Chapter 7-Negotiating Intersections flash cards

Set: Chapter 7-Negotiating Intersections

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	Term	Definition
	traffic circle	intersection that forms when several roadways meet at a circle
	line of sight restriction	distance you can't see ahead in the direction you are looking
	point of no return	point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safety without entering the intersection
	controlled intersection	intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way
	through street	street that always has the right of way
	through traffic	traffic that always has the right of way
	stale green light	light that has been green for a long time
	fresh green light	light that has just turned from red t green
	yellow light	light that means yield
	red light	light that means stop
	unprotected left turn	left turn made at a signal-controlled intersection without 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-shaped sign located beside an uncontrolled railroad crossing
	right of way	privledge of having immediate use
	yield	to allow another vehicle or roadway user to proceed first
	gap	distance between vehicles

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