Test 2. 40-6 (Uniform Rules of the Road/ 1-101 to 1-200)) Flashcards
§40-6-120
Required position and methods of turning at intersections
> Drivers must be in the correct lane and signal their intent to turn well in advance, ensuring they follow proper turning procedures to avoid accidents.
§40-6-121
U-turns, when prohibited
> No vehicle shall proceed in the opposite direction:
> > Upon curve
> > Prohibition is posted
> > Turn cannot be made in safety
§40-6-123
Turning movements & Required signals
> A signal or intention to turn left or right or change lanes shall be given so that the proceeding vehicle is alerted
> No driver shall suddenly decrease speed without giving the appropriate signal
§40-6-124
Signals by hand and arm or signal lights
> Drivers can signal turns using hand and arm signals or vehicle signal lights. Hand signals must be clear and visible to other drivers, while signal lights must be used when equipped.
§40-6-125
Method of giving hand and arm signals
- Left turn: Extend the left arm horizontally.
- Right turn: Hand and arm extended upward
- Stop or decrease speed: Extend the left arm downward
§40-6-126
Restrictions on use of control lane of highway
> No vehicle shall enter the central lane by turning left across one or more lanes of oncoming traffic
> No vehicle in the central lane shall operate there for more than 300ft
§40-6-140
Traveling across railroad crossing; obedience to signals; safe crossing
> Driver shall stop within 50ft but not less than 15ft from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall not proceed until safe, when:
> > Visible signal
Crossing gate or human flagman
Train is visible
§40-6-141
All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings
> DOT and local authorities determine where to erect stop signs for railroad crossings
> > Any vehicle shall stop within 50ft but not
less than 15 ft from the nearest railroad
§40-6-142
Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad crossing
> Motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire, buses, and vehicles with hazardous materials must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest railroad track before crossing.
§40-6-144
Emerging from alley, building, private road, or driveway
> A driver emerging from an alley, building, private road, or driveway in a business or residential district must stop before entering the roadway or crosswalk.
> Except for a person 12 years of age or younger, no one will drive any vehicle on a sidewalk
§40-6-160
Speed of school bus
> It is unlawful to operate:
> > School bus transporting children to and
from school speed greater than 40MPH on a
public road
> > School bus transporting children to and
from school speed greater than 55MPH on
highways
§40-6-161
Headlight illuminated; communications equipment of driver
> It is unlawful to operate any school bus transporting children unless the headlights are illuminated
> It is unlawful to operate a school bus transporting children without a device for live communication between the driver and the school.
§40-6-162
Visual Signals
> A school bus shall actuate visual signals whenever receiving or discharging school children
§40-6-163
Overtaking and passing school bus
> Drivers shall stop before reaching a school bus using its visual signals
> Drivers will not resume motion until visual signals are no longer actuated.
> Misdemeanor
§40-6-180
Basic Rules
> No vehicle shall drive a vehicle at a greater speed than what is responsible or prudent
> Under conditions and having regard for hazards that exist
> Includes railroad crossings, curves, hillcrest, or narrow roads
§40-6-181
Maximum Speed
> 30MPH in any ubran or residental district
> 35MPH in unpaved road
> 70MPH on a highway part of a federal interstate or state highway
> 65MPH on divided
highways, state highway
> 55MPH in all other locations
§40-6-184
Minimum Speed
> No driver shall drive at such a slow speed as to impede the normal movement of traffic except when necessary for safe operation
§40-6-186
Racing on highways and street
> No person shall drive any vehicle on a highway in any race, speed competition, drag race, or acceleration
> Misdemeanor
§40-6-188
Reduction of maximum speed limits in highway work zones
> Maximum speed limits in highway work zones. The speed limit can be lowered to ensure safety for workers and drivers, and these reduced limits are typically posted in the work zone area.
> Misdemeanor for exceeding the posted speed limit
