★ Intersection, Four-way Stop 1 -Traffic School, TLSAE Test Answers

__________ are one of the deadliest types of intersections.
A.) Roundabouts
B.) Four way stops
C.) Railroad crossings
D.) Flashing yellow lights

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Railroad crossings

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At four-way stops, the ______ vehicle to stop should move forward first.
A.) Second
B.) First
C.) Third
D.) Fourth

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First

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A malfunctioning traffic signal should be treated like a:
A.) Four-way stop.
B.) Green light
C.) Flashing Yellow Light

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Four-way stop.
Explanation: If a traffic light is malfunctioning it should be treated as a four-way stop. You should always yield to the car on your right.

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Which of the following statements is false? four-way stops
A.) The law only says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way.
B.) If two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.
C.) After a complete stop, you must yield the right-of-way to all other traffic and pedestrians at stop signs; move forward only when the road is clear.
D.) none of the above

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If two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.

Explanation: Right-of-Way
Who has the right-of-way in Florida? The answer is no one! The law only says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way. Every driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a crash.
Stop Signs
After a complete stop, you must yield the right-of-way to all other traffic and pedestrians at stop signs. Move forward only when the road is clear. At four-way stops, the first vehicle to stop should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

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Four-way flashers should be used __________
A.) while your vehicle is legally stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.
B.) when you are going slower than normal traffic.
C.) when visibility is limited.
D.) all of the above

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while your vehicle is legally stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.

EXPLANATION: Turn Signals and Emergency Signals - You must use hand signals or directional signals to show that you are about to turn. Turn signals are required when changing lanes or overtaking a vehicle. It is against the law to use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass. Four-way emergency flashers should only be used while your vehicle is legally stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.

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Which of the following statements is false? About Turn signal
A.) Turn signals are required when changing lanes or overtaking a vehicle.
B.) Use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass.
C.) Four-way emergency flashers should only be used while your vehicle is legally stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.
D.) none of the above

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Use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass.

EXPLANATION: Turn signals are required when changing lanes or overtaking a vehicle. It is against the law to use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass. Four-way emergency flashers should only be used while your vehicle is legally stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.

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On vertical traffic signals, the __________ light is on the top.
A.) red
B.) yellow
C.) green

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red

EXPLANATION: Traffic signals are lights that regulate the flow of traffic mainly through intersections. On vertical traffic signals, lights have a red light at the top, a yellow light in the middle, and a green light at the bottom where as on horizontal traffic signals, lights have a red light on the far left, a yellow light in the middle, and a green light on the far right.

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On vertical traffic signals, the __________ light is on the top, the __________ is in the middle and the __________ is on the bottom
A.) red, yellow, green
B.) green, red, yellow
C.) yellow, red, green

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red, yellow, green

EXPLANATION: Traffic signals are lights that regulate the flow of traffic mainly through intersections. Vertical traffic lights have a red light at the top, a yellow light in the middle, and a green light at the bottom. Horizontal traffic lights have a red light on the far left, a yellow light in the middle, and a green light on the far right.

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True or False: If two cars get to a four-way stop intersection at the same time, the car making a left turn should always be given the right of way.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: Always yield the right of way to the car on your right.

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At an uncontrolled four-way stop, if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, __________ has the right-of-way.
A.) the driver to the left
B.) neither driver
C.) the driver to the right
D.) both drivers

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the driver to the right

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At a four-way stop, if two cars arrive at the intersection at the same time:
A.) The larger car has the right of way
B.) The smaller car has the right of way
C.) The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
D.) The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

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The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

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When two cars approach a four way stop, who has the right of way?
A.) The car to the left.
B.) The car to the right.
C.) The car which comes to a stop first.
D.) The car which comes to a stop first, or the car to the right.

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The car which comes to a stop first.

EXPLANATION: If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the car who comes to a full stop first has the right of way. If they both stop at the same time, the driver on the left should give the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

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When two cars approach a four-way stop, which car has to yield the right-of-way?
A.) The car to the left
B.) The car to the right
C.) The car that arrives second
D.) Both cars have the right-of-way

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The car that arrives second

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If two cars get to a 4-way stop intersection at the same time, which car should be yielded the right-of-way?
A.) Car on the right.
B.) Car on the left.
C.) Car making a turn.

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Car on the right.

Explanation: The first car to get there is allowed to go first. The other car should yield the right of way. Never insist on the right of way. We never want to say I got here first, so I'm going no matter what. That's how crashes occur.

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When signal lights are not working, drivers should stop and follow the procedures used at an intersection controlled by:
A.) A two-way stop
B.) A three-way stop
C.) A four-way stop
D.) None of the answers is correct

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A four-way stop

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When you are turning left, you must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Which of the following statements is true? public transit buses
A.) All drivers should yield the right-of-way to public transit buses traveling in the same direction which have signaled and are reentering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout bay.
B.) All drivers should yield the right-of-way to public transit buses traveling in the opposite direction which have signaled and are reentering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout bay.
C.) All drivers must yield the right-of-way to public transit buses traveling in the same direction only if the bus has signaled and is reentering the traffic flow from a specifically designated school loading zone.
D.) all of the above

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All drivers should yield the right-of-way to public transit buses traveling in the same direction which have signaled and are reentering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout bay.

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Which of the following statements is true? Yield to
A.) It is the motorist’s responsibility to do everything possible to avoid colliding with any pedestrians.
B.) Motorists must yield to pedestrians crossing the street or driveway at any marked mid-block crossing, driveway or intersection without traffic signals.
C.) Turning motorists must yield to pedestrians at intersections with traffic signals.
D.) all of the above

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all of the above

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All drivers should yield the right-of-way to public transit buses traveling in the same direction which have signaled and are reentering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout bay.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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A "Merging Traffic" sign means you are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one you are on; watch for other traffic and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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If all the vehicles in this image reached the intersection at approximately the same time, which vehicle should go first?
A.) A
B.) B
C.) C
D.) none of the above

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C

Explanation: Right-of-Way
Who has the right-of-way in Florida? The answer is no one! The law only says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way. Every driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a crash.
Stop Signs
After a complete stop, you must yield the right-of-way to all other traffic and pedestrians at stop signs. Move forward only when the road is clear. At four-way stops, the first vehicle to stop should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

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When you yield the right of way to another driver, it means that you go first.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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If you have the right-of-way:
A.) You should always take it
B.) Have other cars go first
C.) Never insist on it

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Have other cars go first

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The term right-of-way can best be described as?
➜ The term right-of-way is best defined as
A.) privilege
B.) guarantee
C.) An unsafe driving practice
D.) An entitlement

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privilege

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When your traffic light turns green at a 4-way intersection
A.) you may go in any direction
B.) you must yield to cars and pedestrians still in the intersection
C.) all cross-traffic has stopped
D.) accelerate to the posted speed limit
E.) look right, then left before proceeding

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you must yield to cars and pedestrians still in the intersection

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If two vehicles are making a turn onto the same road, with one making a right turn and the other making a left turn, which one has the right of way?
A.) The vehicle making the right
B.) The vehicle making the left
C.) Neither.

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The vehicle (car) making the right

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Driving through an intersection is ___________
A.) a simple driving maneuver.
B.) the same as driving on regular roadways.
C.) one of the most complex traffic situations motorist's may encounter.
D.) None of these answers are correct.

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one of the most complex traffic situations motorist's may encounter. EXPLANATION: Driving through an intersection is one of the most complex traffic situations motorist's may encounter.

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Crosswalks are always located at intersections.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE