Drivers Ed
double stops
pulling ahead slightly, after stopping at the legal position behind the stop line or crosswalk, and stopping again we're pulling a head slightly, after stopping at the legal position behind the stop line or crosswalk, and stopping again where visibility is improved visibility is improved
Michigan has a regulatory speed limit, which is the absolute top speed allowed on the roadway. But, Michigan also has a certain law that prohibits you from driving at a speed greater than that which will permit you to stop what's in the assured clear distance ahead. So, for example, the regulatory speed maybe 55 mph, but the speed limit at which you should be driving on ice may only be five mph. This is known as the
Basic speed limit
to stay alert and focused on driving, keep your eyes moving. If your eyes focus on the objects in the central 3° of vision, you must keep that 3° of vision moving left and right to cover more space. This 3° of vision is referred to as
Conic vision
when you are turning a corner, you should use your vision to
Focus on a broader range of vision in order to gain a spacial relationship with the entire surroundings
weave lane
Lane near the entrance or exit of an expressway used by vehicles to enter or exit
acceleration lane
Lane used to speed up or near the speed of traffic on the expressway
entrance ramp
Lane which allows the driver time to search traffic for flow in traffic gaps before entering
merge area
The area used to move onto the expressway and is usually marked with a broken white line
traction
The contact between the tire and road surface
balance
The distribution of the weight of the vehicle on the chassis or the frame, wheels and body of the vehicle
Field of view
The entire area of the highway and surroundings that you can see at any given moment
One characteristic of an expressway is that it has limited access. What does this term mean
The only way to get onto the expressway or off of it is by an entrance or exit ramp. There is no intersections or railroad crossings
path of travel
The space into which you can safely direct your car with the lowest possible risk
inertia
The tendency of an object in motion to resist any change in direction and of an object at rest to resist motion
Total stoop ing distance
The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions with everything considered until you can bring your vehicle to a full stop
drivers should always remember that the only contact your vehicle makes with the ground is due for contact patches, one small patch on the bottom of each tire
True
in hand to hand steering your wrists never cross
True
singing to the radio may help a driver avoid Highway hypnosis
True
when entering in expressway, where should you accelerate to meet the flow of traffic
accelerate on the entrance ramp; that is why it is also called the acceleration lane
expressway driving involves driving at higher speeds. On one hand, expressway driving can be easier, since the roadway does not contain sharp curves or other obstacles. It is built for high-speed travel. On the other hand, high-speed travel has its own risks, namely
reduced reaction time, requiring greater safety cushions and following distance. Quick maneuvers performed at higher speeds. Drivers who weave in and out of traffic, passing other vehicles in both lanes
when you drive at the same speed, in the same lane, for a long period of time, it can create a situation in which creates drowsiness and fatigue known as Highway hypnosis. to help prevent highway hypnosis, it is best to
rest before you drive, and pull into a rest area periodically to walk or rest
when the vehicle is steered to the left, the vehicle weight is transferred towards the
right
Rural roadway
roadway that carries a low volume of traffic to and can be of varying speeds 22-55 mph
urban Road way
roadways which typically carry a high volume of traffic with many hazards involved and can be a very young speeds 25 to 55 mph depending on the area and location
when backing, turn your head in the _________ direction as the turn
same
expressway markers are typically what shape
shield
stop line
should be obeyed first if there is also a crosswalk present
A white diamond painted in the far left lane on the expressway means the lane is reserved for certain vehicles. Vehicles that do not qualify should not use the lane. Typical vehicles that may use the lane include
taxis. Vehicles with a set minimum number of occupants; usually two or more
line of sight
the imaginary line that extends from your eyes to the point of focus
staggered stops
White lines found at the intersections to allow for larger vehicles to complete turns
to merge onto the expressway in a way that is least disruptive
accelerate to the speed of traffic. Look for a gap in traffic, and plan to move it smoothly into it. Use all of the acceleration lane before merging into the Nearest Expressway, Lane
when pulling out of a perpendicular parking space when should you turn your wheels
after the vehicles rear wheels clear the front end of the vehicle next to you
The Smith system is a seeing/perceiving/acting system, much like the SEE and SIPDE systems. If you were to employ the SMITH system to evaluate your options, please assign the correct letter to the corresponding number below
aim high in your steering- Look down the road, not at the hood. keep your eyes moving - look ahead and behind, left and right. Get the big picture - see the whole environment. Make sure they see you - flash your headlights to alert the oncoming car. Leave yourself an out- Move to the right shoulder and stop
visual lead
an area 20 to 30 seconds from the front of the vehicle and is critical in gaining as much information as possible from he driving scene
you compromise the SEE/SIPDE system when you
are in a hurry, and make decisions at a fast pace
when exiting and expressway, it is typically best to decelerate
as soon as your vehicle moves into the exit lane; that is why it is called the deceleration lane
which of the following statements about paying attention is true
because your mind mostly pays attention to one thing at a time, it is important to remain focused on the right thing. Alertness fades when you are tired, or the task at hand becomes doll. Your mind drifts during these times. If you stick your nose in the rearview mirror for too long, paying attention to what's behind you, you could lose focus on what is ahead of you
some drivers think that the total stop in time only includes perception time decision making and reaction time. They must also remember that the vehicle continues to move forward during all of these phases. Therefore, you have to add ___________ time to the end of these three phases in order to calculate total stopping distance.
