City Driving Techniques

Question 1

One-Way Streets

Answer 1

• There are numerous in cities to facilitate traffic flow

- You must remember that your turns are affected by them (what lane to turn into)

Question 2

Pedestrians

Answer 2

• pedestrian sometimes cross where they should not and you must watch for them
• This also applies to people getting in and out of cars
• Drive very defensively and yield to pedestrians

Question 3

Traffic Signals

Answer 3

• You will find arrows, delayed greens, and flashing red and yellow lights
• Plan ahead

Question 4

Congestion

Answer 4

• There are many vehicles to contend with in a city and in very close quarters
• You must carefully divide your attention between your own path and other vehicles
• There are peak traffic hours early in the morning, at lunch time and in the late afternoon when people are driving home from work

Question 5

Parked Cars

Answer 5

• Give space to parked cars

- Drive toward the center line if possible

Question 6

Speed Limits

Answer 6

• Speed Limits are generally slower in the city than elsewhere
• Although the speed limit may dictate “25mph” this may be too fast for existing conditions
• You must learn to drive according to “safe speeds”

Question 7

Stop Lines

Answer 7

These are wide painted lines at intersections to control the positions of vehicles at stop signs and intersections

Question 8

Direction Lanes (Arrow Lanes)

Answer 8

• There are present to facilitate traffic movement
• If you want to turn left you get into the lane with the arrow pointing left
• The straight arrow lane goes straight and if this is also the curb lane you may also turn right (unless signs dictate differently)

Question 9

Curbs

Answer 9

• As you approach a turn look for the curb and make a mental note of its location
• If you are making a right hand turn city curbs are more squared off and the hood of your car will block it from view
• Don’t stay too close to the curb
• The closer you are to the curb the further out you must go before starting your turn possibly making you go into someone else’s lane

Question 10

Signs

Answer 10

• They are numerous, sometimes overhead and, at times, hidden by branches or other vehicles
• Be observant

Question 11

Curves Techniques

Answer 11

1. Watch out for warning signs and the advisory speed sides below them. Plan ahead
2. Turn the steering wheel only as much as you need it. You should anticipate your wheel turn so you are not late getting into the curve and you stay in your lane
3. Always slow down before entering the curve. You should be going as slow as necessary before turning the wheel into the curve
4. Look across the curve for traffic or road conditions. Remember, the most likely place to meet someone else in the center of the road is on a curve