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3. Safe Driving: Searching, sharing Flashcards

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Searching

Most basic rule for watching traffic around you?

A

Keep your head moving and look at everything around you.

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Why is looking ahead of you a good idea?

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Give you more time to react

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How far ahead of you should you scan?

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20-30 seconds

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How far ahead should you scan in a city?

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About 1 block ahead (20-30 seconds)

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How do you scan ahead of you (what do your eyes do)?

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Scan side to side looking beyond the road itself

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What clues can you see on a car that tell you it’s about to do something?

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Exhaust smoke, tail-lights, backup lights, turned wheels

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What are you especially looking for in rural areas?

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Hidden intersections and driveways, slow-moving traffic (like farm vehicles)

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Procedure for looking around at an intersection before you enter?

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Left, Right, Left

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How often should you be looking in your rear view mirror?

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About every 10 seconds

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Sharing The Road

A rollerskater enters the road ahead of you and skates down the shoulder. What’s your responsibility?

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Adjust your driving to account for them (move over, slow down, honk, emergency stop, …)

It’s illegal to drive carelessly around anyone on the road

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Sharing The Road

A horse pulling a buggy gets spooked and pulls in front of you. Who’s responsible?

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You are (at least): you are required to adjust your driving to avoid others’ mistakes.

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Sharing The Road

An elderly person walks in front of you from between two cars. Who’s at fault?

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You are (at least): you are required to adjust your driving to avoid others’ mistakes.

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Sharing The Road

You have a green light and start to turn right. A pedestrian runs out in front of you in the crosswalk. Who’s at fault?

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You are (at least): they have the right of way

and you are required to adjust your driving to avoid others’ mistakes

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Sharing The Road

Girl and her dog walk out right in front of you (not a crosswalk), and you swerve to get out of their way. OK?

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Maybe: if it’s a seeing-eye dog you are required to come to a full stop.

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Sharing The Road

Where roads are bicycles allowed and not allowed to operate?

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Allowed on any road other than interstates and freeways

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Sharing The Road

How does right of way work with bicycles?

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Same as other vehicles – no special rules

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Sharing The Road

A bicycle pulls out in front of you, makes a hand-signal, then stops in front of you. Legal?

A

Yup, assuming they allowed enough space to enter ahead of you

hand signal might be a left-turn signal; they are allowed to take up the lane

18
Q

Sharing The Road

What’s the big rule about bicycles that asshole bike riders always ignore?

A

Bicycles cannot impede the normal flow of traffic.

19
Q

Sharing The Road

Can you pass a bicyclist in the same lane they are riding in?

A

Yes, if you can give them at least 3 feet of clearance

20
Q

Sharing The Road

How do you pass a bicyclist if you don’t have enough room?

A

Change lanes

21
Q

Sharing The Road

How fast can you drive a moped?

A

No more than 35 MPH

above 35 it’s a motorcycle

22
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Sharing The Road

Where can’t you drive a moped?

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Interstate highway

23
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Sharing The Road

Do you need a driver’s license for a moped?

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No, but you must have a government-issued ID card with you

24
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Sharing The Road

What gear must be warn when driving a moped?

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Helmet. Also eye protection if moped doesn’t have a windshield

25
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Sharing The Road

If you don’t need a license, can you drive a moped if your license was suspended?

A

No

26
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Sharing The Road

What is the cause of the majority of crashes with motorcycles?

A

Car driver didn’t see the motorcycle

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