Navigating the Roads Flashcards
(30 cards)
A single solid yellow line
A single solid yellow line marks the center of a road with two-way traffic
Double solid yellow lines
Do not pass over double solid yellow lines
(Two set of double yellow lines you do not drive on or over this barrier)
Broken yellow line
A broken yellow line indicates you may pass
A single solid white line
A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction
Double solid white lines
Double solid white lines indicate a lane barrier, such as a carpool lane
Broken White lines
Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction
ex. Freeways
End of lane markings
Are large broken lines preparing to exit the freeway or for the lane to end
Yield lines
A yield line is a solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop
When changing lanes
Stay in one lane as much as possible
Do not weave in and out of traffic
Last minute lane or directional changes may increase the risk of collisions
If you miss a turn, keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around
Center left turn lanes
A center left turn lane is located in the middle of a two-way street
Use the center left lane to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn
The inner line is broken the outer is solid
It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are
Parking (permitted)
Entering or leaving the road
Turning (within 200 feet of an intersection)
Right turn against a Red light
You may turn right at a red light after a complete stop
Right Turn against a Red arrow
You may not turn right at a red arrow light
When making a Left turn
If your wheels are pointed to the left and a vehicle hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic
Left turn against a red light
You may turn left against a red light when turning from a one- way street onto a one-way street
( Make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn)
You may make a U turn
At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless no U turn sign is posted
Never make a U- turn
Where a No U turn sign is posted
At a railroad crossing
In front of a fire station
When Braking
Stop at the limit line, do not cross over the line
When stopping behind a vehicle, leave a space to see the rear wheels
Merging
Be at or near the speed of traffic
Merge into highway traffic when safe to do so
Merge into a space large enough for your vehicle to safely join the lane
Make sure you can start safely by leaving 3 seconds of space between you and the vehicle in front of you
Exiting
Know your exit and be aware of when it is approaching
If you plan to change lanes, do so one at a time
When in the proper lane, signal 5 seconds (approximately 400 feet) before you exit
Crossing or Entering traffic
When entering traffic from a full stop, signal and leave a large enough space to get up to the speed of traffic
Downhill
Turn the wheels towards the curb
Uphill
Turn the wheels away from the curb
If there is no curb
Turn the wheels toward the shoulder of the road
