Section 3:Roadway And Vehicle Knowledge Flashcards
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What are flashing lights?
They do the same thing as regular lights
Flashing yellow arrow
slow down and turn with caution if the roadway is clear. Yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle or pedestrian before making your turn.
What should you do at a Inoperative Signal Light?
When approaching an intersection with an inoperative traffic control signal, treat it as you would a 4-way stop. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and then proceed when the roadway is clear.
If two vehicles arrive at the intersection at about the same time, both must stop and the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.
What do you at a T intersection
At a “T” intersection, the driver on the street which ends must yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the cross street.
What do you do at Controlled Intersections
You must obey the traffic signals and signs.
Yield the right-of-way to other vehicles as directed. Do not assume it is safe to proceed just because you have the right-of-way. Check for traffic and pedestrians.
What are uncontrolled intersections
When approaching an intersection with an inoperative traffic control signal or no traffic lights, stop signs or yield signs, treat it as you would a 4-way stop. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and then proceed when the roadway is clear. If two vehicles arrive at the intersection at about the same time, both must stop and the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.
What is right of way?
The law requires certain vehicles to yield the right-of-way to other vehicles. The law does not actually “give” the right-of-way to any particular motorist, it just states who must yield. No one is allowed to take the right-of-way if taking it means a crash may result.
Pedestrians
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the street in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. When the light turns green, you must still yield to pedestrians and vehicles in intersections. The law also requires vehicles to come to a complete stop at any school crossing when the crosswalk is occupied by any person. You may not pass another vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian, even if you have a clear lane or a green traffic signal. In the interest of safety, if you see persons crossing any street, give them the right-of-way.
For pedestrian crosswalks with electronic signals, be mindful of the following indicators:
Flashing Yellow - Pedestrian has activated signal
• Solid Yellow - Prepare to Stop
Solid Red Lights - STOP. Pedestrian is in the crosswalk.
Flashing Red Lights - STOP. Then proceed with caution after pedestrian finishes crossing the driver’s half of the roadway.
• All Lights Blank- Proceed with caution if crosswalk is clear
Important Rules for Pedestrians
• Use crosswalks when provided or cross at an intersection.
• Make eye contact with the drivers of approaching vehicles whenever possible.
• Look before you step into a roadway.
Even at a crosswalk, drivers must be given time to perceive and react to you stepping into the roadway.
• Avoid distractions, such as using phones or wearing headphones/ earbuds, while crossing the road.
• Cross in a well-lit location at night.
Follow all traffic rules, signs and signals that may be present where you are crossing.
When entering the roadway from an alley or driveway you must:
stop before reaching the sidewalk. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching vehicles.
When you are preparing to turn left:
you must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian.
U-turns are permitted as long as:
the movement can be made safely, does not interfere with other traffic and is not prohibited by signs. When making a U-turn, you must yield to approaching traffic and make the turn only when it is safe to do so.
If you receive a citation for running a red light, or another civil traffic violation:
you may be eligible to attend the Arizona Supreme Court’s Defensive Driving Program.
Please read the information provided with your citation carefully for information about your options.
If you run a red light (or a flashing red light) and receive a traffic citation:
upon conviction of that violation you will be required to attend Traffic Survival School.
The Motor Vehicle Division will be notified of your successful completion of Traffic
Survival School, and no further court appearance is required
If you run a red light and cause a crash that results in life-threatening injuries to another driver or passenger:
you may be fined up to $500 and your driving privilege may be suspended for three months.
Additionally, you may be ordered to perform community service.
If you cause a crash that results in the death of another driver or passenger:
you may be fined up to $1,000 and your driving privilege may be suspended for six months.
Additionally, you may be ordered to perform community service.
What is MVD?
MVD is required by law to order the completion of Traffic Survival School (TSS)
for every red light conviction reported by the courts. Points are assessed and will appear on your driver record. Payment of the fine is assuming responsibility for the violation and is reported to MVD as a conviction. Failure to complete the course results in an indefinite suspension of your driving privilege.
When a police car, fire engine, ambulance or other emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, lights or other warning devices
you must yield the right-of-way. Move to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.
On a four-lane highway with at least two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle
On a four-lane highway with at least two lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle, proceed with due caution. Yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the emergency vehicle. If changing lanes is not possible or unsafe, proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of your vehicle.
When an emergency vehicle, such as police, fire or ambulance, with flashing lights and/or giving an audible signal approaches:
a driver shall yield the right-of-way, move to the right and stop
their vehicle until the emergency vehicle has passed. The driver shall maintain a distance of at least 500 feet behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency and at least 300 feet behind a police vehicle responding to an emergency. Do not drive into or park your vehicle within the block where the emergency vehicle has stopped to respond to the emergency.
The “Move Over Law” requires motorists
to move over one lane to create a safe margin of space when driving by any vehicle with flashing lights pulled to the side of a road or highway. If it’s not safe or possible to move over, motorists must slow down and use caution. This law pertains to all vehicles pulled over with flashing lights, including emergency-response and law-enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles and private vehicles.
It applies to all freeways and other multiple lane highways, city roads and streets.
Funerals
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle that is part of a funeral procession being led by a funeral escort vehicle flashing a red or a blue light.
When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers
you must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of your direction of travel. A school bus will have alternating flashing lights and a mechanical stop-sign arm extended while passengers are entering or leaving the bus. You must remain stopped until the school bus moves ahead or until the stop-sign arm and flashing lights are no longer shown. Watch for children crossing the road in front of, or behind the school bus.
