Right-of-Way
The right-of-way is not a right or previlege it must be _________.
Given
how far ahead should you search at a intersection
20-30 seconds
How many seconds ahead should you signal for a turn?
4 seconds
Roads have 2 types of designs
Crowned
Banked
It is illegal to go over the speed limit when passing
true or false
True
What's the difference between these intersections
Controlled:
Uncontrolled:
Controlled: has traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings
Uncontrolled: doesn't have anything
What turn is the most dangerous at intersections
Left turn
What steering method should be used for making turns
Push/pull/slide
At what part of the curve do you accelerate out of
Apex (middle)
How far can you travel in a shared left turn lane
150 feet
What is the same time rule for the right-of-way.
If 2 cars arrive at the same time, the car on the right has the right-of-way.
What does staggered stop lines provide
More space for larger vehicles to turn
Explain the difference between a:
Flashing yellow arrow
Green light
Green arrow
Flashing yellow arrow: yield to oncoming traffic
Green light: yield to oncoming traffic
Green arrow: have the right-of-way
What are the 3 parts of a curve
Entrance
Apex
Exit
3 parts of an entrance ramp
Entrance ramp
Acceleration lane
Merge area
What does a green arrow indicate for both sides of traffic?
Oncoming traffic must yield, turning traffic has the right-of-way
Preparing to stop at an intersection, how do you warn a driver that is following too close behind
tap the breaks, so that the lights flash
Roundabouts have a lower crash rate than conventional intersections. true or false
True
What are runaway ramps for
large vehicles that have lost breaking control
What is a lane called when it serves as both the entrance and exit
Weave lane
Besides a crossroads intersections, what other intersection does the right-of way rule apply
T-intersection
Roundabout
What are the 4 places we stop at an intersection
Crosswalk
stop line
sidewalk
curb line
What is the name of the interchange in Zion crossroads called
Diverging Diamond
What lane position should you be in when approaching the top of a hill
lane position 3
What are the 4 types of interchanges
Diamond
Trumpet
Frontage
Cloverleaf