Rules and Road Etiquette Flashcards

When a pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk, the driver must:

Answer: Stop and yield the right of way

Drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians who are legally crossing in marked crosswalks.

What is the purpose of a rumble strip on the edge of a highway?

Answer: To alert drivers who drift off the travel lane

Rumble strips create noise and vibration to warn drivers when their vehicle drifts toward the edge of the roadway.

Which lane should a driver use when entering a highway from an on-ramp?

Answer: The right lane after matching highway speed on the acceleration lane

Drivers should use the acceleration lane to match highway speed before merging into the right lane.

What must a driver do when the traffic signal turns green but there is a pedestrian still in the crosswalk?

Answer: Wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the crosswalk

Even with a green light, a driver must wait for any pedestrian still in the crosswalk to clear before proceeding.

When driving in heavy fog, a driver should use:

Answer: Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Low-beam headlights or fog lights should be used in heavy fog because high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility.

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?

Answer: Warning of a potential hazard or road condition ahead

Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to upcoming hazards, curves, or changes in road conditions.

A driver should increase following distance in which of the following conditions?

Answer: Rainy weather with reduced visibility

Rain reduces traction and visibility, requiring drivers to increase following distance to allow more stopping time.