NHSA Module 4

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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


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