Drivers ed
How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?
three
The purposes of traffic signs are
to regulate, to warn, to guide
When performing a back turn, you should target to the rear by looking
Over your left shoulder to back to the left and your right shoulder to back to the right
To track accurately when backing straight, you should look to the rear
Over your right shoulder at a rear target
Yielding in traffic means
Slow or stop to allow others to go before you
Why is it good practice to have your headlights on during the day?
You can always be seen
To FIND information early, search from one target area to the next using your
central vision
Risk factors are contributed by
- drivers and pedestrians -vehicles - roadway environment
The photograph on the right indicates what?
- the forward position to begin a stopped right turn - the safety stop position - the front bumper is aligned with the edge of the roadway
The law requires drivers to signal 100 feet before any turn or lane change. Why is it best practice to use your turn signal 5 seconds ahead?
-100 feet before doesn't apply when entering traffic from a stopped position alongside a curb - signaling 5 seconds ahead gives others the time and space they need to respond to your intended actions rather than forcing them to react - at highway speeds 100 feet ahead doesn't give the drivers enough time to see and respond to the signal
Charging any closed zone
-increases your closure rate and closes your space to the front very quickly - compromises vehicle balance because braking actions are late and hard - forces cars in the rear to brake hard and late and increases your chance of being rear- ended
What is the best speed control option to use when approaching a stale green traffic light
Cover brake
You are the driver in the photo on the right. The traffic light in the target area is red. What is the best speed control option to use at this moment to the time you arrival for a green light
Decelerate, reduce speed gradually
Path of travel problems
Temporarily or permanently prevent you from occupying space
A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a
construction zone
When communicating with other roadway users you can...
Never assume that they understand your intentions
When you are first in line and your red light changes to green you should
Delay your start two seconds and Seattle intersection before proceeding
The correct driver seating position includes
-hips pushed all the way to the back of your seat - heel on floor, ball of foot on the brake - knees and elbows slightly bent and torso at least 10 inches away from steering wheel
What is the correct side position to begin a precision right turn where no bike path is present
3 feet away from the right edge of the roadway
The red traffic light in the photo on the right is in what searching range?
4-second danger zone
Which photo shows the car on target
A
The driver in the left lane increase in speed aggressively in response to your communication. How should you solve that problem?
Abort the lane change, wait for the vehicle to pass, and do not engage the passing driver.
The pivot point used for backing turns is located where on your vehicle?
Above the center of the rear tires or rear corner post
When backing a vehicle, you are required to yield to
All traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists
When turning left, you must yield to
All traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists
An intersection that has NO signals or signs is called
An uncontrolled intersection
What is the standard reference point for 3-6 inches away from the left
Approximately one foot from the left corner hood
Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians
At all marked or unmarked crosswalks
Which photo shows the transition peg for a left turn? How can you tell?
B
Which photo show the transition peg for a right turn
C
What is the standard reference point for 3-6 inches away from a line on the right as illustrated
Center of the hood
To solve line-of-sight or path-of-travel problems, you should
Check related zones for options, get the best lane position, and use the best speed and communication
When approaching an intersection that is closed by a red or solid yellow traffic light you should
Check the rear zone and close in gradually
You are approaching a stale green traffic light when the light turned yellow. In most cases you should
Check the rear zone and make every reasonable effort to stop
You are the driver in the photo on the right. Your front zone is closed. What other related zone will you check at this moment and what is the condition of that zone? What si the best speed control options at this moment
Check the rear zone. It is closed Cover the brake
What is the standard reference point for 3-6 inches from the line to the front of the car
Corner post or side mirror
The effective way to judge space is to
Count full seconds 1001 1002 1003 to determine the amount of time any given situation takes or amount of time that separates any two objects
The safest way to change your direction is to
Drive around the block
You're the driver in the photo on the right. Where should your central vision be focused as you change lanes to the left?
On target area
True or false a closed rear zone is space to the rear that has no line of sight blockages within 15 seconds and no vehicles following closer than 4 seconds
False
True or false a hole in traffic is larger than a gap in traffic
False
True or false a target can be a moving object if it is in the center of your intended path
False
True or false if the car ahead doesn't see the traffic light change to green, alert them with a long blaring honk
False
True or false the transition peg for a right turn is the right front door post
False
True or false when this symbol appears on the dash it is time to change oil
False
True or false hold the wheel at 8 and 4 or 10 and 2 for best control of the vihicle
False hold at 8&4, 9$3
What is the proper way to search an intersection where a stop is required
From the front limit search 90 degrees to the left, cheaply the front and then search deep 90degrees to the right
Which diagram illustrates a legal stop location?
Front bumper before the stop line and crosswalk
Which diagram illustrates a safety stop location?
