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AJHS DE chap 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gap | a vacant space between vehicles |
| joining traffic | turning right or left into lanes of other vehicles |
| uncontrolled intersection | intersection that has no signs or signals to regulate traffic |
| crossbuck | large white X-shaped sign located beside an uncontrolled railroad crossing |
| right of way | privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway |
| active railroad crossing | a crossing controlled with electric signals, often having a crossing gate |
| safety stop | a stop in which the front bumper is even with the curb line or cars parked on the cross street, allowing the driver to search 90 degrees to the right and left |
| delayed green light | indicates that one side of an intersection has a green light while the light for the oncoming traffic remains red |
| unprotected left turn | left turn made at a signal-controlled intersection without a special left-turn light |
| fresh green light | light that has just turned from red to green |
| point of no return | point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection |
| intersection | a place where roadways meet or cross |
| controlled intersection | intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way |
| roundabout | a circular intersection, also called a traffic circle or rotary |
| protected left turn | left turn made on a left-turn light, green arrow, or delayed green light while oncoming traffic stopped |
| stale green light | light that has been green for a long time |
| passive railroad crossing | a crossing without flashing lights or a crossing gate |
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msimer