Reaction Distance and Intersection Maneuvers

Flashcards about reaction distance, lane positions, and intersection maneuvers.

What is the formula for total stopping distance?

Perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance.

How do you estimate your reaction distance?

Take your total speed and add it to the first number of that speed.

What is the recommended lane position when the space to the front is clear?

Lane position one.

When do you use lane positions two or three?

If an object or hazard, such as a pothole, is in your path and needs to be avoided.

What should you do when there are multiple hazards adjacent to your path of travel?

Determine which hazard poses the greatest risk and make appropriate adjustments.

What should you do when the path of travel is closed, but alternate paths are open?

Find the open path, evaluate traffic flow, and ensure enough space to move into it.

What should you do when the path of travel is closed and there is no alternate path?

Tap your brakes, increase space in front if possible, and stay in your lane.

What should you do when the path of travel is open, but there are hazardous situations on both sides?

Stay in your lane and make necessary adjustments, such as decreasing speed and hovering over the brake.

What should you do when there is no traffic following?

Continue to monitor the traffic flow in your rearview mirror.

What are the common causes of crashes at intersections?

An illegal maneuver or inattention by the driver.

What is the purpose of traffic signals at intersections?

To provide indication for roadway users to advance their travels by alternately assigning right of way to each approach and movement.

What are the four rules to remember for intersections controlled by traffic signals?

Stop for red, prepare to stop for yellow, proceed with caution for green, and arrows apply only to the direction indicated.

What does a yield sign indicate?

Each driver must prepare to stop if necessary to let a driver on another approach proceed.

What does it mean to yield the right of way?

A driver who stops or slows down to let another vehicle through has yielded the right of way to that vehicle.

Who has the right of way at a four-way stop intersection?

The car or truck that entered the intersection first.

When two vehicles approach a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.