Intersections Flashcards
U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in which situations?
On a roadway between intersections where a sign prohibits them at an intersection with traffic lights at an alley intersection
Note outside urban areas you turns are not permitted on a curve or near the crest I eat top of the hill where the driver of another vehicle cannot see you
When turning left what should you remember?
They are a leading cause of crashes
if you must stop in the intersection, stay close to the right of the center line with your wheels pointing straight ahead.
When turning right what should you remember?
Yield right of way to pedestrians
Check over your right shoulder for cyclists who may have moved up on the right side
If a vehicle is parked immediately around the corner turn into the first available Lane to the left, giving them space.
What happens at an uncontrolled intersection?
If there are no traffic signs or signals slow down and be prepared to stop yield the right of way to the vehicle on your right.
Note t intersections that have no traffic control signs or signals follow the rules of uncontrolled intersections all drivers must yield to the vehicle on the right
How do traffic circles and roundabouts work ( circular intersections )
When entering a traffic circle you must yield to traffic already in the circle enter the right hand lane if you intend to leave at the first exit enter the left hand lane if you are proceeding to the second exit or Beyond
When driving in a circle the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
When exiting the circle turn on the right signal and use caution
Note do not change lanes when in a circle.
Who goes first at a four-way stop?
Courtesy is to let the driver who gets there first go first if two vehicles arrive at the same time the vehicle on the right goes first these intersections are called courtesy corners.
