Road Rules and Right of Way Flashcards

In Indiana, what is the legal speed limit in a school zone when children are present?

Answer: 20 mph

Indiana school zones have a speed limit of 20 mph when children are present or when signaled by flashing lights.

When may Indiana drivers legally use the center turn lane?

Answer: Only to make left turns into or from a road

Center two-way left-turn lanes in Indiana may only be used to make left turns — not for through travel or passing.

What does Indiana law require when a driver's vehicle is blocking an intersection after a signal changes?

Answer: Remain stopped until traffic clears enough to completely cross

Indiana drivers must not enter an intersection unless they can completely cross it — if traffic ahead is stopped, wait until there is enough room to clear the intersection.

In Indiana, when is it legal to make a right turn at a red light?

Answer: After a complete stop, when traffic is clear and no sign prohibits it

Indiana allows right turns on red after a complete stop and yielding to all traffic, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.

What must Indiana drivers do at a railroad crossing with no gates or signals?

Answer: Look both ways and proceed only when no train is approaching

At passive railroad crossings, Indiana drivers must look and listen in both directions and only proceed when no train is approaching.

In Indiana, which lane should be used for through travel on a multi-lane highway?

Answer: The right lane, with left lanes for passing only

Indiana law and safe driving practice require keeping right for through travel, using left lanes only for passing or turning.