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What is the purpose of right-of-way and yielding laws?
What is the purpose of right-of-way and yielding laws?
When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the ______ must yield to the vehicle on the right.
When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the ______ must yield to the vehicle on the right.
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What must a driver wishing to make a left turn do when other vehicles are approaching?
What must a driver wishing to make a left turn do when other vehicles are approaching?
Yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
A driver with a green arrow signal may enter an intersection without yielding.
A driver with a green arrow signal may enter an intersection without yielding.
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What should a driver do when approaching a public road from a private road or driveway?
What should a driver do when approaching a public road from a private road or driveway?
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Drivers in the right lane must yield to buses merging from a bus stop.
Drivers in the right lane must yield to buses merging from a bus stop.
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights on a two-way road?
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights on a two-way road?
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You are required to stop for a police vehicle if separated by a physical barrier.
You are required to stop for a police vehicle if separated by a physical barrier.
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How many feet must you stay behind a firefighting vehicle making an emergency run?
How many feet must you stay behind a firefighting vehicle making an emergency run?
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What is the recommended following distance to maintain between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
What is the recommended following distance to maintain between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
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When stopping at marked or unmarked crosswalks, do not block the ______ with your vehicle.
When stopping at marked or unmarked crosswalks, do not block the ______ with your vehicle.
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What should drivers do if a pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk?
What should drivers do if a pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk?
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It is legal to pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.
It is legal to pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.
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What do marked crosswalks have that distinguishes them from unmarked ones?
What do marked crosswalks have that distinguishes them from unmarked ones?
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What should pedestrians do when waiting for the WALK signal?
What should pedestrians do when waiting for the WALK signal?
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What should pedestrians do when crossing a road with no crosswalks?
What should pedestrians do when crossing a road with no crosswalks?
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What should you do if necessary to walk on the road?
What should you do if necessary to walk on the road?
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Study Notes
Right of Way and Yielding Laws Overview
- Right-of-way and yielding laws enhance traffic safety and efficiency, promoting courtesy among road users.
- Violating these laws is a significant contributor to traffic accidents.
- Yielding means allowing other road users to proceed first.
Intersection Rules
- At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right if both arrive simultaneously.
- Drivers making left turns must yield to oncoming traffic if it poses a risk of collision.
Traffic Signals and Turns
- A green arrow allows for a left turn, but drivers must yield to existing vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection before proceeding.
- At uncontrolled "T" intersections, turning drivers must yield to all oncoming cross traffic.
Road Merging and Public Access
- When coming from a private road or driveway, stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians on the public road.
- Drivers in the right lane must yield to buses merging from stops or shoulders.
Special Situations
- Yield to all vehicles in a funeral procession identified by headlights or hazard lights.
- Emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens require motorists to pull to the right and stop, regardless of road type.
Emergency Scenario Regulations
- On a one-way road, stop on the nearest side and allow emergency vehicles to pass.
- Law enforcement can arrest drivers who violate yielding laws within four hours.
- If an emergency vehicle is separated by a barrier, drivers are not required to stop.
Passing and Following Rules
- The Move Over Law mandates that drivers shift to the lane farthest from an emergency vehicle with flashing lights.
- Only authorized vehicles may follow within 500 feet of firefighting vehicles responding to an emergency.
- Maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions, with the three-second rule as a guideline.
Pedestrian Considerations
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks, showing heightened awareness in areas with parked cars and poor visibility.
- It's illegal to pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian; violations can lead to misdemeanor charges.
Crosswalk Regulations
- Marked crosswalks feature solid white lines and may include signs or lights for warning.
- Unmarked crosswalks exist wherever a road meets a sidewalk without painted lines; vehicles must not block these areas.
Pedestrian Traffic Safety
- Pedestrians should obey traffic signals at intersections and stay visible while waiting for signals.
- When sidewalks are available, they should be used; pedestrians must yield to vehicles when crossing without crosswalks.
- If walking on the road is necessary, it's safer to stay on the left side facing oncoming traffic.
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Description
Explore the essential right-of-way and yielding laws that enhance traffic safety and efficiency on the roads. This quiz covers intersection rules, traffic signals, and merging scenarios to help you understand your obligations as a driver. Test your knowledge on how to navigate these laws correctly.
