Chapter 10 - Driving in Rural Areas Flashcards

1
Q

many rural roads have a speed limit of

A

55 mph; some states allow speeds greater than that

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2
Q

turning right and left and accelerating to 30mph takes about

A

6 seconds

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3
Q

warning signs are usually placed

A

250-700 feet before the actual hazard

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4
Q

the sharper the curve of the arrow,

A

the sharper the roadway curve ahead

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5
Q

how long should your search range be on rural roads

A

12-15 seconds

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6
Q

curve warning signs often have _________________ posted below them on the sign post

A

advisory speed signs

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7
Q

when turning your last check is

A

in your intended path of travel

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8
Q

an intersection with a left turn light, green area or a delayed green light has

A

a protected left turn

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9
Q

a through street is created when stop or yield signs are on

A

two corners of an intersection

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10
Q

you intend to turn left at an intersection. others will yield the right of way to you for a left turn only when

A

left turn arrow is green

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11
Q

generally uncontrolled intersections are located in

A

residential areas

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12
Q

an uncontrolled railroad crossing usually has

A

a crossbuck and a round yellow sign

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13
Q

traffic is moving at 30mph on a street you plan to cross. how large a gap in each direction should you have?

A

about two-thirds of a block

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14
Q

left turns require ________ than right turns

A

larger gaps

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15
Q

a controlled railroad crossing is identified by

A

flashing lights and a crossing gate

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16
Q

you have the right of way at an intersection

A

only if other drivers give it to you

17
Q

when passing a vehicle, how much faster should you be going than the vehicle you are overtaking?

A

10 mph

18
Q

when passing, is it legal to break the speed limit

A

NO, all passing must be done under the posted speed limit

19
Q

most slow moving vehicles have a _______ and ____ triangular sign

A

orange and red

20
Q

mountain roads often zigzag across a mountain with a series of sharp turns called

A

switchbacks

21
Q

when driving up a mountain, you might have to

A

shift to a lower gear

22
Q

provide a place for vehicles, especially large trucks, to safely get out of traffic and stop when their brakes are no longer effective

A

runaway vehicle ramps

23
Q

high altitude can effect drivers by causing

A

shortness of breath, faster heartbeat, and headache

24
Q

low altitude can effect drivers by causing

A

reduced concentration, and drowsiness

25
Q

effects of altitude on vehicles

A

reduced climbing power, water temp in radiator increases, engine may overheat

26
Q

effects of heat on drivers

A

false senses of security, glare from sun can reduce vision

27
Q

effects of heat on vehicles

A

battery fluids, radiator fluids, need to be checked frequently