Turns and Intersections-Chapter 3

How to travel safely though a roundabout?

1. Approach - Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Look for signs to determine where your exit is located. Watch for bicycles; they will either merge into traffic or use the sidewalk. When approaching the crosswalk, stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk in your lane. 2. Enter - Before you enter the roundabout, you must yield to traffic inside as well as exiting the roundabout. Wait for a gap and merge into traffic. Be prepared to stop if necessary. 3. Proceed - Once inside the roundabout, move around the circle until you reach your exit. Allow bicycles that have merged into traffic the full travel lane. Do not pass a bicycle within the roundabout. 4. Exit - Indicate your plan to exit using your right turn signal. Watch for pedestrians in the crosswalk and be prepared to stop.

What should you do if your making a left turn on a one-way road to a two-way road?

1. Approach the turn in the traffic lane nearest the left curb. 2. Turn into the lane just to the right of the center line. You cannot make this turn against a red light.

What should you do if your making a left turn on a one-way to one-way road

1. Approach the turn in the traffic lane that is nearest the left curb. 2. Turn into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering. You may make this turn against a red light after stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

What should you do if your making a left or right turn on a two-way road to a one-way road?

1. Approach the turn in the traffic lane that is nearest to the direction of the turn. 2. Turn into the nearest lane for traffic on the road you are entering. You may make this turn against a red light after stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

What should you do before you perform a left turn?

1. Approach the turn with your vehicle in the lane just to the right of the centerline. 2. Just before entering the intersection, look to the left, to the front, to the right, and to the left again for oncoming traffic and cross-traffic.

What should you do before you perform a right turn?

1. Get as near as you can to the right curb or edge of the road. 2. Just before entering the intersection, look to the left, to the front, to the right, and to the left again for traffic.

What should you do when you approach an intersection with no traffic signs or signals?

1. Look to the left to make sure cross traffic is yielding right of way 2. Look to the front and to the right. Be prepared to stop. 3. Yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching from your right. 4. As you enter the intersection, check again for unusual or unexpected actions.

When do you have to use your turn signal before the turn or lane change if your vehicle is moving in traffic?

100 feet.

Where must you stop at a intersection with a stop sign, steady red signal or flashing red signal?

Before the marked stop line or crosswalk.

Where do you stop if there is no stop line or crosswalk?

Before the unmarked crossing area.

When must you signal?

Before you turn, change lanes, exit a roundabout or pull away from a curb.

What should you check in your blind spot for before turning?

Bicycles.

What should you do before you turn?

Check for traffic behind and beside you well.

Before you turn, change lanes, exit a roundabout or pull away from a curb what should you do?

Check traffic ahead, behind and to the side.

Even if you have a green light ________________________.

Do not enter an intersection unless there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

What should you do if your in the wrong lane to turn?

Go to the next intersection.

How long do you have to use a signal when you are parked at a curb and you are reentering traffic?

Long enough to alert traffic that you are moving into the lane.

What should you do if your making a turn in dual left or right turn lanes?

Multiple lanes may turn in the same direction at the same time when lane use control signs or pavement markings permit it. Be sure to follow the pavement markings and stay in your lane when executing turns onto roadways with more lanes than the lane you are turning from.

Should you pass any vehicles while you are in a round about?

No, it is illegal to pass or drive beside a truck within the roundabout.

Should you speed up during a turn?

No, use a slower speed when you turn.

Should you enter a roundabout when emergency vehicles are approaching

No.

Should you move into a bike lane in preparation of a turn?

No.

When should you use arm signals (if your going to use them)?

Only in daylight and when you can clearly see people and vehicles at a distance of 1,000 feet.

What should you do prior to entering a multi-lane roundabout?

Pay close attention to exit and lane use signs, along with pavement markings. Enter the roundabout using the appropriate lane for your exit.

Who should you always yield to before making an allowed turn?

Pedestrians, bicycles, and traffic in the intersection.

What should you do if there is an emergency vehicle in the roundabout?

Pull over to the right. Allow other vehicles to clear the intersection so the emergency vehicles can move through the roundabout. Never stop while inside the roundabout. Instead, move through and exit the roundabout. Once you exit, pull over to the right shoulder and allow emergency vehicles to pass.

What should you do after stopping and cannot see any traffic coming from your left and right?

Slightly pull forward and scan the area.

What should you avoid while turning?

Swinging wide and changing lanes while turning.

What should you never assume about stop signs and traffic signals?

That a stop sign or traffic signal will stop approaching traffic.

When at a intersection with two-way stop signs across from each other who goes first?

The driver turning left should yield the right of way to approaching or oncoming traffic going straight.

When stopped at a 4 way stop who goes first?

The first person that stops goes first. When in doubt yield to the driver on the right.

What is the general rule for turning?

Turn from the nearest lane in the direction you are traveling to the nearest lane in the direction you want to go.

To perform a left turn ___________.

Turn just before the imaginary center point in the intersection. Drive just to the right of the center line of the street you are entering.

Do rules for turning apply in driveways and alleys?

Yes, they apply in all locations.

What should you do if your the driver on the road that end at a "T" with know signs or signals what should you do?

You must yield to drivers on the through road.

When are U turns prohibited?

• Intersections controlled by a traffic signal, unless a sign permits the turn. • Between intersections in a city. • Any location within city limits where your vehicle cannot be seen by traffic coming from either direction within 500 feet. • Any location outside city limits where your vehicle cannot be seen by traffic coming from either direction within 1,000 feet. • At or on a railroad crossing. • Any location where U-turns are prohibited by official signs or markings.