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What is an acceleration lane?
What is an acceleration lane?
What does braking distance refer to?
What does braking distance refer to?
The distance traveled from the time brakes are applied until the car is stopped.
A controlled intersection is regulated by traffic control signs or signals.
A controlled intersection is regulated by traffic control signs or signals.
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What characterizes a controlled railroad crossing?
What characterizes a controlled railroad crossing?
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What is the purpose of a deceleration lane?
What is the purpose of a deceleration lane?
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What is a delayed green light?
What is a delayed green light?
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What does an entrance ramp do?
What does an entrance ramp do?
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What is the purpose of an exit ramp?
What is the purpose of an exit ramp?
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What is a following distance?
What is a following distance?
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What does highway hypnosis refer to?
What does highway hypnosis refer to?
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What is a median strip?
What is a median strip?
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What is meant by merging area?
What is meant by merging area?
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What is overdriving headlights?
What is overdriving headlights?
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What does perpendicular parking entail?
What does perpendicular parking entail?
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What is a protected left turn?
What is a protected left turn?
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A right turn on red is always prohibited.
A right turn on red is always prohibited.
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What is a slow-moving vehicle?
What is a slow-moving vehicle?
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An uncontrolled intersection has no traffic control signals, signs, or pavement markings.
An uncontrolled intersection has no traffic control signals, signs, or pavement markings.
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An uncontrolled railroad crossing has signals or crossing gates.
An uncontrolled railroad crossing has signals or crossing gates.
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What is an unprotected left turn?
What is an unprotected left turn?
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Study Notes
Driver Education Key Terms
- Acceleration Lane: Extra lane for drivers to gain speed while merging onto high-speed highways.
- Braking Distance: Distance covered from the moment brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
- Controlled Intersection: Intersection regulated by traffic signs or signals, ensuring organized flow of vehicles.
- Controlled Railroad Crossing: Railroad crossing equipped with flashing lights and crossing gates for safety.
- Deceleration Lane: Lane allowing drivers to slow down when exiting a high-speed highway without disrupting traffic.
- Delayed Green Light: Traffic signal that remains red temporarily to allow opposite lanes to clear before turning green.
- Entrance Ramp: Ramp that provides access onto an expressway or tollway.
- Exit Ramp: Ramp that allows vehicles to leave an expressway or tollway.
- Following Distance: Space maintained between a vehicle and the one directly ahead to ensure safe braking.
- Highway Hypnosis: Condition of drowsiness or trance caused by the monotony of driving and constant focus on the road.
- Median Strip: Dividing area between opposing lanes of traffic on a multilane highway to enhance safety.
- Merging Area: Section at the end of an acceleration lane where vehicles integrate into the main traffic flow.
- Overdriving Headlights: Driving speed that exceeds the distance illuminated by headlights, risking safety.
- Perpendicular Parking: Parking method where a vehicle is positioned at a right angle to the curb.
- Protected Left Turn: Turn arrangement where left-turning vehicles can turn without interference from oncoming traffic.
- Right Turn on Red: Permitted action of turning right at a red light unless explicitly prohibited by signage.
- Slow Moving Vehicle: Typically, farm or construction vehicles unable to reach highway speeds, identifiable by an orange triangular sign.
- Uncontrolled Intersection: Intersection lacking traffic control signals or signage, requiring caution from drivers.
- Uncontrolled Railroad Crossing: Crossing without any signals or gates; heightened alertness required from drivers.
- Unprotected Left Turn: Intersection circumstance where left-turning vehicles might encounter oncoming traffic without signal protection.
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