Hello, friends! Today we are talking about what is the main road at the crossroads.
Situations vary. In most cases, intersections are equipped with the necessary signs and indicators. Based on them, you can answer the question posed, and then make the right maneuver.
But it also happens that there are no signs. And in such a situation it is not entirely clear how to look at the main road.
To simplify the task, we will consider several situations and try to answer pressing questions.
We focus on the signs
To understand who is on the main road and who is on the secondary road, you need to look at the signs.
From a distance it is not always possible to understand what is considered the main road at an upcoming intersection.
In this situation, it is recommended to slow down and also drive closer.
Next, look for possible signs. They will help if the traffic light is faulty or there is no traffic controller.
Look at the signs at the intersection. And remember driving courses. This is basic knowledge that all motorists must have.
Sign 2.1
Directly indicates which road is the main one. Means "Main Road".
If you see this sign, then there is an intersection of unequal roads ahead. Therefore, you move along the main road. You have priority. Use it correctly.
Sign 2.4
It also helps to understand which road is the main one at the intersection. Not yours. After all, this sign informs you to give way. Presented in the form of an inverted triangle.
Consequently, the driver is moving on a secondary road. The path itself is uneven.
If necessary, in case of such a sign you will have to stop. This is necessary to give way to drivers with priority.
Sign 2.5
Another useful sign. It doesn’t mean that you can’t move without stopping.
Also a sign of being on the road of secondary importance. You will need to stop before the stop line. If it exists, of course.
If there is no line, you must stop in front of the edge of the roadway. This will allow you to assess the situation and make the right decision on subsequent maneuvers.
You need to give way to vehicles moving on the side with priority. Only after this is it allowed to continue on your own path.
Wishes before practice
As we all already know, among motorists there are those who do not know the traffic rules or regularly or unintentionally violate them for some reason. When you go out on the road, you should always remember that unexpected situations may arise along the way and you should always be prepared to solve them. Very often, the “Main Road” sign cannot guarantee safe driving, since there may be a motorist who wants to enter the road without having priority. There are situations when there is not a completed exit, but only non-compliance with the rules establishing the line for stopping. But this is quite enough for an accident to occur.
As a result, when approaching a secondary road, reduce the speed slightly and focus your attention on the vehicles moving along it. You can also place your foot next to the brake pedal, this will help change the outcome of the consequences. But if an emergency occurs, the one who moved along the main road will still be right.
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When you can't see the signs
If there are no road signs on your side, you should definitely slow down.
Look around carefully. Do you see signs on other sides of the intersection?
They are often duplicated on the left side. Or they hang it above the road, rather than installing it on poles on the side.
Moreover, in some situations they are installed in such a way that it is impossible to notice them. Bushes and tree branches become a common obstacle. Utility services are clearly underperforming. And the priority signs are hidden in the branches.
The only bad thing is that this fact is unlikely to exempt you from liability for violating the rules of crossing an intersection. So be careful. Look around.
If you haven’t seen the signs on your side, then take a closer look at their possible placement on other sides of the approaching intersection.
It’s not difficult to recognize the signs from the reverse side:
- the main road is represented as a diamond;
- you need to give way to an inverted triangle;
- You can’t move without stopping if it’s an octagon.
Having seen one of the presented signs at one of the corners of the intersection, the driver can correctly assess the situation and also make a decision on subsequent maneuvers.
Coverage to help
Another situation where the main road is how to determine without signs.
In such a situation, it makes sense to evaluate the road surface.
More relevant outside populated areas. There are also possible intersections where priority signs are not installed.
There is a simple solution. This is the presence of a ground cover. Where the soil intersects with asphalt, everything is elementary. The soil is a secondary area, and the asphalt is a priority, that is, the main one.
Yes, asphalt can also be applied over a certain number of meters from the ground side. But only for aesthetics. The presence of a piece of asphalt on the ground when crossing an intersection does not make both roads equal. Consequently, the driver leaving the dirt must yield and let those driving on the asphalt surface pass.
Nuances
Drivers often have different opinions about driving under the “Main Road” sign. This is due to the fact that each specific situation is assessed in its own way.
For example, some motorists believe that the sign is only valid until the nearest intersection unless it is followed by a duplicate. It is difficult to determine whether this is true or not. Based on practice, the priority part of the road ends at the intersection at the location where a separate sign indicating the priority of traffic is installed. But the rules say that without clarifying designations it does not cease its action and continues in the direction of the intersection.
