Lindley Drivers. Ed Final REVIEW

steers to far over and might end up in the wrong lane.

A beginning driver may tend to oversteer. This means the driver

there is no space to move in that direction.

A closed zone means

Covering the brake

A common driving skill needed for city driving is

An orange diamond or rectangular shaped sign.

A construction zone is indicated by

First start driving or when the weather reduces visibility.

A following distance greater than 3 seconds is advised when you

Follow the flow of traffic.

A guide for selecting the best driving speed is to

More time to react and execute a change in speed or direction.

A long following distance has the advantage of

crossbuck and a yellow sign with a black X.

A railroad crossing is indicated by a

The action depicted is prohibited

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

A warning sign

A sign with a yellow background is a

a target.

A stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your path of travel is called

place you look to help you steer better.

A target area range is the

A stale green light and can change at any time.

A traffic light that has been green for some time is

The light will soon turn red.

A yellow light or arrow means

Check your blind spots and signal.

Before passing a vehicle in your lane

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, you may cross these.

Broken white lines

No parking zones.

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as

bald and new replacements.

If your tires wear out their center treads, they are

100 feet.

It is illegal to pass if you are closer to an intersection or railroad crossing than

Set on some roadways to keep traffic moving safely.

Posted minimum speed limits are

Defensive driving.

Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing

field of vision.

The area you can see around you is called

No faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits.

The basic speed law requires you to drive

Driving at a safe speed for the weather and traffic conditions.

The basic speed rule is

turn yellow

The flashing DON'T WALK signal warns that your green signal is about to ____ _________

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.

The four steps in the IPDE Process are

Driver error

The high collision rate of beginning drivers is due mostly to

Car collisions.

The leading cause of death among young people is

waiting to turn left

The left lane is usually for faster traffic, but sometimes traffic can be held up by drivers...

Construction ahead.

The message on a diamond-shaped sign might be

traffic density

The number of vehicles and hazards you encounter per mile in the city is a huge challenge. This is known as

The point of no return

The place beyond which you cannot stop safely without entering an intersection is the

An orderly visual pattern

The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called

They warn of hazards such as a major or dangerous intersection, a toll plaza, or an unexpected need to stop or reduce speed.

The purpose of a rumble strip is to

To regulate, warn, and guide.

The purposes of traffic signs are

The point of no return.

The spot where you can no longer stop safely is

engine's coolant

The temperature light or gauge indicates the temperature of the

Turn the steering wheel to the left.

To back to the left, you

up

To indicate a right turn, move the turn-signal lever

slow down and use your turn signal.

To plan for a turn, you should

that their is a hazard approaching.

When predicting a point of conflict, you predict

Predict.

When you judge where a possible conflict might occur, what IPDE step are you using?

one block ahead of time.

When you plan to turn, position your vehicle ahead of time. Move into the right or left lane at least .....

Identify.

Which IPDE step do you use when you look ahead and locate a hazard?

Stopping to let other cars go.

Yielding the right of way means

Protected.

You are approaching an intersection that has traffic signals. The intersection is

Change to the far left lane

You are entering a multi lane road and you must make a left turn, so you

only when other drivers give it to you.

You have the right of way at an intersection

slow down and move farther away from it.

You minimize a hazard when you

Which IPDE step do you use when you look ahead and locate a hazard?

identify

Create hazards and cause collisions.

Sudden moves by children, pedestrians, animals, or a vehicle door opening might

Drivers who operate their vehicle in a responsible, low risk manner.

6. The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the

Roadways used

7. The major parts of the HTS are the people who use the system, the vehicles used, and the

Is the recommended following distance for most drivers under normal conditions.

. A 3-second following distance

A fresh green light.

. A light that has just turned green is

A yellow pentagon or house shape.

. A school zone sign is

maintain the same speed without using the accelerator.

. Cruise control allows the driver to

Check to the left and right to make sure the cars stopped.

. If your car is first in line when the light turns green, you should check

A railroad crossing.

. Red lights and crossing gates indicate

seeing things and deciding how to react to them.

. The IPDE Process is an organized system of

speed and direction

. Two factors that determine force of impact are

82 percent.

. What percent of all miles of roadways in the United States are considered to be rural?

identifying a target.

. When you look far ahead as you drive, you are

a solid yellow line or a no passing sign.

. Which roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?

Allowing the wheel to straighten out by itself.

Always prepare to straighten your vehicle after a turn by

to avoid a collision.

An escape path is the opening into which you can move to

place where multiple roads intersect and there is a higher risk of a collision.

An intersection is a

a protected left turn.

An intersection with a left-turn light, a green arrow, or a delayed green light has

changing speed or direction.

Executing in the IPDE Process primarily involves

pull over to the side of the road, use your horn, and flash lights.

If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should

grabbing the opposite side of the wheel while turning and pulling the wheel to complete the turn.

Hand-over-hand steering involves

If all traffic signs are facing the same direction.

How can you identify a one-way street?

one car door length

How far away from parked cars should you drive?

A left or right turn arrow

If a traffic signal has a fourth or fifth light, it is likely to be a

may lose control of the car.

If you lock the brakes when braking suddenly, you

They are often near fire hydrants, curves, and intersection

No-parking zones often are near

You apply the same driving techniques as you would in urban areas

On rural roadways conditions

Use your parking brake.

Regardless of the hill you park on, you should

Riding the brake.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal is called

flashing your brake lights.

Signal your intention to stop by

protected and unprotected signs

Two kinds of signs are used to control intersections. They are the

No passing is allowed.

Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate

when you drive a long time on the highway and then you think you are driving slower than you really are.

Velocitation means

Execute.

What IPDE step do you use when you apply the brake to stop?

People, vehicles, and roadways.

What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)?

3 seconds

What is a proper following distance?

An open area around the car.

What is a space cushion?

a person who follows too closely

What is a tailgater?

It helps you stay focus while driving and gives you a search pattern so you are always aware of your surroundings.

What is the Smith System?

Knowing how to IDENTIFY and PREDICT, and how to respond to this type of situation before it becomes dangerous

What is the key to avoiding conflicts that oncoming traffic may present?

Build good mental skills.

What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?

Check for traffic behind you.

What should you do before braking hard to avoid hitting a small animal?

smallest number of hazards

When driving on multilane roads you should select the lane with the...

Should drive in the lane that has the least amount of traffic.

When driving on multilane streets, you

A car door's length away

When driving past vehicles parked on the right, you should position your vehicle

To emergency vehicles.

You must yield the right of way

cover the brake

You should use this technique whenever you sense a possible conflict.

Slow to a stop.

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

blending into traffic

__________ is one of the most common city driving skills you will need.

What does a round traffic sign mean?

railroad crossing