Chapter 8

Question 1

Q.3. A reasonable & proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that

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d. Provides a safe path of travel

Question 2

The 3 conditions

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Roadway Condition
Off-road Condition
Traffic Conditions

Question 3

Lane position ________ be most helpful when a vehicle, bicyclist, or emergency vehicle is on the right shoulder.

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Lane position 2 or closer to diving line

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Question 4

Center, left and right

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Within Travel Lanes

Question 5

Far left and right

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Straddle Lanes

Question 6

Q.1. An adequate space margin is one that provides

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d. All of the above

Question 7

An adequate space margin

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One that provides a driver with time, space, visibility

Question 8

Safe drivers increase following distance when

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Traveling Higher speeds
Inclement Weather
Frail cold high winds
Severe dust storm
extreme high temperature
heavy traffic

Question 9

Space Margins

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Around your vehicle that allows a safe driver enough time for judgement errors and to provide for an escape path when necessary

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Question 10

Stages of Stopping

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Perception- Reaction-Braking

Question 11

Q.2. A driver should maintain a minimum following distance of

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c. 3-4 seconds

Question 12

Most difficult area around your vehicle to control safety

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Rear

Question 13

What to do when tailgaters

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Slow down
Move to lane position 3
Encourage tailgater to pass on left
Leave space for what you can’t see

Question 14

Avoid Passing Large trucks in crosswinds

Question 15

Closing Probability

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Chance that a vehicle & another road user will move closer together as they move along paths of travel

Question 16

Closing Actions

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Maneuver drivers make that increase closing probability
(Like changing lanes and entering on intersection)

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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)

Question 18

Driver Errors

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Right of Way
Speed adjustments
Judging Distance
Vehicle Control
Improper Signals

Question 19

Compromising

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At least 3ft space needed to pass bicyclist

Question 20

Basic Speed Law

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Requires drivers to factor in visibility, traction and the volume and speed of nearby traffic

Question 21

In One Glance

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An average person can collect 5-7 bits of information

Question 22

Bits of Information

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Gathered at a glance
(Numbers, letters, symbols, signal light flashing)

Question 23

Q.4. You should avoid passing another vehicle

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a. As you approach a hill crest

Question 24

Should avoid passing another vehicle as you approach

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Hill crest, over bridges, intersections and reduced visibility

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Q.5. After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when

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b. You can see the front tire of the car in your mirror

Question 26

Signal when (Passing a vehicle)

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Signal left when leaving and signal right when retiring back into lane

Question 27

The 3 things you should take into consideration

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Is it legal, safe, Time of space to do