Chapter 11 & 12

If your vehicle became stuck in the snow, what would be the second thing you do to set it free?

accelerate forward slowly and steadily, when the car won't move forward, press firmly on the brake while you shift to reverse

A beltway is a highway that goes around

an urban area

What advance preparation can you make before driving when you know that you may be driving in glaring sun?

make sure your windshield is clean and undamaged, have sunglasses on hand

An expressway is a divided highway with limited access that has more than one lane

moving in the same direction

A limited access, or controlled-access, highway allows vehicles to enter or exit

only at specific places

A turnpike is a road or highway that requires drivers to

pay a toll

What special factors affect city driving?

pedestrians cross at any time, slow moving and dense traffic, more intersections, lower speed limits, potholes and road defects

What precautions should you take when driving in fog?

use windshield wipers and defoggers as needed, keep low beam headlights on, use emergency flashers on highway, do not use high beams, reduce speed, increase following distance, stay alert for sudden movements

True or False? In the country, you should not drive with your headlights on during the day.

False, always drive with low beam headlights on

True or False? To prevent skids, you should change speeds as rapidly as possible.

False, avoid sudden accelerator starts or stops, drive slowly and extremely cautiously

True or False? All country roads have shoulders.

False, country roads may or may not have a shoulder

True or False? Driving with your low-beam headlights on does not help when glare is strong.

False, drive with low-beams to make your car visible

True or False? During periods of extreme glare, you should decrease your following distance

False, increase

True or False? To get rid of a tailgater, slow down quickly to let the vehicle pass.

False, increase the speed between you and the vehicle

True or False? Total stopping distance is the distance it takes from the moment you see a problem until your vehicle is stopped.

False, it is from the you see and respond to a problem until your vehicle is stopped

True or False? The sun's glare is most dangerous to drivers at noon.

False, it is most dangerous at morning or late afternoon

True or False? Braking distance is the distance it takes from the moment you see a problem until your vehicle is stopped

False, it is the distance your vehicle travels until stop, after application of brakes

True or False? Driving with snow tires increases fuel economy.

False, it reduces fuel economy

True or False? When driving during dusk and dawn hours, you should use your parking lights.

False, parking lights are not designed to light the road

True or False? Roads are not very slick during the first 15 minutes of rainfall.

False, roads are at their slickest

True or False? When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright, you should look directly at the headlights.

False, that will cause temporary blindness

True or False? Sunglasses are not effective against the glare of late afternoon sun.

False, use sunglasses as soon as you begin to squint

True or False? At night, you should decrease the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

False, you should increase the distance

True or False? As visibility decreases, your risk of being in an accident decreases.

False, your risk of being in an accident increases

True or False? A badly scratched windshield should be replaced.

True

True or False? At dusk, you should keep your low beam headlights on.

True

True or False? At night, you should get into the habit of looking for objects beyond your headlights beams.

True

True or False? At night, you should not overdrive your headlights.

True

True or False? Between 20 and 30 seconds ahead equals about a half mile at 50 mph

True

True or False? Driving with your low beams on during the daylight hours makes your vehicle visible about 220 sooner than when you drive without them.

True

True or False? Headlights from an oncoming vehicle can have a blinding effect.

True

True or False? Hydroplaning happens when your vehicle rides on a thin film of water.

True

True or False? If you double your speed, your stopping distance increases.

True

True or False? Never pass on an uphill grade when you don't have a clear path ahead.

True

True or False? Overdriving your headlights means driving at a speed that will not allow you to stop within their range.

True

True or False? Road grime can reduce headlight illumination up to 50 percent.

True

True or False? The amount of distance you need to stop the car increases with speed.

True

True or False? Trees and shrubs growing near the roadway can limit visibility.

True

True or False? When approaching an animal near the road, you should drive slowly.

True

True or False? When driving in snow, you should follow the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead of you because the tracks are drier and give better traction.

True

True or False? You can use your high beams on dark roads when there are no other vehicles around.

True

True or False? You should identify objects that could increase the level of risk 12 to 15 seconds ahead of you.

True

True or False? You should keep a minimum of 3 seconds of following distance, and 4 to 5 seconds at speeds of 40 mph or more.

True

Country roads have more or fewer traffic lights than city streets?

fewer

Country roads generally have higher or lower speed limits than city roads?

higher

What are the dangers of driving in high wind?

if you have a small car it can sway it into different directions,

An acceleration lane lets vehicles

increase speed to merge with traffic

If your vehicle became stuck in the snow, what would be the first thing you do to set it free?

keep front of wheels pointing straight ahead, shift back and forth between drive and reverse

Traffic is generally heavier or lighter on country roads?

lighter

The greater risk of colliding with another vehicle is in the country or city?

city

There is a greater risk of your car colliding with a fixed object in the country or in the city?

country

What are the guidelines for managing space on urban streets

do not follow other vehicles too closely, never follow less than 2 seconds behind, when stopping behind a vehicle stop 20-30 ft and watch rearview, leave wide as possible space between you and parked cars, watch for people leaving vehicles, pulling out vehicles, avoid driving in blind spots or multiple lane streets, keep as much space as possible between you and vehicles in oncoming lanes

What are the guidelines for managing time on urban streets

drive at a moderate speed, always be ready to stop or steer to avoid collision, keep foot over brake to prepare for possible threatening condition, drive with low beam and always signal your intentions well in advance, give yourself extra time for driving during rush hour/busy periods, get to know traffic conditions before leaving

An interchange is a place where vehicles can

enter or leave the expressway or connect with a highway going another direction

What can you do to drive more safely in very windy situations?

reduce speed, grip steering wheel to maintain control, leave extra space between your car and others, especially smaller cars, vans, RVs, cars with trailers. for wind caused by larger vehicles, allow as much distance as possible to the side between your vehicle and the larger one

If your vehicle became stuck in the snow, what would be the third thing you do to set it free?

release brake then accelerate with gentle pressure as far back as possible until the wheels start to spin

What are the guidelines for managing visibility on urban streets

search 1-2 blocks ahead from one side of the street to the other, low beams, check rear and sideview mirrors at intersection, signal pullout intent well ahead of time, keep alert to vehicle movement 4-5 seconds ahead, look for pedestrians, look for warning signs, signals, sirens, flashing lights, entrance and exit to apartment buildings

If you are coming close to a rider on horseback, you should or should not use your horn to warn the rider?

should not

What should you do when fog becomes very dense?

signal, pull off road, wait for conditions to improve, do not stop on the road, stop outside guardrail, turn off all lights

If your vehicle became stuck in the snow, what would be the fourth thing you do to set it free?

stop on brake again and hold it while shifting to drive, repeat as necessary. do not spin wheels

A parkway is wide, landscaped highway that may be limited

to non-commercial vehicles. There may be few or no commercial establishments

A deceleration lane allows vehicles

to reduce speed to exit