Questions and Answers
What is the right-of-way?
What are controlled intersections?
Intersections with traffic lights or STOP signs controlling the flow of traffic.
What are roundabouts?
Circular intersections without traffic signals.
What defines uncontrolled intersections?
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What are T-intersections?
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What is a railroad crossing?
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What do stop lines indicate?
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What are crosswalks?
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What do yield markings indicate?
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What are railroad markings?
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What is the 'first in, first out' rule at a four-way STOP?
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What are drawbridges?
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What does a red light at a drawbridge signify?
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What does a yellow light at a drawbridge indicate?
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What does a green light at a drawbridge mean?
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At a roundabout, you must yield to traffic _____.
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Pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders _____ the rules of right-of-way when they use the road.
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At an open or uncontrolled intersection, yield if ____.
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At an open or uncontrolled intersection, yield if ____.
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According to the rules of right-of-way, if you arrive at a 4-way stop intersection at the same time as another user on your right, ____.
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Study Notes
Right-of-Way
- Right-of-way grants permission to proceed; cannot be taken, only given.
- If possessing the right-of-way, proceed only when safe; if not, wait for a safe gap or until another user yields.
Controlled Intersections
- Traffic light intersections are managed by traffic signals.
- STOP sign intersections are regulated by stop signs.
Roundabouts
- Circular intersections designed without traffic signals, allowing continuous flow.
Uncontrolled Intersections
- These intersections lack traffic control signs or signals.
- Driveways qualify as open intersections where no traffic devices are present.
T-Intersections
- Formed when a minor road ends at a major road without crossing, resembling the letter T.
- The major road persists through the intersection.
Railroad Crossings
- Special intersections where roadways meet railroad tracks.
Stop Lines or Limit Lines
- Indicate where vehicles must halt in absence of a STOP sign or red light.
Crosswalks
- Markings that enhance pedestrian visibility; can feature various designs.
- School zone crosswalks are typically painted yellow.
- Vehicles must stop behind the stop line at crosswalks or intersections.
Yield Markings
- A series of solid white triangles indicating the need to yield to pedestrians or cross traffic.
Railroad Markings
- Pavement signs before railroad crossings include "RR" symbols and crossbuck signs.
Four-Way Stop Rules
- Follow the "first in, first out" principle; yield to users who arrived first.
- Yield to the right if users arrive simultaneously; the user on the left yields to the user on the right.
- Turning traffic must yield to straight traffic.
- Make eye contact to resolve uncertainties about right-of-way.
Drawbridges
- Mechanical structures that raise or rotate to allow maritime passage.
Red Light - Drawbridge
- Indicates the bridge is operating; vehicles and pedestrians must stop.
Yellow Light - Drawbridge
- Signals impending operation of the bridge; stop safely if possible.
Green Light - Drawbridge
- Indicates the bridge is not operating; proceed with caution.
Roundabout Yielding
- Yield to traffic already circulating in the roundabout.
Road Users' Right-of-Way
- Pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders must adhere to right-of-way rules.
Open/Uncontrolled Intersection Yielding
- Yield if the cross road is paved and your road is not.
- Yield if the cross road has more lanes than yours.
Four-Way Stop: Right-of-Way Rule
- At a four-way stop, yield to the vehicle on your right if you arrive simultaneously.
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