Driver's Ed: Chapter 10 Homework

vehicles leaving a parking lot must yield to all vehicles and pedestrians

true

vehicles turning left at uncontrolled intersections must yield to all oncoming vehicles

true

you must stop before reaching the crosswalk

correct

you must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks if you turn right

correct

how might the driver of vehicle X identify the type of intersection?

the back of the stop sign

gap

the distance between vehicles on a roadway is known as a ________________.

right of way

the privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of the roadway is called ________________.

crossbuck

the sign before the tracks at a railroad crossing is a ________________.

what hazards make identification of the type of intersection difficult?

trees and building

when approaching an intersection, you will need to search the left-front, front, and right-front zones to be certain they are open

true

you need about two thirds of a block in each direction to cross an intersection if traffic on the through street is traveling 30 mph

true

you should search the next intersection beginning at least 12 seconds ahead of time

true

joining traffic

turning right or left into lanes of other vehicles is called ________________.

which vehicle, A or B, should be allowed to go first? give a reason for your choice.

A, because B should yield, they are turning left

which vehicle, A or B, will turn left first? explain why.

B, because E will clear before F

both vehicles B and A complete their left turns. which vehicle, D or C, should be given the right of way? why?

C, left turn must yield

which vehicle, C or D, should go last? why?

C, they have to wait for A and B.

which two vehicles should be given the clear right of way?

E and F

delayed green light

a light allowing traffic from one side time to turn or go straight before the light for oncoming traffic turns green is known as a ________________.

stale green light

a light that has been green for some time is described as a ________________.

fresh green light

a light that has just turned from red to green is called a ________________.

when should vehicle D turn right? why?

after vehicle A crosses the intersection and vehicle B completes their turn

controlled intersection

an intersection where signs or a signal assign the right of way is known as a ________________.

if oncoming traffic is moving while this light is on, you're at a delayed green light

correct

you may turn right after stopping unless a sign prohibits this action

correct

a green light is always an indication to go because it is clear to do so

false

all controlled intersection have traffic signals that provide for protected left turns

false

because right turns take less time, they are more dangerous than left turns

false

traffic controls give vehicles, but not pedestrians, the right of way

false

treat an uncontrolled intersection the same way you would a STOP sign

false

while waiting to turn, which way should vehicle A's front wheels be pointed? explain why.

forward, so the vehicle won't get pushed into traffic

other drivers should yield the right of way to you when you turn right

incorrect

yielding

letting others go before you is called ________________.

can vehicle X turn left safely at this time if vehicles A and B are both traveling at 30 mph?

no

do vehicles A and B have to stop?

no

vehicle A is traveling at 25 mph, and vehicle B is traveling at 30 mph. should vehicle X attempt to cross the intersection?

no

what sign prohibits vehicle B from turning?

no turn on red

give 2 reasons why vehicle A should delay its left turn

pedestrian in crosswalk vehicle F is entering the intersection

vehicles C and D have a fresh green light. to whom should vehicle C yield?

pedestrians

what conflict might the driver of vehicle B not be able to predict at this point?

pedestrians

what type of intersection is this?

semi-controlled intersection

roundabout

when several roads meet at a circle, the intersection is a ________________.

point of no return

when you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection, you have reached the ________________.

can vehicle B legally turn right?

yes

can vehicle X turn right safely at this time if vehicles A and B are both traveling at 25 mph?

yes

should vehicle X be able to cross the intersection safely if vehicles A and B are both traveling at 25 mph?

yes