Chapter 10

• Intersections• Railroad Crossings• Roundabouts• Complex Intersections• Interchanges

• Responsible Driving - Notes and Study Guide

Controlled intersections

• Controlled intersections have traffic lights, uses a roundabout, yield signs or stop signs to control traffic.

• If you have a green light, drive carefully through the intersection at a steady speed. If the light has been green for quite some time, you should get prepared to stop if the light turns yellow. If you have crossed the stop line when the light gets yellow, drive through the intersection with caution. When your light turns red, bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

• Slow down or stop at a yield sign and wait for the traffic to clear before you drive through the intersection.

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop if you face a stop sign. Drive through the intersection only when the way is clear.

4 Way Stop – Controlled Intersection

T- Intersection

Uncontrolled intersections

Uncontrolled intersections have no signs or traffic lights. They are usually found in areas where there is less traffic. Be cautious while going through intersections.

Complex Intersection - Controlled

A car will never beat a train!!!They take too long to stop.

Railroad Warning Sign

Warning Sign that the tracks cross the road

Railroad Cross buck means to stop before crossing the tracks

Never stop on the railroad track!!

Roundabout – enter counterclockwise at 20 MPH

Complex Intersections

Complex Intersection

Cloverleaf Interchange – cars change directions via “loops” in the roadway.

Diamond Interchange –often for lower-traffic interchanges without special constraints.

Trumpet Interchange – a simple way to end one freeway at another.

Roundabout Interchange