DE Unit 5
Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from
the exposed position of the rider.
Mopeds might not be able to keep up with traffic flow because
they do not accelerate as quickly as a vehicle or motorcycle.
If you are driving into sun glare from bright sunlight, you can reduce glare and eyestrain by
using sunglasses and the sun visor
How should you use the predict step of the IPDE Process while driving on city streets?
Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict earlier.
What is your following distance when you have identified a tailgater?
four seconds
An advantage of keeping a 3-second following distance in city traffic is that you
have a cushion from the vehicle ahead.
If the vehicle's temperature light comes on, turning the air conditioner off may
help cool the engine
A 3-second following distance
is not the total stopping distance
Death or injury to a motorcyclist often results because the motorcyclist
lacks protective equipment.
Low-speed vehicles are required to have
license plates and safety features such as turn signals, windshields, and seatbelts.
If your sight distance is reduced when driving up a hill, you should
reduce your speed.
If a vehicle cuts into your 3-second following distance, you should
reestablish a 3-second following distance on the vehicle ahead.
An escape path is the opening into which you can move to
brake drastically to avoid hazards.
When changing lanes or passing, check the blind spot by
checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move.
The pedestrians most at risk are
children and older pedestrians.
To protect a tailgating motorcyclist while following another vehicle, you should
increase your following distance.
You identify that a vehicle overtaking and passing you will be returning to your lane too close in front of you. You should
slow down.
Why is city driving more difficult than driving in other environments?
Both A and C are correct.
When the roads are wet and slippery, it is your responsibility to slow down no matter the posted speed limit.
True
According to the video on rules of the road, you must adjust your driving and speed control when you encounter the following hazardous conditions. Choose five answers that apply.
If it's not safe to drive faster than 30 MPH You cannot see 100 feet in front of your vehicle When roads are slippery and wet On blind curves At night
One of the questions you should ask yourself as you are deciding to pass another vehicle is:
Is passing here safe?
Why are there many collisions involving pedestrians occurring at intersections and crosswalks in business districts?
Many pedestrians assume that drivers will yield the right of way to anyone in the crosswalk.
Why are motorcyclists often difficult to see behind your vehicle?
The relatively small size of the motorcycle is lost in your blind-spot area.
A motorcyclist's balance and stability depend on
The rider's skill and experience.
If all motorcyclists had worn helmets in 2008 over 800 lives could have been saved.
True
When registering a vehicle in Utah, the following items must be taken to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV): (check all that apply)
Utah Emission Certificates Title Most recent registration Utah Safety Inspection Certificate
When driving you should check your blind spots
before changing lanes or passing.
If you have a leak in the vehicle's exhaust system, you could experience
a buildup of carbon monoxide gas
You must adjust your driving and speed control when you cannot see
100 feet in front of your car.
In 2008, what percent of motorcycle riders died in single-vehicle crashes and had BAC levels of .08 or higher?
43%
Vehicles with model years less than eight (8) years old need a safety inspection every year.
False
When driving past vehicles parked on the right, you should position your vehicle
at least one car door's width away.
An escape path is the opening into which you can move to
avoid a collision with another vehicle
If you must drive through deep water
apply light brake pressure through the water
In the past 5 years motorcycle helmet use has been increasing.
True
At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?
at least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle
Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a truck that is turning?
They make very wide right turns.
Riding the brake might cause the driver following you to assume that you
are going to slow of or stop.
Sudden moves by children, pedestrians, animals, or a vehicle door opening might
cause a driver to cross into your path of travel.
To avoid traction-reducing conditions, motorcycle and scooter riders
change lane position.
Before you get out of your car
check for bicyclists before you open your door.
Why can a bridge surface freeze before the adjoining road surfaces do?
cold air circulates above and below the bridge road surface
A guide for selecting the best driving speed is to
drive with the traffic flow.
When cars and bicyclists are driving on the road
drivers should look for hazards that might cause a cyclist to swerve in front of them.
A motorcyclist may share (travel side by side in) their lane with another vehicle.
false
After-market sun screening devices are not approved for use in Utah. Window tint materials must comply with Utah law. The front windows to the immediate left and right of the driver must allow no less than 50%
false
As the driver of a vehicle, you should
flash your lights at a cyclist so he or she will move over.
