Section 6: Navigating the Roads Flashcards

Section 6: Navigating the Roads Flashcards

Changing LanesBefore you change lanes:Signal.Check your mirrors.Check

traffic behind and beside you.Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear.Check your blind spots for other vehicles, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. Do not let the vehicle drift into another lane.Be sure there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane. It is not necessary to slow down before a lane change.Once you start moving through an intersection, keep going. If you start to make a turn, follow through. If you miss a turn, keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around.

Bicycle LanesIt is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are:Parking

(where permitted).Entering or leaving the road.Turning (within 200 feet of an intersection).Single Solid White LineA single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This includes one-way streets.Turn at a "T" intersection from a one-way street onto a two-way street Traffic going straight through the intersection has the right-of-way. You may turn either right or left from the center lane.End of Lane MarkingsEnding freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines. If you are driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end. Look for a sign that tells you to exit or merge.Choosing a LaneThe left (or fast) lane is called the Number 1 Lane. The lane to the right of the Number 1 Lane is called the Number

• Lane. Then the Number 3 Lane,Here are some tips for

choosing a lane:Use the left lane to pass or turn left.Use

the right lane to enter or exit traffic.Passing LanesOn a multilane road, the passing lane (far left lane) is the lane closest to the center divider and is used to pass other vehicles.Being PassedIf a vehicle is passing you or signals that they plan on passing, allow the vehicle to pass. Maintain your lane position and your speed.U-turnsTo make a U-turn, signal and use the left turn lane or

far-left lane. You may make a U-turn:Across a double

yellow line.In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet.At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless a No U-turn sign is posted.On a divided highway if a center divider opening is

provided.Never make a U-turn:Where a No U-turn sign is

posted.At or on a railroad crossing.On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines.When you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction.On a one-way street.In front of a fire station. Never use a fire station driveway to turn around.In business districts (the part of a city or town where most offices and businesses are).Double Solid Yellow LinesTwo sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or make a U-turn across it, except at designated openings.Do not pass over double solid yellow lines. Stay to the right of these lines unless you

are:In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lane that

has a designated entrance on the left.Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side is closed or blocked.Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn.Right turn from a one-way street onto a one-way streetStart the turn in the far-right lane. If safe, you may end the turn in any lane.

MergingWhen you enter a highway, you will need to:Be in the

proper lane on the on-ramp.Be at or near the speed of traffic.Merge into highway traffic when safe to do so. Do not

stop unless absolutely necessary.Merge into a space large enough for your vehicle to safely join the lane.Use your mirrors and turn signals.Turn your head quickly to look over your shoulder before changing lanes or merging into traffic.Make sure you can stop safely by leaving three seconds of space between you and the vehicle in front of you.Do not cross over any solid lines when merging. If you need to cross several lanes, signal and cross them one at a time. Check your blind spots for vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians each time.

Left TurnsTo turn left:Drive close to the center divider or into the left

turn lane.Enter a designated left turn lane at the opening.