Chapter 4: Sharing the Road

The following 6 forms of identification are acceptable in identifying the driver during a traffic stop:

1. Minnesota driver's license 2. Out-of-state driver's license 3. temporary license 4. learner's permit 5. military ID 6. consulate / international driver's license

You must come to a complete stop at a stop sign and in these 8 situations:

1. before entering a road from an alley, a private driveway, a parking lot, or a parking ramp. Always stop before crossing an adjoining sidewalk or crosswalk 2. at an intersection or crosswalk with a traffic signal displaying a red light. wait until the signal changes to green and your path is clear before proceeding 3. at any intersection or crosswalk, either marked or unmarked where a pedestrian or bicyclist has left the curb and is crossing the roadway. stay stopped until the pedestrian or bicyclist has passed your lane 4. at a flashing red traffic light. treat this as you would a stop sign 5. at a freeway ramp meter, when the light is red 6. at a railroad crossing with a stop sign 7. when a flag person or traffic device directs you to stop 8. at a bridge that has been raised to open a path for boats to pass beneath it.

While every traffic stop varies based on the circumstances, drivers can generally expect the officer that pulled them over to do these 5 things:

1. greet the driver 2. identify themselves as a law enforcement officer 3. obtain the driver's license and proof of insurance 4. inform the individual of the reason for the stop and explain the circumstances for issuance of the citation or warning 5. check both the validity and authenticity of the driver's license

Drivers should not do these 2 things when pulled over by a police officer:

1. reach around inside the vehicle. If you need to reach for an item, contact the officer verbally to indicate the item that you need to locate and only do so after the officer has given verbal permission 2. get out of the vehicle unexpectedly or approach the officer. If you need to exit your vehicle, contact the officer verbally to ask to exit the vehicle, and only exit after the officer has given verbal permission to do so

Being stopped by a law enforcement officer can be a stressful experience, but knowing what to do during the traffic stop will help to ensure a safe interaction for all involved. When you see emergency lights behind you, follow these 10 steps:

1. stay calm 2. slow your vehicle and activate your turn signal 3. as soon as safely as possible, pull to the right shoulder; or if on a multilane road and closer to the left shoulder if there is a full lane to park 4. avoid stopping on a bridge, curved part of a roadway, or within the lane of traffic 5. if the stop is made after dark, turn on your vehicle's interior light 6. keep all doors shut, and remain in the vehicle unless directed otherwise by the officer 7. keep your hands on the steering wheel so they are easily observable 8. give the officer your full attention 9. do not make sudden movements or search for your driver's license or vehicle documents; wait for the officer to give you instruction 10. if you have a weapon or firearm in the vehicle, inform the officer upon your first interaction with them

Flashing yellow lights will be activated at least ____________ before a school bus stops in a speed zone of ___________ or less, and at least _____________ before it stops in a speed zone of more than ___________.

100 feet; 35 mph; 300 feet; 35 mph

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must stop your vehicle at least ___________ from the bus.

20 feet

A law enforcement officer with probable cause to believe a driver has violated the laws associated with passing a school bus may arrest the driver within ______________ of the violation.

4 hours

When an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights flashing, is stopped on or next to a road that has two lanes in the same direction, the _________________ requires that you move to the lane farthest away from the vehicle, if possible to do so safely. Emergency vehicle include: _____________, _____________, ____________, and __________. If you are unable to move a lane away, or on a street or highway that only has one lane in your direction of travel, ________________ and ________________. The same procedure applies when approaching and passing parked vehicles, such as _______________, _________________, _______________, or _______________ that are stopped with warning lights activated.

