SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 4-Basic
Collision Reporting, Uniform Traffic
Ticket, Basic Collision Investigation,
Vehicle Tactics, Mind Armor
56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be
required - correct answer ✔✔ A person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway
at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and
having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. Speed must
be so controlled to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle, or other conveyance
on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty
of a person to use care.
Top 5 Reasons for Collisions - correct answer ✔✔ Too Fast for Conditions-
typically rear impact collisions
Following too Closely-typically rear impact collisions
Fail to Yield the Right of Way-typically angular impact collisions
Disregarding Traffic Sign or Signal-typically side impact collisions
Improper Lane Use/Change-typically side swipe collisions
56-5-1930 Following Too Closely - correct answer ✔✔ The driver of a motor
vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and
prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon
and the condition of the highway.
56-5-2320, Vehicles Turning Left - correct answer ✔✔ The driver of a vehicle
intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road
or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the
opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to
constitute an immediate hazard.
,56-5-2310 Vehicles Approaching or Entering an Intersection - correct answer
✔✔ (a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different
highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left
shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
(b) The right-of-way rule in subsection (a) is modified at through highways and
as otherwise provided in this chapter.
56-5-2330 Stop signs and yield signs - correct answer ✔✔ (a) Preferential
right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized by the
Department of Transportation or local authorities.
(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a
vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if
none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if
none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has
a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it.
After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in
the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute
an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or
within the intersection or junction of roadways.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such
sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if
required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none,
before entering the cross-walk on the near side of the intersection or, if none,
then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view
of approaching traffic on the intersecting road before entering it. After slowing
or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the
intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an
immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the
intersection or junction of roadways. If such driver is involved in a collision
with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways, after driving past a
,yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence
of his failure to yield right-of-way.
56-5-2350 vehicle entering the roadway - correct answer ✔✔ The driver of a
vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another
roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the
roadway to be entered or crossed.
56-5-2360, Approach of Emergency Vehicles - correct answer ✔✔ Upon
approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, every other vehicle shall yield
the right of way and drive to a position parallel to and as close to as possible
to the right hand edge of curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and
shall stop and remain in that position until they have passed.
56-5-2370 highway construction and maintenance - correct answer ✔✔ (a)
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or
pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway traffic
construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle
obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such
vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-
4650.
56-5-2740 place where drivers shall stop for stop signs - correct answer ✔✔
Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering
the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no
crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, then at the
point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of
approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering the
intersection except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-
control signal.
, 56-5-1900 driving on roadways laned for traffic - correct answer ✔✔
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked
lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith
shall apply:
(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single
lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained
that such movement can be made with safety.
(b) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way
movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except
when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction
when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance or in preparation
for making a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated
exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is
proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
(c) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to
use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving
in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of
vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
(d) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of
lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions
of such devices.
56-5-1210 duties of driver involved in accident resulting in death or person
injury - correct answer ✔✔ (A) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident
resulting in injury to or the death of a person immediately shall stop the
vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to it as possible. He then shall
return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he
has fulfilled the requirements of Section 56-5-1230. However, he may
temporarily leave the scene to report the accident to the proper authorities.
Collision Reporting, Uniform Traffic
Ticket, Basic Collision Investigation,
Vehicle Tactics, Mind Armor
56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be
required - correct answer ✔✔ A person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway
at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and
having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. Speed must
be so controlled to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle, or other conveyance
on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty
of a person to use care.
Top 5 Reasons for Collisions - correct answer ✔✔ Too Fast for Conditions-
typically rear impact collisions
Following too Closely-typically rear impact collisions
Fail to Yield the Right of Way-typically angular impact collisions
Disregarding Traffic Sign or Signal-typically side impact collisions
Improper Lane Use/Change-typically side swipe collisions
56-5-1930 Following Too Closely - correct answer ✔✔ The driver of a motor
vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and
prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon
and the condition of the highway.
56-5-2320, Vehicles Turning Left - correct answer ✔✔ The driver of a vehicle
intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road
or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the
opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to
constitute an immediate hazard.
,56-5-2310 Vehicles Approaching or Entering an Intersection - correct answer
✔✔ (a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different
highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left
shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
(b) The right-of-way rule in subsection (a) is modified at through highways and
as otherwise provided in this chapter.
56-5-2330 Stop signs and yield signs - correct answer ✔✔ (a) Preferential
right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized by the
Department of Transportation or local authorities.
(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a
vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if
none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if
none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has
a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it.
After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in
the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute
an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or
within the intersection or junction of roadways.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such
sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if
required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none,
before entering the cross-walk on the near side of the intersection or, if none,
then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view
of approaching traffic on the intersecting road before entering it. After slowing
or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the
intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an
immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the
intersection or junction of roadways. If such driver is involved in a collision
with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways, after driving past a
,yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence
of his failure to yield right-of-way.
56-5-2350 vehicle entering the roadway - correct answer ✔✔ The driver of a
vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another
roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the
roadway to be entered or crossed.
56-5-2360, Approach of Emergency Vehicles - correct answer ✔✔ Upon
approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, every other vehicle shall yield
the right of way and drive to a position parallel to and as close to as possible
to the right hand edge of curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and
shall stop and remain in that position until they have passed.
56-5-2370 highway construction and maintenance - correct answer ✔✔ (a)
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or
pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway traffic
construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle
obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such
vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-
4650.
56-5-2740 place where drivers shall stop for stop signs - correct answer ✔✔
Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering
the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no
crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, then at the
point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of
approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering the
intersection except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-
control signal.
, 56-5-1900 driving on roadways laned for traffic - correct answer ✔✔
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked
lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith
shall apply:
(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single
lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained
that such movement can be made with safety.
(b) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way
movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except
when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction
when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance or in preparation
for making a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated
exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is
proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
(c) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to
use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving
in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of
vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
(d) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of
lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions
of such devices.
56-5-1210 duties of driver involved in accident resulting in death or person
injury - correct answer ✔✔ (A) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident
resulting in injury to or the death of a person immediately shall stop the
vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to it as possible. He then shall
return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident until he
has fulfilled the requirements of Section 56-5-1230. However, he may
temporarily leave the scene to report the accident to the proper authorities.
