(70/133) What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
This question tests knowledge of right-of-way rules when entering a roadway from a private road, such as a driveway, alley, or parking lot. The Texas Driver's Handbook states that drivers entering a roadway from a private road, driveway, or alley must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and all vehicles on the roadway. This is a fundamental safety rule designed to prevent collisions when merging into traffic.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
The correct answer is to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic. Texas law (Transportation Code) and the Texas Driver's Handbook require that any driver emerging from a private road, driveway, or building must stop and yield to pedestrians and vehicles already on the public road. This ensures that traffic on the main roadway is not forced to brake or swerve, reducing the risk of accidents.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
Blowing the horn does not give you the right-of-way and is not a substitute for yielding. It may startle other drivers and does not ensure safe entry. The law requires you to yield, not to announce your entry.
Option: Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
Stopping with part of your car on the roadway is dangerous because it obstructs traffic and can cause a collision. You should stop before entering the roadway, not partially on it, and only proceed when it is safe.
Option: Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
Driving out fast is unsafe and illegal. You must yield to traffic already on the road, not accelerate into it. Merging smoothly does not override the requirement to yield the right-of-way.
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