Using space to minimize risk

You are traveling on a narrow two-lane road and are approaching a child riding his bike on the right side of the road. A line of oncoming vehicles following a slow moving truck is approaching in the oncoming lane. You should flash your lights and tap your horn and: A) slow down and move closer to the truck B) slow down and move to your right C) Maintain speed and lane position D) Speed up and move to your left

A

You should make a larger reduction in your speed when: A) The consequences of a possible collision are greater B) A police officer is present C) Driving during daylight hours D) The pavement is clear and your vehicle has good traction

A

You should allow space for: A) Only those dangers that you can see B) Only those dangers you cannot see C) Not only those dangers you can see, but also those you cannot see D) None are correct

C

A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that: A) Will not result in a violation B) Allows you to avoid spin outs C) Allows time to adjust your radio while moving D) Assures a safe travel path

D

Changes in _______________ is a major highway condition that requires you to adjust speed. A) traction B) space C) Visibility D) All are correct

D

The key to Basic Speed Law is to drive at a _______________ speed for conditions. A) Safe and clear B) Traffic-matching C) Slow and Stead D) Reasonable and proper

D

When faced with dangers close to both sides of your path of travel you should create: A) More space to your right side because it is more difficult to see on that side B) More space on your left side because of the possibility of oncoming traffic C) About the same amount of space on both sides of you D) More space to the side with the most serious consequences

D