chapter 7
Terms
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- crossbuck
- large white X-shaped sign
- red light
- you must stop
- controlled intersection
- intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way
- Traffic circle
- intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a circle
- through street
- always has the right of way
- yeild
- letting others go first
- through street
- traffic on a through street
- unprotected left turn
- is made at a signal-controlled intersection that does not have a special left turn light
- protected left turn
- when a special left turn light lets you turn left while oncoming traffic is stopped
- point of no return
- point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection
- uncontrolled railroad crossing
- does not have flashing red lights or crossing gates
- right of way
- the privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of the roadway
- line of sight restriction
- will prevent you from seeing if your intended path of travel is going to be safe
- yellow light
- where you must decide whether to stop or to proceed
- controlled railroad crossing
- usually has red lights along with crossing gates
- fresh green light
- the light has just turned from red to green
- stale green light
- light that has been green for a long time
- Gap
- the distance between vehicles