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Section 9: Navigating the Roads Flashcards

1
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What is a traffic lane?

A

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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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What are yield lines?

A

Solid white line of triangles pointing at cars

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12
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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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13
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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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14
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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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15
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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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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What is the passing lane used for?

A

Passing other vehicles

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19
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Which lane is the fastest?

A

Passing lane

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20
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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?

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Prepare for and make a left turn or u-turn
only drive for 200 feet

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26
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How do you use the center left turn lane?

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Look for oncoming vehicles
Signal
Check shoulder for blind spot
Merge completely
Turn when safe

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27
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How do you turn left from a side street or driveway?

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Signal and wait until safe
Drive into center left turn lane

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28
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What are turnout areas or lanes used for?

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Allow cars to pass when driving slowly on a two- lane road and there are 5+ vehicles following

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29
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How are bicycle lanes marked?

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Single Solid white like and/or signs
Might be painted green
single solid will become dashed near an intersection

30
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Where and how is a bike lane established?

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Along streets adjacent to vehicle traffic
Solid white live that becomes dashed near intersections

31
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How are buffered bike lanes marked?

A

Chevron/diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking

32
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How are bike routes marked?

A

bike route signs and/or shared road markings

33
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What is a bicycle boulevard?

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An area that prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic

34
Q

What and how is a separated bikeway marked?

A

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

35
Q

When can you drive in the bike lane?

A

Permitted parking
Entering or leaving the road
Turning within 200 get from the intersection

36
Q

How do you make a right turn?

A

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

37
Q

When can you turn against a red light?

A

Right = anytime
Left = one-way to one-way
Unless a sign prohibits

38
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Can you turn against a red arrow?

A

No

39
Q

When can you drive in a public transit bus lane?

A

When crossing for a right turn

40
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What is a dedicated right turn lane?

A

Allows for a “free right turn” without stopping first and does not merge into another lane

41
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How do you turn left?

A

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

42
Q

What is cutting the corner?

A

Entering the lane of oncoming vehicles by turning the steering wheel too soon

43
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How do you stay safe when turning left?

A

Keep wheels pointed straight until safe to turn
Turned wheels could push you into oncoming traffic when crashed into

44
Q

When can you turn left against a red light?

A

When turning from a one-way street into a left-moving one-way street

45
Q

How do you make a legal U-turn?

A

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

46
Q

When do you not make a U-turn?

A

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)

47
Q

How do you enter the highway?

A

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

48
Q

How do you exit a highway safely?

A

Know the exit and be aware
Signal and look at blind spot
Change lanes one at a time
Check speed

49
Q

What do you do when crossing or entering traffic from a full stop?

A

Signal and leave enough space to get up to speed

50
Q

How much space do you need when merging, crossing, entering, and exiting traffic?

A

Half a block on city streets
Full block on the highway

51
Q

When should you not pass?

A

Approaching a hill or curve and cannot see approaching traffic
Within 100 feet of an intersection or hazardous area
Crossroads and driveways

52
Q

How do you pass vehicles?

A

On the left side

53
Q

When can you pass on the right of a vehicle?

A

An open highway has 2+ lanes in that direction
The driver is turning left
One-way street

54
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How do you pass on an open highway?

A

Signal
Look over shoulder to check blind spot
Driving into the passing lane
Speed up to pass the vehicle
Return to original lane

55
Q

What are the steps to parallel parking?

A

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

56
Q

How do you park on a sloping driveway?

A

Turn wheels so the vehicle doesn’t roll into the street

57
Q

How do you park downhill?

A

Turn wheels towards the curb

58
Q

How do you park uphill?

A

Tudeh the wheels away from the curb

59
Q

How do you park when there is no curb?

A

The the wheels towards the shoulder of the road

60
Q

What does a white curb indicate?

A

Pick-up and drop-off zone

61
Q

What does a green curb indicate?

A

Limited time parking

62
Q

What does a yellow curb indicate?

A

Load and unload passengers and freight (typically commercial)

63
Q

What does a red curb indicate?

A

No stoping, standing, or parking
buses can stop if marked

64
Q

What does blue indicate?

A

Parking for a disabled person

65
Q

What is the fine for parking in a disabled location without reason?

A

Fine of $1000
Jail for 6 months

66
Q

Do disabled people need to follow a time limit?

A

No

67
Q

When is it illegal to park your vehicle?

A

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

68
Q

What is double parking?

A

Parking in the street because all curb spaces are taken

69
Q

What do you do in the case that you have to park on a freeway?

A

Park off the pavement and stay inside with locked doors
Be visible at least 200 feet in each direction

70
Q

What can you do to drive green?

A

Drive smoothly and at an average seed
Keep in good shape
Get rid of excess weight

71
Q

what do you do during a law enforcement stop?

A

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

72
Q

What are the rights you have during a traffic stop?

A

Saying no (they can continue anyways)
Not answering about immigration status (unless federal)
Record interactions and not unlock a phone

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