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- When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
> Slow down and proceed with caution.
A flashing yellow light warns of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.
- When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to
oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
- If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
Follow the directions given by the officer.
Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to help prevent
crashes. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists must obey these signals, except in instances when an officer is directing traffic.
- When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Railroad crossing warning signs are used to warn drivers of the possibility of a train. Drivers should obey all railroad crossing warning signs and never go around barriers or disregard the warning sign.
- If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign,
flagger, or law enforcement officer. Failure to do so is illegal and is dangerous to
those working in construction zones.
- What do speed limit signs indicate?
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
Speed limit signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed to be driven on a roadway. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must
reduce your speed when conditions require it.
- ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
High speeds
High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.
- If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane,
you should:
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane.
- A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
If you are entering traffic from a driveway or private road, you should yield to drivers already on the public road. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.
- If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.
- If you are driving in another driver’s blind spot, you should:
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.
- Larger vehicles have:
> Larger blind spots.
The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have spots
close to their rears that cannot be seen in their side or rearview mirrors.
- A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
If you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp and are entering interstate traffic,
you should yield to drivers already on the interstate highway. Merge safely into
traffic when you are able to do so.
- If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
> Continue driving and use the next exit.
Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the
next one.
- Motorcycles are entitled to:
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full
lane width as all other vehicles.