywhere w traffic cameras is clearly marked w signs telling u
HOT Lanes & Express Toll Lanes
High occupancy toll (HOT) & express toll lanes are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes for carpools or solo drivers who pay toll
Solo drivers paying 4 HOT/express lanes must have Good To Go! account, carpools etc may also need gtg account
What are two way left turn lanes?
Shared center lanes for vehicles going either direction to turn left into or out of the Rd/lane
U turns also permitted sometimes
HOV
Signs say how many ppl must be in vehicle & days/hours it applies
Ex. HOV 3 = 3+ ppl in car
What r reversible lanes?
What color lines & dash/solid?
Lanes that carry traffic 1 direction @ some times other direction @ other times
Usually double dashed yellow lines
Roundabouts how 2 & speed
- Slow to 15-20mph
- Enter roundabout from right when gap in traffic
- Do not stop, exit @ any st or continue around if miss exit
Yellow lines
1 wys, dashed/solid
Yellow = opposite/divides 2 wy
Solid marks left edge 1 wy rds
Dashed yellow = passing ok
Double solid yellow only to turn into driveway etc
Solid 1 side dashed 1 side = passing ok on dashed side
Are bike lane buffers part of the bike lane?
The buffer is considered part of the bike lane & shouldn’t be encroached on unless turning
What are some misc traffic control devices?
What should u do?
Speed bumps, curbing narrows Rd, or circle islands @ intersections
Slow & keep right unless otherwise posted
If vehicle disabled on railrd xing or see obstruction on tracks/crossing & no train is approaching/present
Immediately call Emergency Notification System (ENS), phone # on blue sign attached to crossing gate, tell them exact obstruction & location
USDOT # on sign for location
2nd call 911 & tell them
What lanes should u be in if multiple lanes in same direction?
Always keep right except 2 pass
Right slow middle fast left pass
What r the penalties 4 speeding, improper passing & recklessness in emergency zones?
Speeding in emergency zone/improper passing of emergency/tow vehicles - fines doubled
Recklessly endangering person/property in emergency zone 60 day liscense suspension
If 2 lanes in the same direction, which is for passing/what r they 4?
Left 4 passing, always keep right unless passing
If 3+ lanes going ur direction, what r they 4?
Right=slower
Middle=faster
Left=passing
Can you travel or pass in 2 wy left turn lanes?
No passing
No travel over 300ft
What do 2wy left turn lanes look like?
Left turn arrows 4 traffic in 1 direction alternate w left arrows 4 other direction
Dashed yellow inner edge of lane solid yellow outer edge of lane
Reversible lane signs
Green arrow = yuh
Red x = can’t
Flashing yellow x = turning only
Steady yellow x = lane ab 2 change directions, change lanes
White lines
White = same direction/divides 1 wy
Marks both edges 2 wy rds
Solid = only change lanes in special situations where required to
Dashed = changing lanes & passing ok
Separates bike lanes from rest
Turning left on green rules
Yield 2 oncoming traffic & look out 4 signs prohibiting left turns on green
Turning on red rules
May turn right on red after full stop & yield if no sign prohibits
May turn left onto 1 wy st on red after full stop & yield if no sign prohibits
Red arrow can’t go in direction of arrow, 4 other direction same rules apply
What vehicles can’t use left lane on what rds?
Limited access rds 3+ lanes
Vehicles towing trailer or 10,000+lbs can’t use left lane
Unless otherwise posted or HOV lane
What infractions do automated traffic safety cameras enforce?
Running red light
Fail 2 stop @ activated railroad crossing signal
Speeding in school zone
Everywhere w traffic cameras is clearly marked w signs telling u
Flashing yellow
Slow down & be cautious
Yellow arrow
green arrow ending
Flashing yellow arrow
left turns allowed yield 2 oncoming traffic, bikes & peds
Red arrow
Can’t go in direction of arrow
May turn right after full stop if no sign prohibits
May turn left onto 1 wy after full stop if no sign prohibits
Flashing red
= stop sign
What does a green arrow reversible lane sign mean?
U can go
What does a red X reversible lane sign mean?
Don’t go
What does a flashing yellow X reversible lane sign mean?
Turning only
What does a steady yellow X reversible lane sign mean?
Lane use/direction is about 2 change, change lanes
When can you pass on the right?
If v ur overtaking is ab to turn left
When 2+ lanes in direction v ur passing is traveling
How do I check ur blindspot?
Turn head over shoulder in the direction u wanna move
