Highway Transportation System Quiz
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What does HTS stand for?

  • Human Transportation System
  • Highway Transportation System (correct)
  • Highway Traffic System
  • Highway Traffic Safety

    • What is risk in the context of driving?

    The possibility of a conflict that leads to a collision.

    What is the vehicle code?

    Used by federal, state, and local governments to regulate the HTS.

    What do driving tasks include?

    <p>All social, physical, and mental skills required for low-risk driving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the IPDE process?

    <p>A process of seeing, thinking, and responding (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Smith System help drivers develop?

    <p>Good seeing habits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the zone control system?

    <p>A method for managing the space around your vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a defensive driver?

    <p>Drives in a way that reduces conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a collision the product of?

    <p>Human error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GDL stand for?

    <p>Graduated Driver Licensing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary roadway?

    <p>A main, highly traveled road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a secondary roadway?

    <p>Not highly traveled road, side street.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term highway include?

    <p>Parkway, turnpike, interstate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an interstate?

    <p>A road that goes through many states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a turnpike?

    <p>A road that has a higher speed limit and allows trucks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a parkway?

    <p>A road that does not allow trucks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DMV do?

    <p>Sets rules to assure that driver and vehicle standards are met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of police in driving?

    <p>Ensure that the laws are obeyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do governments enforce regarding driving?

    <p>The national guidelines which make up the vehicle code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the job of highway traffic engineers?

    <p>Plan, build, and maintain the complex system of roadways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Highway Transportation System (HTS)

    • Composed of three essential elements: people, vehicles, and roadways.

    Risk

    • Refers to the chance of an incident leading to a collision while driving.

    Vehicle Code

    • Regulates the HTS at federal, state, and local levels by establishing rules and standards.

    Driving Tasks

    • Encompasses the social, physical, and mental skills necessary for maintaining low-risk driving.

    IPDE Process

    • A systematic approach to driving: Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.

    Smith System

    • A framework designed to help drivers cultivate effective visual habits for better awareness.

    Zone Control System

    • A strategy for managing the space surrounding a vehicle, ensuring safety and awareness.

    Defensive Driver

    • A driving style focused on minimizing conflicts and enhancing safety on the road.

    Collision

    • Typically results from human error, highlighting the importance of cautious driving behavior.

    Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

    • A structured licensing program for young drivers requiring progression through multiple stages.

    Roadway Categories

    • Primary Roadway: Main roads frequently used by traffic.
    • Secondary Roadway: Less traveled roads, often residential or side streets.

    Types of Highways

    • Interstate: Roads connecting multiple states and designed for long-distance travel.
    • Turnpike: High-speed roads that accommodate trucks and often have tolls.
    • Parkway: Roads where truck traffic is prohibited, often designed for leisure driving.

    Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    • Responsible for enforcing rules to ensure driver and vehicle compliance with established standards.

    Law Enforcement

    • Police forces apply traffic laws to enhance public safety and ensure compliance among drivers.

    Government Regulation

    • Various levels of government uphold national standards, forming the basis of the vehicle code.

    Highway Traffic Engineers

    • Specialists involved in planning, constructing, and maintaining the intricate network of roadways.

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    Description

    Test your knowledge on the essential elements of the Highway Transportation System (HTS), including driving tasks, risk factors, and safety strategies. This quiz covers concepts such as the IPDE process, Smith System, and defensive driving principles.

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