| Term | Definition |
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Traffic Circle |
intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a circle. |
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Line of Sight Restriction |
The farthest away sight you can see, |
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Poit of No Return |
Point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safelywithout entering an intersection. |
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Controlled intersection |
intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right away |
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Through Street |
Always has the right away through a street |
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Through Traffic |
Always has right away through traffic |
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Stale Green Light |
Light that has been green for a long time |
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Fresh Green light |
Light has just turned green |
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Yellow Light |
When the light has gone from green to yellow. You must decide to stop or proceed. |
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Red Light |
Light that has just turned red and is telling you two stop. |
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Unprotected Left Turn |
Left turn made at a signal controlled intersection without a special left turn light. |
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Protected Left Turn |
Left turn made with some kind of signal telling you to go. |
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Controlled Railroad Crossing |
Railroad Crossing Controlled by flashing red lights and or crossing gates. |
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Uncontrolled Railroad Crossing |
Railroad crossing that does not have flashing red lights or crossing gates. |
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Crossbuck |
Large white x-shaped sign located beside an uncontrolled railroad crossing. |
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Right of way |
Privelege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway. |
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Yield |
To allow another vehicle or road way person to proceed first. |
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Gap |
Distance between vehicles. |