4. Intersections and Turns

Question 1

Right of Way Rules

Answer 1

• Require one person to yield and the other to proceed
• The person with the right of way is still responsible to do what they can to prevent collisions

Question 2

What factors determine which driver has the right of way?

Answer 2

• Signs, signals and sometimes the position of your vehicle

Question 3

Intersection

Answer 3

• Where two or more roadways meet
  -High risk locations for collisions

Question 4

Info

Answer 4

• Directions given by peace officer of police must be followed over traffic signs and signals

Question 5

Rules for Stopping at Intersections

Answer 5

• When a stop line has been marked, bring vehicle to complete stop before stop line
• Before moving forward, give pedestrians and traffic the right-of-way
• If there is no stop line you must stop 3 meters (10 feet) of the intersecting roadway and make space for pedestrians to cross

Question 6

Three and Four-Way Stops (courtesy corners)

Answer 6

• Intersections where stop signs are located in all corners
• Vehicles approaching from each direction are required to stop

Question 7

Who has the right of way in a three or four-way stop?

Answer 7

• The driver that arrived first
• If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right proceeds first
• Drivers must not proceed unless they can do so safely

Question 8

Yield Sign

Answer 8

• Drivers not facing the yield sign have the right-of-way

Question 9

What should a driver do if facing a yield sign?

Answer 9

• Driver must allow all other vehicles not facing the yield sign to have the right-of-way
• Driver must wait for a safe gap in traffic to proceed
• If there are no vehicles for driver to yield to they may proceed

Question 10

Uncontrolled Intersections

Answer 10

• Intersections with no traffic signs or lights

Question 11

What vehicles have the right of way in an uncontrolled intersection?

Answer 11

• The vehicle on the right-hand side

Question 12

When exiting from service roads, alleys, parking lots and driveways you must:

Answer 12

• Stop before sidewalk crossings
• stop before entering a Main Street
• yield to pedestrians

Question 13

Traffic Circles and Roundabouts

Answer 13

• Circular intersections designed to improve traffic flow and safety

Question 14

What way does traffic circulate in a traffic circle or roundabout?

Answer 14

• Traffic circles in a clockwise direction around a centre island

Question 15

Which vehicles yield in a traffic circle/roundabout

Answer 15

• Vehicles entering the traffic circle must yield to vehicles already inside the circle

Question 16

What are the differences between a traffic circle and a roundabout?

Answer 16

• Centre island of a roundabout is smaller than island of traffic circle
• Roundabout has a tighter curve around the island to encourage lower speeds
• Roundabouts may have a sloped curve to allow for larger commercial vehicles
• Roundabouts come several shapes and sizes
• Pedestrian crosswalks are located outside of the intersection

Question 17

Entering a One-Way Circular Intersections

Answer 17

• Drivers must yield to drivers already in intersection

Question 18

What signal should drivers activate when preparing to exit a one-way circular intersection?

Answer 18

• Right signal

Question 19

When should you activate your right signal in a one-way circular intersection?

Answer 19

• After passing the exit that is before your intended exit
• Tells other drivers that you intend to leave at the next exit

Question 20

What should a driver do when preparing to exit the first available exit of a one-way circular intersection?

Answer 20

• Activate your right signal as you approach intersection. Leave it until you have left circle
• Scan for pedestrians and cyclists at the crosswalks at the exits of the circle

Question 21

What should a driver do when entering a two-way circular intersection?

Answer 21

• Yield to drivers already in the circle

Question 22

What signal should a driver use in a two way traffic circle?

Answer 22

• Right signal

Question 23

What happens when driver enters a two-way circular intersection through the right lane?

Answer 23

• Driver must stay in the right lane while in the circle
• Driver must exit using right lane

Question 24

What happens when a driver enters a two-way circular intersection through the left lane?

Answer 24

• Driver must stay in the left lane while in the circle
• Driver must exit using the left lane

Question 25

What lane should drivers use when wanting to travel past the first exit?

Answer 25

- The left lane - Exit through the left lane

Question 26

When should a driver yield in a circular intersection?

Answer 26

- The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left

Question 27

What lane should drivers exit in circular intersections?

Answer 27

- Right lane

Question 28

Travel Lane

Answer 28

- Section of roadway large wide enough to allow the passage of a I=single line of vehicles

Question 29

Curb Lane

Answer 29

- Lane next to curb where vehicles park - Can be used for parking or turning on and off of a road

Answer 30

- You should be in the proper turning lane at least 15 feet before the intersection

Question 31

How to Turn Right

Answer 31

1. Make sure you are in the right lane to turn 2. Yield the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians on the street 3. Make sure there is room on the curb lane to turn 4. Check over shoulder for pedestrians and cyclists 5.When safe, complete turn by driving into first available traffic lane

Question 32

Why should you stay in the right lane off the road when you turn?

Answer 32

- Gives space for the driver to gently accelerate and change lanes

Question 33

How to Turn Left

Answer 33

1. Turn into proper turning lane 2. When safe, turn into the lane nearest and right of the yellow line 3. Yield to oncoming traffic on your left when turning