Chapter 15 Drivers Education

Rural roads can vary in both ______ and ______

type of material and size

never __ downhill

coast

prohibited

illegal

yellow warning signs that warn of the curve ahead are usually placed ___

250 to 700 feet before the curve, depending on the posted speed limit

if you are meeting a line of vehicles, slow down and move into lane position __

3

maintain a safe following distance of rural roads of _____

3 or more seconds

maintain at least a __ second following distance when following RV's uphil

4

rural roads also account for __ percent of the vehicle miles traveled and nearly __ percent of out nation's traffic fatalities

40, 61

switch from your high beams to your low beams within __ feet of an approaching vehicle

500

many rural roads have a speed limit of _ mph or more

55

passing is not allowed within_______ to ____ feet _______

700 to 1000 feet of the top of a hill

some desert roadways have speed limits of ____ or ___ mph

75 or 80

rural roads comprise nearly __ percent of all the roadway mileage in our country.

80

Do not pass signs are _

rectangular white signs

the greater your ____, the more time you will have to identify and safely respond to hazards and unexpected situations

visual lead

runaway vehicle ramp

provide a place for vehicles, especially large trucks, to safely get out of traffic and stop when their brakes are no longer effective

4 functions of traffic controls

provide advance information and warning of hazards that you cannot yet identify, major intersections ahead, passing conditions, unusual or hazardous conditions ( curves, shoulders, animal crossings_, and traffic channeled into reduced space

advisory speed sign

provide suggested maximum speeds for sharp curves and other special situation. they are usually lower than the posted speed limit

never remove a ___ cap from a hot radiator

radiator

most slow moving vehicles are required to have a ___________________ sign mounted on them

red and orange

when you can't see around a curve, what should you do?

reduce your speed, move into lane position 1, and tap your horn

if you are blinded by headlights, look to the _____

right edge of the road

when you must meet oncoming traffic, try to select a location where you have an open _____ to move into if you need to swerve to avoid conflict

right front zone

when driving on a multilane roadway, always try to drive in the ____

righthand lane

if you are hit from behind, it is better to be moving in the __ direction as the vehicle striking you than to be stopped

same

steps 1-5 for dealing with a curve

see the curve in your target area, check your rear zone, check your left-front zone for oncoming traffic, check your right-front zone to determine if it is open or closed to your line of sight and path of travel, stay in or get into lane position 1

if you encounter a flash flood, _______

seek higher ground immediately and wait for the water to recede. Stay away from creeks or natural drainage areas

high altitudes can affect drivers, causing______

shortness or breath, faster heartbeat, and headache, as well as reduced concentration and drowsiness

rural intersections can have _ or ___

traffic lights, stop signs

passing is illegal within ____ feet of an intersection

100

yellow pennant signs indicate

a no passing zone

switchbacks

a series of sharp turns

flash flood

a sudden, unexpected rush of water from heavy rain

slow moving vehicle

a vehicle that is unable to travel at highway speed, such as tractors and other large farm machinery.

do not use ____ in the mountains

air conditioner

median

an area of ground or concrete separating traffic moving in opposite directions. It can vary from a few inches wide to several feet wide

graphics

pictures that alert drivers of hazardous conditions

steps 1-4 when preparing to pass

check all roadway signs and markings to be sure it is legal to pass. While maintaining a following distance of three seconds or more, look ahead to your target area to make certain it is safe to pass. If there are no conflicts ahead, get into the ready position, a two second following distance, and then get into lane position 2. Check roadway conditions. Is there anything that might cause the vehicle ahead to swerve left. check your rearview mirror for possible conflicts in your rear zone. Delay passing if your rear zone is closing because of another vehicle rapidly approaching from behind.

steps to making a righthand turn onto a multilane road

check traffic to the left, ahead, and to the right of your target area. Make certain the left, front, and right zones are open. Enter the nearest right lane as you turn. Look and steer toward your target and accelerate to the prevailing speed. If a lane change left is needed, do so only after you complete your turn, clear the intersection, and attain the prevailing speed

three stages of passing

decision stage, preparation stage, and the execution stage

flash floods are especially dangerous in the

desert

when traveling down a mountain, you should __

downshift

what is the leading cause of collisions in the mountains?

