Driver's Ed Unit 2 Review

As you drive on a residential street, you spot the following clues: a parked vehicle with front wheels turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel. You should

predict that the vehicle may enter your path

All the skilled actions a driver must take to drive a car safely are called

the driving task.

How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?

six

You are going to change direction, therefore you must

leave yourself an out

You separate hazards when you adjust your

speed

A space where you can drive without a restriction to your line of sight is called

an open zone.

Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing

defensive driving.

The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to

communicate by using your lights and/or horn

A space cushion is

an open area of space all around a vehicle

The IPDE Process is an organized system of

seeing, thinking, and responding

The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called

an orderly visual search pattern

Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation involves

making sure others see you

Making driving judgments involves

measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation

A target area range is the

first searching range

A closed zone means

a space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel

When you look far ahead as you drive, you are

aiming high in steering

When you tap your brake pedal, what message are you giving to other drivers?

I am planning to slow or stop

While driving on a rural highway, a tire goes flat. After pulling to the side of the roadway, you should first communicate with others by

turning on the emergency flashers

When you identify that a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane, you should

move into the through lane as soon as possible

Searching for other roadway users includes identifying

users of different sizes and shapes

Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might include

construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice

Scanning means to

glance quickly and continually

To aim high in steering means

you look ahead 12-15 seconds into your target area as you drive

You can practice your orderly visual search pattern

as a passenger in a vehicle

When you accelerate and steer at the same time, you are

executing a combination of actions.

Searching for specific driving-related clues

is different in different environments.

An intersection is a

high risk area where the management of your path of travel needs constant attention

How can you prepare yourself to deal with the worst possible actions of other HTS users?

assume others will make mistakes

If the airbags are not in proper operating condition,

the warning light will stay on

What is the LAST thing you do as a pre-start check inside the car?

Lock all the doors.

The area to the right rear & left rear of the car not seen in mirrors is

a blind spot

In a vehicle with an automatic transmission

always come to full stop before shifting to another gear

The parking brake

is usually set by pushing a pedal

Before entering traffic from the curb, you should

check traffic ahead, in both rearview mirrors, and over your left shoulder

Cruise control allows the driver to

maintain desired speed for highway or expressway driving.

Signal your intention to stop by

tapping the foot brake pedal

When you turn the ignition switch to "accessory",

the radio and electrical equipment will operate

If there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the

9 and 3 o'clock positions.

What is the last thing you should do just before moving away from the right curb to enter traffic?

Head Check traffic over your left shoulder and check mirrors again

Which of the following statements gives the best understanding of braking?

The pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop the car

The material you should use in the windshield washer container

is usually a special windshield washing solution

Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in

expensive starter damage

With both inside rearview and left-side mirrors adjusted properly, the

right rear blind spot and smaller blind spot to the left will remain.

Driving in overdrive saves fuel and

can be used in all normal forward driving

Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?

driver behavior

No-parking zones often are near

fire hydrants, curves, and intersections.

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

Make every reasonable effort to stop.

The message on a diamond-shaped sign might be

Curve, Hill, or Winding Road.

The basic speed law requires you to drive

no faster than is safe for existing conditions.

A solid line and a broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is

not allowed when the solid line is on your side.

A collision occurs at night between a car with a dirty windshield and one driven by an upset driver. This example illustrates that

most collisions have multiple causes

The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to

move people and cargo safely and efficiently

Two examples of HTS breakdowns are

traffic tie ups and collisions

The greatest problem most beginning drivers face is their

inability to make decisions

The leading cause of death among young people is

motor vehicle collisions

What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)?

people, vehicles, and roadways

Learning to drive is a

continuous process

When starting a car with an automatic transmission, the selector lever should be in

Park (P) or Neutral (N)

An area in the distance that is in the center of your path of travel is called

a target zone

Of all the possible causes of collisions, what is by far the most common?

driver error