Intersections and Yielding Flashcards

What does a flashing red light at a Manitoba intersection mean?

Answer: Treat it as a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed when safe

A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean in Manitoba?

Answer: Proceed with caution — the intersection is not controlled by a standard signal

A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution. You do not need to stop, but you must slow down and be aware that cross traffic may have a flashing red (stop) signal.

In Manitoba, what must you do when turning right on a red light and a pedestrian is crossing?

Answer: Wait until the pedestrian has completely finished crossing before making your turn

When turning right on red, you must yield to all pedestrians in the crosswalk. Wait until the pedestrian has fully cleared your path before proceeding. Turning behind or near a pedestrian is dangerous and illegal.

At a T-intersection in Manitoba, which road has the right-of-way?

Answer: The through road has priority — traffic on the terminating road must yield

At a T-intersection, vehicles on the through road (the top of the 'T') have the right-of-way. Vehicles on the terminating road (the stem of the 'T') must yield or stop before entering the through road.

In Manitoba, what should you do if you enter an intersection on a green light but cannot clear it before the light turns red due to traffic ahead?

Answer: You should not have entered — you must not enter an intersection unless you can clear it

Manitoba law prohibits entering an intersection unless you can clear it completely. Blocking an intersection is dangerous and illegal, as it prevents cross traffic from proceeding when their light turns green.

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection from perpendicular roads at the same time, and one is turning left while the other is going straight, who has the right-of-way?

Answer: The vehicle going straight

The vehicle travelling straight has the right-of-way over a vehicle turning left, even at an uncontrolled intersection. The left-turning driver must yield until it is safe to complete the turn.