Chapter 11

Know the parts of the freeway

Median divider

Passing lane

Acceleration lane

Entrance ramp

Exit ramp

Deceleration lane

Highway hypnosis

The driver is lulled into a “trance like” state during driving and may even fall asleep behind the wheel

Velocitation

High speed driving makes your brain adapt causing the driver to feel like his vehicle is going slower than it actuallly is.

RI law for making a right turn or red light

In Rhode Island, you may turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop, unless there is a “NO TURN ON RED” sign posted.

Visual control zone definition and ideal zone for all around driving (good pavement, light to moderate traffic, good weather)

Visual Control Zone

A visual control zone is the distance ahead that you look while driving to identify hazards and make safe driving decisions.

There are 3 zones:

1. Short-range: 4–6 seconds ahead

2. Mid-range: 12–15 seconds ahead

3. Long-range: 20–30 seconds ahead

Ideal Zone for All-Around Driving

With good pavement, light to moderate traffic, and good weather, the ideal visual control zone is the mid-range zone (12–15 seconds ahead).

Three rules for passsing on the right in RI

1. He has to come to a full complete stop

2. Yield to all cross traffic and pedestrians

3. Official signs do not prohibit it