SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 4-Basic
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Ticket, Basic Collision Investigation,
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56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be required - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-(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 - ANSWERS-(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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-(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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-
(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. The stop must be made without obstructing
traffic more than is necessary. A person who fails to stop or to comply with the requirements of
this section is guilty of:
(1) a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more
than one year or fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars,
or both, when injury results but great bodily injury or death does not result;
(2) a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than
ten years and fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars
when great bodily injury results; or
Collision Reporting, Uniform Traffic
Ticket, Basic Collision Investigation,
Vehicle Tactics, Mind Armor52
56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be required - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-(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 - ANSWERS-(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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-(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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-
(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. The stop must be made without obstructing
traffic more than is necessary. A person who fails to stop or to comply with the requirements of
this section is guilty of:
(1) a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more
than one year or fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars,
or both, when injury results but great bodily injury or death does not result;
(2) a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than
ten years and fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars
when great bodily injury results; or
