The manual explains that a single stop line is sometimes placed farther back from an intersection. What reason does the manual give?
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A.
To let larger vehicles turn without forcing other traffic to back up Correct
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B.
To give pedestrians more room in the crosswalk
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C.
To improve driver visibility of the traffic light overhead
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D.
To slow drivers before they enter the intersection
The answer is "To let larger vehicles turn without forcing other traffic to back up"
A single setback stop line gives larger vehicles like tractor-trailers, buses, and trucks room to swing wide through their turns without pushing other cars into reverse. B pulls readers who notice the crosswalk sitting right beside the marking and read the extra room as pedestrian space.
The traps in the wrong answers
B. To give pedestrians more room in the crosswalk
Pedestrian spacing isn't the reason the manual names. This answer reads the setback as extra room for crossing, since a crosswalk usually sits right beside the marking.
C. To improve driver visibility of the traffic light overhead
The manual doesn't tie the setback to signal visibility. This answer borrows a defensive-driving tip about seeing overhead signals and applies it to a lane-marking rule.
D. To slow drivers before they enter the intersection
Speed reduction isn't the reason the manual gives. This answer reads the setback as a speed-calming design, the way speed humps or rumble strips work.
This question tests your knowledge of Road Markings in New York. Source: New York State Driver's Manual, "Pavement Markings: Stop and Crosswalk Lines," p.32..
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