NHSA Module 4
Don't pass within what distance of a hill or curve?
1/3 of a mile
If you are traveling at a speed of 55 mph approximately how many seconds will you need to pass?
10 seconds
What is the minimal acceptable vision requirement to obtain a driver's license in Georgia?
20/60 in one, with a field of vision of at least 140 degrees
Don't pass if you can't safely return to your lane before coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
200 feet
There are ________ main categories into which you can classify driving information
4
Which of the following describes a Zone Control System?
A system that helps you manage dangers around your vehicle
What does it mean to execute your decision?
Act immediately on what you have determined to do
What do all four steps of the IPDE Process have in common?
All four steps require active mental participation
How does the IPDE Process along with Zone Control help you to make consistently safe driving decisions?
These methods train you to continually and systematically scan for dangers around your vehicle and react properly
What is one way to prevent being blinded from the glare of a car's headlights?
Look down at the white line on the side of the road until the vehicle passes
What is selective seeing?
Thorough scanning of the driving environment and deciding what needs attention for safe driving
With good road conditions what is the recommended minimum safe following distance?
Three-seconds
After passing, what is a good way to determine if it is safe to move back into your driving lane?
You can see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
When you are at or approaching an intersection...
look to the left and right for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians
In driving, what is a gap?
the distance between two vehicles
The IPDE Process and Zone Control system will help you to identify which of the following?
Another driver is likely to enter one of your open zones
In the IPDE system, Identify means that you do what?
Are observant to identify potential hazards on the road
Classifying information will help you to do what?
Choose the least risky driving situation
Why are potential hazards harder to predict than real hazards?
Because potential hazards could come from anywhere, such as another vehicle, a pedestrian or a cyclist
Which of the following is NOT a step to help set and maintain a safe following distance?
Continue counting after the front of your vehicle reaches that fixed point
It is only necessary to scan the front zones of your vehicle
False
Selective scanning involves paying attention to every little detail on the road, not filtering out anything you see
False
The three-second rule will help you maintain the maximum safe following distance
False
You need less time and space to join traffic when completing a left turn compared to a right turn
False
Which of the following should be avoided when scanning your driving environment?
Fixating for too long on one particular thing as you scan
What factors determine the size of the gap you need to enter a roadway without disturbing traffic flow?
How fast or slow traffic is approaching and the type of maneuver you will make
What do the initials "IPDE" mean?
Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
How can a space management system assist you while driving?
It will help you to navigate your surroundings and keep a clear path
What is night blindness?
Not being able to see well at night or in dim light
When using the IPDE system, what is the best way to become adept and see positive results?
Practice often
Why is the skill of predicting traffic situations important to road safety?
Predicting helps you anticipate what other drivers will do
What can help a driver with color blindness to drive safely?
Remembering the sequence of the traffic lights
Which of the following statements is true?
The size of the gap needed will depend on how fast or slow traffic is approaching and the type of maneuver you will make
In order to determine as safe following distance what three factors should you consider?
Traffic conditions, weather and the time of day
In order to determine a safe following distance what three factors should you consider?
Traffic conditions, weather, and the time of day
How can you decide on the best course of action when driving?
Visualize what's going on in front of and next to your vehicle
What does your peripheral vision allow you to see?
What is to the side of you
After passing, when it is safe to move back into your driving lane?
When you can see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
Which of the following is true about scanning while at or approaching intersections?
You should continue to scan for oncoming vehicles and pedestrains
Which of the following statements is true?
You should scan in an orderly manner
Why should you practice using the IPDE Process along with Zone Control even when you are not driving?
You will be prepared to make good decisions if a similar situation comes up when you are driving