Safe Driving and Speed Limits Quiz

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What do speed limit signs tell you?

Tell you the maximum safe speed when both weather conditions and visibility are favorable (correct)

Tell you the maximum speed in any condition

Indicate the speed you can go without fear of fines

Suggest what speed to drive based on traffic

What is the speed limit in school zones?

20 mph

What is the speed limit in municipal, business, or residential areas?

30 mph

What is the speed limit for streets and highways?

55 mph Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit for rural interstate and limited access highways?

70 mph Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the safest speed?

The one that allows you to have complete control of your vehicle and avoid collisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is perception distance?

How far your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it. Signup and view all the answers

Define reaction distance.

How far you will continue to travel after seeing the hazard until you physically hit the brakes. Signup and view all the answers

What is braking distance?

How far your vehicle will travel in ideal conditions while you are braking. Signup and view all the answers

What is total stopping distance?

The total minimum distance your vehicle will travel including perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. Signup and view all the answers

High speeds reduce stopping distances.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps for making smooth stops?

Check mirrors and blind spots, release accelerator, press brake pedal with steady pressure. Signup and view all the answers

How far before a turn must you give a turn signal?

At least 100 feet Signup and view all the answers

Where must hand signals be made from?

The left side of the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in turning a corner safely?

Slow down to a safe turning speed. Signup and view all the answers

When should you use a three-point turn?

When the road is too narrow for a U-turn. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you approach an intersection with stop lines?

Come to a complete stop behind the stop lines. Signup and view all the answers

In an intersection, the first vehicle to stop should move forward first.

True Signup and view all the answers

If two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, who yields?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Signup and view all the answers

What is an open intersection?

An intersection without traffic control signs or signals. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when entering an open intersection?

Yield the right-of-way if another vehicle is already in the intersection. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Speed Limits

Speed limit signs indicate maximum safe speeds for ideal weather and visibility conditions.
School Zones enforce a speed limit of 20 mph.
Municipal, Business, or Residential Areas have a speed limit of 30 mph.
Speed limit on Streets and Highways is 55 mph.
Rural Interstate & Limited Access Highways have a speed limit of 70 mph.

Safe Driving Concepts

Safest speed is one that provides complete vehicle control and collision avoidance.
Perception Distance is the distance traveled from seeing a hazard to recognizing it, typically averaging ¾ to 1 second under ideal conditions.
Reaction Distance occurs after recognizing a hazard until brakes are applied, averaging ¾ to 1 second; at 50 mph, this equals 55 feet.
Braking Distance measures how far a vehicle travels while braking under ideal conditions.
Total Stopping Distance is a combination of perception, reaction, and braking distances, totaling approximately 268 feet at 50 mph.

Speed and Control

Driving at high speeds significantly increases both stopping distances and crash severity.
Smooth stops involve checking mirrors, releasing the accelerator, and applying brake pressure gradually.

Signals and Turns

Turn signals must be activated to indicate a turn, with a requirement to signal at least 100 feet before the turn.
Hand signals should be given from the vehicle's left side.

Cornering

To turn a corner, slow down, move into the correct lane, signal in advance, obey signs, yield to bicycles and pedestrians, and complete the turn in the proper lane.

Turns and Intersections

Three-point turns are suitable for narrow roads where U-turns are not feasible; avoid curves, hills, or prohibited areas for such maneuvers.
Instructions for executing a three-point turn include moving to the right, signaling a left turn, reversing while checking traffic, and completing the turn in drive.

Intersection Guidelines

At intersections marked with stop lines, come to a complete stop and yield to other traffic and pedestrians.
The vehicle that stops first at an intersection has the right to proceed first.
At a two-vehicle intersection, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right. A turning vehicle must yield to straight-moving traffic.

Open Intersections

An open intersection has no traffic control signs or signals.
When entering an open intersection, yield if:
- A vehicle is already in the intersection.
- Crossing from a secondary road onto a state highway.
- Entering a paved road from an unpaved one.
- Making a left turn with an oncoming vehicle.

Interactions at Open Intersections

When two cars reach an open intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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Description

Test your knowledge on speed limits and safe driving concepts. This quiz covers speed limits for various areas, including school zones and highways, as well as the principles of perception, reaction, and braking distances. Understanding these concepts is crucial for maintaining safety on the road.