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.
The place beyond which you cannot stop safely without entering the intersection is the
point of no return.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal is called
riding the brake.
A common driving skill needed for city driving is
blending into traffic.
When driving on multilane streets, you
will use different lanes at different times.
While driving in city situation, you should always
be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position.
It is illegal to pass another vehicle
at an intersection.
How can you identify a one-way street?
Most traffic signs face the same direction as you.
To turn right from a one-way street, you
should position your vehicle in the right lane.
You are driving on a city street & have the green light when a pedestrian begins to cross, you
must stop regardless of the signal light.
