ch.7 study guide
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- Traffic Circle
- intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a circle
- Point of no return
- point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection.
- Yellow light
- A light which you have to decide whether to stop or proceed slowly.
- Unprotected left turn
- left turn made at a singnal controlled intersection without a special left-turn light.
- Right-of-way
- privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway.
- Uncontrolled railroad crossing
- railroad crossing that does not have flashing red lights or crossing gates.
- Controlled railroad crossing
- railroad crossing controlled by flashing red lights and crossing gates.
- Yeild
- to allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first.
- Stale green light
- light that has been green for a long time.
- Red light
- a light where you must stop at.
- Protected left turn
- left turn made on a left-turn light , green arrow, or delayed green light while on coming traffic is stopped.
- line of sight Restriction
- distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking.
- Controlled intersection
- intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way.
- Crossbuck
- large white X-shaped sign located beside an uncontrolled railroad crossing.
- Gap
- distance between vehicles.
- Fresh green light
- light that has just turned from red to green.