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If the oncoming vehicle is caused by an accident situation (i.e. Someone veered into your lane) there's not much you can do except step on the brake and hope your seat belt is on. Read More share.
You should never pass in the oncoming lane in which circumstances?
When it is Dangerous to you and oncoming traffic. Read More
What is a two way left turn lane?
Your lane of traffic when clear oncoming traffic has cleared Read More
What to do if oncoming car swerves into your lane?
What an example of a hazard is an oncoming vehicle that drifts into your lane of traffic?
An oncoming vehicle that drifts into your lane of traffic is an immediate hazard. Drivers must be prepared for the unexpected and take evasive action to avoid a collision. Read More
What is a lane that allows both you and oncoming traffic to make a left turn is called?
Is a four lane considered oncoming traffic?
If you have a broken yellow line on your side of the lane?
It is lawful to pass, if oncoming traffic permits doing so. Read More
When making a left turn at a two way stop if an oncoming car is going straight who has the right of way?
You have the right away. Because when the car is oncoming, it is on the oppist lane, therefore, you have the right away...:) Read More
Is it illegal to be in left hand lane when approaching intersection or railroad tracks?
Not necessarily. If it's a permissible lane of travel for the direction you're traveling in, then it's not illegal. If it's an oncoming lane, then yes, it would be very illegal. Read More
When passing on a 2 lane highway you need a minimum cushion of to seconds from oncoming traffic?
Who will pay if a car lost control avoiding another accident and collided with your car in the opposite lane and there is no evidence of a third car?
The car that swerved into the oncoming lane and hit your car will be to blame. Read More
When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?
Why does Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing?
Many head-on collisions may occur on two lane roads while passing, when there is oncoming traffic. Read More
If you start to feel sleepy while driving you should?
Turn into the oncoming traffic lane. The bright headlights and horns will keep you awake. Read More
What is dangerous with a shared centered lane?
If it is a shared TRAVEL lane - the threat is oncoming traffic coming right at you head on. If it is a shared TURN lane, you must be cautious that someone from the opposite lane of travel doesn't suddenly decide to turn left at the same you want to turn left, and you wind up sharing the same portion of the lane. Read More
When making a left-hand turn onto a 4 lane highway should you meet and pass an oncoming car in the median that is also making a left or do you just turn in front of the oncoming car?
aproach turn as closely to center line as possible. make the turn b4 reaching center. do not cross lanes, turn into left lane Read More
What do yellow broken or solid lines indicate what kind of traffic?
In the United States, yellow lines divide lanes of oncoming traffic. A solid yellow line indicates you cannot safely or legally pass a vehicle in front of you by merging into the oncoming traffic lane; a broken yellow line indicates you can legally and safely pass a vehicle in front of you by merging into the oncoming traffice land after determining there is no oncoming traffic. Read More
If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane you should?
I believe a majority of the time when this happens it is because that oncoming driver is passing another driver. You as the car headed toward that oncoming driver should take your foot off the gas and slow down, that'd allow the oncoming driver more time to complete his pass. If you think he's cutting it close, hit the brakes and try to stop, and hope he misses you. Read More
When you are entering a lane how many feet must you be from an oncoming vehicle to make it safely?
That's going to depend on your speed and the speed of the oncoming vehicle. Plus, we're pretty sure that it also depends on the speed of the guy you're trying to pass. Read More
What is meant by inside lane is it on left hand side of the road?
It depends on the local direction of traffic flow. In the United States and other countries where traffic keeps to the right, the inside lane would be the one closest to oncoming traffic, i.e., the leftmost lane of a multi-lane road. In the UK, the 'inside' and 'outside' definitions are the opposite of the US. The inside lane is the lane closest to the edge of the road and the outside lane is the lane… Read More
What is the first thing you should do when confronted by an oncoming vehicle in your lane?
Try not to panic and pull off the road. Immediately call the police to notify them of a rogue driver so they can take care of it before someone gets hurt. If the oncoming vehicle is caused by an accident situation (i.e. someone veered into your lane) there's not much you can do except step on the brake and hope your seat belt is on. Read More
Can you merge from middle turn lane?