Move Over Law; tow trucks; ambulances; fire trucks; police cars; reduce speed; proceed with caution; service patrol vehicles; road maintenance vehicles; utility company vehicles; construction vehicles

You are not required to stop if the emergency vehicle that is approaching you is separated from your lane by ______________ such as a ________, _________, or _____________.

a physical barrier; fence; wall; median strip

If someone is killed or injured during a police officer fleeing, the driver fleeing may be sentenced as follows: a. if a death results while fleeing a law enforcement officer, the driver may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ___________, fined not more than ______________, or both. b. if great bodily harm results while fleeing a law enforcement officer, the driver may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ____________, fined not more than _______________, or both c. If substantial bodily harm results, the driver may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than _____________, fined not more than ______________, or both.

a. 10 years; $20,000 b. 7 years; $14,000 c. 5 years; $10,000

Failure to follow or refusal to comply with any lawful order or direction of a law enforcement officer is illegal and can result in _________. Do not ________ is taken into custody by law enforcement.

being arrested; resist

Depending on the nature of the stop, the officer may issue a _________ or ___________, or take a violator into ____________. The citation should contain the specific ________ or __________ and a ______________________. Accepting a citation from an officer (is / is not) an admission of guilt or responsibility; it's simply ________________ the receipt of the citation in the case of a civil violation and promising to appear in the case of a criminal violation. All citations will be referred to a local jurisdiction for a ____________. Drivers can use the court system to address criminal or civil matters, with the option of a diversion program in some cases, such as ________________. Law enforcement officers are expected to maintain the highest level of professionalism during a traffic stop. Should questions arise regarding the officer's conduct during a traffic stop, drivers should contact the officer's __________________ or ___________ using the officer information on the citation.

citation; warning; custody; code; statute; description of the violation; is not; acknowledging; hearing; driver education training; law enforcement agency; supervisor

When you see a student safety patrol assisting schoolmates with crossing a street or highway, you must _____________.

come to a complete stop

A stop sign requires that you come to a _____________.

complete stop

If you wish to contest the citation issued to you by an officer who pulled you over, you will have the opportunity to explain your point of view in _________. If clarifying questions are needed about the warning or citation, _______________________ and avoid _____________________.

court; ask the officer before the interaction is completed; getting out of your vehicle after the officer walks away

A school bus flagger may stop and hold vehicles on a street or highway to allow buses to leave school property. A driver may not proceed after being stopped by a school bus flagger until _______________________________________.

directed to do so by the flagger or a police officer

Define reckless driving:

driving a motor vehicle while aware of and consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the driving may result in harm to another or another's property, include racing or contest driving.

Define careless driving:

driving or stopping a motor vehicle in a way that endangers the lives and safety of people or property.

___________________ warn motorists that the school bus is loading or unloading students.

flashing red lights

When a vehicle is used to violate the school bus stop arm law, the owner or lessee of the vehicle is _________________. However, if the owner of lessee can prove that another person was driving the vehicle at the time of the stop arm violation, the ___________ will be charged with the violation.

guilty of a petty misdemeanor; driver

When a funeral procession identifies itself through use of ________ or ____________, you must yield to the entire procession.

headlights; hazard warning lights

Fleeing a police officer is ________ and ___________. Anyone who violates this law is guilty of a ____________ and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ________________, a fine of not more than ____________, or both.

illegal; dangerous; felony; 3 years and one day; $5000

You are not required to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing if ______________________.

it is on the opposite side of a separated roadway

In addition to the other guidelines, if you have a firearm in the vehicle, _________________________ and when the officer approaches, _______________________, and tell them ________________________ while continuing to keep your hands on the steering wheel. Do not _____________. The officer may take possession of the weapon for safety reasons until _________________.

keep your hands on the steering wheel; let them know that you have a firearm in the vehicle; where the firearm is located; reach for the firearm; the contact is complete

When two vehicle reach an intersection at the same time, and there is no traffic light or signal, the driver of the vehicle on the _________ must yield to the vehicle on the ________

left; right

When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, and all-way stop signs or flashing red traffic lights control the intersection, the driver on the ________ must yield right of way to the driver on the ________.

left; right

If you are charged with carless or reckless driving, you will be tried in court for a ____________.

misdemeanor

You can be charged with a __________ if you violate the 2 laws associated with stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended. The penalty for this violation is a fine of not less than ___________, and withdrawal of your _______________.

misdemeanor; $500; driving privileges

A driver who wishes to make a left turn must yield to vehicles approaching from the ________________ when these vehicles are in the intersection or are near enough to pose the risk of a crash.

opposite direction

Yield the right of way to ______________ crossing at intersections and crosswalks, either marked or unmarked

pedestrians

When you have stopped at a stop sign, yield the right of way to ______________, ____________, and ______________ before proceeding

pedestrians; bicyclists; other traffic

When approaching a public road from a private road or driveway, you must stop and yield to ___________ and _________.

