Questions and Answers
Which of the following are risk factors contributed by the roadway and environment? (Select all that apply)
What is the driving task primarily focused on?
Thinking task
When you apply the IPDE process, what decisions might you make?
Change speed, change direction, or communicate with others
What is the zone control system?
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How many zones of space around your vehicle are there in the zone control system?
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What does a closed mean?
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How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?
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What is the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence called?
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How should you practice your orderly visual search pattern?
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When you look far ahead as you drive, what are you doing?
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What does scanning mean?
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As you drive on a residential street, what should you predict when you spot a parking vehicle with front wheels turned toward the street?
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What should you do when you identify that a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane?
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What do you do when you use the project step in the IPDE process?
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What does making driving judgments involve?
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How can you prepare yourself to deal with the worst possible actions of other HTS users?
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If you are going to change direction, what must you do?
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What does it mean to compromise space?
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To compromise space means to?
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When handling several hazards at the same time, what is the best tactic?
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If you lock the brakes when braking suddenly, what happens?
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Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation involves?
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What should you do when breaking in an emergency stop?
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To avoid last-minute moves, how far down the road should you be looking?
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Study Notes
Roadway Risk Factors
- Risk factors in the environment can include construction, sharp curves, snow, and ice.
- Understanding these factors is vital for safe driving.
Driving Task
- The primary focus of driving is a thinking task that requires active mental engagement.
IPDE Process
- Applying the IPDE process allows drivers to decide on changing speed, altering direction, or communicating with others.
Zone Control System
- The zone control system organizes the space around the vehicle into six zones for better awareness and management.
Closed Spaces
- A closed space is defined as an area not accessible due to restrictions in line of sight or intended travel path.
Searching Ranges
- Three searching ranges should be evaluated while assessing the path of travel.
Visual Search Pattern
- An orderly visual search pattern involves regularly checking critical areas of the traffic environment.
- Practicing this pattern can be done effectively as a passenger in a vehicle.
Anticipating Hazards
- Looking far ahead while driving helps in identifying clues and analyzing potential situations before they become critical.
Scanning Technique
- Scanning entails glancing quickly and continuously to gather information about the driving environment.
Predictive Driving
- When spotting vehicles with front wheels turned toward the street and a driver present, predict a possible entry into your path.
Responding to Road Changes
- If a roadway narrows from multiple lanes to a single lane, transition into the through lane promptly to ensure safety.
Conflict Anticipation
- The project step in the IPDE process involves judging possible points where conflicts may arise in traffic.
Decision-Making
- Making effective driving judgments involves measuring, comparing, and evaluating surrounding traffic situations.
Preparing for Errors
- To handle potential mistakes by other road users, assume that others may make errors while driving.
Direction Changes
- When planning to change direction, ensure to leave yourself an out or escape route.
Compromise of Space
- Space is compromised when hazards cannot be separated or minimized, leading to increased risk.
Hazard Management
- To minimize hazards, adjust speed strategically when dealing with multiple hazards simultaneously.
Braking Techniques
- Locking the brakes during a sudden stop results in loss of steering ability, which can be dangerous.
Effective Communication
- Reducing risks in conflicts involves clear communication, ensuring that other drivers can see you.
Emergency Braking
- In emergency situations, avoid locking the brakes to maintain control of the vehicle.
Looking Ahead
- To prevent last-minute maneuvers, aim to look down the road ahead for at least 12 seconds to anticipate upcoming conditions.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering important concepts in Drivers Ed. From understanding risk factors on the road to mastering the zone control system, this quiz is designed to enhance your driving skills and awareness. Perfect for students preparing for their driving test.
