Chapter 4 - Intersections And Turns Flashcards
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Intersections where stop signs are at all 4 corners are referred to best as what?
Courtesy corners
What is courtesy?
To allow the driver who arrived first to proceed first
If two vehicles arrive at the same time at a courtesy corner, who proceeds first?
The vehicle on the right
What does a yield sign mean?
That you must allow drivers not facing a yield sign to proceed first.
At a yield sign if there is no traffic or pedestrians to yield to, must you stop?
No
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection with no traffic lights and no traffic signal lights
At uncontrolled intersections, who has the right of way?
The vehicle on the right
At T-Intersections who has the right of way?
The vehicle on the right
When entering a traffic circle, who must yield to who?
The driver entering the circle must yield to drivers already in the circle
When using the left lane to enter a traffic circle, must the driver exit using the left lane?
Yes
Who should use the left lane in a traffic circle?
Drivers planning to travel past the first exit
Must drivers using the right lane to exit a traffic circle exit using the right lane?
Yes
Can you change lanes in a traffic circle?
No
In a traffic circle who must yield to who?
The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left
When exiting a traffic circle, when do you activate your right turn signal?
When you pass the exit before your intended exit
What 5 things do you do when planning to exit a traffic circle at the first available exit?
Approach using the right lane, use your right signal, scan, yield, exit
What 5 things do you do when planning to exit a traffic circle at any exit after the first exit?
Approach using the left lane, activate left single, scan, yield, exit
What 4 things do you do when exiting a traffic circle using the left lane?
Use your right signal when you pass the exit before your intended exit, check for traffic in the right lane, look ahead, exit using the left lane
If you cannot stop or exit safely in a traffic circle, what do you do?
Go around the circle again
What is a roundabout?
A circular intersection designed for improved traffic flow travelling at lower speeds
Which way does traffic travel in a roundabout?
Counterclockwise
What are truck aprons?
They are in roundabouts around the the centre island that provides extra room for large vehicles and multiple trailer trucks. The rear wheels of large trucks can drive across the truck apron thanks to its flat curb and gradual slope, allowing long vehicle to make long turning movements.
Who must yield to who when entering a roundabout?
Drivers entering the roundabout must yield to drivers already in the roundabout
What is a travel lane?
A section of roadway wide enough to allow the passage of a single line of vehicles.
