[OCRP2 Official Guide] - Rules Of The Road

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DISCLAIMER: DO NOT USE THIS TO STUDY FOR A REAL DRIVERS LICENCE! EACH STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY HAS DIFFERENT LAWS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THESE!



Traffic Lights and Signs


This means stop. If you are in the right lane however, you can make a right turn only after you have checked it is safe to do so.


This means the light is about to change red. If you have not committed yourself to going through, prepare to stop. Committing to go through means you are too close to the light to safely stop.


This means you can pass through the intersection. If you are making a left turn, ensure there are no oncoming vehicles.

Pedestrians
If you are at a marked crosswalk, only enter it when it is safe to do so. If you are at a light, only cross in front of red lights. If you fail to follow these guidelines, not only is it illegal but you are at a greater risk of being struck by a vehicle and you will be at fault.

Signs

Before reaching the intersection, come to a full and complete stop. If its a four way (+) intersection, the first person there has the right away. If there is more than one car or 2 cars come at the same time, the person on the right has the right away. If it is a T intersection, the through road has the right of way (the _ of the T )


This means slow down and be prepared to stop if there is an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian.

This means never enter that area with a vehicle

This means do not turn around 180 degrees on the street.





There are various other signs but they are self explanitory for they have words on them.

Rules of the Road

Pedestrians

Respect the right-of-way of pedestrians.

Stop for pedestrians crossing at crosswalks or when they properly cross at lights.

Do not pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you can not see may be crossing.

Do not drive on a sidewalk, except to cross it at a driveway or alley. When crossing, yield to any pedestrian.

Do not stop in a crosswalk. You will place pedestrians in danger.

Speed Laws

Never drive faster then the cited speed limit. If weather or road conditions is bad, drive as slow as necessary to be safe.

Speed Limit

Never drive faster then the cited speed limit. If weather or road conditions is bad, drive as slow as necessary to be safe. Excessive speed increases your stopping distance and control of the vehicle which could result in an accident.

Traffic Lanes

Line Colors

Solid lines or solid double lines means you may not pass in that area. Exceptions include passing accident scenes if safe to do so.

Broken lines mean you may pass if it is safe to do so.

Changing lanes

Before changing lanes, unsure nobody is in or coming up beside you in the other lane before moving.

   -Check traffic behind and beside you.

Turning




Legal U-Turns

A U-turn is turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came. To make a U-turn, use the far left lane or the center left turn lane. You may make a legal U-turn:

Across a broken line when it is safe and legal.
_________

- - - - - -      <-- Example of broken line
_________

In a residential district:

    -If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

    -Whenever a traffic sign, light, or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

    -At an intersection on a green light or green arrow, unless a “No U-turn” sign is posted.

Parking


Never park on a crosshatched parking zone

Illegal Parking

Never park or leave your vehicle:

    -Where a “No Parking” sign is posted.

    -On a crosswalk, on a sidewalk or partially blocking a sidewalk, or in front of a driveway.

    -In a tunnel or on a bridge, except where permitted.

    -Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire station driveway.

    -On the wrong side of the street.

Emergency

Emergency Vehicles

If you see or hear an emergency vehicle, whether it's in your lane or not, pull over and out of its way. Unless you're in an intersection. Then pull over at the other side. If you have a green light and see/hear an emergency vehicle, allow the vehicle to pass first.

Yield to Emergency Vehicles Always

Never follow or pass an emergency vehicle running light and sirens.



Emergency Vehicle Oprators

In a high priority emergency, you must use all lights and sirens when within city limits. Once you reach the outer parts of the city, you may turn off the siren if there are no vehicles or intersections nearby, however turn them back on when within 200 feet of another vehicle or intersection.

Slow down when approaching intersections and if the light is red or you have a stop sign, be sure the intersection is clear and safe to cross. Change the siren (push alt) when within 200 feet of an intersection. Avoid using the opposite lane if at all possible.

Response speeds

When responding to a true emergency, it is advised you only drive 10 above the posted speed limit. If road conditions or visibility is reduced, you may have to drive at or lower then the speed limit.


(Credits to Statua for this guide)

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