driving too fast

signal your intention to turn early, at least _ seconds before the actual turn

five seconds

steps 6-8 when preparing to pass

glance over your left shoulder to make certain no vehicles are in your blind spot. Check the oncoming traffic lane again to be sure there are no vehicles approaching and that you have enough space to safely pass. Oncoming vehicles must be at least 30 seconds away. you will need 10-15 seconds to complete your pass. If in doubt, do not pass. Check ahead for driveways and side roads. Make sure no traffic will be entering the roadway ahead

when a driver has difficulty handling a curve, it is typically the result of _____

having too much speed on the approach to the curve

passing on a two-lane road carries a __ level of risk than passing on a multilane road

higher

rural roads have soe common characteristics such as ___, _, and __

hills, curves, and intersections

In heat, a tire with low air pressure will run ___, which could result in tire failure

hotter

steps 6-10

if the curve is sharp, lightly apply your brake and hold until the midpoint of the curve before you turn the steering wheel. As you get closer to the curve, look in the direction the road curves. See if your path of travel is open Once you are beyond the midpoint of the curve, begin to accelerate gently if conditions allow. Identify and evaluate your new target area, steer toward that target area, and search ahead for possible zone changes

driveways should be treated like ___

intersections

three questions to ask your self in the deciding phase

is it worthwhile? Is it legal? Is it safe/

when another vehicle passes, it may help you to move to

lane position 3

steps to making a lefthand turn onto a multilane road

left turns require larger gaps than right turns. first, make certain you have checked left, front, and right zones. HWen it is safe, cross the lanes on you side of the roadway. Choose a time when no traffic is approaching from your right in the far left lane of the road you will be turning into. Then turn into the nearest lane. Accelerate more quickly to the prevailing speed than you would for a right turn

on extremely sharp inclines, when extra power is needed, you may need to shift an automatic transmission into ____

low gear (LOW 1 or LOW 2)

passing on a two lane road steps 4-7

make a final evaluation. Provided you ahve not passed the vehicle, you can change your mind if any conflicts to your front zone exist 20-30 seconds ahead. if your front zone is clear, continue to accelerate to proper speed. Maintain your speed until you can see at least one of the headlights of the vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror. Signal for a right lane change, and return smoothly to the right lane. Do not slow down. Cancel your tunr signla and ajust your speed na dlane position

maintaing vehicle control at higher speeds is _______ than at lower speeds

more difficult

passing on a two lane road steps 1-3

move from your following distance position to your ready position, which is 2 seconds behind the vehicle you intend to pass. WHen it is safe to pass, signal left to prepare for your lane change, and check over your left shoulder to make sure no vehicles are in your blind spot. Change lanes smoothly and accelerate at least 10 mph faster than the vehicle you are passing. However, all passing should be done within the speed limit.

when making a left turn, turn from the left lane ______

nearest the center line or median strip

Older, less-traveled rural roads are often narrow and _____ maintained as well as more traveled rural roads.

not

hills are ___ normally marked, unless they have _____ slopes

not, steep

when you have to cross a multiple lane road, cross each half as if you were crossing a ______

one-way street

natural forces work to push your vehicle to the ____ of the curve

outside

As you approach the cresT of a hill, ____________

slow down and use lane position 1

if you encounter a sand or dust storms,

slow immediately and find a safe place to pull over. Turn off your headlights and turn on your hazard flashers. Wait in your vehicle until the storm passes. If you must drive, go slowly and use low beams

to drive in some mountain areas in winter, vehicles should be equipped with _____ and/or _____

snow tire, tire chains

no-passing situations are marked by ______

solid yellow lines

you should accelerate ___ when driving uphill

steadily

if turning left, wait with your wheels __ until you start your turn

straight

use greter following distances when being _________,or, ______

tailgated driving on a steep downhill slope, or following a motorcycle

generally, all passing should be done in

the left lane

posted speeds

the maximum legal speeds allowed under ideal conditions

when you shut off your engine, ___ occurs

vapor lock. The engine will not start because the fuel cannot be pumped in a gaseous state. Allow the engine to coll. Then try restarting it

pull-out areas

where an additional right lane is provided for slower moving vehicles

other examples of times when you shouldn't pass

within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, on a two-lane bridge or underpass, on curves, when the vehicle ahead is traveling at or neat the speed limit, anytime your line of sight is restricted, when you cannot complete a pass before the start of a no-passing zone, any time oncoming traffic is too close, when you will be stopping or turning soon

many multilane rural roads have only a ____ line separating high-speed traffic moving in opposite directions

yellow dashed or solid line

a warning sign for a curve is ______________

yellow with a black arrow showing the direction of the curve. the sharper the curve of the arrow, the sharper the actual curve ahead

when should you apply the orderly visual search pattern technique?

you should apply it in rural areas where your 12-15 second visual lead covers more area because of the higher speeds

passing is illegal and unsafe when

your line of sight is restricted, your front zone is closed, or cross-traffic is present, even if no warning signs or line are present

4 things that speed affects

your line of sight, stopping distance, vehicle control, and the amount of damage and injury suffered in the event of a collision