Driver's Ed Chapter 15

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

100 feet

The distance your vehicle will travel in the next 12-15 seconds is referred to as a

12-15 second visual lead

Before approaching a curve, you will usually see a warning sign

250-700 feet before the curve.

When passing a large truck, how much time of clear space should you plan on?

30 seconds

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

82

What is the basic speed rule?

Do not drive faster than roadway or traffic conditions

How does increased speed affect the time available to complete the IPDE Process?

It decreases the time available.

How do traffic deaths on rural highways compare with those on urban roadways?

Twice as many deaths occur on rural roadways.

When driving through a curve at normal speed,

accelerate gently after entering the curve.

The space you can move your vehicle into to avoid a collision with another vehicle is called

an escape path

The basic speed rule is

applicable to all driving conditions

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?

at least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle

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

avoid a collision with another vehicle.

Before passing a vehicle in your lane,

be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing

When should you slow to the advisory speed posted for a curve?

before entering the curve

Which of the following does not represent a common potential conflict in rural driving?

being tailgated

Rural roadways conditions

can change abruptly

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

check the traffic situation

rural roads are

constructed of different types of materials.

A warning sign for a curve has a

curved black arrow

On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes, and reflectors give clues to the location of

driveways

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

first cross the lanes on your side of the roadway.

When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, you might avoid being momentarily blinded if you

glance at the right edge of the road

When you use the 3-second following distance at rural road speeds (55 mph), compared to city driving speeds (30 mph), the distance you travel per second is

greater

High altitude can cause a driver to

have shortness of breath and a headache.

An orderly visual search pattern

helps you adjust to any unusual events

What happens to vehicle control at higher speeds?

is is more difficult

Maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds

is more difficult than at lower speeds

One of the questions you should ask yourself as you are deciding to pass another vehicle is:

is passing here safe?

The means of dividing roadways and separating lanes in opposite directions is usually a guardrail or a

median

Determining safe speed is the

most important decision in rural driving

When a multilane roadway has a double yellow center line, you can cross the roadway marking

only to turn left

Entering a roadway from a driveway

presents problems similar to entering from a side road.

Traffic controls help you to travel safely by

providing advance information and warnings

You need to identify hazards farther ahead when driving at faster speeds because you

reach the hazard more quickly

When you are driving up a hill, if your sight distance is reduced you should

reduce your speed

If a vehicle cuts into your 3-second following distance, you should

reestablish a 3-second following distance on the vehicle ahead

Narrow shoulders, bridges, ditches, guardrails, and trees are examples of

roadside hazards

Rural highways, especially older ones, tend to present

roadside hazards

When driving down a mountain road, you should never

shift to neutral

You identify that a vehicle overtaking and passing you will be returning to your lane too close in front of you. You should

slow down

Which roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?

solid yellow line

What most affects how far ahead you must look, vehicle control, and the distance you need to stop?

speed

Collisions occur at curves because

speed on the approach is too great.

When driving on a multilane roadway, you should make a left turn from

the lane closest to the center line or median strip

When driving on a multilane highway, you should usually position your vehicle in

the right hand lane

When driving in normal conditions on a rural roadway, your following distance should be

three seconds

Which highway characteristic provides advance information and warning about approaching driving situations?

traffic controls

Passing is not allowed

within 700-1,000 feet before the top of a hill.

You should not pass if

you cannot complete the pass before a no-passing zone begins.