Unit 2 Review

What is the name of a green light you didn't see turn green?

Stale Green

Which is the best position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in a four-lane intersection?

Car straight, wheels straight, near the halfway point

When you are approaching an intersection and the light turns yellow:

Consider the point of no return and act accordingly

You approach an uncontrolled intersection. You should treat it as though which sign is present?

Yield sign

The chance of a collision is greatest at?

An intersection

An intersection which has neither traffic signs or traffic signals is...

An uncontrolled intersection

When turning, your last check is...

in the direction of your intended path of travel

Generally, uncontrolled intersections are found in...

Residential areas

Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at the same time what will happen?

The driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

Which of the following is required in order to make a protected left turn?

A left green arrow

Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which car has the right of way?

The car on the right

When entering a traffic circle, you should...

Yield to circulating traffic

True or false? The first step in the pre-drive procedures, is to adjust your seat belt.

False

True or false? The residential speed limit is 35 mph

True

True or false? A crossbuck is a sign indicating a passive railroad crossing.

True

Covering the brake means to:

Have the foot over the brake but not on the brake

How far ahead should you be searching for criticial clues in city traffic?

1 block

These pavement markings identify a one-way street:

Broken white lines

Which action is best when the other driver has positioned you in his/her blind spot?

Evacuate blind spot

The correct position when stopping behind a car in front of you is:

So you can see the car's tires on the pavement

You are in a six-lane, two-way street and you want to avoid turning traffic. The best lane to travel in would be:

Center lane

The rear bumper of the vehicle in front of you passes a mailbox. YOU COUNT "1001, 1002, 1003." You are following with a three second following distance if your:

Car has not reached the mailbox on "1003"

Solid yellow lines indicate...

No passing

The best way to avoid conflect with parallel parked cars?

a. watch for exhaust smoke

b. watch for rotating wheels

c. drive wit your foot covering the brake

d. drive a car door width from the car

e. Both "C" and "D"

e.

When driving on 4 lane road, what is the safest lane to drive in?

Right lane

What does the advisory sign mean?

Maximum speed limit for ideal conditions, but reduce the advised speed during adverse conditions

Which is the correct time to pull to the right after passing a vehicle?

When you see the front of the car in your rear view mirror

Which is a reason for increasing your following distance when following farm machinery?

a. to increase sight distance

b. to increase reaction time

c. to be safe from falling objects

d. all of the above

d.

Slow moving vehicle sign

Which lane position is BEST when meeting a car on a two-lane highway?

Slightly to the right of your lane

Maximum speed on an unmarked rural road in Illinois is...

55 mph

You are driving 55 mph on a rural road. Closure time...

Decreases as speed of vehicle in front of you decreases

What is a space cushion?

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

What animal is responsible for more human deaths than any other?

Deer

Which would be the best clue that an oncoming car is beginning to swerve toward you?

Direction of the left front tire of the oncoming car

The area in an expressway entrance ramp where you increase your speed to that of the expressway traffic is the...

Acceleration lane

Most vehicles that lose control on the entrance and exit ramps do so because:

Drivers fail to obey the advisory sign

On an expressway, an overhead sign with a yellow panel indicates...

An exit lane

Which is related to space around your vehicle:

Wolfpack

Where do you reduce speed when leaving an expressway?

Once completely in the deceleration lane

Which expressway ramp is potentially the most dangerous to drivers?

Crossover merge lane

Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because expressways:

Have higher-speed travel

When is it permissible to back up on an entrance ramp or on an expressway?

Never

If you miss the exit you want, you...

Must go on to the next exit

If a large truck passes you on the expressway, you should expect...

Wind gusts which make car control more difficult

If your vehicle becomes disable on an expressway, you should...

Slow down and use emergency flashers

True or false? You should check your mirrors every 7-10 seconds on the expressway.

True

True or false? Vehicle control at higher speeds is the same as at slower speeds.

False

True or false? The minimum speed on an expressway is 55 mph.

True

True or false? On the expressway, you should use the left shoulder if your car breaks down.

False

Controlled Intersection

Intersection at which traffic signals or signs determine the right of way

Uncontrolled Intersection

Intersection that has no signs or signals to regulate traffic

L-R-L

Look left, look right, look left again before entering an intersection

Stale Green Light

A light that has been green for some time

Fresh Green Light

A light that has just turned green

Cover the Brake

Take your foot off the accelerator and hold it over the brake pedal to be ready to brake quickly

Traffic Circles

Vehicles entering the traffic circle shall yield to vehicles already in the intersection

Points of No Return

The point where you must determine if you can slow down and stop, or you may roll into the intersection.

Sight Distance Goal

Should be at least 1,000 feet

Unprotected Left Turn Position

Yield to oncoming traffic, position your car at the left edge of the turn lane, and do not just blindly follow the car in front of you.

As you approach a intersection, the traffic light turns from green to yellow. What should you do?

Slow down

Stopping point at an intersection (assuming that you're the first car)

Solid, white line

Stopping point at an intersection (assuming you are behind a car)

So you can see the car's tires on the pavement

Where do most collisions occur?

Intersections

Right of way - "Given not taken"

Privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway

There's a flashing yellow light at an intersection, what do you do?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

About how many seconds should you do a rear view headcheck? RURAL AREAS

2-3 seconds

What seasons are deer most active?

Late fall

Off-road Recovery

Get a grip, slow down, steer left then right

Lane to the right narrows

Proceed with caution, check for cars that will merge onto your lane.

What should you do when your lane starts to end (reduction)

Mirror, signal, headcheck

What time of day might you most expect to see deer?

Late afternoon and through the evening

Bright lights should be dimmed ________ feet before meeting an on-coming vehicle. Or, __________ feet before passing a vehicle

500, 300 feet

How often should you check tailgaters in your mirrors on 2 lane roads?

2-3 seconds

What's the purpose of the 1st head check (expressway)

To check the volume and the speed of traffic

What's the purpose of the 2nd head check (expressway)

To begin looking for a space to merge

What's the purpose of the 3rd head check (expressway)

To actually get into the expressway. Signal, check outside mirror, and make final head check to the left.