Road Rules and Right of Way Flashcards

What is Indiana's law regarding yielding to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens activated?

Answer: Pull to the right edge and stop until the vehicle passes

Indiana drivers must immediately pull to the right edge of the road and stop until an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens has completely passed.

Indiana's Move Over law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the highway?

Answer: Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle or slow to 25 mph below the speed limit

Indiana's Move Over law requires drivers to move one lane away from stopped emergency or service vehicles, or reduce speed by 25 mph below the posted limit if lane change is unsafe.

When may an Indiana driver legally pass another vehicle on the right?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the right

Indiana permits passing on the right only when the vehicle being passed is making or signaling a left turn and sufficient pavement exists to pass safely.

In Indiana, what is the minimum following distance recommended for normal conditions?

Answer: Three-second following distance

Indiana recommends a minimum three-second following distance in normal conditions, allowing adequate time to react and stop safely.

Which vehicle always has the right of way over other traffic at an intersection in Indiana?

Answer: Emergency vehicles with active lights/siren

Emergency vehicles displaying activated lights and/or sirens always have the right of way over all other traffic under Indiana law.

In Indiana, a driver turning left must yield to:

Answer: All oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

Left-turning drivers in Indiana must yield to all approaching traffic and any pedestrians in the crosswalk before completing the turn.