Section 9: Navigating the Roads Flashcards
What is a traffic lane?
A section of road for a single line of traffic
What are the types of lane markings?
(yellow/white) Single, solid, and broken lines
End of lane
Yield
what does a single solid yellow line indicate?
The center of a road in two-way traffic
Do not cross into oncoming traffic
Do not pass the vehicle in front if there is one lane
What do double solid yellow lines indicate?
Do not pass over
Never drive to the left of the lines
Do not make a u-turn or make a left turn to cross
When can you drive on the left of a double solid yellow line?
In a high-occupancy vehicle with an entrance on the left
Instructed by construction because of a closed road
Entering or exiting a driveway, private road, or u-turn
What does a broken yellow line indicate?
You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane
What does a single solid white line indicate?
Traffic lanes doing in the same direction
What do double solid white lines indicate?
A barrier between regular use and preferential use (carpool)
Never change lanes
What does a broken white line indicate?
Separate traffic lanes on road with two or more lanes in the same direction
What are end of lane markings?
Large broken lines indicating an exit or merge
What are yield lines?
Solid white line of triangles pointing at cars
What is an alternate name for the left lane?
Number 1 (fast lane)
What should the left lane be used for?
To pass or turn left
What should the right lane be used for?
To enter or exit traffic
When might you change lanes?
Moving from one lane to another
Entering the freeway from an on-ramp
Exiting the freeway
Entering the road from a curb or shoulder
What do you do before changing lanes?
Signal
Look in mirrors
Look over shoulder
Check blind spot
Check for space
Where is the passing lane in a multilane road?
Closest to the center divider
What is the passing lane used for?
Passing other vehicles
Which lane is the fastest?
Passing lane
What are the requirements of the HOV lane?
Required number of people
Low emission vehicle (special decal)
Motorcycle
Carpools or buses
How do you identify a high occupancy vehicle lane?
Marked with a diamond and “carpool lane” sign
How do you NOT enter/exit an HOV lane unless designated?
Do not cross over double solid lines
Where is the center left turn lane located?
In the middle of a two-way street
How is a center left turn lane marked?
On both sides by two painted lines
Inner line is broken
Outer line is solid
What is the center left turn lane used for?
Prepare for and make a left turn or u-turn
only drive for 200 feet
How do you use the center left turn lane?
Look for oncoming vehicles
Signal
Check shoulder for blind spot
Merge completely
Turn when safe
How do you turn left from a side street or driveway?
Signal and wait until safe
Drive into center left turn lane
What are turnout areas or lanes used for?
Allow cars to pass when driving slowly on a two- lane road and there are 5+ vehicles following
How are bicycle lanes marked?
Single Solid white like and/or signs
Might be painted green
single solid will become dashed near an intersection
Where and how is a bike lane established?
Along streets adjacent to vehicle traffic
Solid white live that becomes dashed near intersections
How are buffered bike lanes marked?
Chevron/diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking
How are bike routes marked?
bike route signs and/or shared road markings
What is a bicycle boulevard?
An area that prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic
What and how is a separated bikeway marked?
A lane physically separate from vehicle traffic and exclusively for bicyclists (cycle track or protected bike lane)
Flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or street parking
When can you drive in the bike lane?
Permitted parking
Entering or leaving the road
Turning within 200 get from the intersection
How do you make a right turn?
Drive close to the right edge
Check for pedestrians/ motorcycles/bikes
Signal and check over right shoulder
Reduce speed
Stop behind the limit line/crosswalk/intersection
Check both ways and turn when safe
When can you turn against a red light?
Right = anytime
Left = one-way to one-way
Unless a sign prohibits
Can you turn against a red arrow?
No
When can you drive in a public transit bus lane?
When crossing for a right turn
What is a dedicated right turn lane?
Allows for a “free right turn” without stopping first and does not merge into another lane
How do you turn left?
Drive close to the center divider/left turn lane
Signal 100 feet before the turn
Look over left shoulder
Reduce speed and stop behind the limit line/crosswalk/intersection
Look left, right, and left
Turn when safe
What is cutting the corner?
Entering the lane of oncoming vehicles by turning the steering wheel too soon
How do you stay safe when turning left?
Keep wheels pointed straight until safe to turn
Turned wheels could push you into oncoming traffic when crashed into
When can you turn left against a red light?
When turning from a one-way street into a left-moving one-way street
How do you make a legal U-turn?
Across a double yellow line
Green light/arrow
Divided highway with an opening in center dividers
residential district
No vehicles approaching within 200 feet
Whenever something protects from approaching vehicles
When do you not make a U-turn?
Signs
Railroad crossing
Divided highway by crossing a dividing section/two sets of double yellow lines
When you can’t see 200 feet in each direction
Chance of being hit
One-way street
Fire station
Business districts(unless intersections/openings)
How do you enter the highway?
Enter at the speed of traffic
Merge when there s enough space to do so safely
Use mirrors and turn signals
Watch for others and check blind spots
Follow the three second rule for space
Cross lanes one at a time
How do you exit a highway safely?
Know the exit and be aware
Signal and look at blind spot
Change lanes one at a time
Check speed
What do you do when crossing or entering traffic from a full stop?
Signal and leave enough space to get up to speed
How much space do you need when merging, crossing, entering, and exiting traffic?
Half a block on city streets
Full block on the highway
When should you not pass?
Approaching a hill or curve and cannot see approaching traffic
Within 100 feet of an intersection or hazardous area
Crossroads and driveways
How do you pass vehicles?
On the left side
When can you pass on the right of a vehicle?
An open highway has 2+ lanes in that direction
The driver is turning left
One-way street
How do you pass on an open highway?
Signal
Look over shoulder to check blind spot
Driving into the passing lane
Speed up to pass the vehicle
Return to original lane
What are the steps to parallel parking?
Find a space (3 feet longer than vehicle)
Align rear bumper to the front of the spot
Check rear view mirror and stay on the brake
Put vehicle in reverse
Enter at a 45 degree angle
Straighten and center
How do you park on a sloping driveway?
Turn wheels so the vehicle doesn’t roll into the street
How do you park downhill?
Turn wheels towards the curb
How do you park uphill?
Tudeh the wheels away from the curb
How do you park when there is no curb?
The the wheels towards the shoulder of the road
What does a white curb indicate?
Pick-up and drop-off zone
What does a green curb indicate?
Limited time parking
What does a yellow curb indicate?
Load and unload passengers and freight (typically commercial)
What does a red curb indicate?
No stoping, standing, or parking
buses can stop if marked
What does blue indicate?
Parking for a disabled person
What is the fine for parking in a disabled location without reason?
Fine of $1000
Jail for 6 months
Do disabled people need to follow a time limit?
No
When is it illegal to park your vehicle?
Signs
(Un)marked crosswalk
Sidewalk, blocking sidewalk/driveway
Within 3 feet of a disabled ramp
In front of a wheelchair access curb
Disabled parking
Crosshatched space
Tunnels or bridges
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant of fire station
Between a safety zone and curb
Double parking
Wrong side of street or freeway
What is double parking?
Parking in the street because all curb spaces are taken
What do you do in the case that you have to park on a freeway?
Park off the pavement and stay inside with locked doors
Be visible at least 200 feet in each direction
What can you do to drive green?
Drive smoothly and at an average seed
Keep in good shape
Get rid of excess weight
what do you do during a law enforcement stop?
Turn on the right turning signal
Move completely to the right shoulder
Turn off all audio distractions
Remain inside and roll down windows
Place hands clearly
What are the rights you have during a traffic stop?
Saying no (they can continue anyways)
Not answering about immigration status (unless federal)
Record interactions and not unlock a phone
