Intersections and turns Flashcards
What should you do if you see a stop line at an intersection?
Where a stop line has been marked, bring your vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line.
What should you do if there is no stop line at an intersection?
Where there is no stop line, stop before the marked crosswalk.
What should you do if there is not stop line or crosswalk at an intersection?
If there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection, you must stop within three metres (10 feet) of the intersecting roadway.
What are courtesy corners?
Intersections where stop signs are located at all corners.
What is a yield sign?
A yield sign means that you must allow other vehicles that do not face a yield sign the right-of-way to proceed.
What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
When approaching a yield sign, reduce speed as you near the intersection and be prepared to stop.
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
intersections that have no traffic signs and no traffic signal lights
What do you do during an uncontrolled intersection?
you must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on your right.
What are traffic circles and roundabouts?
Traffic circles and roundabouts are circular intersections designed to improve traffic flow and safety.
Who must yield in traffic circles and roundabouts?
Vehicles entering the intersection must yield to traffic already in the circle.
How do you exit a circular intersection?
• Use your right signal as you approach. Leave it on until you have exited the circle. • As you approach, scan for pedestrians and cyclists at the crosswalks at the entrance and exits of the circle. • Yield to traffic in the circle. • Exit the circle using the right lane.
In a two lane circle intersection who must yield?
While in the circle, the driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.
What is a travel lane?
A travel lane is a section of roadway wide enough to allow the
passage of a single line of vehicles. This includes a curb lane lined with parking meters.
What is a curb lane?
Curb lanes are used for parking and to turn off a road and onto a road.
How many meters should you be in the proper turning lane before and intersection?
You should be in your proper turning lane at least 15 metres (50 feet) before the intersection.
When turning right from a two-way road onto another two-way road how many meters/feet should you be from the curb?
no more than one metre (3 feet) from the curb or edge of the road
What should you remember when turning?
• Yield to pedestrians crossing in
the crosswalk.
• Do not enter the crosswalk to turn
until pedestrians are safely out of
the intersection.
• If it is safe, complete your turn by turning
into the first available traffic lane on the right/left
when there is space to allow you to gently
accelerate and change lanes. After you
complete the turn, look well ahead along your
intended path.
When there’s only enough space for one vehicle ahead of you at an intersection what should you do?
Remain behind the crosswalk if there is only room for one vehicle ahead of you in your lane in the intersection. Enter the intersection if it is legal to do so when the vehicle ahead of you clears the intersection.
When it’s a two-way onto a one-way left turn what should you do?
When it is safe and legal, turn from the lane nearest the yellow line. Turn into the first available lane on the left side of the road. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing to your left.
When it’s a one-way onto a two-way left turn what should you do?
When it is safe and legal, turn from the lane nearest the left side of the road. Turn into the nearest lane to the right of the yellow line. Yield to pedestrians to your left.
When it’s a one-way onto a one-way left turn what do you do?
When it is safe and legal, turn from the lane nearest the left side of the road. Turn into the lane nearest to the left side of the road. Yield to pedestrians crossing to your left.
When the light is red, if there are no signs prohibiting the turn, you may turn left on a red light from a one way to a one way after you come to a complete stop at the proper stopping location (stop line or crosswalk) and it is safe
How are dual lane turns indicated?
They are indicated by pavement markings or signs
What should you never do in a dual lane turn?
Never swing wide or change lanes in dual lane turn intersections as another vehicle could be turning beside you.
What can you do at a dual lane turn unless prohibited by a sign?
Unless prohibited by a sign, at a dual right turn intersection, you may turn right on a red light after you come to a complete stop at the proper stopping point (stop line or crosswalk).
What is a two way left turn?
A two-way left-turn lane allows vehicles from each direction to turn left using the same lane. Vehicles from both directions share this centre lane to turn left.
What is a U-turn?
A U-turn is done by turning your vehicle around at an intersection to
go in the opposite direction by using oncoming lanes.
In urban areas where are U-turns not permitted?
• on a roadway between intersections • at an alley intersection • at an intersection where one or more of the roadways is an access to a public or private parking lot which the public can access
Outside urban areas where are U-turns not permitted?
• on a curve • approach to or near the crest of a hill where the driver of another vehicle cannot see you that is approaching within 150 metres from either direction