Sec.7: Laws and Rules of the Road Flashcards
You can turn right on red if…
Stop at the stop/limit line,
yield for pedestrians,
and it is safe to do so
At a yellow light…
It means CAUTION,
Stop IF you can do safely,
Or cautiously cross the intersection
Flashing Yellow Light…
means PROCEED WITH CAUTION,
slow down and be alert,
you do not need to stop
Flashing Yellow Arrow…
means you can turn but it is not a protected turn,
yield to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution
Traffic light not working…
STOP as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions
Red Yield Sign (Upside down triangle with red boarder)…
Slow down and be ready to stop for other cars/pedestrians/etc
When do pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes have the right of way
Always.
Do not honk your horn.
If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, who has the right of way? why?
The vehicle facing UPWARD has the RIGHT OF WAY.
The vehicle facing downward has the most control when backing up.
If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, what should the vehicle facing down do?
The vehicle facing down has the most control to back up on a hill, so that vehicle should back up until the vehicle going uphill can pass.
When driving near large vehicles and trucks, do not:
Change lanes directly in front of them to exit or turn.
Drive next to them longer than you need to.
Underestimate their size and speed.
When driving near large vehicles and trucks, on what side do you pass in front?
ALWAYS pass a large vehicle on the LEFT SIDE.
When is it okay to drive through a SAFETY ZONE (for busses streetcars and trollys)?
NEVER. Do not drive through a SAFETY ZONE under any condition.
When a BUS, STREEETCAR, or TROLLY is stoped at a SAFETY ZONE, at what speed can you pass?
You can pass at NO MORE than 10 MPH
When is it okay to pass a LIGHT RAIL Vehicle on the left side?
When it is a one way street.
When a traffic officer instructs you to pass on the left.
When is it okay to pass a motorcycle?
NEVER.
Is it legal to share a lane with a motorcycle?
Yes, it is legal to share a lane with a motorcycle, but whenever possible, give the motorcycle the lane and give them a three-second space.
What should you do if you are in an intersection when you se an emergency vehicle?
Finish going through the intersection, drive to the right as soon as it is safe and stop.
It is illegal to follow an emergency vehicle within how many feet?
It is agains the law to follow within 300 Feet of an emergency veicle when their siren are on.
What is the punishment if you drive to the scene of an emergency?
You can be arrested if you drive to the scene of an emergency/disaster.
An Orange and red triangle on the back of a vehicle means what?
and orange and red triangle sing on the back of a vehicle means that it is a slow moving vehicle and usually travels at 25 mph or less
What does NEV and LSV mean?
Neighborhood Electronic Vehicle and Low Speed Vehicle. They typically reach a speed of 25mph and are restricted from roads where the roads are 35mph or higher.
What road restrictions do NEV’s and LSV’s have?
Slow vehicles are restricted from roads where the speed limit is 35mph or greater.
How fast can NEV or LSV’s go?
Slow vehicles can typically go up to 25mph
Are horse drawn vehicles allowed to share the road?
Yes, animal/horse drawn vehicles are allowed to share the road with motor vehicles and it’s illegal to scare them.