breaking
on the state of Michigan road test, you will be marked down if you stop behind another vehicle at an intersection and you
can't see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you touching the roadway
execute
changing your speed, position, and/or communicating
evaluate
checking sides and rear for speed and lane position options
using all of your capacities of seeing, identifying, and predicting what will happen in the high-risk situation that lies ahead of you on the right side of the road, it is time for you to
decide the safest thing to do to minimize the risk and danger of the situation
crosswalk
defines the area where pedestrians may cross the road way
peripheral vision
detects changes in color and object movement providing you with information about moving or stationary objects that could be threats along the intended path of travel
following distance
distance between your vehicle and other roadway users
OK, you've decided what to do. Now
do it. Execute the maneuver
The best place for your hands to be positioned on the wheel is at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock
false
cars may turn around in the median marked by emergency vehicles only
false
if you miss your exit, back up on the right shoulder of the expressway
false
in a weave lane situation, the driver entering the expressway has the right of way over the driver exiting the expressway
false
before you approach a tollbooth, be sure to
have your method of payment ready before the trip. Be in the proper lane for the type of transaction. Slow down before the tollbooth and especially as you pass through the tollbooth.
expressway
high speed roadways that typically carry a high volume of traffic
reaction distance
how far you will continue to travel in ideal conditions before you physically apply the brakes in response to a hazard seen ahead
perception distance
how far your vehicle travels in ideal conditions from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it
braking distance
how far your vehicle will travel in ideal conditions when you are breaking
in the SIPDE system, after you have seen/searched what is in your driving environment, the next step is to _________ any risk
identify
cloverleaf interchange
interchange enables drivers to proceed in either direction on either Highway
trumpet interchange
interchange used to where a side forms a T intersection with an expressway
Diamond interchange
interchange used when a road has little traffic crosses on a busy expressway
what are the most dangerous areas of the highway traffic system
intersections
A vehicle with a high center of gravity
is not as stable and is more tippy than a vehicle with a lower center of gravity you. should be slow to safe speed, especially when cornering. It's probably the worst vehicle a racecar driver could operate on a race track.
what are typically the first two questions you should ask yourself when backing up or turning around
is this maneuver legal? Is this maneuver safe?
fringe vision
is used to judge depth and position and provides information about objects close to the travel path in lane position
interchange
locations were a driver can enter and exit the expressway
search
looking for other roadway users or conditions in or adjacent to the projected path of travel that could increase the level of risk
to avoid having your hands positioned in such a way as to block the airbag
lower your hands to the 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
we should always position our vehicle, or move to the space area that
minimizes risk
taking risks while driving is like taking risks with monetary investments. The rules that guide you include
never risk more than you can afford to lose. Do not risk a lot for a little. Consider the odds and your situation
are you allowed to park in the front of a driveway
no
when attempting a three point turn, should you attempt to back across the lane of traffic or reverse into a lane of traffic
no
driving to many neighborhoods, and you'll see uncontrolled intersection's. Characteristics may include
no stop signs; Or, one side direction has none, and the other direction has a yield sign. No traffic lights tell us what to do or who has the right-of-way. No crosswalk paint
it is easier to back into a perpendicular parking space
on your right
it's nice to be able to identify problems, but if you can't respond correctly and in time, it doesn't matter much. So, if you search your environment and you identify a problem, it's time to
predicted the potential outcomes associated with the problem
central vision
provides details of objects and conditions and is the primary visual function employed in targeting
if your vehicle breaks down on the expressway, you should do the following
pull off the expressway as far as possible and to the right shoulder or center median
changing lanes
A movement either to the left or the right, which involves during actions and generally a change in speed
how far ahead of a turn or changing lanes should you Signal your intentions
100 feet
what is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
15 feet
you should be focused at least _________ seconds ahead of you as you drive
20-30
you may park no closer than ______ feet from the nearest railroad track
50
unless otherwise posted, what is the legal speed limit for passenger vehicles in Michigan on a limited access expressway
70 mph
when parallel parking, look for
A space on your right side of your vehicle that is 1.5 times the size of your vehicle
two point turnabout
A turnabout made by first backing into a driveway or alley
deceleration lane
Area where speed should be reduced to exit safely
which type of acceleration should be used when driving on a dirt road
Progressive acceleration
controlled intersections typically include a traffic light, a stop sign, or some other signal that helps tell us what is expected. Roundabouts can be confusing if a driver does not know what to do upon entering or exiting them. However, if drivers know what is expected of them and a roundabout situation, the benefits are as follows
traffic is come to by keeping it moving. Delays at common traffic lights are avoided
three point turnabout
turning the vehicle and a limited space by moving in the series of back and forward movements
A U-turn is not a maneuver that should be done on the narrow road way. It requires a
wide roadway
when you were driving a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes
you should break firmly to utilize the ABS function
if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, which of the following may be affected
your ability to see/scan can be affected. Your ability to decide what to do could be affected. Your willingness to take a riskier action is greater
