Rules of the Road Chapter 10

Traffic Signals Red light Stop at the marked stop line If no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk If no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection You do not have to stop behind a stop sign You may make a right turn on red, only after at complete stop and yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians You may make a left turn on red only when you are on a one-way street turning left onto another one way street

Yellow Light Warns signal is changing May not enter when light turns red

Green Light May go after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection or crosswalk Can not go until intersection is clear

Flashing Lights Flashing red Flashing yellow Stop sign Used at dangerous intersections Used at railroad crossings to warn of approaching trains Flashing yellow Proceed with caution Intersections School crossings

Arrows Red arrow Yellow arrow Green arrow Do not make the movement shown by the arrow until green arrow appears You may make a right turn on red arrow after a complete stop and yielding Yellow arrow Arrows about to turn red Green arrow You may turn in the direction of the arrow

Pavement Markings Edge lines Solid white lines are used on the right of roadway edge Solid yellow lines are used to the left edge of divided streets or roadways

Pavement Markings White lane lines Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing the line is allowed only when changing lanes or turning Solid white lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing a solid white line requires special care and is discouraged, (heavy traffic)

Pavement Markings Yellow center lines Yellow “No Passing Lines” Broken yellow lines separate single lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Passing is allowed Solid double yellow lines are used where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions. Can not cross lines to pass Yellow “No Passing Lines” Solid yellow lines When solid yellow line is on your side of the center line, no passing

Pavement Markings Two-Way left turn lanes (shared left turn lane) Used to make left turns Can not drive down lane Can stop in left turn lane to merge from side road

Pavement Markings Other markings Solid white or yellow lines are used to channel traffic around a hazard A double white line prohibits lane changing

Railroad Grade Crossings If gates come down or red lights flashing, must stop between 15 ft. and 50 ft. If railroad grade crossing has no warning devices, look – listen – slow down Drivers who violate railroad crossing laws are subject to a $500 fine or 50 hours of community service

Railroad Grade Crossings Some vehicles have to stop at most railroad crossings Vehicles carrying people for hire School buses Vehicles carrying hazardous materials Railroad sign posted 750 ft. from tracks Railroad crossbuck sign indicates number of tracks Flashing red light means you must stop When gates are lowered, you must stop. You can not drive around lowered gates