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Traffic Lanes: Navigating The Roads Flashcards

1
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This line marks the center of a road with two-way traffic, you may not pass when this line is on your side of the road.

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Yellow solid line

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when can you drive to the LEFT of two solid yellow lines?

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  1. You can drive to the left of these lines when:
  2. In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane that has a designated entrance/exit on the left.
  3. Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked.
  4. Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn.
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What do two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart indicate?

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These indicate barriers

You may not

  1. make a left turn or U-turn across it (except at designated openings)
  2. drive on/over
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A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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A. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

B. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

C. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

D. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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Single Solid White Line

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A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This includes one-way streets.

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What is the barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane (such as a carpool lane).

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Double Solid White Lines.

Never change lanes over double solid white lines. Wait until you see a single broken white line

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A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

A. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

B. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

C. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

D. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

A

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are _______ to pass when it is safe to do so.

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Permitted

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What do large broken lines in a freeway lame indicate?

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end of lane.

be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end.

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These triangles point towards approaching vehicles is called a ____ ?

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yield line

shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop.

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white lane lines indicate

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lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

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yellow lines indicate:

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Traffic moving in opposite direction

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double solid yellow lines indicate:

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Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines. (Unless turning left when it is safe to do so)

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What does this land marking indicate:

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pass only when it is safe and the broken yellow line is on your side.

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reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals.

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HOV lane

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When driving slowly on a two-lane highway, where passing is unsafe, you must drive into a turnout or nearest safe area when_____ or more vehicles are following you.

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Five

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If you are driving a slow-moving vehicle in a no passing zone on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should pull over to let others pass if:

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Five or more vehicles form a line behind you and it’s unsafe for them to pass.

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If you miss a turn what should you do?

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keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around. Don’t make any abrupt decisions!

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Once you start moving through an intersection:

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Keep going

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If you want to pass or turn left which lane should you be in?

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Left lane

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21
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The number one lane is:

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“Lane 1″ is the farthest left, or fast lane, on a roadway.

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lane closest to the center divider and is used to pass other vehicles. It is also known as the fast lane because it is used by faster moving traffic.

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Passing lane

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Use the ______ to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn. It is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane. You may only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane.

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Center Left Turn Lanes

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24
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Bike lane will change from a solid line to dashed line when nearing:

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Intersection

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You may turn right at a red light unless there is a “No turn on red” sign. Follow the same steps as a normal right turn.

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True

26
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Right Turn Against a Red Arrow

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You may not turn right if you are stopped at a red arrow light. Wait until the light changes to green before making your turn.

27
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How To Make a Right Turn Correctly

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  1. Be in the Right Lane as close as possible to the right edge of the turn.
  2. activate your turn signal at least 100 ft before you actually want to make the turn.
  3. Check Both Ways. Before you can turn, you need to be sure that there isn’t any traffic around that you may need to give the right-of-way. This especially goes for bicyclists. Most collisions with bicyclists happen at right turns.
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To make a left turn:

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  1. Drive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane.
  2. Start signaling 100 feet before the turn.
  3. Look left, right, and then left again.
  4. Make the turn when safe
29
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Cutting the corner

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When you turn left, do not turn the steering wheel too soon and enter the lane of oncoming vehicles.

30
Q

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

A. One-way street onto a two-way street.

B. One-way street onto a one-way street.

C. Two-way street onto a one-way street.

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B. One-way street onto a one-way street

A left turn against a red light can only be made from a one-way street onto a one-way street. Signal and stop for a red traffic light at the marked limit line.

31
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when you turn your vehicle around to go back in the direction you came:

A

U-turn

32
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You may make a legal U-turn:

A
  • Across a double yellow line • In a residential district: — If no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet. — Whenever a traffic sign, light, or traffic light protects you from approaching vehicles.
  • At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a “No U-turn” sign is posted.

• On a divided highway, only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

33
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Never make a U-turn:

A

Where a “No U-turn” sign is posted.

34
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When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

A. Near the right-hand side of the road.

B. Near the centerline.

C. On the left of the centerline.

A

Near the centerline.

begin in the lane closest to the centerline and start your turn just before the front of your car reaches the center of the intersection

35
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Right turn

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Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road. Do not swing wide into another lane of traffic:

36
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You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

A. In the right lane of the street.

B. In the center of the street.

C. In the left lane of the street.

D. In the lane with the least traffic.

A

In the left lane of the street.

If you are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into the lane closest to the lane you have just left.

37
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To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in:

A. The far left lane.

B. Any available lane.

C. The lane closest to the middle of the street.

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A. The far left lane. When making a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, start from the far left lane.

