Traffic Rules Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns
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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:

    <p>Stop</p> 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:

    <p>Wait in the centre of the intersection for traffic to clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signal and keep your wheels straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At least 100 feet before you turn</p> 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?

    <p>Vehicle on the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must pull over and stop for:

    <p>Authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street</p> 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:

    <p>Move out of the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if possible to do so safely</p> 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:

    <p>Turn right</p> 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:

    <p>Move Over Law</p> 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:

    <p>In the left lane of the street</p> 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.

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