Driver’s Ed Chapter 6: Driving Conditions

What does SIPDE stand for?

• scan

• Identify

• Predict

• Decide

• Execute

Nearly half of all fatal traffic crashes happen in MN at what time?

After dark

Your headlights should be on low beam if you are within ___ ft of an oncoming vehicle or following another at ___ ft or less

1000; 200

What should you do if you’re blinded by headlight glare at night?

Use the whit line along the edge of the road as reference

What is typically at the end of most entry ramps?

An acceleration lane

true or false: you don’t need to signal when merging off of a freeway entry ramp

False

How many cars may go through a green light on a freeway ramp meter?

1

What vehicles can use high occupancy vehicle lanes?

Motorcycles, buses, and vehicles with 2+ people

What is an interchange?

It connects a freeway to another road/freeway by a series of ramps

Cloverleaf

Folded diamond

Diamond

Diverging diamond

How many feet back should you stay away from a firefighting vehicle?

500

When merging…

Activate your turn signal

What percent of crashes are caused by distracted driving?

25%

True or false: trailers need turn signals

True

How old must you be to drive a recreational vehicle?

18

When can’t you use cruise control?

Slippery roads

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

Take foot off of the accelerator, then brake until you scan turn in the desired direction

At what speed does hydroplaning occur?

35 mph

What should you do when experiencing a blowout tire?

Hold steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator

How many inches of water can reach the bottom of most passenger cars?

6 inches

What should you do if you have a stuck gas pedal?

Apply brakes and shift into neutral