Yes, it is legal in most states. Just move into the turn lane and make sure there is no oncoming traffic. Wait till there is an opening, and accelerate into traffic. This is not a big deal, if done correctly. Read More
Can you make a you turn from the bike lane into oncoming traffic?
No. Bicycles travelling on a public roadway are subject to the same traffic laws as motor vehicles. Making a U-turn and driving into oncoming traffic would be unlawful for a motor vehicle and thus, also for a bicyclist. Read More
Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing because drivers?
Misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic Read More
Does right hand turn lane yield to oncoming left turn traffic onto a highway on ramp if a yield sign present for right hand turners?
Yield means yield. Oncoming traffic already on the road has right of way. You merge when it is safe to do so. Read More
In what circumstances should you never pass in the oncoming lane?
Curves, going uphill, at intersections, any point where the road is marked with double lines of which the one on your side is solid. Read More
Why road side yellow line?
To indicate that it is the left side of the road. If you see a yellow line on your right you are driving in the oncoming traffic lane. When the yellow line is on the edge of the road you are on a divided roadway and the median is to the left of the yellow line. You will find a white line on the right side of the road. When the yellow line is in… Read More
What does a green arrow mean?
A green arrow means that (assuming the traffic lights are not malfunctioning) it is safe to turn in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the correct lane. This is different from simply a green light, which means you may turn (if the green light is for the turn lane) but you must yield to oncoming traffic. Read More
Who is at fault when a person is pulling out of a parking spot and going slowly using caution and a car traveling the parking lot collide?
A vehicle traveling in a parking lot has established use of the lane and the right of way. A vehicle in a parking space and backing into the lane must yield to oncoming traffic. Therefore, if a vehicle is backing out of a parking space and pulls into the path of an oncoming vehicle that has already established the lane, the vehicle backing would be at fault for the accident. However, if the vehicle which… Read More
When you come to an left turn green arrow and it turns but the main light is green do you have to wait for the green light to come on again?
If you are referencing the 'green arrow' to come on again, no, but you are suppose to 'yield' to oncoming traffic, especially, more than likely, they have a green light to go. For example, if you are heading north in the north lane and a car is heading south on the south lane, but gets in the turning lane to make a left turn and there is no green arrow but their light is green… Read More
When there are oncoming cars to left of you and a child on a bike to the right what is the correct action to take?
When there are oncoming cars to left of you and a child on a bike to the right, long before you get close to the biker, SLOW down, be prepared to stop. Let all oncoming traffic pass. Stay behind the biker, with plenty of distance. Do NOT blow your horn at the biker--the child could wreck. Once ALL oncoming traffic is past, AND you have clear sight distance, slowly drive past the biker (even if… Read More
Before passing another vehicle the first major step is to?
Decide if the pass is necessary If you mean passing on a 2 lane road, your first major step is to make sure no cars are in the lane of oncoming traffic for at least 1/2 mile or more especially if the speed limit is 50mph or above. Read More
Should you use lane position 1 when you cannot see oncoming vehicles on mountain curves?
The general rule I tell drive students on curving, hilly roads is to hug the center line (position 2). these type of roads are usually narrower, so it keeps you from falling off the right edge of the road. Also I find my car tends to drift right on these curves, maybe because of crowning. Your speed is going to be more important for lack of vision than lane position, as long as you aren't… Read More
Does comprehensive auto insurance cover crashing into side rail because you had to avoid an oncoming vehicle swerving into your lane?
It would be covered as a collision claim not a comprehensive claim. IE; you 'collided' with a guard rail. Read More
What is the difference between incoming and oncoming?
The difference between incoming and oncoming is in their definition. Incoming simply means coming in while oncoming means approaching or moving towards. Read More
How do you use oncoming in a sentence?
The oncoming car curved into the street, hitting me off of my bike. Read More
How do you prevent being blinded by oncoming traffic?
