Right Of Way Flashcards
When driving on a roadway that intersects with another roadway, if you are faced with a stop sign , but other traffic is not , when may you proceed?
Only after stopping and yielding the right of way to vehicle or pedestrians, and when it is not dangerous to pass through
At intersections where there are no stop signs or other traffic signals , if two vehicles stop at the intersection at the same time , who has right of way?
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
At four-way intersections where all drivers are faced with a stop sign , in what order should they proceed?
All drivers must yield to pedestrians. Otherwise, they should proceed in a “first to arrive,” first to proceed order.
If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the left should yield to the right as usual.
(Only take your turn if it is safe to do so, do not unnecessarily delay traffic)
What should you always do?
Always try to prevent crashes, even if the other driver does not have right of way
What should you do when making a left turn at intersections or into an alley or driveway?
Yield the right of way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction
What do you do when approaching a yield sign?
Slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop.only proceed when it safe to do so
When the roadway you are traveling on is merging into other traffic, what should you do?
Adjust speed and vehicle position without stopping to allow you to merge into the other the lane safely.
What should you do if traffic from another lane is merging into the roadway, you are on?
Try to safely change lane away from the merging traffic if this is not possible adjust you vehicle speed and position to safely allow the traffic to merge
What should you do before proceeding to traffic control lights?
Wait until the intersection is clear of traffic or approaching traffic before going. Do not just proceed even if you have green
What should you do if you are about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, private road, or highway?
You must stop and yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians or vehicles already traveling on the road or sidewalk you are entering
What do you do if an emergency vehicle is driving near you?
Safely move your vehicle out of the way. Slow your vehicle and move over to the shoulder of the road. If this is not possible, move to the right of the lane or road as far as you can.
Use caution to not endanger other people. Do not block traffic or prevent the vehicle from making a necessary turn
Who should you yield to in a construction zone?
All highway maintenance vehicles and workers.
Can you turn at a red traffic signal light?
You can turn right if no sign prohibits you from doing so, and you can turn safely. Only after making a complete stop
Is it OK to make a left turn on red?
Only from a left lane in a one-way traffic street onto a one-way traffic street on which traffic is moving towards the drivers left. Only proceed after coming to a complete stop and determining it is safe to turn
What should you do when behind a school bus with flashing yellow lights?
Slow down and be prepared to stop. Pay close attention to children who may be walking along or crossing the road or getting out of the bus. Once the flashing lights have turned red and stop signs have extended from the bus, it is illegal to pass the bus while it is unloading its passengers.
