Chapter 15 Drivers Education
Rural roads can vary in both ______ and ______
type of material and size
never __ downhill
coast
prohibited
illegal
yellow warning signs that warn of the curve ahead are usually placed ___
250 to 700 feet before the curve, depending on the posted speed limit
if you are meeting a line of vehicles, slow down and move into lane position __
3
maintain a safe following distance of rural roads of _____
3 or more seconds
maintain at least a __ second following distance when following RV's uphil
4
rural roads also account for __ percent of the vehicle miles traveled and nearly __ percent of out nation's traffic fatalities
40, 61
switch from your high beams to your low beams within __ feet of an approaching vehicle
500
many rural roads have a speed limit of _ mph or more
55
passing is not allowed within_______ to ____ feet _______
700 to 1000 feet of the top of a hill
some desert roadways have speed limits of ____ or ___ mph
75 or 80
rural roads comprise nearly __ percent of all the roadway mileage in our country.
80
Do not pass signs are _
rectangular white signs
the greater your ____, the more time you will have to identify and safely respond to hazards and unexpected situations
visual lead
runaway vehicle ramp
provide a place for vehicles, especially large trucks, to safely get out of traffic and stop when their brakes are no longer effective
4 functions of traffic controls
provide advance information and warning of hazards that you cannot yet identify, major intersections ahead, passing conditions, unusual or hazardous conditions ( curves, shoulders, animal crossings_, and traffic channeled into reduced space
advisory speed sign
provide suggested maximum speeds for sharp curves and other special situation. they are usually lower than the posted speed limit
never remove a ___ cap from a hot radiator
radiator
most slow moving vehicles are required to have a ___________________ sign mounted on them
red and orange
when you can't see around a curve, what should you do?
reduce your speed, move into lane position 1, and tap your horn
if you are blinded by headlights, look to the _____
right edge of the road
when you must meet oncoming traffic, try to select a location where you have an open _____ to move into if you need to swerve to avoid conflict
right front zone
when driving on a multilane roadway, always try to drive in the ____
righthand lane
if you are hit from behind, it is better to be moving in the __ direction as the vehicle striking you than to be stopped
same
steps 1-5 for dealing with a curve
see the curve in your target area, check your rear zone, check your left-front zone for oncoming traffic, check your right-front zone to determine if it is open or closed to your line of sight and path of travel, stay in or get into lane position 1
if you encounter a flash flood, _______
seek higher ground immediately and wait for the water to recede. Stay away from creeks or natural drainage areas
high altitudes can affect drivers, causing______
shortness or breath, faster heartbeat, and headache, as well as reduced concentration and drowsiness
rural intersections can have _ or ___
traffic lights, stop signs
passing is illegal within ____ feet of an intersection
100
yellow pennant signs indicate
a no passing zone
switchbacks
a series of sharp turns
flash flood
a sudden, unexpected rush of water from heavy rain
slow moving vehicle
a vehicle that is unable to travel at highway speed, such as tractors and other large farm machinery.
do not use ____ in the mountains
air conditioner
median
an area of ground or concrete separating traffic moving in opposite directions. It can vary from a few inches wide to several feet wide
graphics
pictures that alert drivers of hazardous conditions
steps 1-4 when preparing to pass
check all roadway signs and markings to be sure it is legal to pass. While maintaining a following distance of three seconds or more, look ahead to your target area to make certain it is safe to pass. If there are no conflicts ahead, get into the ready position, a two second following distance, and then get into lane position 2. Check roadway conditions. Is there anything that might cause the vehicle ahead to swerve left. check your rearview mirror for possible conflicts in your rear zone. Delay passing if your rear zone is closing because of another vehicle rapidly approaching from behind.
steps to making a righthand turn onto a multilane road
check traffic to the left, ahead, and to the right of your target area. Make certain the left, front, and right zones are open. Enter the nearest right lane as you turn. Look and steer toward your target and accelerate to the prevailing speed. If a lane change left is needed, do so only after you complete your turn, clear the intersection, and attain the prevailing speed
three stages of passing
decision stage, preparation stage, and the execution stage
flash floods are especially dangerous in the
desert
when traveling down a mountain, you should __
downshift
what is the leading cause of collisions in the mountains?
