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Driver Theory Ch.4

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Speed control: 25 mph school zones, business/residential districts
Speed control: 35 mph Suburban business and residential districts
Speed Control: 50 mph Non-posted rural roadways
Speed Control: 55 mph Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates
Speed Control: 65 mph Certain interstate highways (as posted)
Motorist pay ______________ for exceeding the 65 mph limit by _____ or more. ____________ also apply to other violations committed in a 65 mph zone. double fines, 10 mph ,double fines
The Safe Corridors law... doubles fines on various state highways for variety of driving offenses, including speeding & aggressive driving
Rules for passing depend on... the type of road
stay to the _____ of roadways center lines right
passing is only safe when there is ______________ no oncoming traffic
Both center lines are solid means... No passing allowed
One center line being broken means... passing is allowed only on side with broken line
Both center lines being broken means... passing is allowed on both sides
Although laws govern right-of-way, motorist should always be prepared to __________ yield
Yielding the right of way, these rules always apply to emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, motorized or mobility-assistance devices, other vehicles that are already in an intersection
For buses and postal vehicles, it applies when they're re-entering the flow of traffic
for motorized or mobility-assistance devices, it applies when they're in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road
for trains, it applies when they're approaching railroad crossing
for emergency vehicles, it applies when they're giving of warning signals (sirens, flashing lights, etc.)
Always ________ for a pedestrian in crosswalks stop
Failure to stop for a pedestrian results in $500 fine, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points
What makes a controlled intersection An intersection is controlled if there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer
What certain conditions must you yield for in controlled intersections At a multi-way stop/stop intersection, motorist must yield to motorist on right if both motorists get there at same time.
An uncontrolled intersection is when When two or more roads join & there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
Most of the time for an uncontrolled intersection, there are _____________, must also be ________ warning signs, careful
Motorist coming from private road/driveway must yield to all traffic on main road
vehicle on ____ should yield to vehicle on _____ left yields to right
When traffic signal is not illuminated because of power failure or other malfunction; traffic signal is observed as a 4-way stop signal
As motorist nears crossroad that is not controlled, he/she must reduce speed & be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from right or left
Entering highways, parkways, and turn pikes: Traffic on each side of divide will travel in only one direction There are no direct intersections
Enter by way of... acceleration lanes
what are acceleration lanes acceleration lanes are extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic
Must yield to traffic already traveling on main road before moving into proper lane.
Obey... posted advisory speed limits (if any) at the entrance ramp
Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane
Avoid... coming to a complete stop in acceleration lane
Exit ramps or deceleration lanes are... extra lanes at a highway exit, are located on right-hand side of the roadway
Always watch for signs that direct where to exit the roadway
If motorist misses exit ramp on highway, parkway or turnpike, they should... go to nearest exit
When see disabled vehicle ahead, motorist should reduce speed & increase space between vehicle & disabled vehicle (it may involve changing lanes) and be alert for pedestrians, and other vehicles
Created by: Shaan Lakkad
 

 



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