Session 8: Rules of the road pt.1

Traffic control devices

Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs and pavement markings. Traffic control can also be provided by law enforcement, highway personnel or school crossing guards. You must obey directions from these persons, even if their directions are different than what traffic lights and signs say.

Traffic signals

Traffic signals are lights that tell you when or where to stop or go. They are usually ?at intersections and are red, yellow and green, from top to bottom. Some locations may have single yellow or red lights.

A steady GREEN traffic light means:

You can go through the intersection but you must yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law. If you are stopped and then the light turns green, you must allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead. If you are turning left, a steady green traffic light means you may turn, but only when safe to do so. Oncoming traffic has the right-of-way. Be alert for signs that prohibit left turns. When turning right or left, watch for pedestrians crossing in front of your

A GREEN arrow means:

You can turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green. Remember to watch for pedestrians.

What should you do if the shoulder portion of your seatbelt is uncomfortably rubbing against your neck?

a. Put the shoulder belt behind you. b. Put the shoulder belt under your arms. c. Not wear a seatbelt. (d.) Continue to wear your seatbelt.

What offers the best protection in front-end crashes?

a. Seatbelts. b. Airbags. (c.) Seatbelts and airbags. d. Head restraints.

True or False: The head restraint on your seat only protects you in rear-end collisions.

a. True. (b.) False.

When should you rely on traffic signals to tell you that no one will be crossing in front of you?

a. When you have a green light. b. When the cross traffic has a red light. c. When there are no other vehicles visible. (d.) Never. You should never rely on traffic signals or signs and should always look left and right.

You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:

a. at any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn. (b.) if you stop first and if there is no sign to prohibit the turn. c. only if there is a sign that permits the turn. d. if there are no cars behind you.

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow, you should:

a. brake hard and stop immediately. b. slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution. c. speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red. (d.) stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely.

When you approach a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you must:

a. come to a complete stop. b. proceed with an increased speed. c. proceed at the same speed. (d.) slow down and proceed with caution

How far away from the steering wheel should the driver's seat be positioned?

(a.) As far as is comfortable for the driver. b. So the driver can drive with their arms at a 90 degree angle. c. So the driver does not need to straighten their arms at all to reach the steering wheel. d. None of these.

The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed; you should:

(a.) look left and right before proceeding. b. tap your horn lightly to let others know that you are moving forward. c. sit and wait until you are ready to go, or for the cars behind you to honk. d. accelerate immediately so you do not hold up traffic behind you.

Steady RED traffic light means:

Come to a full stop. You must wait until the traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before you may go. If it is safe to do so, you can turn right on red if there is no sign prohibiting it. (Where there are multiple right turn lanes, you can only turn right on red from the lane farthest to the right if there is no sign prohibiting it.) You can turn left on red if you are turning from a one-way to a one-way street. Remember? to stop first and yield to all pedestrians, bicyclists and other vehicles using the intersection.

Traffic laws

Establish where, when and how fast you may drive. These laws form the "rules of the road" and help to keep traffic moving safely. Rules of the road include traffic control devices, right-of-way and parking rules.

Flashing YELLOW traffic light means:

Slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution. If you are turning in the direction of the arrow, a YELLOW arrow means you should stop if it is safe to do so.

Flashing RED traffic light means:

The same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and then may go when it is safe to do so

RED arrow means:

The same thing as a red traffic light in Wisconsin.

Steady YELLOW traffic light means:

The traffic light is about to turn red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through the intersection.

A flashing YELLOW arrow means:

Turns are permitted but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed with caution.