drivers ed quiz 2

What are 3 types of intersections?

controlled, semi-controlled, and uncontrolled

What is a controlled intersection?

intersection where traffic is controlled by signal or sign

80% of collisions at intersections happen at ___ intersections

Controlled

What is a uncontrolled intersection?

An intersection that does not have traffic signals and signs.

Treat it as a four way stop. come to a complete stop and then proceed when the roadway is clear. If two vehicles at the intersection at about the same time, both must stop and the driver on the left must yield the right of way to the driver on the right

What is a semi-controlled intersection?

Intersections where traffic from at least one direction does NOT have a stop sign. The other directions will have a stop sign.

Open order to have the right of way at an intersection, it must be to you by the other driver

Given

oncoming traffic

vehicles coming toward you but usually in another lane

Cross traffic

Traffic driving from streets to your left or right

blind intersection

an intersection in which your view of traffic on an intersecting road is impeded

Legal stop

Stop made at the stop line, crosswalk, implied crosswalk, or curb line, as required by law

Safety stop

Stop made after making a legal stop as needed to overcome a line-of-sight blockage

When are the most dangerous times at an intersection.

The first 2 seconds by bc cross traffic is often speeding up to make it through the light

Green light does not mean ___

GO

Red is ____, green is _____

Good, bad

Opticom will light up ____ when emergency vehicle is coming. When it flashes, the vehicle is coming _____ you.

White, towards

1 Way streets

The white stop line will go all the way across the street

2 way streets

The white line will go half way across the street

What are the Fundamentals of Driving?

1: aim well ahead of your vehicle not down over hood

2: keep your eyes moving

3: getting the complete picture (and maintaining it)

4: leave yourself an out (space cushion)

5: make sure they see you and know what you are doing

Low aim steering

Directing your eyes on the centerline or the car in front of you

High aim steering

Keeping vision directed well ahead and at the corner of the intended driving lane

object-oriented driving

Drivers who use curbs, lines, parked cars, or their front hood as their steering guide and CANNOT stay in their lane.

Where do you look to make a right turn?

Look out the right side of your front windshield. NOT DOWN @ CURB

Where do you look to make a left turn?

Look out left side window

Last Chance Glance

Last chance to check back to the left when making a right turn to make sure you rid the miss anything or miss a driver coming out of nowhere.

Peripheral vision

ability to see objects as they come into the outer edges of the visual field

How does speed affect peripheral vision?

The faster you go the less you see

Fixed stare

Holding a gaze on any one thing that attracts your attention for longer than 2 seconds. LOSE YOUR PERIPHERAL VISION

Blank stare

The very dangerous state of allowing your thoughts to wander while driving (day dreaming)

inattentional blindness

failing to see visible objects when our attention is directed elsewhere

How do we get better at noticing more?

By doing commentary driving

commentary driving

system of thinking out loud as you practice the SIPDE process. effective for offsetting inattentive blindness

How often should you check your mirrors?

Every 5-10 seconds

Always check mirrors when…

Beginning to brake or putting on signal to turn.

space cushion

area of space around the vehicle that is free of restrictions, hazards, and conflicts when you use it

By using a space cushion you gain…

That 1 extra second of reaction time

How do you control the driver behind if they're tailgating?

-breaking early

-brake easily and evenly

-3 E's of braking!

-change lanes

-cover break with foot to get better reaction time

Tailgating

Following another vehicle too closely.

deceptive signaling

beware of drivers who signal one action but may take another

Single-vehicle crashes account for more than ____ percent of all motor vehicle fatalities

50

Posted speed limit

Speed limit when conditions are ideal

Basic Speed Limit

this law says that you must drive at a speed that is appropriate for roadway conditions. speed limit for weather, road, traffic conditions - WILL BE LOWER THAN POSTED SPEED LIMIT

What are the biggest cause of rollovers?

When a vehicle (especially SUV, van, pickup truck) sticks a curb at high speed. They have higher center of gravity causing them to be more unstable at higher speeds and going around curves

ALSO

tire failure (low tire pressure)

What part of our body takes the longest to heal?

Brain

Where do you find the correct tire pressure for your vehicle?

By opening the divers side door and checking the sticker for the correct tire pressure. NOT THE PRESSURE FOUND ON TIRE

What does ABS stand for?

Anti-lock braking system.

What do you do to make ABS work?

Must brake as hard as you can and maintain that pressure. Will feel foot brake pulsate and hear grinding sound.

Remember: STOMP, STAY, STEER w/ ABS

Allows you to Brake as hard you can and still be able to Steer

How do you tell if your car has ABS?

Yellow ABS light comes on for a few seconds when your start up your car

Stale green light

light that has been green for a long time. WILL TURN YELLOW SOON

Fresh green light

a light that has just turned green

Point of no return

point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection when green light turns yellow

What can you do to give you an idea of what the driver in front of you will do?

Check the front wheels

What do you check for when passing a SUV or van?

Feet underneath or someone walking in front

How much distance should you keep when stopped behind another car?

1 car length. Why? So that if you get hit from behind you'll be less likely to be pushed into car in front.

What should you do when car in front begins to move after being stopped?

Hesitate a couple seconds because they could be false staring

What are the big 3?

1. Left turns at lights

2. Rights on red

3. Lane changing

protected left turn

Has green arrow which allows you to turn before all other traffic.

-if you have a RED LIGHT and GREEN ARROW, then oncoming traffic will also have a RED LIGHT & GREEN ARROW

-If you have a GREEN LIGHT and GREEN ARROW then oncoming traffic will have a RED LIGHT

left turn signal triggered by _

magnetic sensor or weight sensor

Unprotected left turns

Will only have a green light

-if you have a green light, then oncoming traffic will also have a green light.

Who must you yield to when turning left with no arrow?

A. Oncoming traffic going straight

B. Oncoming traffic turning right

C. Pedestrians walking parallel to you on your left

How should you keep your wheels when waiting to make a right turn?

Pointing straight

Which lane is for SLOWER traffic?

Right lane

Who must your yield to when making a right turn on red light?

A. All traffic coming from your left

B. Oncoming traffic turning left on a green arrow

C. Drivers making illegal U-Turns

D. Any pedestrians or cyclists

T or F? Changing lanes just before an intersection or within an intersection is illegal and dangerous.

True

How long does the yellow light stay on in the suburbs? In Chicago?

5 seconds, 3 seconds