Intersections And Turns Flashcards
Intersections may be controlled by..
Traffic signs, traffic signal lights or both.
Intersections not controlled by signs or signals are controlled by…
Rules and regulations.
Always stop at a stop sign before the..
Crosswalk or stop line.
An intersection is where…
Two or more roadways meet
If there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection, you must stop within..
3 meters (10 feet) of the intersecting roadway.
Intersections where stop signs are located at all corners are often referred to as…
Courtesy corners.
If two vehicles arrive at the same time courtesy allows the vehicle on what side to proceed first ( on three or four way stops )
The vehicle on the right
A yield sign means that you must allow other vehicles that do not face a yield sign the…
Right-of-way to proceed.
If there Are no pedestrians or traffic that you are required to yield to, you may proceed through the intersection without coming to a..
Complete stop
Your approach must be at a speed that allows you to stop easily to prevent a..
Collision with another vehicle or person.
Some intersections have no traffic signs and no traffic signal lights. At these intersections, you must…
Yield the right-of-way to a vehicle on your RIGHT.
Check for traffic approaching from your left and right when you are approaching an intersection without a..
Traffic control device.
Similar to am intersection controlled by a stop sign, adjust your speed to the..
Visibility and road conditions. Your view may be obstructed by fences, trees, or parked cars.
When road conditions are slippery, reduce your speed to allow for..
Increased stopping distance.
Use caution and judgement at all intersections without…
Signs or signals.
Even if you have the right of way, be sure the other vehicle is going to..
Yield before you proceed.
When exiting from service roads, alleys, parking lots and driveways, you must
- Stop before any sidewalk crossing
- Stop before entering a main street
- Yield to pedestrians
Parking lots have intersections without signs or signals do the right away rules apply? True or false?
True. The right of way rules do apply in a parking lot.
All intersections have crosswalks that may be marked or unmarked and you must not pass..
Another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.
Do not enter an intersection until you are able to..
Clear it completely.
If traffic is delayed at an intersection, do not enter the intersection until you can..
Completely clear the intersection and crosswalk on the other side.
Traffic circles and roundabouts are circular intersections designed to improve…
Traffic flow and safety
Traffic always circulates in what clock position around a centre island?
Counterclockwise.
When exiting from service roads, alleys, parking lots and driveways, you must..
- Stop before any sidewalk crossing
- Stop before entering a main street
- Yield to pedestrians
Parking lots have intersections without signs or signals, true or false?
True
All intersections have crosswalks that may be..
Marked or unmarked
Do not enter an intersection until you are..
Able to clear it completely
Traffic circles and roundabouts are circular intersections designed to improve..
Traffic flow and safety
What clock direction does traffic circulate around a centre island
Counterclockwise
Vehicles entering the intersection must..
Yeild to traffic already in the circle
What are the differences between a traffic circle and roundabout?
The centre island of a roundabout is smaller than the centre island of a traffic circle
Drivers entering a one lane circular intersection must..
Yield to drivers already in the circle
Once in the circle drivers must activate the..
Right signal when preparing to exit
Do not change lanes in a
Traffic circle
A travel lane is a section of roadway wide enough to allow the passage of a..
Single line of vehicles
The lane next to the curb where vehicles park is best referred to as a
Curb lane not a parking lane
For a right turn, you should be in your proper turning lane at least
15 meters (50 feet) before the intersection
Before you begin to turn, check the street you are turning onto to..
Decide if there is room to turn into the curb lane
When turning right from a two way road onto another two way road stay centered in your turning lane and no more than how many meteres?
One metre (3 feet)
If the first available lane of the street you are turning onto has a parked vehicle or obstruction close to the corner you should…
Turn into the first available lane to the left of the parked vehicle.
Unless prohibited by a sign, you may turn right on a red light after..
You come to a complete stop at the proper stopping point (stop line or crosswalk)
When making a left turn you must be at least how many meters before the intersection?
15 meters (50 feet)
When turning from a 2 way road onto another 2 way road with a single left turn lane..
Drive into the lane to the right side of the yellow line.
If you must stop in the intersection prior to completing a left turn, stay to the right of the yellow line and keep your front wheels..
Pointed straight ahead
As you approach an intersection, always check the…
Signs and pavement markings.
Dual lane turns can only be made where indicated true or false?
True
Do not U-turn unless you can..
Do it safely
