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
