Adjusting 2 Traffic Flashcards
Entering traffic how 2
Signal & enter @ speed traffic is moving into 4+ sec gap
Don’t stop @ end of entrance ramp
If u must wait for space then slow on ramp so have time 2 speed b4 merge
Leaving high speed 2+ lane Rd
Slowing timing
When turning from high speed 2 lane Rd avoid slowing 2 early if traffic is following u
Tap brakes & slow quickly but safely
When should u esp watch out 4 slow moving vehicles?
Large trucks/underpowered cars can lose speed on long/steep hills & take longer to speed up
Watch 4 them when entering or steep grades
Possible trouble spots where u should sloww
Shopping centers, parking lots, downtowns
Rush hours
Narrow bridges & tunnels
Toll plazas
Schools, playgrounds, parks and residential streets
Railrd xings
Work zones
If driving a slow moving vehicle on a 2 lane rd when unsafe to pass, should u pull over to let following vehicles pass?
If line of 5+ vehicles following u then pull over to let them pass
Why shouldn’t u drive faster than others?
u have to keep passing & vehicle u pass might change lanes suddenly or on 2wy rds oncoming traffic can appear suddenly
Why shouldn’t u drive slower than others?
What should u do instead?
Slower than others vehicles bunch behind u & make others pass
Drive faster or use rd w slower speeds
If u spot a slow moving vehicle early enough u can:
Cange lanes or slow slowly enough
How should u drive in parking lots, shopping centers & downtowns?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive in narrow bridges/tunnels?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive near schools, playgrounds, parks & residential streets?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive in rush hours?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive in work zones?
Slow & attentive
How should u drive around railrd xings?
Slow & attentive
