3. Safe Driving: Roundabouts, blind spots Flashcards
Roundabouts
Who yields at a roundabout?
Entering traffic yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Roundabouts
What directions can you travel in a roundabout?
Always counter-clockwise (never clockwise)
Roundabouts
What does a “right turn” mean in a roundabout?
1st exit (generally when total of 4 exits)
Roundabouts
What does “going straight” mean in a roundabout?
2nd exit (generally when total of 4 exits)
Roundabouts
What does a “left turn” mean in a roundabout?
3rd exit (generally when total of 4 exits)
Roundabouts
Which lane should you use in a roundabout if you are taking the 1st exit?
Right lane (outermost)
Roundabouts
Which lane should you use in a roundabout if you are taking the 2nd exit?
Either (assuming a two-lane roundabout)
Roundabouts
Which lane should you use in a roundabout if you are taking the 3rd exit?
Left/inner (assuming a two-lane roundabout)
Roundabouts
Who has the right of way when entering a roundabout, cars or bikes?
Neither: you can’t have the right of way, only yield it
Roundabouts
Who yields at a roundabout entrance: car entering or bike?
Car (always yield to bike at roundabout entrances)
Over-correcting
What did a driver do if they are over-correcting?
Turned the steering wheel too much for the turn they’re making
Over-correcting
What happens if you over-correct at low speeds?
Nothing, just have a really tight turn and the car leans a lot
Over-correcting
What happens if you over-correct at higher speeds?
Back wheels slide out
Over-correcting
What’s the big danger of over-correcting?
Rear wheels lose traction and slide: you lose control of the car
Over-correcting
What’s the leading cause of over-correcting?
Being startled or having to make an emergency turn to avoid something
Over-correcting
How do you prevent over-correcting?
Mostly leaving space ahead of you so you have lots of time to react
Space Cushion
Where do you keep a space cushion?
In front of you, both sides, and behind
Space Cushion
How much space do you leave in front of you?
2 sec below 35mph, 3 sec below 45mph, 4 sec above 45mph
Space Cushion
When do you leave more space around you?
Bad weather, bad road conditions
Space Cushion
What is tailgating?
Car behind you following too closely
Space Cushion
What do you do with a tailgater?
Slow down and let them pass or move over a lane
Space Cushion
How do you warn a tailgater and encourage them to change?
Tap your brakes (but don’t “brake-check” them!)
Blind Spots
How should you adjust your rear view mirror?
So you can see out the entire back window
Blind Spots
How should you adjust your side view mirrors?
So you can barely see the side of your car
Blind Spots
How do you use your rear mirrors to see in your blind spot?
Can’t. That’s the definition of your blind spot: mirrors can’t see it
Blind Spots
Best way to see a car in your blind spot?
Turn your head and look over your shoulder
Blind Spots
Can you drive in someone else’s blind spot?
Sure, not illegal, but bad idea. Move.
