Drivers Ed module 6

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which of the following is an example of an expressway

interstate highways

which of these is a characteristic of a rural driving environment

long routes, with little distractions

what are some of the characteristics of highway driving

long stretches of roads, divided highway with possibly a median in the middle, and trucks

what best describes the traffic flow and volume in residential areas

low in both flow and volume

residential areas are generally thought to be

low risk areas

one way to reduce risk when entering an intersection is

make sure that you can make it all the way through the intersection before the light changes

which of these is true about expressway driving

pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and extremely slow moving vehicles are not permitted on most expressways

what are the three types of environments you may encounter when driving

residential, city, and rural

which of the following is true of rural areas

risk in rural areas can include farm machinery, wild animals, heavy trucks and motorcyclists

in what environment will you come into contact with farm equipment

rural

which of the following is a step of SIT

s= structure and signs

a driver can prepare for potential risks by

scanning constantly

what are potential risks?

situations that could become dangerous realities

what are the four things that teen drivers must have to demonstrate driver readiness

skills, knowledge, experience, and maturity

which reduced risk driving principle can be applied for potential and immediate risk

slow down

what is one step that will save you from most risks

slowing down when you see potential risks

identifying and analyzing your driving environment is

a key reduced risk driving practice

what could cause a moderate risk environment to become a complex risk environment

an increase in traffic flow

which reduced risk driving principle needs to change when faced with an immediate risk as opposed to a potential risk

avoid stopping abruptly and making sudden moves

which of the following is true of residential areas

be on the watch for children and animals

urban area is comprised of mainly

businesses and shops

one potential risk common to residential is

cars pulling out in front of you

what are somethings that you typically need to watch out for in residential areas

children

the acronym SIT stands for

structures and signs, intersection, traffic

which driving environment has been proven to have fewer collisions

expressway

driving environments maintain unchanging levels of risk

false

even if you cannot see semi trucks mirrors they will always be able to see you

false

signal lights are a characteristic of intersections in residential areas

false

vehicles are the only thing you have to worry about being in your blind spot

false

your behavior as a driver is always an asset

false

if you are driving a vehicle different from one you normally drive, you should take which practical step

familiarize yourself with the cars operating space and restrictions

what best describes the traffic in rural areas

fast and light

which of these is NOT a characteristic of residential driving environment

few vulnerable roadway users

what is one reason why young drivers are at greater risk

they have less experience

what are some characteristics of rural roads

tractors, wild and domesticated animals crossing, trucks , an more likely two lane highways

what is a risk that is unique to expressway

higher speeds

which of the following is a common line of sight obstruction in rural areas

hills and curves

what is a safe distance to follow if you are traveling at 30 mph or lower

2 seconds

texas boasts of the highest interstate speed limit in the nation, what is that speed limit

80MPH

when do most of the nighttime crashes of 16-17 years olds occur

9p.m. -midnight

how many feet before Turing should you turn on your turn signal

100ft

how fast can you drive on city streets

30 mph

what is the general speed of urban traffic

30mph

how many driving environments are there

4

if you are traveling over 30 mph how much of following distance should you allow

4 sec

rural roads account for what percentage of fatalities in the united states

50%

what is the shared left-turn lane

a center most lane on each side of the road

expressways can best be described as

complex

which of these is a characteristic of an urban driving environment

congested streets and many distractions

entrance ramps are

designed to allow drivers to accelerate as they enter an expressway

which of the following is true of residential areas

driveways can be hidden by parked cars

which of the following is characterized by businesses and controlled intersections

urban

which driving environments are characterized by pedestrians

urban and residential

uncontrolled intersections that are found in urban areas are typically

where alleys meet main other streets


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