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Standard 4 Part 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How far in advance should you begin searching ahead of an intersection? | 20-30 seconds |
| When approaching an intersection what are you scanning for and hoping to identify? | Open spaces Closed spaces Changing spaces |
| What should you do as you are approaching an intersection if there is a car following very close to your rear bumper? | Adjust speed - Tap the brakes a few times to warn them you are slowing down |
| What feature do some intersections have that creates more space for large vehicles to complete turns? | Staggered stop lines |
| What points of reference do you use to stop at intersections? | Crosswalk Stop line Sidewalk Curb line |
| Right-of-Way is... | Not a right or privilege - it must be given Determined by a set of rules Governs rules for intersections, merges, and special conditions |
| When two or more cars arrive at an intersection at approximately the same time, who goes first? | The car farthest to the right |
| When stopped at a "T" intersection which vehicle must stop? | The vehicle on the side (smaller) street |
| What are some of the advantages of roundabouts? (select THREE that apply) | Less pollution Fewer delays Reduction in fatal crashes |
| Who is responsible for yielding at traffic circle? | Vehicles wishing to enter the circle yield to the vehicles in the circle |
| As you are approaching a multi-lane intersection what lane should you be in? | Right lane if you are turning right Left lane if you are turning left Center lane if you are going straight through the intersection |
| What is the maximum distance an individual may travel in a shared left turn lane? | 150 feet |
| What are the disadvantages to a blind curve? | You can only see the entrance You cannot see your path of travel Your line of site is compromised You have no advantage what is in the rest of the curve |
| Why are most roadways crowned? | Better drainage of water |
| During which part of the curve should you be coasting? | Apex |
| During which part of the curve should you already be braking? | Entrance |
| During which part of the curve should you begin to accelerate? | Exit |
| What is the outside force that is needed to overcome Inertia when going around a curve? | Traction |
| Where should you SEARCH when driving through a CURVE? | Far Ahead |
| What lane position should a vehicle be in at the entrance to a left turn? | Lane Position 3 |
| What lane position should a vehicle be in at the entrance to a right turn? | Lane Position 2 |
| What lane position should a vehicle be in at the APEX of a right turn? | Lane Position 3 |
| What is a concern when cresting a hill? | Line of sight |
| What lane should slower moving vehicles use when driving up a hill? | Right Lane |
| What extra factor will make your car go faster when going down a hill? | Gravity |
| What concerns should you have if you are passing a tanker truck on a down hill? | The truck will gather momentum due to gravity The trucks brakes may fail It takes longer to pass a large vehicle |
| What vehicles are RUNAWAY ramps designed for? | Tractor Trailers |
| When are you permitted to pass a vehicle on the right? | When there is an open lane and a broken white line to the right of the vehicle |
| Select all of the areas where passing is illegal. (Select 7 correct answers) | Solid lines There is traffic coming towards you Driving downhill on a highway Intersections Railroad crossings Bridges Driving uphill |
| When you are being passed you should.... | Allow the vehicle to pass you Maintain or reduce speed Yield space to the passing vehicle Maintain space around your vehicle |