Questions and Answers
What might riding the brake cause the driver following you to assume?
You are going to slow or stop.
To enter a one-way street going left, where should you position your vehicle?
In the left lane.
A 3-second following distance is the total stopping distance.
False
The 3-second technique for measuring following distance is safe for most conditions.
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How far ahead should you check traffic signals?
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When making a left turn from a one-way street, from which lane should you turn?
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What is a traffic signal that has been green for some time called?
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What advantage does a long following distance provide?
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What is the best way to avoid conflicts in heavy city traffic?
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How should you check your blind spot when changing lanes?
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When driving past parked vehicles on the right, how should you position your vehicle?
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When following another vehicle, where should you look?
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When is a following distance greater than 3 seconds advised?
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What should you do when an oncoming driver crosses into your lane at night?
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What should you do when you see a yellow signal light?
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Tailgating is a hazard to drivers because it may cause rear-end collisions if you stop suddenly.
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What is a space cushion?
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If a light is green when you first see it, what should you predict?
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It is illegal to pass another vehicle at an intersection.
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What should your following distance be when you are being tailgated?
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What might be a high-risk area for a sudden stop from another driver?
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What should you do if a pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you at a green light?
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Holding your foot over the brake pedal is called?
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As your vehicle speed increases, your 3-second following distance will decrease.
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If you are being tailgated and need to make a stop, what action should you take?
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Resting your foot on the brake pedal is called?
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To turn right from a one-way street, where should you position your vehicle?
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If driving under adverse conditions, your following distance should be less than 3 seconds.
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What is the name of the advancement in vehicle design that warns following drivers that the vehicle intends to stop or turn?
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How can you maintain a good sight distance while driving in city areas?
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What should you do to avoid being hit by a tailgater?
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How should you use the predict step of the IPDE Process while driving on city streets?
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Why is city driving more difficult than driving in other environments?
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What is a guide for selecting the best driving speed?
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A flashing 'don't walk' pedestrian signal indicates that the signal light will soon be yellow.
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What can you do to more safely look for a house number as you are driving?
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What is a common driving skill needed for city driving?
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What do you call a driver who follows too closely?
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If an oncoming driver crosses into your path of travel, what space is usually available for you to move your vehicle?
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What should you do when changing lanes?
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How can you identify a one-way street?
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In which of the following areas are sudden stops more likely to occur?
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If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, what should you do?
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What might sudden moves by children, pedestrians, animals, or a vehicle door opening cause?
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What is an advantage of keeping a 3-second following distance in city traffic?
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Which type of roadway has the highest number of hazards per mile?
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If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear?
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While driving in city traffic, what should you always be ready to do?
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What is the place beyond which you cannot stop safely without entering an intersection?
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When driving on multilane streets, what can you expect?
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Study Notes
Driver's Education Key Concepts
- Riding the Brake: Can mislead the driver behind to think you will slow down or stop.
- Entering One-Way Streets: Always position the vehicle in the lane corresponding to the direction you are turning, for a left turn, use the left lane.
- Following Distance: A 3-second following distance is not the complete stopping distance; it’s essential for safety.
- 3-Second Technique: Effective in normal conditions, promoting safer driving habits.
- Traffic Signal Awareness: Check signals at least a block in advance to prepare for potential stops or changes.
- Left Turns From One-Way Streets: Always begin from the far left lane to ensure a clear and safe turn.
- Stale Green Light: A light that has been green for a while may soon change; exercise caution.
- Long Following Distance: Provides additional time to use the IPDE (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) Process effectively.
- City Traffic Focus: Concentrate entirely on driving to minimize conflict and enhance safety.
- Lane Changes: Always check blind spots by looking over your shoulder in the intended direction.
- Passing Parked Vehicles: Maintain a safe distance, at least the width of one car door, from parked cars.
- Look Around Vehicles: Maintain awareness of surroundings; look through, over, and around the vehicle in front.
- Add Following Distance for New Drivers: Beginners should keep more than a 3-second distance to ensure reaction time.
- Oncoming Vehicles at Night: If another vehicle is encroaching your lane, signal them with your horn and headlights.
- Yellow Signal Lights: Indicates a need to prepare to stop unless already within the intersection.
- Tailgating Hazards: Risk of rear-end collisions escalates if the leading driver suddenly stops.
- Space Cushion: Maintain safe distances between your vehicle and the one in front for collision avoidance.
- Predicting Light Changes: Anticipate that lights will change soon if they are green for a while.
- Illegal Passing: Do not attempt to pass another vehicle at intersections.
- Tailgated Following Distance: Increase following distance to four seconds when being tailgated.
- High-Risk Areas: Be cautious in lanes next to parked vehicles due to the risk of sudden stops.
- Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Always yield to pedestrians regardless of traffic signal status.
- Covering the Brake: Having your foot positioned over the brake pedal without depressing it.
- Increased Speed Effects: As vehicle speed increases, so should the following distance for safety.
- Responding to Tailgating: If being tailgated, ensure your following distance is at least four seconds.
- Contextual Awareness: Use predictive skills in the IPDE process to identify potential conflicts sooner.
- Challenges of City Driving: Higher density of hazards requiring more frequent attention.
- Driving Speed Guidelines: Align your speed with the flow of traffic for better integration.
- Flashing "Don't Walk" Signals: Alert that the signal light will soon change, indicating caution.
- Searching for House Numbers: Ensure safety by checking the surroundings before diverting your gaze.
- Blending into Traffic: A crucial skill necessary for navigating city environments seamlessly.
- Defining a Tailgater: A driver who follows too closely, creating hazards.
- Space for Maneuvering: Typically, there is available space to the right when evading an oncoming driver.
- Using Mirrors: Essential practice when changing lanes to ensure safety.
- Identifying One-Way Streets: Traffic signs typically face the same direction within these streets.
- Intersections Hazards: Increased likelihood of sudden stops at intersections due to pedestrian activity.
- Responding to Wrong-Way Vehicles: Slow down, steer right, and signal to alert the driver.
- Sudden Hazards: Be vigilant about pedestrians, children, or animals that may enter your path unpredictably.
- Benefits of 3-Second Following Distance: Enables you to see further ahead, increasing reaction time.
- Hazard Density on Roadways: City streets present the highest number of hazards per mile.
- Avoiding Rear-Ended Collisions: Increase the following distance if a tailgater is too close.
- Adaptability in City Traffic: Be prepared to adjust speed and position frequently.
- Point of No Return: The juncture where stopping safely without entering an intersection is impossible.
- Multilane Street Navigation: Different lanes may serve various purposes; adjust your lane usage accordingly.
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