Right of Way Rules Flashcards

Right of Way Regulations

• Drivers must yield to pedestrians and other vehicles in various scenarios.
• Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop, yielding to others.
• Red flashing lights indicate drivers must yield to pedestrians without stop signs.
• Left turns on red are allowed from one-way streets to another, requiring a stop first.
• At four-way stops, the first driver to stop is the first to go; if two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the left yields to the right.
• Flashing yellow arrows signal that drivers must yield when entering an intersection.
• In uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle on the left must yield to the one on the right.
• Left-hand turns into oncoming traffic must yield to any opposing vehicles, even if the light turns red.

Merging and Intersections

• Approach a MERGE sign by adjusting speed as necessary to prevent collisions.
• When exiting alleys or driveways, drivers must wait for oncoming traffic to clear.
• At "T" intersections without traffic controls, yield to crossing traffic.

Emergency Vehicles

• Always yield to emergency vehicles showing audible and visual signals.

Driver Responsibilities

• Do not enter intersections or crosswalks unless space is clear for other vehicles and pedestrians.
• Avoid driving on railroad crossings.
• After passing another vehicle, wait for it to be fully visible in the rearview mirror before re-entering the right lane.

Passing Regulations

• A safe distance for passing must be maintained, staying at least 200 feet from oncoming vehicles.
• The vehicle being passed must not increase speed until the passing maneuver is complete.
• Flashing turn signals for courtesy or "do pass" is illegal.
• No-passing zones exist near curves, hills, railroad crossings, bridges with obstructed views, tunnels, and while a bus is loading.

Lane Usage

• Passing in a two-way lane is prohibited where marked by solid yellow lines or "DO NOT PASS" signs.
• Signals must be given at least 100 feet before turning in residential or business areas.

Hand Signals for Turning

• Right turn: Left hand raised.
• Left turn: Left hand parallel to the ground.
• Stop or slow down: Left hand shaped in an upside-down "L".

U-Turn Regulations

• U-turns are disallowed on curves and hills unless visibility of at least 500 feet in all directions is available.
• Municipalities may create laws to prohibit U-turns in certain areas.

Parking and Hill Parking

• When parking on a hill, engage the parking brake and gear select in park mode.
• Wheel placement when parking:
  • Downhill: Turn wheels to the curb.
  • Uphill with curb: Turn wheels away from the curb.
  • Uphill or downhill without curb: Turn wheels to the right.

Prohibited Parking Areas

• Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or within designated distances from marked zones.