module 3.3 quiz

Question 1

line-of-sight

Answer 1

the visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area

Question 2

what may you need to do when something obstructs your line of sight?

Answer 2

adjust your speed and/or position until it is clear again

Question 3

path-of-travel

Answer 3

the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling toward your target area

Question 4

target

Answer 4

a specific object located straight ahead in the center of your path of travel

near visual field limit

steer toward (target)

changes to whatever appear in the center of your path of travel

Question 5

should you stare or fixate your gaze on the target itself?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

target area

Answer 6

rather than focusing directly on the target, continuously scan the left and right of it (the target area) for relevant information and potential hazards

Question 7

what are lane positions based on?

Answer 7

an average lane size of 12-feet wide, and a vehicle 6-ft wide

Question 8

select the lane position that gives you the best blank and the safest blank

Answer 8

line of sight

path of travel

Question 9

lane position 1

Answer 9

position in the center of the lane with an equal buffer of space on either side

Question 10

lane position 2

Answer 10

position on the left side of the lane

this position allows for additional space to the right of the vehicle

Question 11

lane position 2 use

book answer vs real life

Answer 11

book answer: used to prepare for a left turn, or when avoiding a problem to the right of a vehicle

real life: to make a left turn, stay on the right side of the lane in order to have more room to turn

Question 12

lane position 3

Answer 12

position on the right side of the lane

this position allows for additional space to the left of the vehicle

Question 13

lane position 3 uses

book answer vs real life

Answer 13

book answer: used to prepare for a right turn or when avoiding a problem to the left of the vehicle

real life: to make a right turn, stay on the left side of the lane in order to have more room to turn

Question 14

footprint of the vehicle

Answer 14

the ground around the car that we cannot see

the bigger the vehicle, the bigger the footprint

Question 15

what do we need to use due to the footprint of our vehicle?

Answer 15

reference points

Question 16

reference point

Answer 16

a point on your vehicle that helps the driver determine where they are position on the road

Question 17

front limitation

Answer 17

use the side view mirror

Question 18

rear limitation

Answer 18

use the back passenger window