Unit 5 Driving Education: Driving in Neighborhoods

A) At least 3 feet

According to Maryland law, how far does a driver need to be from a cyclist? A) At least 3 feet B) At least 5 feet C) At least 7 feet D) At least 10 feet

Speed limits are usually lowered when school is in session. Many school zones throughout the state are monitored by speed cameras. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and follow the directions of any crossing guard and signs that are available

Explain the school zones safe and legal driving. What happens when school is in session? Who should you listen to when driving in school zones?

D) All of the above

How might a driver know if he/ she is at risk of hitting a pothole? A) There have been a series of significant storms B) There is a standing puddle in the road C) All of the vehicles in front of him/ her are slowing down D) All of the above

Potholes: How To Drive Around Them Safely 40 Potholes form in bad weather when water seeps into pavement. As a driver you need to: Look ahead: Make a point of checking the road ahead for potholes. Slow down: Reduce speed safely. Beware of puddles: They can disguise a deep pothole.

How to drive around pot holes safely

D) Whenever directed by a signal or crossing guard

In a school zone, when must a driver stop? A) Whenever school is in session B) Whenever there are students on the sidewalk C) Whenever there are school buses on the street D) Whenever directed by a signal or crossing guard

Move up to the yield line and wait for a gap in traffic. Reduce your speed and keep to the right. Watch for bicyclists and pedestrians. You do not have to stop when you are driving IN a roundabout. In the roundabout, you have the right-of-way over entering traffic. Always keep to the right of the central island, and travel in a counterclockwise direction. Use your signal appropriately when entering and exiting.

What Do You Do In A Roundabout?

Other cars School buses Cyclists Joggers Children Pets and their owners

What are risks in school zones?

Other cars School buses Cyclists Joggers Children Pets and their owners

What are risks of neighborhood driving?

Failing to stop may get a driver a 3 point citation and a fine of at least $250

What are the consequences of a car not stopping for a stopped school bus?

It can result in a $1,000 fine and three points on a driving record.

What can happen if you fail to yield to a bicyclist that has the right of way and it results in a crash?

B) Bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children

What does it mean when a school bus uses a flashing yellow lights? A) The bus has stopped and children will be getting on or off the bus. B) Bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children

B) The bus has stopped and children will be getting on or off the bus

What does it mean when a school bus uses flashing red lights and an extended stop arms? A) Bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children B) The bus has stopped and children will be getting on or off the bus

B) Signal at least 100 feet from turn

What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn? A) Stop when necessary B) Signal at least 100 feet from turn C) Slow down D) Put away any electronic devices

D) All of the above

What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous? A) A driver may have limited visibility B) A driver has many places to check for other road users C) If struck, a driver is only protected by the door and possibly an airbag D) All of the above

D) Reduce speed to suggested limit

What should a driver do when he/she gets to a speed bump? A) Maintain current speed B) Accelerate C) Brake D) Reduce speed to suggested limit

A) Drivers MUST STOP at least 20 feet in back or 20 feet in front if there is no divider between vehicles and bus

What should drivers do when faced with a bus that is flashing red lights and has extended stop arms? A) Drivers MUST STOP at least 20 feet in back or 20 feet in front if there is no divider between vehicles and bus B) Drivers should be slowing down and preparing to stop

A) Drivers should be slowing down and preparing to stop

What should drivers do when facing a bus that is flashing yellow lights? A) Drivers should be slowing down and preparing to stop B) drivers MUST STOP at least 20 feet in back or 20 feet in front if there is no divider between vehicles and bus

Signal at least 100 feet from the intersection. • Check your mirrors and your blind spot. • Use controlled braking and approach the intersection. • Stop at the correct place for that intersection. -Search the intersection for all potential hazards. Turn your head in the direction of the turn before turning the steering wheel. Use light acceleration and turn the steering wheel simultaneously. Straighten the car, gradually accelerate to the proper speed, and continue to check your mirrors.

What to do when making a left turn?

A left turn is the most dangerous turn to do because when you turn left, you are crossing another road user's lane of travel, putting yourself at greater risk. A door and an airbag may be the only things keeping you safe.

What turn is the most dangerous turn to execute? A left turn or a right turn? Why?

C) When the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between his/ her vehicle and the bus

When does a driver have to stop for a school bus? A) When the bus' yellow lights are flashing B) When the bus is stopped at a stop light C) When the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between his/ her vehicle and the bus D) Only if his/ her vehicle is behind the bus

D) When entering and exiting

When does a driver need to signal in a single lane roundabout? A) Only when entering B) Only when exiting C) No need to signal intentions D) When entering and exiting

D) All of the above

When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian? A) When a pedestrian is in the crosswalk B) When a pedestrian is waiting to cross a street C) When a pedestrian is waiting to a cross a street D) All of the above

B) Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection

When stopping at a stop sign where there is no crosswalk or stop line, a driver should stop his/ her vehicle. A) Before the back of the vehicle enters the intersection B) Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersection C) When the front of the vehicle is even with the stop sign D) Before the front of the vehicle is even with the stop sign

You must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk before you can turn left or right

When turning right or left, who must yield? You or pedestrians in the crosswalk.

False

You can pass a vehicle if they are stopped in front of you because of pedestrians crossing True or false