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What is an intersection?
What is an intersection?
2 or more roads or streets that have a meeting point, they can be controlled or uncontrolled.
What helps you know that an intersection is ahead?
What helps you know that an intersection is ahead?
Street signs and street lights.
What is the spot where you can no longer stop safely called?
What is the spot where you can no longer stop safely called?
The point of no return.
What is an intersection that has traffic signals called?
What is an intersection that has traffic signals called?
What are the 2 kinds of signs used to control intersections?
What are the 2 kinds of signs used to control intersections?
An intersection with a yield sign is a?
An intersection with a yield sign is a?
If a traffic signal has a 4th or 5th light it is a _____ ______ light.
If a traffic signal has a 4th or 5th light it is a _____ ______ light.
A traffic light that has been green for some time is known as a _____ light.
A traffic light that has been green for some time is known as a _____ light.
A traffic light that has just turned green is called a ______ light.
A traffic light that has just turned green is called a ______ light.
What does an unprotected light mean, and how should you treat it?
What does an unprotected light mean, and how should you treat it?
What does a delayed green light mean?
What does a delayed green light mean?
Can you turn right on red, and how should you treat the light?
Can you turn right on red, and how should you treat the light?
What indicates a railroad crossing?
What indicates a railroad crossing?
An uncontrolled intersection has neither?
An uncontrolled intersection has neither?
When 2 cars approach a controlled intersection, what do they do?
When 2 cars approach a controlled intersection, what do they do?
What does an uncontrolled railroad crossing usually have?
What does an uncontrolled railroad crossing usually have?
When following a school bus that is approaching a railroad crossing, be prepared to?
When following a school bus that is approaching a railroad crossing, be prepared to?
Traffic signs and signals show?
Traffic signs and signals show?
Traffic moving at 30mph on a street that you plan to cross requires ___ of a block gap in each direction to cross safely.
Traffic moving at 30mph on a street that you plan to cross requires ___ of a block gap in each direction to cross safely.
Turning right and accelerating to 30mph takes about _ ______.
Turning right and accelerating to 30mph takes about _ ______.
When crossing a street with a stop sign, what must you do?
When crossing a street with a stop sign, what must you do?
When turning right and joining traffic, the faster the traffic is moving, the ______ the gap is needed to enter.
When turning right and joining traffic, the faster the traffic is moving, the ______ the gap is needed to enter.
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Study Notes
Intersection Basics
- An intersection is where two or more roads meet and can be controlled (with traffic signals) or uncontrolled (without signals).
- Street signs and traffic lights signal the presence of an upcoming intersection.
Safety Considerations
- "The point of no return" is the location where stopping safely is no longer an option.
- At a controlled intersection, traffic signals and signs dictate the flow of vehicles.
Traffic Control Devices
- Two kinds of signs control vehicle movements: stop signs and yield signs.
- A yield sign indicates a controlled intersection, requiring drivers to give way to cross traffic.
- Traffic signals can include special lights for left turns, and a green light after a delay indicates a fresh signal.
Traffic Light Types
- A stale green light has been on for a while and may soon change.
- A fresh green light has just activated, allowing drivers to proceed.
- An unprotected light indicates that the turn is not guaranteed; treat it as an unprotected left turn.
Right-of-Way Rules
- A delayed green light means one side of the intersection has a green light while the other side is red.
- Right turns on red are allowed, but drivers must treat the situation like coming to a stop at a stop sign.
- Uncontrolled intersections and railroad crossings may lack traffic signals but typically have signage like cross bucks and flashing lights.
School Bus Protocol
- When following a school bus near a railroad crossing, always be prepared to stop.
Traffic Gap Requirements
- To cross safely on a street with traffic moving at 30 mph, a driver requires a 2/3 block gap in each direction.
- When turning and merging into traffic, the faster the oncoming traffic, the larger the gap needed for a safe entry.
General Intersection Behavior
- At controlled intersections, drivers must yield the right-of-way to others as dictated by traffic controls.
- When approaching a stop sign, assess traffic gaps in all directions before proceeding.
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