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Section 9: Navigating the Roads Flashcards

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What is a traffic lane?

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A section of road for a single line of traffic

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What are the types of lane markings?

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(yellow/white) Single, solid, and broken lines
End of lane
Yield

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what does a single solid yellow line indicate?

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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

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What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

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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

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When can you drive on the left of a double solid yellow line?

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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

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What does a broken yellow line indicate?

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You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane

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What does a single solid white line indicate?

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Traffic lanes doing in the same direction

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What do double solid white lines indicate?

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A barrier between regular use and preferential use (carpool)
Never change lanes

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What does a broken white line indicate?

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Separate traffic lanes on road with two or more lanes in the same direction

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What are end of lane markings?

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Large broken lines indicating an exit or merge

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What are yield lines?

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Solid white line of triangles pointing at cars

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What is an alternate name for the left lane?

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Number 1 (fast lane)

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What should the left lane be used for?

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To pass or turn left

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What should the right lane be used for?

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To enter or exit traffic

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When might you change lanes?

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Moving from one lane to another
Entering the freeway from an on-ramp
Exiting the freeway
Entering the road from a curb or shoulder

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What do you do before changing lanes?

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Signal
Look in mirrors
Look over shoulder
Check blind spot
Check for space

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Where is the passing lane in a multilane road?

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Closest to the center divider

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What is the passing lane used for?

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Passing other vehicles

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Which lane is the fastest?

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Passing lane

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What are the requirements of the HOV lane?

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Required number of people
Low emission vehicle (special decal)
Motorcycle
Carpools or buses

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How do you identify a high occupancy vehicle lane?

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Marked with a diamond and “carpool lane” sign

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How do you NOT enter/exit an HOV lane unless designated?

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Do not cross over double solid lines

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Where is the center left turn lane located?

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In the middle of a two-way street

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How is a center left turn lane marked?

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On both sides by two painted lines
Inner line is broken
Outer line is solid

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What is the center left turn lane used for?
Prepare for and make a left turn or u-turn **only drive for 200 feet**
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How do you use the center left turn lane?
Look for oncoming vehicles Signal Check shoulder for blind spot Merge completely Turn when safe
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How do you turn left from a side street or driveway?
Signal and wait until safe Drive into center left turn lane
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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
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How are bicycle lanes marked?
Single Solid white like and/or signs Might be painted green **single solid will become dashed near an intersection**
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Where and how is a bike lane established?
Along streets adjacent to vehicle traffic Solid white live that becomes dashed near intersections
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How are buffered bike lanes marked?
Chevron/diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking
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How are bike routes marked?
bike route signs and/or shared road markings
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What is a bicycle boulevard?
An area that prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic
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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
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When can you drive in the bike lane?
Permitted parking Entering or leaving the road Turning within 200 get from the intersection
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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
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When can you turn against a red light?
Right = anytime Left = one-way to one-way Unless a sign prohibits
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Can you turn against a red arrow?
No
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When can you drive in a public transit bus lane?
When crossing for a right turn
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What is a dedicated right turn lane?
Allows for a “free right turn” without stopping first and does not merge into another lane
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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
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What is cutting the corner?
Entering the lane of oncoming vehicles by turning the steering wheel too soon
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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
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When can you turn left against a red light?
When turning from a one-way street into a left-moving one-way street
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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What do you do when crossing or entering traffic from a full stop?
Signal and leave enough space to get up to speed
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How much space do you need when merging, crossing, entering, and exiting traffic?
Half a block on city streets Full block on the highway
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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
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How do you pass vehicles?
On the left side
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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
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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
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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
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How do you park on a sloping driveway?
Turn wheels so the vehicle doesn’t roll into the street
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How do you park downhill?
Turn wheels towards the curb
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How do you park uphill?
Tudeh the wheels away from the curb
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How do you park when there is no curb?
The the wheels towards the shoulder of the road
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What does a white curb indicate?
Pick-up and drop-off zone
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What does a green curb indicate?
Limited time parking
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
Load and unload passengers and freight (typically commercial)
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What does a red curb indicate?
No stoping, standing, or parking **buses can stop if marked**
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What does blue indicate?
Parking for a disabled person
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What is the fine for parking in a disabled location without reason?
Fine of $1000 Jail for 6 months
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Do disabled people need to follow a time limit?
No
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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
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What is double parking?
Parking in the street because all curb spaces are taken
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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
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What can you do to drive green?
Drive smoothly and at an average seed Keep in good shape Get rid of excess weight
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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
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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

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