Chapter 7 Driver's Ed

Describe situations in which you (the driver) must yield right of way.

-At stop signs -All traffic on the through street -Pedestrians still in the crosswalk -Vehicles still in the intersection -Pedestrians before reaching the sidewalk -All vehicles on the street -Vehicles sounding a siren or using a flashing light -All pedestrians in or near crosswalks -Vehicles that arrive first -A vehicle from the right if you arrive at the same time -All pedestrians in or near crosswalks -All vehicles on the cross street -All pedestrians in your turn path -All oncoming vehicles that are at all close -Any vehicle that has entered the intersection

Tell how to identify an uncontrolled intersection.

An uncontrolled intersection has no signs or signals. These intersections are found in areas of light traffic. Sometimes drivers fail to identify uncontrolled intersections.

Tell how to move from a stop sign when your view is blocked.

Creep forward and watch for oncoming traffic and pedestrians that have the right of way. Look in 45 degree angles to decide if any traffic is coming.

Explain how to search an intersection after it has been identified.

Identify if you have an open or closed zone ahead of you by looking in your left-front, right-front, and front zones to determine if anyone if approaching.

Identify how long it takes to cross or join traffic.

It takes a big enough gap (between you and another vehicle) to successfully enter traffic and speed up to the traffic's speed. For example, if the speed of traffic is 30 mph, you need a gap of about two-thirds a block to successfully enter traffic and speed up to the correct flow.

Describe how to make left and right turns at a controlled intersection.

Look for oncoming traffic (in left-front, right-front, and front) and leave enough space open to move into traffic (about 7 seconds). After turning, quickly adjust to the correct speed and join traffic.

Describe the procedure for crossing uncontrolled railroad tracks.

Slow down and be prepared to stop, and look in both directions. Listen closely for train sounds and stop a good distance from the tracks before approaching. When going over tracks, increase your speed at least 20 mph. Be prepared to stop when behind a truck or bus with flammable things inside it.

Tell when you are at the point of no return.

The point-of-no-return is the point beyond where you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection. Under normal conditions, that point is two seconds from the intersection as shown in the picture on the left.

Define right of way.

The right of way describes the privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of the roadway. Other drivers give you this.

Explain how you should approach a closed intersection.

Two kinds of signs are at controlled intersections, and if there is a stop sign you should stop and wait until it is your turn to go. At a yield sign, slow and yield to oncoming traffic.

Describe what you should do when you have a closed front zone at an intersection.

You should stop at an intersection if you have a closed zone.

Explain the procedures to follow at uncontrolled intersections.

You will need to determine if there is any traffic that could close your zone and make it more dangerous to cross. Search all your front zones and determine what to do if there is traffic and a closed zone. Slow and be prepared to stop if there is any other traffic and be prepared to yield.