Intersections Flashcards
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When a traffic signal is completely out of order (dark) at an intersection, you should treat it as:
Answer: A four-way stop
A dark or malfunctioning signal should be treated as an all-way stop, yielding in turn.
You are in the left lane and want to turn left at a multi-lane intersection. You should turn into:
Answer: The nearest left lane of the road you enter
When turning left, complete the turn into the lane closest to the centerline of the road you are entering.
A green arrow pointing left at a traffic signal means:
Answer: You may turn left and oncoming traffic is stopped
A green left arrow gives a protected turn—oncoming traffic has a red light, so you may turn safely.
Before entering an intersection, the safest scanning habit is to look:
Answer: Left, right, then left again
Scan left, right, and left again to catch any approaching traffic or pedestrians before proceeding.
You approach an intersection where a police officer is directing traffic that contradicts the green light. You should:
Answer: Obey the police officer's directions
Directions from a police officer always override traffic signals and signs.
When making a U-turn at an intersection, you must:
Answer: Ensure it is legal and yield to all traffic and pedestrians
U-turns are allowed only where legal and require yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A solid yellow traffic light means you should:
Answer: Stop if you can do so safely
A steady yellow warns the light is about to turn red—stop if it is safe to do so.