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What is a traffic circle?
What is a traffic circle?
- An intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a square
- A stop sign
- An intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a circle (correct)
- A one-way street
What is the point-of-no-return?
What is the point-of-no-return?
The point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection.
What are controlled intersections?
What are controlled intersections?
Intersections at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way.
What defines a controlled railroad crossing?
What defines a controlled railroad crossing?
What does a delayed green light indicate?
What does a delayed green light indicate?
What is a fresh green light?
What is a fresh green light?
What is a stale green light?
What is a stale green light?
What is a protected left turn?
What is a protected left turn?
What is an unprotected left turn?
What is an unprotected left turn?
What is a full stop?
What is a full stop?
What is a crossbuck?
What is a crossbuck?
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
What is an uncontrolled railroad crossing?
What is an uncontrolled railroad crossing?
What does 'gap' mean in driving terms?
What does 'gap' mean in driving terms?
What does 'right of way' mean?
What does 'right of way' mean?
What does it mean to 'yield'?
What does it mean to 'yield'?
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Traffic Control Concepts
- Traffic Circle: An intersection consisting of multiple roadways converging into a circular layout.
- Point-of-No-Return: The critical moment when a driver cannot stop safely before entering an intersection.
Types of Intersections
- Controlled Intersections: Regulated by traffic signals or signs that dictate the right of way for drivers.
- Uncontrolled Intersections: Lacking any traffic signs or signals, requiring drivers to gauge traffic and make decisions.
Railroad Crossings
- Controlled Railroad Crossing: Equipped with flashing red lights or crossing gates to manage vehicle passage.
- Uncontrolled Railroad Crossing: Does not feature lights or gates, increasing the need for caution from drivers.
Traffic Signal Phases
- Delayed Green Light: One direction has a green signal while oncoming traffic is still halted by a red light.
- Fresh Green Light: A signal that has just switched from red to green, signifying the start of potential movement.
- Stale Green Light: Indicates the traffic light has been green for an extended duration, possibly nearing a change.
Turning Maneuvers
- Protected Left Turn: Allowed during a dedicated left-turn signal, ensuring opposing traffic is halted.
- Unprotected Left Turn: Occurs without a specific left-turn signal, increasing risk due to competing oncoming traffic.
Driving Regulations
- Full Stop: Mandatory halt at stop signs or red lights, ensuring full compliance with traffic laws.
- Right of Way: Grants a driver the priority to use a specific roadway segment first.
Roadway Safety Terms
- Crossbuck: A white, X-shaped sign indicating an uncontrolled railroad area and alerting drivers to potential train crossings.
- Yield: The action of permitting another vehicle or pedestrian to go ahead, crucial for maintaining safe traffic flow.
Miscellaneous Terms
- Gap: Refers to the space between vehicles, vital for safe maneuvering and merging in traffic.
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