Negotiating intersections flash cards

Set: Negotiating intersections

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	Term	Definition
	Traffic Circle	intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a circle
	Line of Sight Restriction	line you cant see past
	Point of No Return	point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection
	Controlled intersection	intersection at which traffic signals or signs determin the right of way
	Through street	always have the right of way for the street
	Through traffic	always have the right of way for traffic
	Stale Green light	light that has been green for a long time
	Fresh Green light	light that has just turned from red to green
	Yellow Light	mean caution and slow down
	Red light	you must come to a complete stop at a intersection
	Unprotected left turn	no specific light to signal left turns
	Protected left turn	specific light to signal left turn
	Controlled RailRoad Crossing	RailRoad crossing controlled by flashing red lights and/or crossing gates
	Uncontrolled RailRoad Crossing	Railroad crossing that does not have flashing red lights or crossing gates
	Crossbuck	Large X-shaped sign located beside an uncontrolled railroad crossing
	Right of way	privilige of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway
	Yeild	to allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first
	Gap	distance between vehicles

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