Drivers Ed Chapter 5 Flashcards
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What does the IPDE Process encourage?

  • Reckless Driving
  • Aggressive Driving
  • Speeding
  • Defensive Driving (correct)

    • Defensive Driving reduces ___?

    conflict

    What improves visual acuity?

    IPDE Process

    What does the 'I' in IPDE stand for?

    <p>identify information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'E' in IPDE stand for?

    <p>execute the correct action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the Smith System?

    <p>keep their eyes on the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to the Smith System in avoiding conflict?

    <p>having a way out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of how drivers communicate with one another.

    <p>using turn signals and horn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does space around your vehicle help avoid?

    <p>collisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Seeing, thinking, and responding refers to which system?

    <p>Smith System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many zones are around your vehicle using the Smith System?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are traffic signals used for?

    <p>control traffic and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a circular yellow signal mean?

    <p>caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for failing to yield to a pedestrian?

    <p>a $500 fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The flashing red signal has the same meaning as ___?

    <p>the stop sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traffic signs are divided into which types?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sign is the handicapped or reserved parking sign?

    <p>regulatory sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The no passing zone sign and the circular railroad crossing signs are what kind of signs?

    <p>warning signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most warning signs are what shape?

    <p>diamond shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Orange and black signs carry warnings about ___?

    <p>maintenance or construction areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the five-sided sign warn of?

    <p>school zone or school crossings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are NC route markers?

    <p>diamond shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odd numbered highways generally run in which direction?

    <p>north and south</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interstate highways are marked by a ___?

    <p>red, white, and blue shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do yellow lines separate?

    <p>travel lanes moving in the opposite direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The shared left turn lane can be used to do what?

    <p>make left turn movements in both directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traffic signs are divided into ______ types?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ lines separate traffic going in the same direction?

    <p>white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ line is used along the right edge of roads?

    <p>white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All diamond shaped signs are _____ signs?

    <p>warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rectangular and square shaped signs that are normally black and white or red and white are?

    <p>regulatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a green arrow indicate?

    <p>protected turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pennant-shaped sign warn of?

    <p>no passing zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interstate highways are marked by?

    <p>a red and blue shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hospital signs are _______ colored?

    <p>blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are NC secondary road signs?

    <p>rectangular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    <p>slow down and proceed with caution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a diamond-shaped sign warn drivers of?

    <p>deer crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped traffic sign mean?

    <p>slow down and drive with care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing red traffic signal indicate?

    <p>Stop, check traffic, proceed when clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate?

    <p>No passing from either direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 5-sided sign warn of?

    <p>school zone or school crossings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traffic signs are used to?

    <p>control traffic and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can you disregard a signal given by a police officer directing traffic?

    <p>never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    IPDE Process and Defensive Driving

    • The IPDE Process promotes a defensive driving approach, enhancing safety on the road.
    • Defensive driving actively reduces conflicts during driving, leading to safer outcomes.
    • Visual acuity, or the ability to see clearly, is improved through the application of the IPDE Process.

    Smith System

    • The Smith System aids drivers in maintaining focus on the road.
    • An essential component of the Smith System is always having an escape route to avoid potential conflicts.
    • Key elements of the Smith System involve seeing, thinking, and responding effectively to road situations.
    • There are six zones surrounding a vehicle when utilizing the Smith System.

    Traffic Signals and Signs

    • Traffic signals are vital for controlling the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
    • A circular yellow signal indicates caution for approaching drivers.
    • Failing to yield to pedestrians can incur a fine of up to $500.
    • The flashing red signal carries the same directive as a stop sign, necessitating a complete stop.

    Types of Traffic Signs

    • Traffic signs fall into three main categories: regulatory, warning, and guide/informational.
    • Handicapped or reserved parking signs are classified as regulatory signs.
    • Warning signs such as no passing zones and circular railroad crossing signs help identify potential hazards.
    • Most warning signs are diamond-shaped, while orange and black signs specifically indicate maintenance or construction areas.
    • The five-sided sign warns of school zones or crossings, emphasizing pedestrian safety.

    Road and Highway Markings

    • NC route markers are characteristically diamond-shaped.
    • Odd-numbered highways predominantly run north-south, while even-numbered ones primarily run east-west.
    • Interstate highways are identifiable by a red, white, and blue shield.
    • Yellow lines denote lanes for travel in opposite directions, while white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
    • Shared left turn lanes on multi-lane highways facilitate left turn movements for vehicles traveling in both directions.

    Color Coding of Traffic Signs

    • Regulatory signs are often rectangular or square, typically in black and white or red and white.
    • A green arrow at an intersection indicates a protected turn is permitted.
    • Hospital signs are blue, providing easy identification for emergency services.

    Flashing Signals and Special Signs

    • A flashing yellow traffic signal indicates that drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.
    • A diamond-shaped sign may warn drivers of deer crossings, advising them to slow down.
    • Two solid yellow center lines on a highway signify no passing allowed from either direction.
    • In emergencies, signals given by police officers directing traffic must always be followed, and ignoring them is never permissible.

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