Module 6 Study Sheet

Stop lines at intersections are designed to A: Warm pedestrians not to walk near a turning truck B: Indicate where cars should stop to allow trucks the maximum turning space (radius) to complete a turn safely. C: Provide reflective strips that help drivers and pedestrians know where the curb ends and the intersection begins. D: Assist police officers when blocking intersections for specialized truck convoys.

(B)

When following construction vehicle... 1 ?? 2 ?? 3 ??

- Do not tailgate - Driver may not see you in side mirrors - Increase following distance

How long does it take the average train to stop when traveling at 55 MPH.

1.5 Miles

Where do you stop at railroad crossings ??

15 feet before the crossing and before the stop line.

Mopeds/Scooters cannot be driven on a roadway where the speed limit is faster than ______

35 MPH

How far should you be far away from a bicyclist on the road ??

5 feet (3 feet minimum)

When a tanker truck stops suddenly, the liquid inside the tank rolls from front to back and back to front. This is called... A: Surging B: Hazmat C: Sloshing D: Rotation

A: Surging

When traveling behind or beside a loaded flatbed truck, you need to allow enough space between you and the truck to avoid objects that might spill or drop unexpectedly onto the roadway. A: True B: False

A: True

When traveling beside or behind a large truck that is turning right or left, you should be careful because a truck will often swing wide in the opposite direction of the turn causing you to have a partially or fully fully blocked path of travel. A: True B: False

A: True

High winds do not cause any driving problems for large trucks. A: True B: False

B: False

While it takes a car going 55 miles per hour about 265 feet to stop, the distance it would take a fully tractor trailer truck to come to a complete stop when going 55 miles per hour is... A: 5 city blocks B: Just over the length of a football field C: The height of the Washington Monument D: The straight line distance from home plate to second base.

B: Just over the length of a football field

Tanker trucks that carry liquid loads are often dangerous. When the liquid inside the tank shifts from side to side causing the center of gravity to change in the tank, it is a situation known as ____ a: Surging b: Hazmat c: Sloshing d: Rotation

C: Sloshing

You must wear a ____-approved helmet when operating a moped.

DOT

You should pass a funeral procession A: True B: False

False

When driving behind one, resist the temptation to pass - road conditions could be much worse in ____ of the plow.

Front

What is the order of the blind spots ??

Front, Back, Left, and Right

Materials transported that may be solid, liquid, or gas that have physical and/or chemical characteristics and may pose dangers to the environment and/or humans are known as...

Hazmat

Trucks will often swing... ?? ??

Left to make a right-hand turn Right to make a left-hand turn

Visibility is a major problem --- this vehicle can block the following driver's _____ increase following distance to improve line-of-sight

Line of sight

Remember to leave ____ or following space with towed vehicles.

Lots

Check______ and _____ spots for motorcycles

Mirrors, Blind

The most collisions occur when a slow-moving vehicle makes a ____ turn after the motorist behind begins to pass.

Right

What are the two type of work zones ??

Stationary and Mobile

Which side has the largest blind spot ??

The right side

What is Reaction time ??

The time to move your foot to the brake

What is Braking time ??

The time to push down on the brake until the car comes to a complete stop.

What is Perception Time ??

The time to see and evaluate the situation.

Before ____, check for motorcycles. Do not assume a motorcycle is turning

Turning