Rules Of The Road Flashcards

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1
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Right of way

A

Where vehicles or pedestrians are likely to meet one another, and there is no signs or signals to regulate traffic

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Passing on the right

The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following

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Upon any highway outside of city with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width and clearly marked for four or more lanes of traffic

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Intersection

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At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first may proceed before the other drivers (after coming to a complete stop)

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Passing on the left

No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions

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Approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve of the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction

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Intersection

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Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight

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Intersection

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Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road

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Passing on the left

No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions

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There is solid yellow line

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Passing on the left

No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions

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Approaching within 100ft of or at any intersection of railroad grade crossing

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Intersection

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When approaching a roundabout intersection, always yield to traffic in the circle and pedestrians in the crosswalks. Wait for a gap in the traffic before entering

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Passing on the right

The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following

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Upon a city street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles in each direction

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Passing on the left

No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions

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The view is obstructed upon approaching within 100ft of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel

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Intersection

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Drivers must yield where necessary to avoid striking pedestrians who are legally crossing the road

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Emergency vehicles

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If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you you pull over

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Emergency vehicles

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Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicles loudspeaker

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Passing on the right

The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following

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Upon a one way street

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16
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Intersection

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Drivers crossing a sidewalk, entering or exiting a driveway, alley or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. It is illegal to drive on sidewalk except to cross.

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Emergency vehicles

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Pull over to the right edge the road, or as near to the right as possible when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction

18
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School bus

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No driver of a school bus shall take on or discharge passengers at any location upon a highway consisting of four or more lanes of traffic, whether or not divided by a median or barrier, in such a manner as to require the passengers to cross more than two lanes

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Emergency vehicles

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You must yield the right of way to police, fire, ambulance or any emergency vehicles using sirens or air horn, and and has red or blue flashing lights

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School bus

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Oncoming and following traffic must stop before they reach the bus when these signals are activated

22
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Intersection

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Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes

23
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School bus

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When the school bus is stopped, the alternative flashing red lights and the stop signal arm activated

24
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Emergency vehicles

When approaching a stationary vehicle displaying lights

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Proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing the lanes would be unsafe or impossible

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Emergency vehicles

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Emergency vehicles may follow each other so when the way is clear

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Passing on the right

The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following

A

When the vehicle is overtaken is making or about to make a left turn

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School bus

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When a school bus stops to load or unload school children, the driver actives the mechanical and electrical signals devices to notify other drivers of impending stop

29
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Emergency vehicles

When approaching a stationary vehicle displaying lights

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Proceed with caution, and if it safe to do so, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle ( if on roadway having at least four lanes with not less than two lanes proceeding in the same direction as approaching vehicle)

29
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School bus

A

Amber warning lights will flash 500ft before the bus comes to a designated stop

30
Q

School bus

The following are situations when you do not have to stop

A

When you are traveling the opposite direction of the school bus on a highway divided by median where the vehicles traveling one direction are on a totally separate road from the vehicles traveling the opposite direction

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Intersection

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At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal (with the exception of roundabout), drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right

32
Q

School bus

The following are situations when you do not have to stop

A

When a school bus is stopped in a loading zone ( at a school ) where students are not permitted to cross the roadway

33
Q

School bus

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading school children, watch for school children walking along the side of the road

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You must remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver signals for you to proceed. Proceed with caution

34
Q

School bus

You must stop

A

On a two lane road where the vehicle travel in either direction

34
Q

School bus

The following are situations when you do not have to stop

A

When you are traveling the opposite direction of a school bus on a highway conditioning four or more lanes of traffic

35
Q

School bus

You must stop

A

On a two lane road that is a one way street

36
Q

Hand and vehicle signals

Before you stop, turn or change lanes, let the other drivers know what you are going to do by signaling

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You should signal at least 100ft before you turn so the other drivers can be ready

37
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Turns

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You should get into the proper turn lane

38
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Hand and vehicle signals

Before you stop, turn or change lanes, let the other drivers know what you are going to do by signaling

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You can signal with your hand and arm or with vehicles turn signals and brake lights