Drivers Ed Chapters 7,8,and 9

Gaps Needed In Traffic Turning Right

4-6 Seconds

Gaps Needed In Traffic Turning left

6-8 Seconds

Users of mopeds have limited speed and ___

Acceleration

Many collisions involving pedestrians occurs at crosswalks and intersections in ______

Business districts

To give yourself adequate time to react to a hazard, you should _______ your speed

Decrease

To reduce risk of collision, motorcyclists should increase their ___

Following distance

Urban streets and roads have the highest number of _____ per mile

Hazards

Safe path of travel

Traction, Visibility, Space, Traffic Flow

As a driver, you must always ______ to pedestrians.

Yield

large blind-spot areas where truck drivers cannot see other vehicles a. No-zones b. Tractor trailer c. Moped d. Recreational vehicle e. Protective equipment f. Tractor-semi trailer

a. No-zones

Pass the car ahead a. Overtake b. Ride the brake c. Tailgate d. Cover the brake

a. Overtake

Privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway a. Right of way b. Full stop c. Stale green light d. Controlled intersection e. Uncontrolled intersection f. Gap

a. Right of way

It is illegal to pass another vehicle a. Over a broke lane marker b. At an intersection c. On a multi-lane street d. On a one-way street

b. At an intersection

As you approach a yellow or red traffic light, your front zone a. Widens b. Closes c. Opens up d. Narrows

b. Closes

Complete stop as required at a stop sign or red light a. Right of way b. Full stop c. Stale green light d. Controlled intersection e. Uncontrolled intersection f. Gap

b. Full stop

The 3-Second following distance technique a. Should be decreased in adverse conditions b. Is safe for most conditions c. Is the same as total stopping distance d. Is not safe at speeds over 40 mph.

b. Is safe for most conditions

You can avoid being hit by a tailgater if you a. Increase your following distance to four seconds or more b. Move to the left side of your lane c. Look in the rear view mirror and warn the tailgater d. Keep steady pressure on the brake

b. Move to the left side of your lane

Rest your foot on the brake a. Overtake b. Ride the brake c. Tailgate d. Cover the brake

b. Ride the brake

Truck that has a powerful tractor that pulls a separate trailer a. No-zones b. Tractor trailer c. Moped d. Recreational vehicle e. Protective equipment f. Tractor-semi trailer

b. Tractor trailer

While driving in a urban situation, a. Keep your vehicle close to others b. Cover the brake pedal c. Be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position d. Maintain the posted speed

c. Be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position

Why do car drivers have responsibility for avoiding collisions with motorcyclists? a. Cars need less stopping distance b. Motorcycles maneuver more easily c. Car drivers have more protection d. Motorcycles have less experience

c. Car drivers have more protection

Which of the following signs identified an uncontrolled railroad crossing? a. STOP sign b. YIELD sign c. Crossbuck d. Red flashing lights

c. Crossbuck

What is the term for a light that has just turned from red? a. Yellow light b. Stale green light c. Fresh green light d. Stale red light

c. Fresh green light

Two-wheeled vehicle that can be driven either with a motor or pedal a. No-zones b. Tractor trailer c. Moped d. Recreational vehicle e. Protective equipment f. Tractor-semi trailer

c. Moped

When meeting a truck on a two-lane road a. Flash your headlights b. Pull off the road and stop c. Move to lane position 3 and drive straight ahead d. Move to lane position 1 and slow down

c. Move to lane position 3 and drive straight ahead

Follow another vehicle too closely a. Overtake b. Ride the brake c. Tailgate d. Cover the brake

c. Tailgate

Which of the following terms means to allow others to go first? a. Stop b. Proceed c. Yield d. Cycle

c. Yield

intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way a. Right of way b. Full stop c. Stale green light d. Controlled intersection e. Uncontrolled intersection f. Gap

d. Controlled Intersection

Take your foot off the accelerator and hold it over the brake pedal to be ready to brake quickly a. Overtake b. Ride the brake c. Tailgate d. Cover the brake

d. Cover the brake

With which of the following does one side of an intersection have a green light? a. Fresh green light b. Stale green light c. Controlled green light d. Delayed green light

d. Delayed green light

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for bicyclists? a. Wearing a helmet b. Obeying signs, signals, and traffic laws c. Having reflectors on bicycles d. Listening to music with headphones while bicycling

d. Listening to music with headphones while bicycling

Large vehicle used for pleasure and travel a. No-zones b. Tractor trailer c. Moped d. Recreational vehicle e. Protective equipment f. Tractor-semi trailer

d. Recreational vehicle

Items a motorcyclist wears to protect head, eyes, and body a. No-zones b. Tractor trailer c. Moped d. Recreational vehicle e. Protective equipment f. Tractor-semi trailer

e. Protective equipment

Intersection that has no signs or signals to regulate traffic a. Right of way b. Full stop c. Stale green light d. Controlled intersection e. Uncontrolled intersection f. Gap

e. Uncontrolled intersection

Distance between vehicles a. Right of way b. Full stop c. Stale green light d. Controlled intersection e. Uncontrolled intersection f. Gap

f. Gap

Type of tractor trailer commonly called an "eighteen wheeler" a. No-zones b. Tractor trailer c. Moped d. Recreational vehicle e. Protective equipment f. Tractor-semi trailer

f. Tractor-semi trailer

Gaps Needed In Traffic Going Straight

2-4 Seconds

When turning after a stop, your last check should be in the direction of your _____

Intended path of travel

Your chances of collision are greater at an ___________ than at any other point on a roadway.

Intersection