drivers ed chapter 7 words flash cards

Set: drivers ed chapter 7 words

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	Term	Definition
	Traffic Circle	Intersecton that forms when several roadways meet in a circle
	Through Street	always have the right of way
	Through traffic	traffic always has right of way
	line of sight restriction	objects that prevent you from seeing if your path of travel is safe
	point of no return	the point beyond which you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection
	controlled intersection	Intersection where traffic signs and signals determine the right of way
	stale Green light	light that has been green for a long time
	fresh green light	light that has just turned green
	yellow light	light that tells you to slow down to a stop
	red light	light to signal a completely stop
	unprotected left turn	a signal-controlled intersectin that does not have a special left-turn light
	protected left turn	left-turn made on a left turn light, green arrow or delayed green light while oncoming traffic is stopped
	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 white X -shapped sign located beside an uncontrolled railroad crossing
	right of way	privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway
	yield	to allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first
	Gap	distance between vehicles

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