Intersections and Turning Procedures Flashcards

When turning left at an intersection with a green light, you must yield to:

Answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

When turning left on a green light, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and any pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.

In Alaska, how far in advance of a turn must you activate your turn signal?

Answer: At least 100 feet before the turn

Alaska law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn so other road users have adequate warning.

When making a right turn, your vehicle should be positioned:

Answer: As close to the right curb or edge of the road as possible

To make a safe right turn, you should move as close as practical to the right curb or edge of the road before and during the turn.

At an uncontrolled intersection where no signs or signals are present, the right of way belongs to:

Answer: The vehicle that arrived first

At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way; if vehicles arrive simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on your right.

When turning left from a two-way street onto another two-way street, you should complete your turn into:

Answer: The lane nearest to the center line on the left side of the road

A left turn from a two-way street must be completed by entering the nearest lane on the left side (closest to the center line) of the road you are entering.

Which of the following situations makes a U-turn illegal in Alaska?

Answer: When you cannot see at least 500 feet in both directions

Alaska prohibits U-turns when you cannot see at least 500 feet in each direction, as reduced visibility makes the maneuver dangerous.

When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn from:

Answer: The leftmost lane

When turning left from a one-way street, you must start from the leftmost lane available to make the turn safely.