The Third Stuff

Question 1

the time it takes to identify hazards

Answer 1

perception time

Question 2

the time it takes to respond with brake, accelerator, or steering control

Answer 2

reaction time

Question 3

the total time it takes to complete an action

Answer 3

response time

Question 4

consider the speed limit and adjust speed for conditions and flow of traffic

Answer 4

basic speed law

Question 5

a 4-second following distance is used on a dry day, increase when road
conditions are less than perfect.

Answer 5

following distence

Question 6

when driving under 35mph signal 100 ft before the turn. When driving over 35mph,
signal 300ft before your turn.

Answer 6

signals

Question 7

regulated by signs or traffic controls

Answer 7

controlled intersection

Question 8

nothing there to regulate traffic flow

Answer 8

uncontrolled intersection

Question 9

a light that has been green for a while (might change soon)

Answer 9

stale green light

Question 10

a light that has just turned green (should stay green for a while)

Answer 10

fresh green light

Question 11

allowing others to go first

Answer 11

yield

Question 12

you should go first

Answer 12

right of way

Question 13

You must stop if red lights are flashing. The only time you are permitted to keep
going is when you are on the opposite side of a divided highway.

Answer 13

school buses

Question 14

(4-way stop) First car there

Answer 14

goes first

Question 15

(4-way stop) Both cars arrive at the same time

Answer 15

left yields to right

Question 16

left turn yields to

Answer 16

yields to oncoming traffic

Question 17

pedestrian crossing

Answer 17

yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk

Question 18

blind person

Answer 18

yield no matter where they are crossing

Question 19

lane ends or blocked

Answer 19

yield to oncoming traffic

Question 20

t intersection

Answer 20

vehicle approaching the top of the “T” yields

Question 21

flashing red light

Answer 21

treat like a stop sign

Question 22

traffic lights are not working

Answer 22

treat like a stop sign

Question 23

emergency viechles

Answer 23

pull over to the right and stop

Question 24

Lane position 1

Answer 24

center of lane

Question 25

Lane position 2

Answer 25

3-6 inches from a line to the left

Question 26

Lane position 3

Answer 26

3-6 inches from a line to the right

Question 27

Effective targeting allows the driver to:

Answer 27

Visualize the space they intend to occupy.

• Begin learning to use a searching process
• Look far ahead/plan ahead

Question 28

To steer straight forward,

Answer 28

look far ahead toward the center of your intended path

Question 29

Target is a fixed object located in the center of the path you want to

Answer 29

travel

Question 30

the space your vehicle will occupy

Answer 30

targeting path

Question 31

the space to the left and right of the target’s location

Answer 31

target area

Question 32

Whenever you are about to cross a RR crossing, slow to a speed that allows you to visually

Answer 32

check for an approaching train

Question 33

flashing red lights

Answer 33

Stop (if you do not see or hear a train you may cross the tracks)

Question 34

flashing red lights/gate

Answer 34

Stop and remain there until lights go off and gate rises

Question 35

decision making process of seeing, thinking, and responding

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer 35

IPDE

Question 36

helps drivers develop good seeing habits

Answer 36

smith system

Question 37

a method for managing the space around your vehicle by using 6 zones

Answer 37

zone control system

Question 38

lane positon

Answer 38

Separate your vehicle from potential or real hazards

Question 39

Speed adjustment

Answer 39

Adjust your speed to avoid or prepare for potential or real hazards
2. Cover Brake is a good safety step. It allows you to prepare for a possible braking situation

Question 40

communications

Answer 40

Let others know what is going on

2. brake lights
3. turn signals
4. horn
5. lane position