Sec.7: Laws and Rules of the Road

Question 1

You can turn right on red if…

Answer 1

Stop at the stop/limit line,
yield for pedestrians,
and it is safe to do so

Question 2

At a yellow light…

Answer 2

It means CAUTION,
Stop IF you can do safely,
Or cautiously cross the intersection

Question 3

Flashing Yellow Light…

Answer 3

means PROCEED WITH CAUTION,
slow down and be alert,
you do not need to stop

Question 4

Flashing Yellow Arrow…

Answer 4

means you can turn but it is not a protected turn,
yield to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution

Question 5

Traffic light not working…

Answer 5

STOP as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

Question 6

Red Yield Sign (Upside down triangle with red boarder)…

Answer 6

Slow down and be ready to stop for other cars/pedestrians/etc

Question 7

When do pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes have the right of way

Answer 7

Always.
Do not honk your horn.

Question 8

If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, who has the right of way? why?

Answer 8

The vehicle facing UPWARD has the RIGHT OF WAY.
The vehicle facing downward has the most control when backing up.

Question 9

If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, what should the vehicle facing down do?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

When driving near large vehicles and trucks, do not:

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

When driving near large vehicles and trucks, on what side do you pass in front?

Answer 11

ALWAYS pass a large vehicle on the LEFT SIDE.

Question 12

When is it okay to drive through a SAFETY ZONE (for busses streetcars and trollys)?

Answer 12

NEVER. Do not drive through a SAFETY ZONE under any condition.

Question 13

When a BUS, STREEETCAR, or TROLLY is stoped at a SAFETY ZONE, at what speed can you pass?

Answer 13

You can pass at NO MORE than 10 MPH

Question 14

When is it okay to pass a LIGHT RAIL Vehicle on the left side?

Answer 14

When it is a one way street.
When a traffic officer instructs you to pass on the left.

Question 15

When is it okay to pass a motorcycle?

Answer 15

NEVER.

Question 16

Is it legal to share a lane with a motorcycle?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What should you do if you are in an intersection when you se an emergency vehicle?

Answer 17

Finish going through the intersection, drive to the right as soon as it is safe and stop.

Question 18

It is illegal to follow an emergency vehicle within how many feet?

Answer 18

It is agains the law to follow within 300 Feet of an emergency veicle when their siren are on.

Question 19

What is the punishment if you drive to the scene of an emergency?

Answer 19

You can be arrested if you drive to the scene of an emergency/disaster.

Question 20

An Orange and red triangle on the back of a vehicle means what?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What does NEV and LSV mean?

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

What road restrictions do NEV’s and LSV’s have?

Answer 22

Slow vehicles are restricted from roads where the speed limit is 35mph or greater.

Question 23

How fast can NEV or LSV’s go?

Answer 23

Slow vehicles can typically go up to 25mph

Question 24

Are horse drawn vehicles allowed to share the road?

Answer 24

Yes, animal/horse drawn vehicles are allowed to share the road with motor vehicles and it’s illegal to scare them.

Question 25

How many feet before you can enter a bike lane to make a turn?

Answer 25

Enter a bike lane no more than 200 ft before making a turn.

Question 26

What is the speed limit around schools while children are outside or crossing the street?

Answer 26

The speed limit is 25mph within 500 ft of a school. Some school zones are as low as 15mph.

Question 27

What do you do when a school bus is stopped and flashing red lights?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

What happens if you fail to stop while the lights on a bus stop are flashing?

Answer 28

You can be fined up to $1000 dollars and your driving privileges can be suspended for one year.

Question 29

What is the speed limit at blind intersection?

Answer 29

The speed limit at a blind intersection is 15mph.

Question 30

What is the speed limit in an alley?

Answer 30

The speed limit in an alley is 15mph

Question 31

What is the speed limit at a railroad crossing?

Answer 31

The speed limit is 15mph within 100 ft of the of a railroad crossing and can not see the tracks or 400 ft in both directions. You can go faster if there are gates, a signal, or flagman.

Question 32

What do flashing red lights as a railroad crossing mean.

Answer 32

Flashing lights at a railroad crossing mean stop ad wait. Do not cross until the lights stop flashing even if the gates rise.

Question 33

What is the speed limit at Business or Residential districts?

Answer 33

25 mph unless otherwise posted