Rules Of The Road Flashcards
Right of way
Where vehicles or pedestrians are likely to meet one another, and there is no signs or signals to regulate traffic
Passing on the right
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following
Upon any highway outside of city with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width and clearly marked for four or more lanes of traffic
Intersection
At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first may proceed before the other drivers (after coming to a complete stop)
Passing on the left
No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions
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
Intersection
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight
Intersection
Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road
Passing on the left
No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions
There is solid yellow line
Passing on the left
No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions
Approaching within 100ft of or at any intersection of railroad grade crossing
Intersection
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
Passing on the right
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following
Upon a city street with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles in each direction
Passing on the left
No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions
The view is obstructed upon approaching within 100ft of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
Intersection
Drivers must yield where necessary to avoid striking pedestrians who are legally crossing the road
Emergency vehicles
If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you you pull over
Emergency vehicles
Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicles loudspeaker
Passing on the right
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following
Upon a one way street
Intersection
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.
Emergency vehicles
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
School bus
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
Emergency vehicles
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
School bus
Oncoming and following traffic must stop before they reach the bus when these signals are activated
Intersection
Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes
School bus
When the school bus is stopped, the alternative flashing red lights and the stop signal arm activated
Emergency vehicles
When approaching a stationary vehicle displaying lights
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
Emergency vehicles
Emergency vehicles may follow each other so when the way is clear
Passing on the right
The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following
When the vehicle is overtaken is making or about to make a left turn
School bus
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
Emergency vehicles
When approaching a stationary vehicle displaying lights
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)
School bus
Amber warning lights will flash 500ft before the bus comes to a designated stop
School bus
The following are situations when you do not have to stop
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
Intersection
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
School bus
The following are situations when you do not have to stop
When a school bus is stopped in a loading zone ( at a school ) where students are not permitted to cross the roadway
School bus
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading school children, watch for school children walking along the side of the road
You must remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver signals for you to proceed. Proceed with caution
School bus
You must stop
On a two lane road where the vehicle travel in either direction
School bus
The following are situations when you do not have to stop
When you are traveling the opposite direction of a school bus on a highway conditioning four or more lanes of traffic
School bus
You must stop
On a two lane road that is a one way street
Hand and vehicle signals
Before you stop, turn or change lanes, let the other drivers know what you are going to do by signaling
You should signal at least 100ft before you turn so the other drivers can be ready
Turns
You should get into the proper turn lane
Hand and vehicle signals
Before you stop, turn or change lanes, let the other drivers know what you are going to do by signaling
You can signal with your hand and arm or with vehicles turn signals and brake lights
