Right-of-Way Rules: Who Goes First? and the Sharing the Road

Question 1

In a roundabout:

Answer 1

Traffic travels in one direction around a central island, and they do not have bicycle lanes

Question 2

How to use a roundabout:

Answer 2

1) Slow down as you approach
2) Yield to all traffic
3) Watch for signals
4) Enter heading to the right when there is a big enough gap in traffic to merge safely
5) Travel in the counter-clockwise direction and do not stop or pass
6) Signal when you change lanes or exit
7) If you miss the exit, continue around until you return to your exit

Question 3

When a pedestrian is crossing a roadway with or without a crosswalk:

Answer 3

Use caution, slow your speed, or stop to allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely

Question 4

Things to keep in mind when yielding to pedestrians:

Answer 4

1) Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk and may not be able to see a pedestrian crossing the street
2) Do not drive on a sidewalk, except to cross it to enter or exit a driveway or alley and when crossing, yield to them
3) Do not stop in a crosswalk this may put pedestrians in danger

Question 5

Allow these pedestrians more time to cross the street.

Answer 5

1) Senior
2) People with disabilities
3) People with young children

Question 6

A crosswalk marked with

Answer 6

White lines

Question 7

School crossings may have yellow crosswalk lines

Answer 7

Not all crosswalks are marked

Question 8

Pedestrians have right-of-way even on:

Answer 8

Marked or unmarked crosswalk

Question 9

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk

Answer 9

Obey the stop line first

Question 10

Some crosswalks have flashing lights whether or not the light is flashing:

Answer 10

Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop

Question 11

If two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road and neither vehicle can pass,

Answer 11

The vehicle facing uphill has the right-of-way

Question 12

The vehicle facing downhill has:

Answer 12

More control when backing up the hill

Question 13

The vehicle facing downhill should back up until:

Answer 13

The vehicle going uphill can pass

Question 14

Blind Spot is also called:

Answer 14

No Zone

Question 15

Large vehicle and truck drivers do have better views and bigger mirrors in front of them but they also have:

Answer 15

bigger blind spot

Question 16

In a blind spot, your vehicle can disappear from a large vehicle

Answer 16

truck driver’s view

Question 17

Oversized vehicles and large commercial trucks are

Answer 17

Take longer to stop than passenger vehicles at the same speed

Question 18

The average passenger vehicle and a large vehicle traveling at the same speed can take:

Answer 18

Average is = 55 mph stop within 400 feet, and Large one is about = 800 feet for the same speed when stopping

Question 19

Do not move in front of a large vehicle and suddenly slow down or stop because:

Answer 19

The large vehicle will not be able to stop fast enough to avoid crashing into you.

Question 20

When a vehicle turns:

Answer 20

The rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels

Question 21

The longer the vehicle, the more significant the difference in the length of the turning path

Answer 21

Large vehicles and truck drivers must swing wide to complete a right turn.

Question 22

On a divided highway with four or more traffic lanes in one direction:

Answer 22

They may also be driven in the lane just to the left of the far-right lane.

Question 23

Many collisions involving passenger vehicles and large vehicles happen at intersections:

Answer 23

In many cases, the passenger vehicle driver did not realize how close the large vehicle or truck was or how fast it was traveling

Question 24

When people are boarding or exiting a bus, streetcar, or trolley without a safety zone:

Answer 24

Stop behind the vehicle’s nearest door or platform and wait for the passenger to reach a safe place, and then proceed

Question 25

When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or intersection where traffic is:

Answer 25

Controlled by a law enforcement officer or traffic light, and you may pass at no more than 10 mph

Question 26

Do not overtake and pass any light-rail vehicle or streetcar on the left side whether it is moving or standing unless:

Answer 26

1) on a one-way street
2) the tracks are so close to the right side that you cannot pass on the right
3) a traffic officer directs you to pass on the left

Question 27

To safely share the road with light rail vehicles

Answer 27

Never turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle and be aware of where they operate and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle if shared with them

Question 28

Check for approaching light rail vehicles before turning across the track:

Answer 28

Complete only if the traffic light indicates you may proceed

Question 29

To safely share the road with motorcyclists:

Answer 29

Check for vehicles and use the mirror when changing lanes or entering the significant road

Question 30

Motorcyclists are smaller in size and more challenging to see, so they quickly disappear in

Answer 30

The vehicle’s a blind spot, and never try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you

Question 31

Give a right-of-way to any law enforcement vehicle, fire engine and ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using:

Answer 31

A siren and red lights

Question 32

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until:

Answer 32

The emergency has passed, and this does not apply when you are at the intersection

Question 33

Never stop in an intersection if you are in an intersection and see an emergency vehicle

Answer 33

Continue through the intersection and drive to the right as soon as it is safe and stop

Question 34

Obey any direction, order, or signal given by a traffic officer, law enforcement officer, or firefighter:

Answer 34

Follow their orders even if they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws

Question 35

It is against the law to follow

Answer 35

within 300 feet

Question 36

Large trucks, bicycles, and some cars can:

Answer 36

lose speed on long or steep hills, and they also take longer to get up to speed when entering traffic

Question 37

Slow-moving vehicles have:

Answer 37

an orange/red triangle on their back and usually travel 25 mph or less

Question 38

If a line of five or more vehicles forms behind the slow-moving vehicle:

Answer 38

It must turn off the road at the nearest safe place, and this could be an area designated as a turnout or an area where there is enough space for a safe turnout

Question 39

NEVs and LSVs reach

Answer 39

a maximum speed of 25 mph, and they are restricted from roads where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph

Question 40

Legally ride on certain sections of freeways where there is no alternate route, and bicycling is:

