Chapter 8 Flashcards
Q.3. A reasonable & proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that
d. Provides a safe path of travel
The 3 conditions
Roadway Condition
Off-road Condition
Traffic Conditions
Lane position ________ be most helpful when a vehicle, bicyclist, or emergency vehicle is on the right shoulder.
Lane position 2 or closer to diving line
1 2. 3 4. 5
Center, left and right
Within Travel Lanes
Far left and right
Straddle Lanes
Q.1. An adequate space margin is one that provides
d. All of the above
An adequate space margin
One that provides a driver with time, space, visibility
Safe drivers increase following distance when
Traveling Higher speeds
Inclement Weather
Frail cold high winds
Severe dust storm
extreme high temperature
heavy traffic
Space Margins
Around your vehicle that allows a safe driver enough time for judgement errors and to provide for an escape path when necessary
1 1/2. 1 1/2
2
Stages of Stopping
Perception- Reaction-Braking
Q.2. A driver should maintain a minimum following distance of
c. 3-4 seconds
Most difficult area around your vehicle to control safety
Rear
What to do when tailgaters
Slow down
Move to lane position 3
Encourage tailgater to pass on left
Leave space for what you can’t see
Avoid Passing Large trucks in crosswinds
Closing Probability
Chance that a vehicle & another road user will move closer together as they move along paths of travel
Closing Actions
Maneuver drivers make that increase closing probability
(Like changing lanes and entering on intersection)
Oncoming Cars
Merging and exiting (Car exiting has ROW)
Cars ahead of you (Can stop or swerve in lane)
Vehicles behind you (vehicles to close can cause collision)
Intersecting Traffic (don’t drive slowly at intersection)
Driver Errors
Right of Way
Speed adjustments
Judging Distance
Vehicle Control
Improper Signals
Compromising
At least 3ft space needed to pass bicyclist
Basic Speed Law
Requires drivers to factor in visibility, traction and the volume and speed of nearby traffic
In One Glance
An average person can collect 5-7 bits of information
Bits of Information
Gathered at a glance
(Numbers, letters, symbols, signal light flashing)
Q.4. You should avoid passing another vehicle
a. As you approach a hill crest
Should avoid passing another vehicle as you approach
Hill crest, over bridges, intersections and reduced visibility
Q.5. After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when
b. You can see the front tire of the car in your mirror
Signal when (Passing a vehicle)
Signal left when leaving and signal right when retiring back into lane
The 3 things you should take into consideration
Is it legal, safe, Time of space to do
