Rules Of The Road Part 2 Flashcards

(55 cards)

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Two way street onto one way street

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Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

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Multiple left turn lanes

Some streets may have more than one lane marked for left turns

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If you are turning from the right side, left turn lane, enter the right lane

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Two way left lanes

Some streets have a center lane marked as a two way left turn lane

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Only enter this lane when preparing to slow down or stop before making a left turn from the main road

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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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Never make a left turn to enter a roundabout

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U turns

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Never make a u turn at a location that is marked with a “ no u turns” signs or at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal or police officer

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Two way street onto two way street

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Begin the turn with your left wheels, as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

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Roundabout intersection

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Statistically roundabout are safer than traditional intersections because they reduce fatal and injury crashes by reduction of speed and removing left turns in front of opposite traffic

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Two way left lanes

Some streets have a center lane marked as a two way left turn lane

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Do not use this lane as travel lane (a vehicle may not travel in this lane for more than 500ft) and do not use this lane when entering the roadway from the side street

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U turns

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Some towns and cities do not allow u turns.

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Two way street onto two way street

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If the road onto which you are turning is a four lane road, you may enter it in the right lane if the right lane is free of traffic

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Right turns

Avoid swinging wide to the left before turning

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If you swing wide, the driver behind you may think you are changing lanes or going to turn left and may try to pass you on the right

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Multiple left turn lanes

Some streets may have more than one lane marked for left turns

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If you are turning from the left side, left turn lane, enter the left lane on the right of the yellow dividing line

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Roundabout intersection

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Traffic control devices that may be used as an alternative to signalized and all the way stop intersection

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U turns

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U turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a traffic hill when your vehicle may not be seen by other drivers

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Left turns

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Avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left. However you must leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Give special consideration to trucks, trailers and other large vehicles

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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Do not stop within a roundabout unless it is the only way to avoid a crash

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One-way street onto a two-way street

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Begin the turn in the left lane

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Roundabout intersection

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They reduce pollution and fuel use due to fewer stops and hard acceleration

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Roundabout intersection

Approaching

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Look to your left as you drive towards the entrance, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, bicyclists, and pedestrians in the crosswalks

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Roundabout intersection

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At a roundabout, drivers who approach the intersection make a slight right turn to go counterclockwise around a circular center island

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Roundabout intersection

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Roundabout feature yield traffic signs at all entering roadway legs

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Roundabout intersection

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The driver may than either exit the roundabout onto a different roadway, or continue on the same roadway

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Roundabout intersection

Traveling through

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If you miss your exit, continue through the roundabout until you reach your appropriate exit

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Roundabout intersection
Yield control creates effective traffic flow and often less delay at the intersection
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Two way street onto two way street
Enter the road to the right of its center line
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Roundabout intersection
When approaching a roundabout always yield to traffic in the circle,bicyclists, and pedestrians in the crosswalks
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Right turns Avoid swinging wide to the left before turning
If you swing wide as you complete the turn, drivers who are in the far lane will not except to see you there and could cause a crash
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Roundabout intersection Approaching
Slow down before entering the roundabout
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Roundabout intersection Approaching
For multi lane roundabouts, observe roadside signs and pavement markings to direct you into the correct lane
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Local ordinances You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state
Prohibit the commercial vehicles from using certain streets
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One-way street onto a two-way street
Enter the two-way road to the right of its yellow dividing line
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Roundabout intersection Traveling through
Do not attempt to pass any vehicles especially large trucks
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Roundabout intersection Approaching
Enter where there is a gap in the traffic and merge with the other flow of vehicles
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One-way street onto a two-way street
If the one-way road has two lanes, turn into its left lane or right lane. Whichever one is free
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J turn intersection
Instead of motorists crossing fast moving lanes of traffic to get the opposing lanes, merge into the far left lane and then make a left turn in the direction they intend to travel
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Emergency vehicles
Never while inside a roundabout
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Roundabout intersection Traveling through
Do not change lanes within a roundabout
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Roundabout Exiting
Use your right turn signal to let others know you are exiting
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Roundabout intersection Traveling through
Always stay to the right of the center island
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Roundabout intersection Traveling through
Vehicles within the roundabout have right of way
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Roundabout intersection Traveling through
When exiting, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the street
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Roundabout Exiting
Maintain a slow speed to avoid losing control or striking traffic islands
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J turn intersection
Alternative to traditional roadway intersection on a four lane highway
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Truck apron
Also know as off tracking
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Local ordinances You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state
Set set stop signs at intersection
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Roundabout Exiting
Do not accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrians crossing at the exit
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Local ordinances You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state
Control parking by installing meters or by some other reasonable method
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Emergency vehicles
If an emergency vehicle approaching while you are in the roundabout, exit immediately and pull to the right
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Local ordinances You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state
Set speed limit
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Emergency vehicles
Always yield to emergency vehicles
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Truck apron
Is the paved area on the inside of the roundabout for the rear wheels of large trucks to use when turning
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Emergency vehicles
Do not enter a roundabout if an emergency vehicle is approaching
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Truck apron
Not to be used by cars, SUVs, or pickup trucks
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Local ordinances You must obey any traffic sign or regulation whether set by municipality, cities,county, or state
Set one way street