Module 6 Study Sheet
Stop lines at intersections are designed to A: Warm pedestrians not to walk near a turning truck B: Indicate where cars should stop to allow trucks the maximum turning space (radius) to complete a turn safely. C: Provide reflective strips that help drivers and pedestrians know where the curb ends and the intersection begins. D: Assist police officers when blocking intersections for specialized truck convoys.
(B)
When following construction vehicle... 1 ?? 2 ?? 3 ??
- Do not tailgate - Driver may not see you in side mirrors - Increase following distance
How long does it take the average train to stop when traveling at 55 MPH.
1.5 Miles
Where do you stop at railroad crossings ??
15 feet before the crossing and before the stop line.
Mopeds/Scooters cannot be driven on a roadway where the speed limit is faster than ______
35 MPH
How far should you be far away from a bicyclist on the road ??
5 feet (3 feet minimum)
When a tanker truck stops suddenly, the liquid inside the tank rolls from front to back and back to front. This is called... A: Surging B: Hazmat C: Sloshing D: Rotation
A: Surging
When traveling behind or beside a loaded flatbed truck, you need to allow enough space between you and the truck to avoid objects that might spill or drop unexpectedly onto the roadway. A: True B: False
A: True
When traveling beside or behind a large truck that is turning right or left, you should be careful because a truck will often swing wide in the opposite direction of the turn causing you to have a partially or fully fully blocked path of travel. A: True B: False
A: True
High winds do not cause any driving problems for large trucks. A: True B: False
B: False
While it takes a car going 55 miles per hour about 265 feet to stop, the distance it would take a fully tractor trailer truck to come to a complete stop when going 55 miles per hour is... A: 5 city blocks B: Just over the length of a football field C: The height of the Washington Monument D: The straight line distance from home plate to second base.
B: Just over the length of a football field
Tanker trucks that carry liquid loads are often dangerous. When the liquid inside the tank shifts from side to side causing the center of gravity to change in the tank, it is a situation known as ____ a: Surging b: Hazmat c: Sloshing d: Rotation
C: Sloshing
You must wear a ____-approved helmet when operating a moped.
DOT
You should pass a funeral procession A: True B: False
False
When driving behind one, resist the temptation to pass - road conditions could be much worse in ____ of the plow.
Front
What is the order of the blind spots ??
Front, Back, Left, and Right
Materials transported that may be solid, liquid, or gas that have physical and/or chemical characteristics and may pose dangers to the environment and/or humans are known as...
Hazmat
Trucks will often swing... ?? ??
Left to make a right-hand turn Right to make a left-hand turn
Visibility is a major problem --- this vehicle can block the following driver's _____ increase following distance to improve line-of-sight
Line of sight
Remember to leave ____ or following space with towed vehicles.
Lots
Check______ and _____ spots for motorcycles
Mirrors, Blind
The most collisions occur when a slow-moving vehicle makes a ____ turn after the motorist behind begins to pass.
Right
What are the two type of work zones ??
Stationary and Mobile
Which side has the largest blind spot ??
The right side
What is Reaction time ??
The time to move your foot to the brake
What is Braking time ??
The time to push down on the brake until the car comes to a complete stop.
What is Perception Time ??
The time to see and evaluate the situation.
Before ____, check for motorcycles. Do not assume a motorcycle is turning
Turning