Driver Responsibility and Traffic Management

Questions and Answers

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, what should drivers do?

Follow the directions given by the officer.

What do highway markings provide?

Information for drivers.

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as what?

The effect that alcohol has.

What may a person who drives much slower than the speed limit create?

A dangerous driving environment. Signup and view all the answers

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, where should you glance?

Over your left shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

What does a solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicate?

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. Signup and view all the answers

When must you yield for emergency vehicles?

When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren. Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign showing 'a truck on a downward hill' mean?

Upcoming Hill. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective. Signup and view all the answers

On long trips, how can you prevent drowsiness?

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. Signup and view all the answers

When should you drive below the posted speed limit?

When anything makes conditions less than perfect. Signup and view all the answers

What can the consumption of alcohol while taking drugs do?

Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol. Signup and view all the answers

"Highway Hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result from what?

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red traffic signal light mean?

You must stop at the line, crosswalk, or intersection. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Management and Driver Responsibility

Follow directions from an officer directing traffic, even at functioning traffic lights.
Driving significantly below the speed limit may lead to hazardous conditions on the road.
Yield to emergency vehicles when you see flashing lights or hear sirens.

Roadway Indications and Safety

Highway markings provide essential information to drivers regarding lane usage and behavior.
A solid white line indicates lanes moving in the same direction, prohibiting passing.
Signs depicting "a truck on a downward hill" warn of an upcoming hill.

Driving Conditions and Effects

Lack of sleep adversely affects driving ability similarly to alcohol impairment.
At higher speeds on wet roads, tire effectiveness diminishes, increasing accident risk.
Consume alcohol with caution; it can amplify the effects of other drugs taken simultaneously.

Preventive Measures for Safe Driving

Combat drowsiness during long trips by taking regular breaks to rest.
In adverse conditions, such as rain or fog, limit speed below the posted limit for safety.

Psychological Factors and Alerts

"Highway Hypnosis" can result from prolonged focus on the road without breaks, leading to decreased awareness.
A red traffic signal requires drivers to stop at the designated line, crosswalk, or intersection to ensure safety.

Description

This quiz covers essential safety practices for drivers, including following traffic instructions, understanding roadway markings, and recognizing the impacts of impaired driving. Test your knowledge on safe driving measures and the importance of yielding to emergency vehicles.