Front bumper even with the curb line
Which diagram illustrates a staggered stop location?
Front bumper fifteen feet behind the stop line, when you're first in line and in the inside lane
You are the driver in the photo on the right. Your car is off target. Where should you focus your central vision? To get back on target you should...
On the light pole ahead Steer slightly to the left, toward the pole
What does, " while stopped in traffic, monitor the rear zone for sand barrels" mean
Keep an eye on the rear zone until 2 cars have stopped behind you
You are the driver in the photo on the right and intend to turn right at the next intersection what is the best lane position to use as you approach the turn?
LP3
You are the driver in the right lane. What communication options will use as you prepare to change lanes?
Left signal, LP2, maintain speed
What of the following potential stop positions is illustrated
Legal stop position
Line of sight restrictions
Limit your ability to gain good information about the condition of your intended path-of-travel
Car B is in which lane position
Lp1
You are the driver in the photo on the right and intend to continue forward what is the best lane position
Lp1
Car C is in which lane position
Lp2
The vehicle on the right front zone is in which lane position What could that lane position be communicating to you?
Lp2 The driver intends to change lanes to the left
Car a is in what lane position
Lp5
Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?
Make every reasonable effort to stop
Push-pull steering technique is used for
Making most turns Driving through curves
What is the standard reference point for 3 feet away from a line on the right
Middle of the right half of the hood
What 4 pieces of information do you need to gather while you're stopped and waiting to turn at a traffic light?
Rear condition gap to enter path LFR light change
Your car is positioned as illustrated in the diagram to the right, and your view is blocked. Which of the following stop positions will you use to get a better view?
Safety stop position
Which of the following is A line of sight problem caused by traffic or other vehicles?
Semi-truck you are following too closely
How should you communicate your cooperation with the driver in the right front zone that wants to change lanes
Slow down slightly to give the driver open space to change lanes
You are the driver in the photo on the right. You are about to turn right. Your central vision should be focused where as you turn?
The target area B
You are the driver in the photo on the right. Where should your central vision be focused to track accurately through the curve?
The target area C
What is a closed zone?
There is a blockage to your line-of-sight or path-of-travel
A red red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that
The action is not allowed
At an uncontrolled T- intersection who must yield?
The driver on the road that ends at the T- intersection must yield to all cross traffic
You are the driver in the photo on the right what is the correct target? Where should you focus your central vision?
The garage door on the right The garage door on the right
The correct hand signal for a left turn is
The left arm extended straight out the driver side window
At a 4-way uncontrolled intersection, who must yield?
The person on the left must yield to the person on the right and pedestrians
What should you be able to see when stopped behind a vehicle
The rear tires touching the pavement
You are the driver in the photo on the right. You intend to turn right at the intersection. What is the correct target to use as you approach the intersection?
The small window near the driveway of the house.
To make a smooth stop
Trail brake just before stopping
List two line of sight problems and two packs of travel problems
Truck bush Truck the other car
True or false a tap on the brakes can warn others of danger
True
True or false always make sure you have a clear path before moving your vehicle
True
True or false an open rear zone is space to the rear that has no line of sight blockages within 15 seconds and no vehicles following closer than 4 seconds
True
True or false an open zone is space with no line is sight or path of travel restriction you can see 15 seconds ahead you have 4 seconds or more of following time
True
True or false arriving at a green light instead of a red decreases your chances of conflict to the front rear and side
True
True or false stopping traffic increases the chances of a rear end collision
True
True or false the higher speed the more distance you will co we each second
True
True or false the odometer in your car measures total miles traveled
True
True or false the point of no return is two seconds away and you can't stop before entering that space
True
True or false the speed limit zone is 20mph
True
True or false the three steps of zone control are find solve and control
True
True or false to effectively search an intersection from stopped position you should look 90 degrees left, right and then left again
True
True or false when a vehicle to the rear is getting closer to you, the rear zone is unstable
True
The point of no return is the place where you are no longer able to stop without entering that space. How many seconds away from the front of your vehicle is the point of no return?
Two seconds
You are the driver of car A. You intend to turn left and have a solid green traffic light. Where should you wait while yielding to oncoming traffic?
Wait behind the crosswalk with your wheels straight
Accurate perception requires that you know
Where to search and what to search for
What is the proper way to search an intersection where a stope is NOT required?
While applying the brake search 45 degrees to the left and then to the right
A flashing yellow light arrow means you are required to do what?
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians then proceed only when clear
In the graphic illustration on the right, a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road from position A to position D and the cyclist is traveling in the same direction. The driver intends to continue forward through the intersection. What are the drivers yielding responsibilities?
Yield to the cyclist and pedestrian. Wait for the pedestrian to cross the drivers lane and one more full lane
What are the yielding requirements when entering a roundabout?
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and pedestrians