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Rules Of The Road Part 2 Flashcards

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Two way street onto one way street

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Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

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Multiple left turn lanes

Some streets may have more than one lane marked for left turns

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If you are turning from the right side, left turn lane, enter the right lane

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Two way left lanes

Some streets have a center lane marked as a two way left turn lane

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Only enter this lane when preparing to slow down or stop before making a left turn from the main road

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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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Never make a left turn to enter a roundabout

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U turns

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Never make a u turn at a location that is marked with a “ no u turns” signs or at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal or police officer

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Two way street onto two way street

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Begin the turn with your left wheels, as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

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Roundabout intersection

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Statistically roundabout are safer than traditional intersections because they reduce fatal and injury crashes by reduction of speed and removing left turns in front of opposite traffic

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Two way left lanes

Some streets have a center lane marked as a two way left turn lane

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Do not use this lane as travel lane (a vehicle may not travel in this lane for more than 500ft) and do not use this lane when entering the roadway from the side street

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U turns

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Some towns and cities do not allow u turns.

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Two way street onto two way street

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If the road onto which you are turning is a four lane road, you may enter it in the right lane if the right lane is free of traffic

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Right turns

Avoid swinging wide to the left before turning

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If you swing wide, the driver behind you may think you are changing lanes or going to turn left and may try to pass you on the right

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Multiple left turn lanes

Some streets may have more than one lane marked for left turns

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If you are turning from the left side, left turn lane, enter the left lane on the right of the yellow dividing line

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Roundabout intersection

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Traffic control devices that may be used as an alternative to signalized and all the way stop intersection

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U turns

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U turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a traffic hill when your vehicle may not be seen by other drivers

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Left turns

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Avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left. However you must leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Give special consideration to trucks, trailers and other large vehicles

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Do not stop within a roundabout unless it is the only way to avoid a crash

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One-way street onto a two-way street

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Begin the turn in the left lane

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Roundabout intersection

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They reduce pollution and fuel use due to fewer stops and hard acceleration

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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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Look to your left as you drive towards the entrance, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, bicyclists, and pedestrians in the crosswalks

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Roundabout intersection

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At a roundabout, drivers who approach the intersection make a slight right turn to go counterclockwise around a circular center island

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Roundabout intersection

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Roundabout feature yield traffic signs at all entering roadway legs

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Roundabout intersection

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The driver may than either exit the roundabout onto a different roadway, or continue on the same roadway

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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If you miss your exit, continue through the roundabout until you reach your appropriate exit

25
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Roundabout intersection

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Yield control creates effective traffic flow and often less delay at the intersection

26
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Two way street onto two way street

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Enter the road to the right of its center line

27
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Roundabout intersection

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When approaching a roundabout always yield to traffic in the circle,bicyclists, and pedestrians in the crosswalks

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Right turns

Avoid swinging wide to the left before turning

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If you swing wide as you complete the turn, drivers who are in the far lane will not except to see you there and could cause a crash

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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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Slow down before entering the roundabout

30
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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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For multi lane roundabouts, observe roadside signs and pavement markings to direct you into the correct lane

31
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Local ordinances

You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state

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Prohibit the commercial vehicles from using certain streets

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One-way street onto a two-way street

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Enter the two-way road to the right of its yellow dividing line

32
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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Do not attempt to pass any vehicles especially large trucks

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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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Enter where there is a gap in the traffic and merge with the other flow of vehicles

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One-way street onto a two-way street

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If the one-way road has two lanes, turn into its left lane or right lane. Whichever one is free

36
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J turn intersection

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Instead of motorists crossing fast moving lanes of traffic to get the opposing lanes, merge into the far left lane and then make a left turn in the direction they intend to travel

37
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Emergency vehicles

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Never while inside a roundabout

38
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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Do not change lanes within a roundabout

39
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Roundabout

Exiting

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Use your right turn signal to let others know you are exiting

40
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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Always stay to the right of the center island

41
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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Vehicles within the roundabout have right of way

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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When exiting, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the street

43
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Roundabout

Exiting

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Maintain a slow speed to avoid losing control or striking traffic islands

44
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J turn intersection

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Alternative to traditional roadway intersection on a four lane highway

45
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Truck apron

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Also know as off tracking

46
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Local ordinances

You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state

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Set set stop signs at intersection

47
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Roundabout

Exiting

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Do not accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrians crossing at the exit

48
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Local ordinances

You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state

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Control parking by installing meters or by some other reasonable method

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Emergency vehicles

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If an emergency vehicle approaching while you are in the roundabout, exit immediately and pull to the right

50
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Local ordinances

You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state

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Set speed limit

51
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Emergency vehicles

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Always yield to emergency vehicles

53
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Truck apron

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Is the paved area on the inside of the roundabout for the rear wheels of large trucks to use when turning

54
Q

Emergency vehicles

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Do not enter a roundabout if an emergency vehicle is approaching

55
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Truck apron

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Not to be used by cars, SUVs, or pickup trucks

55
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Local ordinances

You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state

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Set one way street

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