Pedestrians Flashcards
(28 cards)
Who always has the right of way?
Pedestrians
Broken or dashed white lines meaning
mark traffic lanes on roads which have more than one lane moving in the same direction.
Solid white lines meaning
When solid white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, do not change lanes or pass
Yellow lines meaning
separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
Broken or dashed yellow lines meaning
mean you may pass when it is safe to do so
Solid yellow lines meaning
indicate that you are not to cross over or pass.
Double yellow lines meaning
mean you cannot pass if the lines on your side are solid
Crosswalk lines meaning
marked by solid white lines or various patterns. Always stop your vehicle before the crosswalk.
Stop lines meaning
are the wide white lines painted across a traffic lane where you must stop before you enter the intersection.
Dotted white lines meaning
may either indicate an extension of a lane line through an intersection or may indicate exit-only lanes on a freeway
Center lanes meaning
You may cross these lines only to make a left turn onto or from the highway.
How much can you travel in a center lane before making a left turn?
No more than 200 ft
What happens if you get stuck on the railroad tracks?
leave your vehicle immediately and notify local law enforcement
or railroad authorities.
Are you allowed to make a u-turn at any school zone?
No, not unless the school zone is not in session.
What is the leading cause of car accidents in Nevada?
Failing to yield the right of way
Who goes first at an intersection where there are not traffic signals?
the vehicle on your right should usually go first
What things can affect the speed in which you are required to go?
traffic, distance, weather, & type of road
What are the safest roads to drive in?
freeways
What are HOV lanes?
High Occupancy Vehicle bypass lanes (aka Carpool Lanes)
What does ABS stand for?
anti-lock braking system.
What does the ABS prevent?
prevent skidding and allow drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.
What are the two types of ABS brakes?
4-wheel ABS and rear-wheel anti-lock brakes.
Study details on the ABS brakes
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What is the number one crash type on Nevada’s streets and highways?
rear-end collision
