Intersections Turning Protocol

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What should you do when approaching an intersection?

Text on your phone

Speed up to pass through quickly

Avoid signaling intentions to turn

Check mirrors for presence and actions of following traffic (correct)

How far in advance should you signal your intent to turn?

After completing the turn

3 to 4 seconds in advance or 100 feet before the turn (correct)

Only if there are cars behind you

Just as you begin the turn

What percentage of drivers do not stop for stop signs in residential areas?

50%

90% (correct)

10%

30%

What should you do before turning left across oncoming traffic?

Look for a safe gap in the traffic Signup and view all the answers

How should you turn into the correct lane after making a left turn at an intersection?

Look through turn to farthest possible point Signup and view all the answers

What steering technique is recommended for turning into the proper lane?

Hand to hand (push/pull/slide steering) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between crossing or joining traffic at multi-lane intersections compared to basic intersections?

The maneuvers take more time at multi-lane intersections Signup and view all the answers

What do drivers need to understand about crossing multi-lane traffic at intersections controlled by stop signs or traffic signals?

Risk increases substantially Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem associated with traveling on multi-lane, higher speed roadways that new drivers must learn to be alert about?

Cutting across lanes when turning Signup and view all the answers

Why do gap requirements increase substantially at multi-lane intersections when compared to single-lane intersections?

To ensure safe crossing with multiple lanes of traffic Signup and view all the answers

Why are the procedures for turning on multiple lanes more dangerous on higher speed roadways?

Drivers may cut across lanes when turning Signup and view all the answers

Intersections Turning Protocol

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Questions and Answers

What should you do when approaching an intersection?

How far in advance should you signal your intent to turn?

What percentage of drivers do not stop for stop signs in residential areas?

What should you do before turning left across oncoming traffic?

How should you turn into the correct lane after making a left turn at an intersection?

What steering technique is recommended for turning into the proper lane?

What is a key difference between crossing or joining traffic at multi-lane intersections compared to basic intersections?

What do drivers need to understand about crossing multi-lane traffic at intersections controlled by stop signs or traffic signals?

What is a common problem associated with traveling on multi-lane, higher speed roadways that new drivers must learn to be alert about?

Why do gap requirements increase substantially at multi-lane intersections when compared to single-lane intersections?

Why are the procedures for turning on multiple lanes more dangerous on higher speed roadways?

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