38
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To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

A. The lane closest to the left curb.

B. The center lane.

C. Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.

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The lane closest to the left curb.

When turning left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start the turn from the far left lane. Watch for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists between your vehicle and the curb because they may also legally use the left turn lane for their left turns. Turn into any lane that is safely open.

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Right turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

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Start the turn in the far-right lane. If safe, you may end the turn in any lane. Sometimes, signs or pavement markings will let you turn right from another lane.

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Turn at a “T” intersection from a one-way street onto a two- way street.

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Traffic going straight through the intersection has the right-of-way. You may turn either right or left from the center lane. Watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

41
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On a multilane road, the ______ lane is the lane closest to the center divider and is used to pass other vehicles. It is also known as the fast lane because it is used by faster moving traffic.

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Passing

42
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You must judge whether you have enough space to pass whenever you approach:

A

An oncoming vehicle.

  • A hill o rcurve.
  • An intersection.
  • A road obstruction.
  • A bicyclist.
43
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Before you _____, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that could
cause other vehicles to move into your lane. Only pass when it is _____.

A

Pass , safe

44
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Do not pass:

A
  • If you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching.
  • Within 100 feet of or in an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area.
  • At crossroads and driveways.
45
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Pass other vehicles on the left. You may pass on the right only when:

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  • An open highway clearly has two or more lanes going your direction.
  • The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not have to drive off the road to pass. Never pass on the left if the driver is signaling a left turn.
  • You are on a one-way street.
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When you are going to pass on an open highway:

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  • Signalthatyouplanonpassing.
  • Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.
  • Driveintothepassinglane.
  • Speed up to pass the vehicle.
  • Returntoyouroriginallane.
47
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Being Passed

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If a vehicle is passing you or signals that they plan on passing, allow the vehicle to pass. Maintain your lane position. Do not try to go faster to avoid being passed.

48
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To exit a highway safely:

A

• Know your exit and be aware of when it is approaching.
• If you plan to change lanes, signal and look over your shoulder to
check your blind spot.
• Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane to exit.
• When exiting, signal your intention for about five seconds.
• Make sure you are at a safe speed to exit.

49
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When crossing or entering traffic from a full stop, signal and leave
a large enough space to get up to the speed of other vehicles. It is important to know how much space you need for merging, crossing, entering, and exiting traffic. You need a space that is about:

A
  • Half a block on city streets.
  • A full block on the highway.
50
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When you enter a highway, you will need to:

A

• Enter at or near the speed of traffic.
• Merge into highway traffic when safe to do so. Do not stop unless
absolutely necessary.
• Merge into a space large enough for your vehicle to safely join the
lane. Do not try to merge into a gap that is too small.
• Useyourmirrorsandturnsignals.
• Watch for vehicles around you. Turn your head to quickly look over
your shoulder before changing lanes or merging into traffic.
• Leave three seconds of space (three-second rule) between you
and the vehicle ahead of you. Make sure you can stop safely if you need to. For more information, see “Tailgating” in “Section 11: Safe Driving.”

51
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Your vehicle should now be parallel and within ___ inches of the curb.

A

18

52
Q

When parallel parking turn your wheel back into the space at about a ____ degree angle.

A

45

53
Q

When parallel parking after turning off you vehicle you should set what?

A

set the parking brake.

54
Q

which way should your wheels be facing when parking down hill.

a. Away from curb
b. Straight
c. Toward curb

A

Downhill: turn the wheels toward the curb.(Set the parking brake.)

55
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Headed uphill:

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turn the wheels away from the curb. let your vehicle roll back a few inches. The wheel should gently touch the curb. Set the parking brake.

56
Q

You have to park uphill/downhill where there is no curb. Which direction should your wheels be facing ?

A

turn the wheels toward the shoulder of the road.

57
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Parking at Colored Curbs

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  • White: Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.
    • Green: Park for a limited time. The time limit may be posted on signs or painted on the curb.
    • Yellow:Load and unload
    passengers and freight. Do not stop longer than the time posted. If you drive a noncommercial vehicle, you are usually required to stay with your vehicle.
    • Red: No stopping, standing, or parking. Buses may stop at a red zone marked for buses.
    • Blue: Parking for a disabled person or someone driving a disabled person.
58
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Never park or leave your vehicle:

A

On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

59
Q

Park On the wrong side of the street or on a freeway, (exception)

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— In an emergency.
— When a law enforcement officer or device requires a stop.
— Where a stop is specifically permitted.

60
Q

Edge lines: solid yellow and white line

A

Yellow:Mark’s the left edge

white: marks the right edge

61
Q

Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ”ONLY”

A

You must turn in the direction of the arrow

62
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Lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow

A

You many either turn or go straight

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