Essential Traffic Laws and Safe Driving Practices

Intersection Maneuvers and Right-of-Way

Left Turns with Heavy Oncoming Traffic

Question: You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green, but oncoming traffic is heavy. What should you do?

Answer:

1. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Simultaneous Arrival at an Intersection

Question: When two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time, who must yield?

Answer:

1. The car must yield. (Note: Generally, the car on the left yields to the car on the right.)

Signaling Requirements

Question: When planning to make a turn, how far in advance should you activate your turn signals?

Answer:

1. 3 to 4 seconds before you reach the intersection.

Blocked Intersections

Question: If you approach an intersection that is blocked by other traffic, what must you know?

Answer:

1. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through completely.

Right on Red Conflict

Question: Car B entered the intersection (turned right on a red light). Car A approaches with a green light. Who should yield?

Answer:

1. Car A should yield to Car B.

Chemical Testing and Impaired Driving

Purpose of Chemical Tests

Question: A chemical test is used to measure:

Answer:

1. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).

Special Vehicle Regulations

Mandatory Stops at Railroad Crossings

Question: Which vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?

Answer:

1. School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers.

Roadway Identification and Speed Control

Two-Way Traffic Highway Marking

Question: A highway with two-way traffic is marked by which of these signs?

Answer:

1. Sign 3.

Transitioning from Expressway to Highway

Question: You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. What should you do?

Answer: Check your speedometer to maintain the lower speed limit.

Emergency Procedures

Using Hand Signals

If your turn signal fails, you should use hand signals to indicate your intention to turn.