Traffic Laws Flashcards
True of False. Automobiles must yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
True.
What must you do before entering a street from an alley, building, driveway, or private road?
Stop.
If you hear an emergency vehicle siren, what action should you take?
Pull to the nearest curb or the edge of the roadway and stop. Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed ahead of you.
True or false. When a school bus is unloading passengers on a two-lane roadway, cars traveling the opposite direction don’t have to stop.
False.
True or False. You may legally drive the posted speed limit no matter what the driving conditions.
False.
If two vehicles are stopped at right angles at an uncontrolled intersection, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle on the right has the right of way, and the vehicle on the left must yield.
Under what conditions may you pass another vehicle on the right?
- When the vehicle you’re overtaking on a two-lane, two-way road is turning left
- On a one-way or multi-lane street with two or more lanes going your direction
How many feet before a turn must you signal your intention to turn?
Signals must start at least 100 feet (in business or residential areas) or five seconds (on freeways or highways before you turn or change lanes.
Where should you position your vehicle when preparing to make a right turn?
Approach in the right-hand lane, staying as close to the right curb as is reasonable.
Which lane should your vehicle be in after turning left into a two-lane, one-way street?
Turn into the nearest lane in which traffic moves the direction you want to go. Do not cut the corner.
When must headlamps and taillights be lighted?
Headlamps and taillights must be lighted from sunset to sunrise and when poor visibility makes them necessary for safety.
Does an oncoming vehicle have the right of way when you are making a left turn at an uncontrolled intersection?
Yes.
