chapter 14 drivers ed Flashcards
You can avoid conflicts while driving in heavy city traffic if you
focus your attention on driving.
Which type of roadway has the highest number of hazards per mile?
City streets and roads.
A long following distance has the advantage of
giving you more time to use the IPDE Process.
How can you maintain a good sight distance while driving in city areas?
Maintain a 3-second following distance.
The purpose of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane is
to help move rush-hour traffic.
If you are driving under adverse conditions, your following distance should be
more than three seconds.
A following distance greater than three seconds is advised in all the situations except
when you are driving up hill.
In which of the following are sudden stops more likely to occur?
Intersections where drivers may have to stop for pedestrians
The tailgater is a hazard to you because
if you brake suddenly, the tailgater might hit you.
if you brake suddenly, the tailgater might hit you.
increase your following distance to 4 seconds or more.
If you are being tailgated and need to make a stop, you should
flash brake lights to warn and slow sooner.
An oncoming driver has just begun to cross into your lane as you drive at night. You should
flash headlights and sound the horn.
How far ahead should you check traffic signals?
At least one block ahead.
A traffic signal that has been green for some time is a
stale green light.
A flashing DON’T WALK pedestrian signal indicates
the signal will be yellow soon.