If the oncoming driver at night fails to use low-beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by
frequently looking ahead with quick glances
If the motorcyclist applies the front brake too hard, the
front brake can lock up and cause loss of control.
An orderly visual search pattern
helps you adjust to any unusual events.
When driving at night with no other vehicles present use the
high-beam headlights
To protect a tailgating motorcyclist while following another vehicle, you should
increase your following distance
A 3-second following distance
is not the total stopping distance.
When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 3-second technique
is safe for most conditions
When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 3-second technique
is safe for most conditions.
When your headlights shine into fog,
light is reflected back by water particles
when driving in snow, you should use
low-beam headlights and reduce speed
To help others see you during heavy rain, use your
low-beam lights`
The first step in following and meeting traffic is
managing the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
Controlled braking is a technique of
manually applying your brakes for a quick stop
The means of driving roadways and separating lanes in opposite directions is usually a guardrail or a
median
Solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate
no passing situation
To enter a one-way street going left, you should
position your vehicle in the left lane.
When a yellow signal light is shown, you should
prepare to stop if you have not already entered the intersection.
Traffic controls help you travel safely by
providing advance information and warnings.
If an emergency vehicle is approaching in heavy traffic, you should
pull as far right as possible.
Narrow shoulders, bridges, ditches, guardrails, and trees are examples of
roadside hazards.
You identify that a vehicle overtaking and passing you will be returning to your lane too close in front of you. You should
slow down
If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street you should
slow, steer right, and sound your horn.
Collisions occur at curves on mountains because
speed on the approach is too great.
What is the basic speed law?
Do not drive faster than roadway or traffic conditions.
What happens when you pass a large truck during rain or snow?
Both traction and visibility are decreased.
What percent of all miles of roadways in the United States are considered to be rural?
80
Before pulling out into the street motorists should
yield to all bicyclists
When making a left turn,
yield to cyclists as well as pedestrians
In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to gather visual information because
you need more time to respond to hazards.
When you are making a right hand turn,
you should slow down for the cyclist.
Hydroplaning occurs when
your tires lose contact with the road
How should a motorcyclist cross railroad tracks?
As close to a right angle as possible
What should you do before braking hard to avoid hitting a small animal?
Check the traffic situation.
It is only important to use your lights after sunset as they are of no use in the daylight.
False
For crashes involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, the other vehicle violates the motorcyclist's right-of-way two-thirds of the time.
True
Motorcyclists may have need to react to road hazards such as potholes, railroad tracks, oil slicks, puddles, road debris, and ruts differently than a car.
True
One means of making a motorcycle more visible in the daytime is by using headlights.
True
Per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than a passenger car with occupants to die in a traffic crash.
True
Twenty-five percent of motorcycle riders in fatal crashes in 2008 were riding their vehicle with an invalid license.
True
When using your windshield wipers, your headlights should always be on.
True
When approaching the top of a hill, passing is not allowed
within 700-1000 feet before.
An oncoming motorcyclist is signaling for a left turn. A vehicle driver preparing to turn left in front of the motorcycle should complete the turn only after the motorcyclist has
started in the path of a left turn.
If the rear of your vehicle skids to the right, you should
steer to the right
When a bicyclist is on the sidewalk, a driver should
stop before he crosses the sidewalk.
A driver that follows too closely is called a
tailgater
You are in a front-wheel skid if you
tend to go straight
What is a space cushion?
the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
To make a left turn from a one-way street, turn from
the far left lane
To make a left turn from a one-way street, turn from
the far left lane.
When driving on a multilane roadway, you should make a left turn from
the lane closest to the center line or median strip.
When passing a cyclist you must give them
three feet.
When following another vehicle, you should look
through, over, and around that vehicle.
If an oncoming driver crosses into your path of travel, the space that is usually available for you to move your vehicle is
to the right of your vehicle.
All vehicles are required to have two rear view mirrors: a left outside mirror, and either an interior center-mounted mirror or a right outside mirror.
true
Your windshield will not pass inspection: When there is any damage within the "acute area" larger than one inch (1") in diameter, a size equal to a quarter coin.
true
If you stop on the shoulder of the road in heavy fog, warn other drivers that you are not moving by
using emergency flashers
At stop signs
whoever is there first gets to go first.
If a light is green when you first see it, predict it
will change soon