Drivers Ed module 6
which of the following is an example of an expressway
interstate highways
which of these is a characteristic of a rural driving environment
long routes, with little distractions
what are some of the characteristics of highway driving
long stretches of roads, divided highway with possibly a median in the middle, and trucks
what best describes the traffic flow and volume in residential areas
low in both flow and volume
residential areas are generally thought to be
low risk areas
one way to reduce risk when entering an intersection is
make sure that you can make it all the way through the intersection before the light changes
which of these is true about expressway driving
pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and extremely slow moving vehicles are not permitted on most expressways
what are the three types of environments you may encounter when driving
residential, city, and rural
which of the following is true of rural areas
risk in rural areas can include farm machinery, wild animals, heavy trucks and motorcyclists
in what environment will you come into contact with farm equipment
rural
which of the following is a step of SIT
s= structure and signs
a driver can prepare for potential risks by
scanning constantly
what are potential risks?
situations that could become dangerous realities
what are the four things that teen drivers must have to demonstrate driver readiness
skills, knowledge, experience, and maturity
which reduced risk driving principle can be applied for potential and immediate risk
slow down
what is one step that will save you from most risks
slowing down when you see potential risks
identifying and analyzing your driving environment is
a key reduced risk driving practice
what could cause a moderate risk environment to become a complex risk environment
an increase in traffic flow
which reduced risk driving principle needs to change when faced with an immediate risk as opposed to a potential risk
avoid stopping abruptly and making sudden moves
which of the following is true of residential areas
be on the watch for children and animals
urban area is comprised of mainly
businesses and shops
one potential risk common to residential is
cars pulling out in front of you
what are somethings that you typically need to watch out for in residential areas
children
the acronym SIT stands for
structures and signs, intersection, traffic
which driving environment has been proven to have fewer collisions
expressway
driving environments maintain unchanging levels of risk
false
even if you cannot see semi trucks mirrors they will always be able to see you
false
signal lights are a characteristic of intersections in residential areas
false
vehicles are the only thing you have to worry about being in your blind spot
false
your behavior as a driver is always an asset
false
if you are driving a vehicle different from one you normally drive, you should take which practical step
familiarize yourself with the cars operating space and restrictions
what best describes the traffic in rural areas
fast and light
which of these is NOT a characteristic of residential driving environment
few vulnerable roadway users
what is one reason why young drivers are at greater risk
they have less experience
what are some characteristics of rural roads
tractors, wild and domesticated animals crossing, trucks , an more likely two lane highways
what is a risk that is unique to expressway
higher speeds
which of the following is a common line of sight obstruction in rural areas
hills and curves
what is a safe distance to follow if you are traveling at 30 mph or lower
2 seconds
texas boasts of the highest interstate speed limit in the nation, what is that speed limit
80MPH
when do most of the nighttime crashes of 16-17 years olds occur
9p.m. -midnight
how many feet before Turing should you turn on your turn signal
100ft
how fast can you drive on city streets
30 mph
what is the general speed of urban traffic
30mph
how many driving environments are there
4
if you are traveling over 30 mph how much of following distance should you allow
4 sec
rural roads account for what percentage of fatalities in the united states
50%
what is the shared left-turn lane
a center most lane on each side of the road
expressways can best be described as
complex
which of these is a characteristic of an urban driving environment
congested streets and many distractions
entrance ramps are
designed to allow drivers to accelerate as they enter an expressway
which of the following is true of residential areas
driveways can be hidden by parked cars
which of the following is characterized by businesses and controlled intersections
urban
which driving environments are characterized by pedestrians
urban and residential
uncontrolled intersections that are found in urban areas are typically
where alleys meet main other streets
