Navigating the Roads, Turning, and Merging and Exiting Flashcards
Single Solid Yellow Line
Marks the center of a road with two-way traffic, do not cross over this line into oncoming traffic, do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction
Double Solid Yellow Lines
Do not pass over double solid yellow lines; never drive to the left of these lines unless you are:
1) In HOV, that designated entrance on the left
2) Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because the side of the road is closed or blocked
3) Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered:
A barrier
Broken Yellow Line
Indicated it may pass if the broken line is next to the driving lane and only pass when it is safe
Single Solid White Line
Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction and including one-way street
Double Solid White Lines
1) Indicate a lane barrier between regular use and preferential use lane such as carpool lane, may also see double solid white lines in or near freeway on and off ramp
2) Never change lanes over double solid white lines and wait until seeing a broken white line
Broken White Line
Separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction
End of Lane Markings
Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines
Yield Lines
A solid white line of triangles shows approaching vehicles were to yield or stop, also known as “shark teeth”
Use the left lane to
Pass or turn left
Use the right lane to
Enter or exit traffic
Once you start moving through an intersection:
Keep going
If you start to make a turn:
Follow through
If you miss a turn:
Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around
On a multilane road, the passing lane is:
1) The lane closest to the center divider is used to pass other vehicles
2) It is also known as the fast lane because of faster-moving traffic
A Hov lane is:
A special lane reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals
The road surface in HOV lanes is:
Marked with a diamond symbol and the words “Carpool Lane,” and do not cross over double solid lines to enter or exit an HOV lane except at a designated entry or exit place
Center Left Turn Lanes
1) Located in the middle of a two-way street, and it marked on both sides by two painted lines
2) Inner line is broken, and the outer line is solid
Use the center left turn lane to:
Prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn and it is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane
You may only drive how many feet in the center left turn lane?
200 feet
When turning left from a side street or driveway:
Signal and wait until it is safe and then drive into the center left turn lane and enter traffic only when it is safe
Turnout Areas or Lanes
1) Two-lane roads have special turnout areas and lanes, and they usually marked
2) Merge into these areas or lanes to allow the car behind you to pass
You must use a turnout area or lane to:
Let other vehicles pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe and are five or more vehicles following you
Bike Lane
1) Establish along the street adjacent to vehicle traffic
2) Defined by a single solid white line that turns into a dashed line near the intersection
Buffered Bike Lane
Use chevron or diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking
Bike Route
Bike route signs and/or shared road markings to designate a preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic
Bicycle boulevard
Prioritize bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic
Separated bikeway
Exclusively use of bicyclists and physically separated from vehicle traffic. May include flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking
Shared roadway bicycle markings sharrow
1) Alert traffic that bicyclists can occupy the lane
2) When used appropriately, sharrows help bicyclists maintain a safe lane position
To make a right turn:
1) Drive close to the right edge of the road and can drive in the bike lane but wait to enter until about 200 feet from the turn
2) Watch for pedestrians between your vehicle and the curb
3) Begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn
4) Look over the right shoulder and reduce your speed
If there is no limit line:
Stop before you enter the crosswalk
If there is no crosswalk:
Stop before you enter the intersection
Look both ways and turn when it is safe:
Do not turn wide into another lane and complete the turn in the right lane
Right Turn Against a Red Light
1) You may turn right at a red light unless there is a “No turn on red” sign
2) Follow the same steps as a normal right turn
Right Turn Against a Red Arrow
1) You may not turn right if you are stopped at a red arrow light
2) Wait until the light changes to green before making your turn
Right Turn at a Public Transit Bus Lane
1) Illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses
2) You may cross a bus lane to make a right turn
Right Turn onto a Road with a Dedicated Lane
You may make your turn even if there is a red light for vehicles going straight through the intersection
If there is a traffic light or sign on the right curb of the right turn lane:
You must obey that light or sign and always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk when turning
To make a left turn:
1) Drive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane
2) Start signaling 100 feet before the turn
3) Look over the left shoulder and reduce the speed
If your wheels are pointed to the left, and a vehicle hits you from behind:
You could be pushed into oncoming traffic
Left Turn Against a Red Light
1) You may only turn left against a red light when you are: turning from a one-way street onto a (left-moving) one-way street, and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn
To make a U-turn:
Signal and use the far-left lane or center left turn lane
You may make a legal U-turn:
1) Across a double yellow line
2) In a residential district:
- >If no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet
- >Whenever a traffic sign, light, or traffic light protects you from approaching vehicles
At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless:
a No U-Turn sign is posted
On a divided highway, only if an opening is:
provided in the center divider
Never make a U-turn:
1) Where no U-turn is posted
2) At or on a railroad crossing
3) On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, a strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines
4) When cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction because of curve, hill, rain, fog, or other reason
5) When other vehicles may hit you
6) On a one-way street
7) In front of the fire station
Left Turn from a Two-Way street
1) Start the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street
2) Use the center left turn lane if one is available
3) End the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street going in vehicle’s direction of travel
Right Turn
1) Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road
2) Do not swing wide into another lane of traffic
Left Turn from a Two-Way street onto a One-Way street
1) Start the turn from the lane closest to the middle of the street
2) If there are three or more lanes in your direction of travel, you may end your turn in any lane that is safely open
Left Turn from a One-Way street onto a Two-Way street
1) Start the turn from the far-left lane
2) End the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street
Left Turn from a One-Way street onto a One-Way street
1) Start the turn from the far-left lane
2) If there are three or more lanes in your direction of travel, you may end your turn in any lane that is safely open, as shown by the arrows
Right Turn from a One-Way street onto a One-Way street
1) Start the turn in the far-right lane
2) If safe, you may end the turn in any lane; signs and pavement marking will let you turn right from another lane
Turn at a T-intersection from a One-Way street onto a Two-Way street
1) Traffic going straight through the intersection has the right-of-way
2) May turn either right or left from the center lane
When you enter a highway, you will need to:
1) Enter at or near the speed of traffic
2) Merge into highway traffic when safe to do so
3) Merge into a space large enough for your vehicle to safely join the lane
4) Use the mirror and turn signals
5) Turn head to quickly look over the shoulder before changing lanes or merging into traffic
6) Leave three seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead of you
To exit a highway safely:
1) Know exit and be aware of when it is approaching
2) If you plan to change lanes, signal, and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
3) Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane to exit
4) When exiting, signal your intention for about 5 seconds
When crossing or entering traffic from a complete stop:
Signal and leave a large enough space to get up to the speed of other vehicles
It needs a space that is about:
1) Half a block on a city street
2) A full block on the highway
If you are crossing lanes or turning:
Make sure there are no vehicles or people blocking the path ahead or to your sides
Even if you have a green light:
Do not start going across the intersection if there are vehicles blocking your way
You must judge whether you have enough space to pass whenever you approach:
1) An oncoming vehicle
2) A hill or curve
3) An intersection
4) A road obstruction
5) A bicyclist
Before you pass:
1) Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that could cause other vehicles to move into your lane
2) Only pass when it is safe
Do not pass:
1) If you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching
2) Within 100 feet of or in an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous areas
3) At crossroads and driveways
Pass other vehicles on the left. You may pass on the right only when:
1) An open highway has two or more lanes going in your direction
2) The driver ahead of you is turning left, and you do not have to drive off the road to pass
3) You are on a one-way street
When you are going to pass on an open highway:
1) Signal that you plan on passing
2) Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
3) Drive into the passing lane
4) Speed up to pass the vehicle
5) Return to your original lane
If a vehicle is passing you or signals that they plan on passing:
Allow the vehicle to pass, maintain your lane position, and do not try to go faster to avoid being passed
