Traffic Rules Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns

Questions and Answers

You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are:

Going straight ahead

Turning left (correct)

Already in an intersection

Already in a traffic circle

You have the right of way when you are:

Backing out of a driveway

Leaving a parking space

Entering a traffic circle

Already in a traffic circle (correct)

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Close to the left side of the street

Close to the right side of the street (correct)

Near the centre of the street

Past the centre of the intersection when you begin to turn

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Stop Signup and view all the answers

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Wait in the centre of the intersection for traffic to clear Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic Signup and view all the answers

You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through Signup and view all the answers

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight Signup and view all the answers

You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal:

At least 100 feet before you turn Signup and view all the answers

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Vehicle on the left Signup and view all the answers

You must pull over and stop for:

Authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergencies Signup and view all the answers

You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street Signup and view all the answers

When you see an emergency vehicle parked, stopped, or standing with its emergency or hazard lights activated on a highway or parkway, you should:

Move out of the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if possible to do so safely Signup and view all the answers

The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn right Signup and view all the answers

The law that requires every driver to exercise care to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency or hazard vehicle is called:

Move Over Law Signup and view all the answers

You are making a left turn away from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be:

In the left lane of the street Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Right-of-Way Rules

Yield right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when turning left.
You have the right-of-way when already in a traffic circle.

Turning Guidelines

For a right turn, position your car close to the right side of the street.
When making a left turn at a green light with heavy oncoming traffic, wait in the center of the intersection.

Signaling and Hand Gestures

Extending the left arm downward signals a stop.
Use turn signals at least 100 feet before making a turn.

Intersection Behavior

When entering a roadway from a private road, yield to pedestrians and traffic.
At a blocked intersection, stay out until you can pass through.

Emergency Vehicle Protocols

Pull over and stop for authorized emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
If you hear a siren but don't see the vehicle, pull to the curb and check for it.

Handling Emergency Vehicles

Move out of the lane closest to a stationary emergency vehicle, if safe.
The Move Over Law requires drivers to exercise care to avoid colliding with emergency vehicles.

Hand Signal Indications

Left arm extended upward indicates a right turn.
Maintaining a straight wheel position is preferred when waiting to complete a left turn in an intersection.

Lane Position After a Turn

After turning left from a two-way street into a one-way street, position your vehicle in the left lane.

Right-of-Way in Intersections

When two vehicles from different highways arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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Test your knowledge on important traffic rules regarding intersections and turns with these flashcards. This quiz covers yielding right-of-way, navigating traffic circles, and essential driving principles to enhance road safety.