pedestrians; traffic

When an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, fire truck, or police car, displaying flashing red lights and sounding a siren or bell approaches your vehicle on a two way road, you must _______________________. If you are within an intersection, _________________. Remain stopped until all emergency vehicles have __________. A law enforcement officer with probable cause to believe a driver has violated this law may arrest the driver within __________ of the violation.

pull to whichever side is nearest and stop; proceed through it before stopping; passed; 4 hours

It is illegal to pass a school bus when its ____________ and ______________.

red lights are flashing; its stop arm is extended

It is against the law to pass on the right side of a school bus while it is displaying ______________________.

red or yellow flashing lights

It is illegal to drive through a line of children who are crossing the road, even if a _____________________. A violation of this law is a ____________. A second violation of this law is a _______________.

school safety patrol is not present; misdemeanor; gross misdemeanor

Right of way and yielding laws help traffic flow ___________ and __________. They are based on __________ and ____________. Violation of these laws is a leading cause of ____________.

smoothly; safely; courtesy; common sense; traffic crashes

If your view of the intersection is obstructed when stopped at a stop sign, prepare to _________________________.

stop again for traffic or pedestrians in your path

At a stop sign with a pedestrian crosswalk, you must ___________________.

stop before entering the crosswalk

At a stop sign with a marked stop line, you must _______________.

stop before the line

When you apply for a driver's license, you must certify, by signing the application, that you understand that you must ___________________ and are ___________________.

stop for a school bus; aware of the penalties for violating this law

You must stop for adult crossing guards who display a __________ or ______.

stop sign; flag

The law requires that you maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. You must be able to _________ or ______________ to avoid a collision. Consider _______, __________, and ________________ when determining appropriate following distance. Using the _____________ will help you maintain a safe following distance.

stop; turn; weather; traffic; road conditions; "three second rule"

When being stopped by a law enforcement officer, the officer may ask to see your identification (driver's license, photo ID, etc) and proof of insurance. If the documents are out of reach, ____________________________. When the officer completes their interaction with you, they may issue a ___________, _______________, or _______________ that may include a fine. If you disagree with the officer's decision to issue a traffic citation, do not prolong the contact by _________________.

tell the officer where they are located before reaching for them; verbal warning; written warning; traffic citation; arguing with the officer

Oncoming traffic and motorists approaching the bus (with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended) from behind may not move until __________________________________.

the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are no longer flashing

Drivers in the right lane of traffic must yield right of way to _________ and _________________ attempting to merge from a bus stop or shoulder. This includes yielding right of way to any ______________ attempting to enter that lane from a shoulder, a right-turn lane, or other locations where it has stopped to load or unload passengers. The school bus must use the _____________ to indicate intent to move into the right-hand lane of traffic.

transit; mobility buses; school bus; left turn signal

Only vehicles ___________________ are allowed to follow within 500 feet of any firefighting vehicle making an emergency run. Do not drive over an _______________ unless you are directed to do so by a law enforcement officer or fire department official.

traveling on emergency business; unprotected fire hose

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection, the driver of the vehicle that is ____________ must yield to all ____________.

turning; cross traffic

The enforcement of traffic laws is an effective tool in changing ______________, __________________, and __________. If a law enforcement officer gives you a warning or citation for a traffic violation, their intent is to ________________________________ and to ______________. Effective and clear communication from all involved parties can make a traffic stop a _____________.

unsafe driving behavior; reducing traffic crashes and injuries; saving lives; deter future illegal and/or unsafe behavior; keep out roadways safe; safe experience

When a green arrow signal indicated that a vehicle may enter an intersection to make a left turn, the driver must yield to other ___________ or ____________ already within the intersection. After yielding, the driver may continue to drive in the direction of the arrow.

vehicles; pedestrians

Define racing:

willful comparison or contest of relative speeds by operating one or more vehicles, regardless of whether the speed is greater than the speed limit

School buses are equipped with _________ and ________ lights that flash alternately to warn drivers that they are stopping to load or unload students.

yellow; red