Drivers Ed Outcome 3 Quizlet

What three (3) factors determine your total stopping distance.

1. Perception time and Distance- The length of time it takes you to identify a hazard, predict a conflict, and decide to brake is your perception time. The distance your vehicle travels during your perception time. 2. Reaction Time and Distance - The length of time you take to apply the brake is your reaction time. The distance your vehicle travels while you react. 3. Braking Distance- The distance a vehicle travels from the point where it brakes are applied to when it comes to a complete stop

Please list the order of right of way at a 4-way stop.

1. Vehicle that arrives first has the right of way 2. Vehicle from the right (if you arrive at the same time) 3. Straight before turns - if two cars are across the intersection from each other at the same time. If one vehicle is turning and one is going straight, the right- of- way goes to the car going straight 4. Right then left - Vehicle turning right goes first, then the person who is going left turns in

Please put the following steps for completing a right hand turn on red into the proper order. Scan for traffic on the left Come to a complete stop Proceed and complete turn Identify stop light signal Scan for cars turning left

1.Identify stop light signal 2.Come to a complete stop 3. Scan for traffic on the left 4. Scan for cars turning left 5. Proceed and complete turn

When performing a three point turn, how many times do you have to stop to scan for cars and pedestrians?

3

What is Rush hour traffic? What time of day does this usually occur (there are two times of day) and where does Rush hour traffic generally occur?

7:00 am to 9:00 am and in the evening from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Rush Hour Traffic is the large number of vehicles that move long roads, travelling to or from work at the beginning and the end of the working day. On highways and interstates.

Why are roundabouts more safer and efficient than intersections with traffic signals

Allow traffic to keep moving

What is the difference between a freeway and an expressway?

An expressway may have non-controlled access This means that expressways could have traffic lights, intersections, and driveways

What are interchanges

Are places where drivers can cross over or under traffic as well as enter or leave the freeway

What are intersections?

Are places where roadways meet or cross

What is the thing that you as the driver can do to control your ability to see when dealing with glare from the sun.

Drive with low-beam headlights

What are factors that can affect Braking Distance

Driver Ability Speed Vehicle Conditions Roadway Surface Hills Weight of the vehicle's load

What should you do when approaching an Intersection

Identify all line-of-sight restrictions at the intersection

If you must stop to enter the highway what should you do?

If you must stop to enter the highway, flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind you.

In the Interstate System, every access has to be a fully ______ _________ which means that vehicles can ____________ and ________ only at designated interchanges

In the Interstate System, every access has to be a fully controlled access, which means that vehicles can enter and leave only at designated interchanges.

What are the three classifications of highways

Interstate Highway System US Highway System State Highway System

What is a stale green light?

Light that has been green for a long time

Please put the following steps in order: You were just in a collision with another driver, what is a proper order of steps to make sure no more damage happens and the authorities can file a report. Aid the injured Call the police Exchange information Stop Immediately File necessary reports Prevent further damage

Prevent Further Damage Stop immediately Aid the injured Call the police Exchange Information File Necessary Reports

Freeways have at least two travel lanes going in opposite direction

STATEMENT

What does point of no return depend on?

The distance from the point of no return to the intersection depends upon the speed you are going The faster you are going, the greater the distance

What you are approaching an intersection look for

Traffic lights and crossing traffic A stationary object in the target area Streetlights and signs Roadway markings, such as Stop Ahead Stopping or turning traffic Pedestrians Rows of fences and mailboxes Power lines crossing over the street

When completing an uphill park, which way do you turn the wheels so that you can successfully lock your tire to the curb?

Turn your tires away from the curb

What do intersections look like

Two roadways cross in a + or X pattern Other roads meet to form a T One road divides or two roads join together to form a Y Roadways come together in a circle

When must you stop

You must stop if there is a red traffic light, a Yield or Stop sign, or something moving into your intende path

When approaching an intersection, 4-6 seconds away what should you be doing with your visual search pattern?

You should be widening your search pattern to the right and left

What should you do before braking?

You should check your rear zone

When approaching the point of no return at a yellow light, what things should you consider when making your final decision?

You should identify if you have an open or closed zone ahead of you by looking in left-front, right-front, and front zones to determine if anyone is approaching.

When entering traffic which lane should you turn to? When is the only situation that you will enter traffic into an outside lane?

You turn into in the inner lane.

As the driver, what do you need to do when an emergency vehicle approaches you with its lights on?

You yield to emergency vehicles (they always go first, even if you have a green light. Sounding a siren or using a flashing light (Stop clear of the intersection close to curb. Wait for emergency vehicle to pass.)

What OTHER things should you do for stopping distance

Your must perceive the hazard in your path of travel React Brake to a safe stop

The three (3) critical visual searching ranges you should check when approaching an intersection (hint: it involves times).

1. 12-15 second ahead- Check for traffic controls. Look for signs or markings that indicate turn lanes ahead 2. 4-6 Seconds Ahead - Widen your search pattern to the right and left, Be prepared to stop or change your path of travel, Evaluate your left and right zones for other drivers, pedestrians, or line-of-sight or path-of-travel restrictions 3. 2 Seconds ahead - Point of no return