Quiz Ch.6 3/27/15 Flashcards
The chance of a collision is greatest where?
At intersections
Once in an intersection are you allowed to make lane changes?
No
When turning your last check is where?
In your attended path of travel
An intersection that has signs or signals is what kind of intersection?
A controlled intersection
You allow others to go when you do what?
Yield
You intend to turn left at an intersection, others will yield for you for a left turn only when what?
The left turn arrow is green
A light that just turned green is what kind of light?
A fresh green light
An intersection with a green light arrow is what?
A protected left turn
Turning on red is allowed unless what?
A sign prohibits you from doing so.
You plan to cross an intersection, your line of sight is blocked by parked cars, you should do what?
Creep forward
To know that a railroad is a controlled railroad there should be what?
Gates and flashing lights
Where are uncontrolled intersections found?
Residential areas
As you approach an uncontrolled intersection a pedestrian walks into the crosswalk, what should you do?
Let the pedestrian go first
What is the sign for a railroad?
A round yellow sign with an X and two r’s printed on it.
What does an uncontrolled railroad have?
Crossbucks
While following a bus across a railroad crossing you should do what?
Be prepared for the bus to stop.
When do you have the right of way at an intersection?
Only when others give it to you.
What do traffic signs and signals do?
They show who should yield the right of way.
When must you yield the right of way?
At a stop sign
When turning right and joining traffic with faster traffic what do you need to join?
You need a larger gap.
Traffic is moving at 30 mph on a street you plan to cross, how big should you make the turn?
2/3 of a block
How long does it take to turn right and accelerate to 30 mph?
6 seconds