Remember that the “Main Road” sign is installed mainly on unregulated parts of the road, and if there is a traffic light, it stops working.
There are cases when, instead of a sign, a red triangle is placed. Moreover, this is a fairly common situation. The driver must be able to “read” additional signs and identify secondary and main roads.
In the rules, these clarifying signs have certain serial numbers (2.3.2. – 2.3.7). Remember them and study them in detail so that in the future there will be no unclear situations in the process of determining the advantage on roads. It doesn’t take long to study them and it’s not difficult, but you will avoid fines for violating road signs.
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Pankratov Oleg Viktorovich Captain of a separate battalion of traffic police of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Moscow
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What to do if there are no signs
Let's look at the following situation. There are no priority signs on the driver's side.
Then it makes sense to refer to paragraph 13.13 of the traffic rules.
It says the following. When a motorist is unable to determine the surface and there are no priority signs, he should assume that he is driving on a secondary route.
The inability to determine the coverage is determined by poor lighting, the presence of snow, dirt, etc.
It turns out the following. When the driver cannot determine the status of the road, then you need to act on the basis that you are on a secondary route. And if sign 2.4 is visible ahead, but is turned backwards, then when crossing this road will be the main one. There are no options here.
The priority should always be to assess vehicles that are on a potential main road. See how many there are and how far they are from you. They have an advantage. Therefore, if vehicles are close, you will need to let them through.
As for oncoming cars, you have equal rights. After all, both cars are moving on a secondary road. What follows from this? If the car opposite is about to turn left, then first it must let you pass, moving straight.
There is just a nuance. Use priority only if you are sure that the oncoming vehicle intends to yield.
Additional designations
In accordance with the standards for organizing infrastructure, as well as RTS (road transport construction), the “Main Road” sign can sometimes be replaced with the following designations, which refer to numbers 2.3.1 - 2.3.7.
They inform motorists about the presence of secondary traffic on this route and make it possible to maintain priority while crossing a certain territory. There is no need to confuse the types of signs establishing the main road. The priority direction is always marked with a large stripe in the middle, but as for those adjacent to it, then with thin stripes on all sides.
Also under the main road sign you can often see a large white plate with black markings and referring to the number 8.13 in accordance with the rules. Using it, you can accurately determine the road, which is the main one in relation to the location of vehicles. It also helps to quickly determine the order of movement.
Always know that on the auxiliary sign, the main road is marked with a bold stripe, but on the auxiliary signs, which do not have the right of priority, with thin stripes. An auxiliary sign is required when three or more paths intersect and when the direction of travel on a main road changes.
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Which car drivers violated parking rules?
Only car B Only car A Cars A and B
The effect of sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited” extends to the nearest intersection. In this case, to the intersection with the road adjacent to the left. You can park the car in place “B”. Only the driver of car “A” violates the rules of stopping and parking. (“Road signs”, paragraph 12.1 of traffic rules). The correct answer is “Only car A”
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Important Features
When crossing an intersection with a main road sign, drivers on secondary roads will see a give way sign in front of them. And only after waiting for the cars that have priority in traffic to cross the intersection, continue driving. And you should always remember that road safety comes first.
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How to properly perform emergency braking on a slippery road if the car is not equipped with an anti-lock braking system?
Press the brake pedal while simultaneously using the parking brake Press the brake pedal all the way and hold it until it stops Braking by intermittently pressing the brake pedal, preventing the wheels from locking
Emergency, non-service, braking on a slippery surface should be done in combination, i.e. by “engine braking” (without disengaging the clutch until the speed drops significantly) and intermittently pressing the brake pedal, avoiding complete blocking of the wheels, which will result in “skidding” and increase in braking distance. The main mistake in this case is holding the pedal for a long time, that is, the inability to brake impulsively (intermittently). The correct answer is “Brake by intermittently pressing the brake pedal, preventing the wheels from locking.”
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When is it necessary to turn on low beam headlights or daytime running lights during daylight hours?
Only when driving outside a populated area Only when driving in a populated area In both of these cases
Low beam headlights or daytime running lights during daylight hours must be turned on in both of these cases. (Clause 19.5 of the Traffic Regulations.) The correct answer is “In both of the above cases”
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You are required to give way to a truck:
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