Test 2. 40-6 (Uniform Rules of the Road/ 1-1 to 1-100)) Flashcards
§40-6-2
Obedience to authorized person directing traffic
> No person shall refuse to comply with a lawful order from a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or authorized individual directing or regulating traffic.
§40-6-6
Authorized emergency vehicles
> The driver of an emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call, has the following privileges:
> > Proceed past a stop signal (must slow down
first)
> > Exceed maximum speed limit
> > Disregard regulation of movement or
turning
§40-6-14
Operation of radio; from motor vehicle at level audible at distance of 100 feet or more prohibited
> It is unlawful to amplify the sound from a vehicle’s radio, tape, or instrument if it’s audible at a distance of 100 feet.
§40-6-15
Operating motor vehicle while registration of such vehicle is suspended, canceled or revoked
> Any person who knowingly drives a motor vehicle on any public road when vehicle registration is suspended, canceled, or revoked
> MIsdemeanor
§40-6-16
Operating motor vehicle approaching emergency vehicle
> Move-over law
> Driver approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying amber, red, blue, and white lights shall:
> > Move into another lane if possible
> > If lane change is not feasible, reduce speed
below the speed limit and be prepared to stop
§40-6-20
Obedience to and required traffic control devices
> The driver of any vehicle shall obey all instructions of an official traffic-control device
> Unless directed otherwise by a police officer
§40-6-21
Meaning of traffic signal indications
> Green signal means traffic can proceed straight, turn right, or left unless a sign prohibits
> Yellow signal means traffic is warned that a red indication will appear shortly
> Red signal means traffic shall stop at a marked line
§40-6-40
Driving on right side of roadway
> Upon all roadways, a vehicle shall be driven on the right half of the highway, except as follows:
> > Overtaking and passing another vehicle
> > Obstruction exists
> > Restricted to one-way traffic
§40-6-42
Overtaking a vehicle on the left
> A driver overtaking another vehicle must pass on the left at a safe distance and not return to the right side until fully clear of the other vehicle.
§40-6-43
Overtaking on the right permitted
> Driver may overtake and pass upon the right under the following conditions:
> > Vehicle overtaken is making a left turn
> > Street or highway with unobstructed
pavement with enough width for two or more
lanes
§40-6-44
Limitations on overtaking on the left
> Overtaking on the left when it’s safe and does not interfere with traffic.
> It’s prohibited in no-passing zones, curves, intersections, and near railroad crossings.
§40-6-45
Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway
> No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of a roadway designed for traffic traveling in the opposite direction unless:
> > Approaching a curve where the driver’s view is obstructed by a hazard
> > Railroad crossing
§40-6-46
No-passing zones
> DOT and local authorities can decide which portion of the road in their jurisdiction overtaking and passing to the left side of the roadway is hazardous
> Can install appropriate signs and markings
§40-6-48
Driving on roadway laned for traffic
(Failure to maintain lane)
> Vehicle shall be driven as practical within a single-lane and will not move lanes until safe
(Requires drivers to remain within their lane on roadways marked for traffic lanes.)
§40-6-49
Following too closely
> Drivers must maintain a safe following distance based on speed, traffic, and road conditions to avoid collisions.
§40-6-52
Unlawful for trucks with more than six wheels to operate in certain lanes
> On streets, highways, and roads, it is unlawful for any truck to operate on the left-hand road unless:
> > truck is preparing for a left turn
> > Overtaking or passing another vehicle
§40-6-70
Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
> At an intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right, unless directed otherwise by a stop sign or traffic control device.
> When a traffic device is unactivated, drivers must stop as if it were a stop sign.
§40-6-71
Vehicle turning left
> A vehicle turning left within an intersection, alley, or private road must yield the right of way to any oncoming vehicle.
§40-6-72
Stop signs and yield signs
> Drivers must come to a complete stop at a stop sign and yield the right of way when required by a yield sign.
§40-6-73
Vehicle entering roadway
> A driver entering or crossing a roadway must yield the right of way to vehicles approaching the roadway they are entering.
§40-6-74
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles
> When an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches, drivers must yield the right of way, move to the right edge or curb, and remain there until the vehicle passes.
§ 40-6-90
Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations
> Pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any traffic-control device applicable to them
§40-6-91
Pedestrian’s right of way in crosswalk
> Drivers must stop to allow pedestrians to cross within a crosswalk if the pedestrian is within half of the roadway.
> No pedestrian shall enter the roadway when it is impractical to do so
§40-6-92
Crossing at other than crosswalks
> Prohibits pedestrians from crossing a roadway at locations other than designated crosswalks