You should slow down and focus on the white line on the right hand side of your lane. This will help keep you from being blinded, at the same time allow you to stay on the road by following the white line. If you believe the oncoming driver has his brights on, you may want to flash your lights OFF and ON once or twice to remind him to dim his lights. DO NOT flash… Read More
Who is at fault if car 1 in the far left lane on a three-lane road and car 2 in the far right speeds up to pass car 1 and make an illegal u-turn but brakes to avoid oncoming traffic and car 1 hits it?
The police will have to decide on this one because it depends how close you were when car #2 made the U-turn. If it was far enough away then both of you would be at fault. Car #1 would be at fault for 'undue care and attention' and Car #2 would be at fault for making an illegal u-turn. Car 2 is at fault from enroachment into the left lane. He has not only the… Read More
Can you make a left turn from the bike lane into oncoming traffic?
Bicycles operating on the public roads and streets must follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles. If your move would place you or the motor vehicle traffic in jeapordy, no, of course not. Read More
Within how many meters you dim your lights on oncoming traffic?
As soon as you see that there is oncoming traffic. Turn the situation around. When would you want oncoming traffic to dim their lights? Read More
What must you do when merging from the acceleration lane (on ramp)?
Technically, it should NOT be thought of as an acceleration lane because at any Merge you may be required to STOP if you cannot merge safely. You must put on your turn indicator. When it is safe to merge, you accelerate and merge into the flow of traffic. You should not attempt to merge if you are moving significantly slower than the oncoming traffic. Read More
What is the proper technique for passing a vehicle?
Check the left-hand lane for oncoming vehicles that may be present at any moment during your passing period. If it is clear, activate your left-hand turn signal and begin switching to the oncoming lane. Do not exceed the speed limit as you continue in this lane until the vehicle that is impeding traffic has been fully passed. Check your original lane and return to it as soon as is safely possible. But... that method is… Read More
Is it illegal to pass on two-lane passing?
It is always illegal to pass when it is not safe to do so. Some of those cases are: Too close to a bridge, hill, intersection, rail road crossing etc. Or when oncoming traffic is close enough to be a hazard. Read More
What to do If you see a car coming at you in your lane on a country road?
I would first honk my horn to try to get their attention, and slow down as much as possible. If there is no avoiding the oncoming car i would drive off the road and aim for something soft to hit like bushes. Read More
How can you prove that when making a left turn the oncoming car was speeding and thus resulted in an accident?
It wouldn't matter if the oncoming car was speeding. When making a left turn you must always yield to oncoming traffic regardless of their speed. Read More
Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
Which lane is used for passing?
This is highly dependent on what kind of roadway you are on, and where you are driving. On two-lane highways in the US, the oncoming traffic lane is used for passing. Most states allow this type of passing outside of urban areas where it is not specifically prohibited. On three-lane highways in the US (not common anymore), the center lane is used for passing but is subject to restrictions (yield to uphill traffic, etc.). On… Read More
When attempting to pass a truck on a two lane highway the first thing to do is?
When attempting to pass a truck on a two way highway there are three vital, not just one, things a driver must do. The first is to check the white dividing lines to make sure passing is legal. The next thing to do is wait for a stretch of straight highway, no curves, and lastly try to see over ( a small truck) or check on the left side of the road to get a… Read More
If you intend to turn left on a solid green light with oncoming traffic you should?
Enter slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic Read More
With how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
If you can see the oncoming vehicle then he can see you. Dim your lights at that time. Read More
If you’re going to drive, you have to follow the rules, and most of us are familiar with the basics. However, there are a handful of lesser-known road rules. Maybe you learned them in driver’s ed, but forgot them, because they’re not as important as, say, stopping at a red light. Still, they’ll help you navigate efficiently and communicate silently with other drivers.
Exit Panel Placement Warns You of a Left Exit
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My dad recently clued me in on this, but it’s something we’ve covered before, too: if a freeway exit is on the left, you can tell by the sign placement.
Most of the time, left exits are clearly marked, but that’s not always the case. As the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration explains (PDF), if the exit number panel is positioned to the left of the freeway guide sign, that means the exit is on the left. If it’s on the right, the exit will be on the right.
Not all left exits are marked this way, though. Some exit panels, right or left, are positioned in the middle, which doesn’t really help you. However, if you come across a left-positioned panel, let it be a heads up—the exit will be on the left.
