Chapter 10 - Driving in Rural Areas Flashcards
many rural roads have a speed limit of
55 mph; some states allow speeds greater than that
turning right and left and accelerating to 30mph takes about
6 seconds
warning signs are usually placed
250-700 feet before the actual hazard
the sharper the curve of the arrow,
the sharper the roadway curve ahead
how long should your search range be on rural roads
12-15 seconds
curve warning signs often have _________________ posted below them on the sign post
advisory speed signs
when turning your last check is
in your intended path of travel
an intersection with a left turn light, green area or a delayed green light has
a protected left turn
a through street is created when stop or yield signs are on
two corners of an intersection
you intend to turn left at an intersection. others will yield the right of way to you for a left turn only when
left turn arrow is green
generally uncontrolled intersections are located in
residential areas
an uncontrolled railroad crossing usually has
a crossbuck and a round yellow sign
traffic is moving at 30mph on a street you plan to cross. how large a gap in each direction should you have?
about two-thirds of a block
left turns require ________ than right turns
larger gaps
a controlled railroad crossing is identified by
flashing lights and a crossing gate
you have the right of way at an intersection
only if other drivers give it to you
when passing a vehicle, how much faster should you be going than the vehicle you are overtaking?
10 mph
when passing, is it legal to break the speed limit
NO, all passing must be done under the posted speed limit
most slow moving vehicles have a _______ and ____ triangular sign
orange and red
mountain roads often zigzag across a mountain with a series of sharp turns called
switchbacks
when driving up a mountain, you might have to
shift to a lower gear
provide a place for vehicles, especially large trucks, to safely get out of traffic and stop when their brakes are no longer effective
runaway vehicle ramps
high altitude can effect drivers by causing
shortness of breath, faster heartbeat, and headache
low altitude can effect drivers by causing
reduced concentration, and drowsiness
effects of altitude on vehicles
reduced climbing power, water temp in radiator increases, engine may overheat
effects of heat on drivers
false senses of security, glare from sun can reduce vision
effects of heat on vehicles
battery fluids, radiator fluids, need to be checked frequently
