Traffic Lights and Lanes Flashcards

When entering a highway, how should you merge with the traffic?

Answer: Watch for a gap and increase your speed to safely merge with the traffic.

Explanation: To avoid causing other vehicles to brake, the safest method to enter a highway is to match your speed to that of the traffic you are merging with.

You enter a transit lane where the T2 rule is in effect. You have one other passenger in addition to yourself. Is it okay if you stay in the transit lane?

Answer: Yes, you have two people in your car so you can drive in this lane.

Explanation: You can use the T2 lane if you have two or more people in your vehicle.

The traffic lights are green and you want to turn left at this intersection. So, what are your options?

Answer: Wait behind the stop line until there is room for you to enter the new road.

Explanation: If there isn't enough room to depart the crossing in your selected lane, you must not enter the intersection.

It's 3 a.m. in the morning. There is no other traffic visible. You want to make a right turn. You have the option to:

Answer: Dont turn right while the arrow is red.

Explanation: A red light must not be crossed.

As you begin to overtake, the dividing lines front of you become double unbroken lines. So, what are your options?

Answer: Do not overtake because you are not permitted to overtake on double lines.

Explanation: If the separating lines appear to be doubled and unbroken, you must not overtake.

It's early in the morning, and there's no one else on the road. When the traffic lights change from green to yellow, you're approaching an intersection. So, what are your options?

Answer: Stop

Explanation: Unless stopping abruptly might cause an accident, you should always stop when the lights turn yellow.

Temporary traffic lights during road construction:

Answer: Must be obeyed

Explanation: The traffic lights will control vehicle movements and direct traffic flow where there is just one lane for both traffic lines to offer a safer working environment for road workers.

Before changing lanes, be sure to:

Answer: Signal in plenty of time, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder for other vehicles.

Explanation: Other drivers may begin a maneuver that clashes with yours if you don't signal in time, and if you don't check in your mirrors and over your shoulder, you may miss a vehicle in your blind zone.

At the intersection, you should make a left. A continuous edge line runs through the intersection. Is it okay for you to turn around now?

Answer: Yes, you can cross an edge line to turn into or out of a street.

Explanation: You have the ability to cross an edge line.

As you begin to pass, you see that the separating lines up ahead have changed to double, uninterrupted lines. What should you do?

Answer: You cannot overtake on double lines, so refrain from doing so.

Explanation: If you find the separating lines are double and continuous, you are not allowed to pass the other vehicle.

At this intersection, you want to make a left turn, and the traffic lights are green. What should you do?

Answer: When there is space for you to enter the new road, wait behind the stop line.

Explanation: If there is not enough space to exit the crossing in the lane of your choice, you must not enter the intersection.

A road segment is identified by two continuous, unbroken dividing lines, as seen in the diagram. When is it acceptable for a car to cross this line?

Answer: To enter or leave from a driveway or street.

Explanation: If it is safe to do so, you may cross a double unbroken dividing line to access a driveway or piece of property.

Which car, according to the diagram, has to make way?

Answer: Vehicle B.

Explanation: Vehicle A is ahead of Vehicle B. Vehicle B has to yield.

If the path ahead is clear and the road is indicated this way, may you cross the lines to pass the cyclist?

Answer: Yes.

Explanation: Unless you are passing a bike, you must not cross an unbroken dividing line.

What exactly does this sign mean?

Answer: For light rail vehicles alone, there is a dedicated lane.

Explanation: This lane is designated for light rail vehicles.

The traffic lights at the intersection where you are waiting are red. The lights at the intersection become green. You must:

Answer: Before moving forward, double-check the intersection's two sides.

Explanation: Always double-check your path before departing.

WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS AS YOU ARE ABOUT TO TURN FROM A DEDICATED LEFT TURN LANE, YOU SHOULD:

Answer: Prepare yourself to follow the next signal that you see.

Explanation: A yellow arrow indicates that the "protected" turning time period is coming to an end. Be ready to follow any further signals, including the red arrow, green or yellow light.

WHY IS A SCHOOL BUS STOPPED AND ITS RED LIGHTS FLASHING?

Answer: While the red lights are flashing, you cannot pass.

Explanation: When a school bus has flashing red lights, kids may be getting off and walking across the street. As soon as the lights start flashing, you must stop and stay stopped.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MUST YOU OBEY ABOVE THE OTHER THREE?

Answer: A policeman

Explanation: Traffic officers' instructions take precedence over any signs, signals, or pavement markings. For instance, you must stop if a traffic police signals for you to do so at a green light. You must obey the officer's order to proceed through a stop sign or red light. Police officers, fire police, flaggers in work zones on the highway, and those at school crossings are among those with the authority to guide traffic.

IF YOU SEE A GREEN ARROW POINTING LEFT AT THE INTERSECTION, YOU CAN:

Answer: Make a protected turn left

Explanation: Green arrows indicate "GO." You must yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian still at the intersection before turning in the direction of the arrow. You are able to make a "protected" turn by using the green arrow. A red light stops approaching vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians as long as the green arrow is lighted.