driving too fast
signal your intention to turn early, at least _ seconds before the actual turn
five seconds
steps 6-8 when preparing to pass
glance over your left shoulder to make certain no vehicles are in your blind spot. Check the oncoming traffic lane again to be sure there are no vehicles approaching and that you have enough space to safely pass. Oncoming vehicles must be at least 30 seconds away. you will need 10-15 seconds to complete your pass. If in doubt, do not pass. Check ahead for driveways and side roads. Make sure no traffic will be entering the roadway ahead
when a driver has difficulty handling a curve, it is typically the result of _____
having too much speed on the approach to the curve
passing on a two-lane road carries a __ level of risk than passing on a multilane road
higher
rural roads have soe common characteristics such as ___, _, and __
hills, curves, and intersections
In heat, a tire with low air pressure will run ___, which could result in tire failure
hotter
steps 6-10
if the curve is sharp, lightly apply your brake and hold until the midpoint of the curve before you turn the steering wheel. As you get closer to the curve, look in the direction the road curves. See if your path of travel is open Once you are beyond the midpoint of the curve, begin to accelerate gently if conditions allow. Identify and evaluate your new target area, steer toward that target area, and search ahead for possible zone changes
driveways should be treated like ___
intersections
three questions to ask your self in the deciding phase
is it worthwhile? Is it legal? Is it safe/
when another vehicle passes, it may help you to move to
lane position 3
steps to making a lefthand turn onto a multilane road
left turns require larger gaps than right turns. first, make certain you have checked left, front, and right zones. HWen it is safe, cross the lanes on you side of the roadway. Choose a time when no traffic is approaching from your right in the far left lane of the road you will be turning into. Then turn into the nearest lane. Accelerate more quickly to the prevailing speed than you would for a right turn
on extremely sharp inclines, when extra power is needed, you may need to shift an automatic transmission into ____
low gear (LOW 1 or LOW 2)
passing on a two lane road steps 4-7
make a final evaluation. Provided you ahve not passed the vehicle, you can change your mind if any conflicts to your front zone exist 20-30 seconds ahead. if your front zone is clear, continue to accelerate to proper speed. Maintain your speed until you can see at least one of the headlights of the vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror. Signal for a right lane change, and return smoothly to the right lane. Do not slow down. Cancel your tunr signla and ajust your speed na dlane position
maintaing vehicle control at higher speeds is _______ than at lower speeds
more difficult
passing on a two lane road steps 1-3
move from your following distance position to your ready position, which is 2 seconds behind the vehicle you intend to pass. WHen it is safe to pass, signal left to prepare for your lane change, and check over your left shoulder to make sure no vehicles are in your blind spot. Change lanes smoothly and accelerate at least 10 mph faster than the vehicle you are passing. However, all passing should be done within the speed limit.
when making a left turn, turn from the left lane ______
nearest the center line or median strip
Older, less-traveled rural roads are often narrow and _____ maintained as well as more traveled rural roads.
not
hills are ___ normally marked, unless they have _____ slopes
not, steep
when you have to cross a multiple lane road, cross each half as if you were crossing a ______
one-way street
natural forces work to push your vehicle to the ____ of the curve
outside
As you approach the cresT of a hill, ____________
slow down and use lane position 1
if you encounter a sand or dust storms,
slow immediately and find a safe place to pull over. Turn off your headlights and turn on your hazard flashers. Wait in your vehicle until the storm passes. If you must drive, go slowly and use low beams
to drive in some mountain areas in winter, vehicles should be equipped with _____ and/or _____
snow tire, tire chains
no-passing situations are marked by ______
solid yellow lines
you should accelerate ___ when driving uphill
steadily
if turning left, wait with your wheels __ until you start your turn
straight
use greter following distances when being _________,or, ______
tailgated driving on a steep downhill slope, or following a motorcycle
generally, all passing should be done in
the left lane
posted speeds
the maximum legal speeds allowed under ideal conditions
when you shut off your engine, ___ occurs
vapor lock. The engine will not start because the fuel cannot be pumped in a gaseous state. Allow the engine to coll. Then try restarting it
pull-out areas
where an additional right lane is provided for slower moving vehicles
other examples of times when you shouldn't pass
within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, on a two-lane bridge or underpass, on curves, when the vehicle ahead is traveling at or neat the speed limit, anytime your line of sight is restricted, when you cannot complete a pass before the start of a no-passing zone, any time oncoming traffic is too close, when you will be stopping or turning soon
many multilane rural roads have only a ____ line separating high-speed traffic moving in opposite directions
yellow dashed or solid line
a warning sign for a curve is ______________
yellow with a black arrow showing the direction of the curve. the sharper the curve of the arrow, the sharper the actual curve ahead
when should you apply the orderly visual search pattern technique?
you should apply it in rural areas where your 12-15 second visual lead covers more area because of the higher speeds
passing is illegal and unsafe when
your line of sight is restricted, your front zone is closed, or cross-traffic is present, even if no warning signs or line are present
4 things that speed affects
your line of sight, stopping distance, vehicle control, and the amount of damage and injury suffered in the event of a collision