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Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
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Whoever started first
The driver
Whoever is slower
The pedestrian
Johanan Thamby
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What are 3 ways to stop traffic at junctions without using traffic lights?
policemen Also, stop signs and traffic circles (or "roundabouts") - altho they don't stop traffic, they perform the same function. From @MunicipalSigns: A pedestrian crossing sign (especially in California). A School Crossing zone. A railway crossing zone (Circular yellow sign with "RR" and "X")
Does the pedestrian have right of way crossing the street without a pedestrian crossing?
Crossing a road without a crosswalk is dangerous and illegal. If a pedestrian is knocked down at a non-residential area that does not have a crosswalk, the driver is not at fault.
Can a pedestrian cross the street against a red light?
Crossing the road without traffic lights may or may not be legal, depending on the local law.A zebra crossing does not count as a traffic light, but is a good place to cross the road.Where traffic lights or zebra crossings are readily available (e.g. within a 100m walking distance) it is advisable to use these designated crossings.On small roads without such designations, it is advised that you cross where vehicles will be able to see you and give way to you safely.In all cases when crossing a road, it is best to check the traffic condition before proceeding.
If a car mirror hits a pedestrian who walks out into the flow of traffic without looking who is at fault?
If the pedestrian is j-walking in traffic, he is at fault if he gets hurt. Traffic cannot always stop for him, he should have used a crosswalk.
What is an example of an anarchy?
A busy traffic crossing in a city during busy peak hours without the traffic lights functioning. Anachy is when there is no goverment
What is a skater without his board?
a pedestrian.
Where should I wait for pedestrians crossing on the right when I am turning right on an intersection with and without a traffic light -- behind or in front of the white line?
If I was you I'd wait behind the white line so that you're out of the intersection. It's unlawful to block an intersection but it's not unlawful to block a driveway of any kind.
If a street has no sidewalks is a pedestrian allowed to walk on private property to avoid walking in the road?
It is never okay to walk on private property without permission. If the pedestrian walks on private property, the pedestrian is a trespasser.
Why might an overpass be constructed on a highway?
On busy roads like a freeway or interstate, an overpass serves as a crossing over to the other side of the road without you having to stop and wait for traffic to stop on the other side of the road. it is a safer than crossing a 3 or 4 lane highway.
Can Railroads crossing without barriers can be crossed without caution?
No!
Who is at fault in left hand turn accident?
It will likely be the person making the left turn who is at fault. It is the turning driver's responsibility to make certain that the turning maneuver can be completed in a safe manner without interference with opposing traffic. WHile the other driver who hit you MAY have contributed to the accident, it was the turning driver that precipitated it.
What factors make intersections particularly dangerous?
Motorists accelerating to make a light before it turns red or decelerating to stop in time;Changing or crossing over lanes without signaling or turning abruptly without signaling;Pedestrians on foot or bicycle crossing outside the designated cross-walk;Poor or defective intersection designs;Ongoing construction; andLight changes at improper intervals.