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Exit Numbers Tell You How Far You Have to Go
You’re probably familiar with the function of mile markers, which show you the number of miles ago (or left) where the highway entered your state. According to the Federal Highway Administration, the counting always starts at the south state line for north-south routes and in the west for east-west routes.
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One reader gave us a heads up about distance-based exit numbers, which correspond with these mile markers.
It’s useful info for figuring out where you are and how far you have to go. For example, if you pass Exit 40, you know you’re close to Mile 40. Thus, if you need to get off on Exit 50, you can easily tell you’re 10 miles away.
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Keep in mind, however, that not all states follow this standard, though. You can see whether your state uses distance-based exit numbers here.
Highway Numbers Tell You Where You’re Headed
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Your highway number is another indication of where you’re headed. Interstate highways follow an odd or even numbering system.
If the highway has an odd number, it’s traveling north-south and the numbers increase from the West Coast (I-5) to the East Coast (I-95). If the highway is even, it’s traveling east-west, and the numbers should increase from south (I-10) to north (I-94). Of course, sometimes highways veer off in different directions for a while, but as the Federal Highway Administration points out, the rule is based on the overall direction of the highway.
And then there are three-digit interstate highways. The numbers in a three-digit highway generally tell you a few things:
- If the first digit is even, the highway usually connects to another interstate at both ends, meaning it’s a loop.
- If the first digit is odd, the highway is typically a “spur” route.
- The last two numbers usually tell you which interstate the route spurs off from. For example: I-210 in California branches off of I-10. Houston’s I-610 loop branches off of I-10, too.
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Again, these rules are typically the case, but there are always a few exceptions. As Snopes points out, I-238 in California doesn’t spur off of Interstate 38, as Interstate 38 doesn’t exist.
Truck Drivers Have Their Own Headlight Code
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You probably already know to flicker your high beams at someone who’s driving without theirs on at night to signal to them that they should turn them on. Beyond that, there’s some interesting headlight vocabulary that truckers in particular use to communicate, simply because they drive so much.
For example, you probably already know that when a truck (or just another car) puts on their blinker to get into your lane, quickly flashing your brights at them says, “go ahead.” If they flash their tail lights (we previously said “tap their brakes” here, this was incorrect) twice, that’s their way of saying, “thank you.” Broken Secrets outlines a few others:
- The most common signal is used by cars and trucks in oncoming lanes. They will double-flash their headlights when they just passed a police speed trap that you’re heading toward. While this is very helpful, be sure you know your local laws about this, in some places it is against the law.
- More than two consecutive flashes from oncoming traffic signals that there is another type of danger ahead, such as a foreign object on the road and drivers should proceed with caution.
- Truck drivers will put their flashing hazard lights on when the highway traffic is coming to an abrupt stop. This signal is fairly common among drivers in Europe, but is only common among truck drivers in North America.
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These rules are helpful for truck drivers because it can be tough to maneuver a huge vehicle around a bunch of smaller, speedy cars. However, they come in handy for the rest of us, too. Plus, they’re kind of fun.
Blue Reflectors Are Fire Hydrant Warnings
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You’ve probably been in this scenario: you’re looking for parking, you think you see a spot, but nope, it’s a fire hydrant. If you pay attention, the road often gives you a heads up on this, though. Blue reflectors on the road are a sign that there’s a fire hydrant up ahead.
While this is designed for firefighters, it’s useful for those of us who have trouble parking, too. Similarly, white markers indicate lane markings, yellow markers separate traffic in opposite directions (or mark the left pavement on one-way streets), and if you see red markers, that’s a warning that you’re driving in the wrong direction. Red markers are actually clear, white or yellow when you’re going the right way.
Of course, these colors vary depending on the country, too, and you can look up the different meanings here.
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Most of us know and follow the basic rules of the road. There are a lot of rules, though, which means many of the less urgent ones are forgotten. These aren’t as important as others, but they’re still useful nuggets to have on hand.
Illustration by: Sam Woolley
Photos: Ken Lund, Ken Lund, Ken Lund, Katelyn, Robert Couse-Baker
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