Module 4, Lesson 2

How much percent of accident is caused by drivers following to close in Manitoba?

12%

What lane position is the car in when it is 3-6 inches from the right line of the travel lane.

3

When roads are slick or in bad weather, increase your following distance to _____ seconds.

6

In order to avoid tailgaters what should you do?

Do not panic, Ease of accelerator, Encourage tailgater to pass by putting on signal

If you are traveling 40 mph or less, you should always stay 5 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

False

There are 4 areas of space around a vehicle known as a zone.

False

You can follow as closely as you want behind other cars.

False

The 12-15 second range is referred to as ?

Path of travel

Speed control is managed by?

Time

A curve in the road is referred to as a restricted line of sight.

True

If you are stopped behind a car and you can see their rear tires touch the ground then you are perfect.

True

The 12-second rule allows you to watch traffic patterns and react to changes.

True

The most valuable spot of driving is the safety zone in front of you.

True

The only way to protect yourself from other vehicles is to put space between your vehicle and theirs.

True

To calculate a safe following distance, time how long it takes for you to pass a land mark after the vehicle in front passes that target area.

True

Ground viewing focuses on?

direction of wheels, lane position, road markings and conditions, small children or animals