Drivers Ed Chapter 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following are risk factors contributing to the roadway and the environment? (Select all that apply)

Construction (correct)

Sharp curve (correct)

Ice (correct)

Snow (correct)

What is the driving task primarily?

Thinking task

What does the IPDE Process help you to do?

Speed up your ability to process information

What is the Zone Control System?

A method of organizing space zones around your vehicle Signup and view all the answers

How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What does a closed zone mean?

A space not open to you because of unintended path of travel Signup and view all the answers

How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence called?

An orderly visual search pattern Signup and view all the answers

When should you practice your orderly visual search pattern?

As a passenger in a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

When you look far ahead as you drive, you are...

Identifying clues and analyzing the situation before your zone becomes closed Signup and view all the answers

What does scanning mean in driving?

Glance quickly and continually Signup and view all the answers

Searching for specific driving-related clues...

Is different in different environments Signup and view all the answers

What should you predict when you spot a parked vehicle with front wheels turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel?

The vehicle may enter your path Signup and view all the answers

When a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane, what should you do?

Move into the through lane as soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What does the predict step in the IPDE Process involve?

Judging where possible points of conflict may occur Signup and view all the answers

What do making driving judgments involve?

Measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation Signup and view all the answers

How can you prepare yourself to deal with the worst possible actions of other HTS users?

Assume others will make mistakes Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you are going to change directions?

Leave yourself an out Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to compromise space?

Minimize hazards Signup and view all the answers

When you must handle several hazards at the same time, what is the best tactic?

Adjust speed to separate the hazards Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you lock the brakes when braking suddenly?

Lose steering ability Signup and view all the answers

What does communication with others involve to reduce possible conflict?

Making sure others see you Signup and view all the answers

When making an emergency stop, what should you avoid?

Locking the brakes Signup and view all the answers

To avoid last-minute moves, what should you be looking down the road for?

12 seconds or more Signup and view all the answers

What is the Smith System?

An organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits by using five rules for driver safety Signup and view all the answers

What are the five parts of the Smith System?

Aim high in steering, Keep your eyes moving, Get the big picture, Make sure others see you, and Leave yourself 'an out' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aim high in steering' mean?

To look ahead 12-15 seconds into your target area as you drive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'keep your eyes moving' involve?

Developing the art of scanning, glancing continually and quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'big picture' in driving?

The mental process of putting together the critical clues you have selected Signup and view all the answers

What does 'make sure others see you' involve?

Telling others where you are and what you plan to do Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leave yourself an out' mean?

Allowing you to change direction when necessary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roadway Risk Factors

Risk factors can include construction zones, sharp curves, snowy or icy conditions.

Driving Task

Primarily a cognitive or thinking task requiring attention and decision-making.

IPDE Process

Using the IPDE (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) Process can speed up information processing abilities while driving.

Zone Control System

Organizes the space around your vehicle into six distinct zones for effective management.

Zone Evaluation

A closed zone indicates areas not open to you due to unintended paths.
Three searching ranges should be evaluated while driving.

Visual Search Patterns

An orderly visual search pattern refers to consistently checking critical traffic areas in a methodical way.
Practicing this can be done while seated as a passenger to develop better habits.

Scanning Techniques

Scanning involves quick and continuous glances for awareness.
Specific driving-related clues vary between different environments.

Anticipatory Driving

On residential streets, signs of a parked vehicle with wheels turned indicate potential movement; be prepared for this.
When lanes narrow, transition to the through lane promptly.

Decision-Making

Predicting involves judging where conflicts might arise.
Overseeing hazards requires measuring, comparing, and evaluating traffic situations effectively.

Defensive Driving Strategies

Prepare for potential errors from other road users by assuming mistakes will happen.
When changing directions, always leave room for an escape option.

Space Management

Compromise space entails minimizing various hazards.
Adjust speed to handle multiple hazards simultaneously.

Braking Techniques

Locking brakes during sudden stops results in loss of steering control; avoid this when possible.
In emergency situations, it is crucial to avoid locking brakes.

Forward Planning

Anticipate events down the road by looking 12 seconds ahead to avoid last-minute maneuvers.

Smith System for Safe Driving

An organized strategy comprising five critical rules to enhance driver safety:
- Aim high in steering: Look 12-15 seconds forward for better situational awareness.
- Keep your eyes moving: Maintain an active scanning routine to avoid high-risk patterns.
- Get the big picture: Assemble critical clues mentally from your visual search.
- Make sure others see you: Communicate intentions to other drivers using signals and eye contact.
- Leave yourself "an out": Ensure you have an escape path to avoid conflicts as they arise.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 5 of Drivers Education with these helpful flashcards. Learn about risk factors, the driving task, and the Zone Control System. Perfect for preparing for your driving test and enhancing your understanding of safe driving practices.