Answer 40

not forbidden by a sign

Question 41

Bicyclist may choose to ride near the:

Answer 41

left curb or edge of a one-way street

Question 42

Bicyclist must:

Answer 42

1) Obey all traffic signs and signal lights
2) Ride in the same direction as the traffic
3) Signal when changing lanes or turning
4) Ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as possible
5) Make left and right turns in the same way drivers do and use the same turn lanes

Question 43

If you are traveling straight on a bicycle:

Answer 43

Use a through traffic lane or, whenever possible, use a bike lane

Question 44

When you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist:

Answer 44

Allow at least 3 feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist, and slow down if you cannot give 3 feet of space

Question 45

Drivers must also remember to when seeing bicyclists:

Answer 45

1) Give them enough space so they are not forced into a parked vehicle
2) Only merge toward the curb or into the bike lane when it is safe
3) Merge safely behind the bicyclist when preparing to make a turn
4) Enter a bike lane no more than 200 feet before starting a turn
5) Be careful when approaching or passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road

Question 46

For your own safety and the safety of the passengers and remember to go through the work zone carefully:

Answer 46

1) Slow down
2) Allow extra space between vehicles
3) Merge early
4) Expect sudden slowing or stopping
5) Watch for drivers changing lanes at the last minutes
6) Avoid distractions

Question 47

Cones, drums, or other barriers will guide you through the work zone:

Answer 47

1) Reduce the speed
2) Prepare to slow down or stop for highway equipment
3) Merge as soon as it is safe without crossing the cones or drums
4) Do not stop or slow down to watch the road work
5) Obey unique signs or instructions from workers (flagger)

Question 48

Fines for traffic violations in a work zone

Answer 48

Can be $1000 or more

Question 49

Anyone convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces fines of

Answer 49

Up to $2000 and imprisonment for up to one year

Question 50

Certain roads are chosen as “Safety Enhanced Double Fine Zones” because of:

Answer 50

This is due to increased collision-related injuries and fatalities, and fines are doubled in these zones

Question 51

Fines are also

Answer 51

Doubled in highway construction or maintenance zones when workers are present

Question 52

A diamond-shaped sign on a truck means that the truck’s load

Answer 52

It may be dangerous (gas, explosive, etc.), and vehicle with these signs must stop before crossing the railroad

Question 53

California’s Basic Speed Law is that you may:

Answer 53

Never drive faster than is safe for the road conditions

Question 54

There are some specific speed limit laws and conditions where should reduce the speed unless otherwise posted:

Answer 54

The maximum speed limit is 55 mph on the two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers

Question 55

You must drive slower when there is:

Answer 55

Heavy traffic or bad weather

Question 56

You should not block normal and reasonable traffic flow by:

Answer 56

Driving too slowly may be cited if you do

Question 57

If you choose to drive slower than other traffic

Answer 57

Do not drive in the fast lane and move to the right when another driver is close behind you and wishes to drive faster

Question 58

If no lanes are marked, and there are four or more lanes in your direction, you may only:

Answer 58

Drive in the two lanes closest to the right edge of the road

Question 59

Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles may experience sudden strong winds when they are passing you or you passing them. You should:

Answer 59

Slow down and pass safely

Question 60

When driving around the school while children are outside or crossing the street (unless otherwise posted). The speed limit is:

Answer 60

25 mph or some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph

Question 61

Near school, look for:

Answer 61

1) Bicyclists and pedestrians
2) School safety patrols or crossing guards (Be sure to obey their directions)
3) Stopped school buses and children crossing the street

Question 62

Some school buses flash yellow lights when preparing to stop to let children off the bus

Answer 62

Yellow flashing lights warn you to slow down and prepare to stop

Question 63

When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus)

Answer 63

You must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing

Question 64

The law requires you remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing, and if you fail to stop, you may be

Answer 64

Fined up to $1000, and your driving privilege could be suspended for one year

Question 65

If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction)

Answer 65

You do not need to stop

Question 66

An intersection is considered blind if:

Answer 66

1) It has no stop signs at any corner

2) You are within 100 feet of the intersection, and you cannot see the road for at least 100 feet in both directions

Question 67

If your view is blocked

Answer 67

Move slowly forward until you can see, and the speed for blind intersections is 15 mph

Question 68

An alley is

Answer 68

Any road no wider than 25 feet that are used to access the rear or side entrance of buildings or properties

Question 69

The speed limit in an alley is

Answer 69

15 mph

Question 70

The speed limit near the railroad tracks is

Answer 70

15 mph when within 100 feet of a railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions

Question 71

You may drive faster than 15 mph near railroad tracks if the crossing is

Answer 71

controlled by gates, a warning signal, or a flagman

Question 72

At railroad or train crossing

Answer 72

1) Look in both directions and listen for trains
2) Expect a train on any track, at any time, traveling in either direction
3) Never stop on the railroad tracks, and if you are on tracks, you are at risk of injury or death
4) When the crossing devices are active, or a person warns you a train is coming (stop between 15 feet and 50 feet from the nearest track)
5) Stop if you see a train coming or you hear the whistle, horn, or bell of an approaching train
6) Do not go under lowering gates or around lowered gates
7) Flashing red warning lights indicate you must stop and wait

Question 73

The passing speed limit when a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped, and it is safe to pass is

Answer 73

No more than 10 mph

Question 74

Business or Residential Districts

Answer 74

The speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted

Question 75

If you see a sign with a picture of an animal

Answer 75

Be alert for possible animals on or near the road

Question 76

If you see animals or livestock near the road

Answer 76

Slow down or stop and proceed when it is safe