RTA Traffic Rules & Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and no gate, you must:
- Slow down and proceed carefully
- Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until it is safe (Correct answer)
- Stop only if you can see a train approaching
- Yield to oncoming traffic then cross
Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until it is safe
You must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until lights stop flashing and it is safe to proceed.
Question 2: A solid white line along the right edge of a highway indicates:
- The lane is closed ahead
- The edge of the travel lane and the beginning of the shoulder (Correct answer)
- A bicycle lane boundary
- A no-passing zone boundary
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane and the beginning of the shoulder
A solid white line on the right edge marks the boundary between the travel lane and the shoulder or road edge.
Question 3: When driving in a roundabout, you must yield to:
- Vehicles entering the roundabout from your left
- Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout (Correct answer)
- Vehicles approaching from any direction
- Pedestrians only, not other vehicles
Correct answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout
Drivers entering a roundabout must always yield to traffic already circulating inside.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow arrow signal at an intersection mean?
- You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- You must stop and wait for a solid green arrow
- You have the right-of-way to turn left
- You must make a U-turn only
Correct answer: You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn left but must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Question 5: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in most U.S. states?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Most states require vehicles to park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant to allow emergency access.
Question 6: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle traveling at a higher speed
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a deceleration lane (exit ramp)?
- To allow vehicles to accelerate before merging onto the highway
- To allow vehicles to slow down away from the main traffic flow before exiting (Correct answer)
- To provide an emergency stopping area for breakdowns
- To allow trucks to weigh their load before exiting
Correct answer: To allow vehicles to slow down away from the main traffic flow before exiting
A deceleration lane allows drivers to reduce speed safely away from the main traffic stream before taking an exit.
RTA Traffic Rules & Regulations 2
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and no gate, you must: