| Term | Definition |
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traffic circle |
intersections that meet at a circle |
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line of sight restriction |
something thst is keeping you from seeing farther |
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point of no return |
driver cant stop saftey without entering intersection |
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controlled intercestion |
traffic signals or signs are determine right away |
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through street |
has the right away |
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through traffic |
traffic that has right away |
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stale green light |
green light for a long time |
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fresh green light |
just turned from red to green |
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yellow light |
slow down |
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red light |
means stop |
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unprotected left turn |
made at signal controlled intersection without light |
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protected left turn |
left turn light , green arrow or wen delayed green light while oncomming traffic is stopped |
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controlled railraod crossing |
railroad crossing controlled by red flashing lights/crossing gates |
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uncontrolled railroad crossing |
no flashing lights or crossing gates |
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crossbuck |
large x-shape marking an uncontrolled railroad crossing |
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right of way |
immediate use of roadway |
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yeild |
allowing other vehicle to use roadway first |
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gap |
distance between vehiclesm |