Highway Transportation System Impact Quiz

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The HTS is good for the economy for all of the following except:

Electricity (correct)

Transportation of Goods

Construction

Tire Industry

What are the three ways the HTS is good for the economy?

Construction, Transportation of Goods, Tire Industry

What does a single broken yellow line mean?

Passing is acceptable

What does a double solid yellow line indicate?

No passing is allowed Signup and view all the answers

What color are public recreational signs?

Brown Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major elements of the HTS?

Signs, people, and cars Signup and view all the answers

When traveling on a roadway with two sets of yellow double lines, what should a driver know?

You are not permitted to cross the lines for any reason. Signup and view all the answers

What type of sign is a yellow diagonal sign?

Warning sign Signup and view all the answers

What are the six types of special pavement markings?

Solid white lines, Broken white lines, Solid yellow lines, Broken yellow lines, Rumble strips, Raised roadway markers. Signup and view all the answers

What color denotes roadside services?

Blue Signup and view all the answers

East-west Interstates are assigned even numbers and north-south routes have odd numbers.

True Signup and view all the answers

When do most alcoholic crashes occur?

During night time hours Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when approaching an emergency worker on the side of a two-lane road with lights active?

Slow to 20 mph, follow directions of a traffic officer, move over if possible. Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has the highest alcohol-related fatalities?

21-24 year olds Signup and view all the answers

What is a car with a recurring problem not fixed after three attempts called?

Lemon Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of the Florida GDL law?

Learners license stage, Intermediate stage, Full privilege license stage Signup and view all the answers

What gauge tells the revolutions per minute of the engine?

Tachometer Signup and view all the answers

What are the three most common symbols discussed in the 'Rules of the Road' video?

Front window defroster, hood release, horn Signup and view all the answers

If parked on the street, approach the driver's door, key in hand from the _________ of the vehicle.

Front Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the oil pressure light comes on?

Park and turn off your car Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic elements you should be able to identify under the hood of a car?

Radiator, battery, oil dipstick Signup and view all the answers

Before driving, you should make sure your __________, windows, headlights, and tail lights are clear.

Windshield Signup and view all the answers

Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of purchasing a used vehicle.

Advantages: lower cost, no initial depreciation. Disadvantages: older technology, hidden defects. Signup and view all the answers

The _________________ detects vehicles or objects ahead and cautions drivers of possible collisions.

Forward Collision Warning Signup and view all the answers

Which forces create inertia in a car?

Tires, Engine, Axle Signup and view all the answers

The Lane Departure Warning tells the driver that they are crossing the line markings on the side of the roadway.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name at least two factors that determine the force of impact. How can safety restraints help in the case of a collision?

Factors: mass times acceleration. Safety restraints can prevent injury by stopping unrestrained passengers at the time of impact. Signup and view all the answers

What shape is a stop sign?

Octagon Signup and view all the answers

What shape indicates yield?

Triangle Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a regulatory sign?

Vertical Rectangle Signup and view all the answers

What shape is associated with school zones?

Pentagon Signup and view all the answers

What shape indicates a railroad crossing?

Round Signup and view all the answers

What shape signifies no passing?

Pennant Signup and view all the answers

What shape is used for warning signs?

Diamond Signup and view all the answers

What shape is used for guide signs?

Horizontal Rectangle Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Highway Transportation System (HTS) Impact

HTS positively influences the economy through construction, transportation of goods, and the tire industry.
It does not directly affect sectors like electricity.

Road Markings and Signs

A single broken yellow line allows for passing, while double solid yellow lines prohibit it.
Yellow diagonal signs are warning signs indicating potential hazards on the road.
There are six types of special pavement markings including solid and broken white/yellow lines, rumble strips, and raised roadway markers.

Color Codes for Signs

Public recreational signs are brown, while roadside services use blue for identification.
Specific shapes of signs indicate regulatory actions: octagon for stop, triangle for yield, vertical rectangle for regulatory, pentagon for school zones, round for railroad crossings, pennant for no passing zones, and diamond for warnings.

Factors Affecting Road Safety

The highest alcohol-related fatalities occur in the age group of 21-24 years.
Most alcohol-related crashes happen during nighttime hours.
When encountering an emergency worker on a two-lane road, slow down to 20 mph, follow the officer's instructions, and move over when possible.

Florida Graduated Driver's License (GDL) Law

The GDL includes three stages:
- Learner's License: Applies at 15 years, must drive with an adult after meeting testing requirements.
- Intermediate Stage: 16-year-olds can drive from 6 AM to 11 PM; 17-year-olds can drive from 5 AM to 1 AM.
- Full Privilege License: For those 18 and older, restrictions are lifted.

Vehicle Maintenance and Safety

Critical gauges include the tachometer, which measures engine RPM.
Essential components to identify under the hood are the radiator, battery, and oil dipstick.
If the oil pressure light activates, immediately park and turn off the vehicle.

Driving Safety Procedures

Approaching a parked vehicle, the driver should approach from the front with the key ready.
Before driving, ensure the windshield, windows, headlights, and taillights are clear.

Inertia and Impact Forces

Inertia in a car is influenced by the tires, engine, and axle.
Force of impact depends on mass and acceleration; safety restraints help prevent injury during collisions by counteracting inertia.

Common Vehicle Problems

A recurring undiagnosed problem in a vehicle can classify it as a "lemon," which is a vehicle with defects not easily resolved after multiple attempts.

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Description

Test your knowledge about the highway transportation system and its impact on the economy. This quiz covers road markings, signs, their color codes, and critical factors affecting road safety. Understand how these elements work together to facilitate safe and efficient transportation.