Unit 6

When are you permitted to pass another vehicle on the right?

When two or more lanes of traffic move in the same direction. When waiting for another vehicle to turn left

Staggered stops

White lines found at intersections to allow for larger vehicles to complete turns

What factors must you consider before you decide to pass the vehicle ahead?

You must decide whether it makes sense under the existing road, traffic, and weather conditions. The speed of all vehicles on the road and your line of sight

When another vehicle passes you, what does the law require you to do?

You must give way to the right on audible signal and don't increase speed. Check for an out to the right, and be prepared to adjust speed

Why is it important for the vehicle's structure to perform well in a crash?

You want the occupant compartment or safety cage to remain intact and all the damage of the crash confined to the front end of the car

At 55 mph, you traveled 968 feet; you need _______ as much distance to pass a vehicle ahead

twice

When parallel parking, how far from the curb should the driver position the tires?

6-9 inches from the curb- by Michigan law within 12 inches

Changing lanes

A movement either to the left or to the right, which involves steering actions and generally a change in speed

Two-point turnabout

A turnabout made by first backing into a driveway or alley

To reduce the risk, for you and the people passing you, what should you do?

Accelerate if the driver decides to not pass to let them back in the lane, and apply brakes if they pass to help them re-enter lane

When curves or hills keep you from seeing far enough ahead:

Assume there's a car just out of sight or just about to appear

What is the safest way to turn around?

Backing into an alley or driveway on your right.

When is it an absolute necessity to check behind?

Before the driver attempts to move into someone else's lane

What are the six rules that prohibit passing another vehicle on the left?

Crossing a solid yellow line, no passing zone, approaching hill or curve with obstructed view, obstructed view with bridge or tunnel, oncoming traffic too close, can't see

Crosswalk

Defines the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway

What common errors must you avoid when passing?

Driving right up to the vehicle ahead, reducing speed, then trying to decide whether or not to pass (line of sight obstructed)

What is the basis for many of the ideas used to keep people safe? (airbags, crumple zones, crash cushions, breakaway utility poles)

Extending the time of impact

When is the only time you should use the three-point turnabout maneuver to turn around?

If there are no alleys or driveways

When should you decide not to pass?

If your line of sight is limited, when an oncoming vehicle appears too close, no passing zone

Where should the driver position the vehicle in the lane when turning?

In the middle of the lane

If the oncoming car seems to be getting closer:

It's already too close

To keep from driving over the curb when turning, what should the driver do?

Make sure that the side mirror is even with the corner before making the turn

How is perpendicular parking similar to making a right turn?

Position the car and signal just like a right turn

Double stops

Pulling ahead slightly, after stopping at the legal position behind the stop line or crosswalk, and stopping again where visibility is improved

Describe the best technique for driving around a curb

Reduce vehicle speed as you approach the curve. When starting to turn add a little acceleration. Target the center of the lane and unwind the wheel as you exit the curve

When turning left onto a multi-lane road, which lane should the driver change to once stabilized?

Right traffic lane

What should a driver do to keep the car from moving while unattended?

Set the parking brake and put the car in park

What factors must you take into account before entering the curve?

Sharpness of curve, warning signs, if the road surface is banked, the safe speed, weight transfer, traction, line of sight, and oncoming vehicles

Stop line

Should be obeyed first if there is also a crosswalk present

When turning right on a road with multiple lanes, into which lane should the driver enter when making and completing the turn?

Start from the right lane and enter the right lane

How should a driver position the car before parallel parking?

Stop the back of the car (rear bumper) even with the front of the parking space or the rear bumper on a parked vehicle

Traction

The contact between the tire and road surface

Balance

The distribution of the weight of the vehicle on the chassis or the frame, wheels, and body of the vehicle

The driver should never enter an intersection unless the driver is sure of what?

The driver can make it all the way through the intersection

Which mirror, inside or outside, gives you the true picture of where other vehicles are behind you on the roadway?

The inside rear-view mirror

What happens in a collision with two cars of unequal mass?

The more massive car would drive the passenger compartment of the less massive car backward

What is inertia?

The property of matter that causes it to resist any change in a state of motion. When an object is at rest, it wants to remain at rest, an object in motion remains in motion, until acted upon from an outside force

Inertia

The tendency of an object in motion to resist any change in direction and of an object at rest to resist motion

Don't start to pass unless:

There's room ahead to return

When turning left onto a multi-lane road, into which lane should the driver turn?

Turn left into the lane closest to you

When parking uphill, with a curb, which way should the driver turn the tires?

Turn the wheels sharply left and set the wheels against the curb

Three-point turnabout

Turning the vehicle around in a limited space by moving in a series of back and forward movements

Describe the steps for performing a safe passing maneuver

Use the SEE procedure. Look for a gap, use signals, accelerate in lane change and while passing, center back in lane

When is a car too close to your vehicle when attempting to change lanes?

When it appears in the side mirror

WHen heading into an alley or driveway on your left to turn around where should you stop the vehicle once in the lane?

When the rear bumper clears the curb or edge of a roadway