Test #2 Review

Test #2 Review

Safe Driving Techniques

• The safest turnabout on a two-way street is the two-point turnabout.
• To maintain a four-second following distance, a driver must adjust their speed.
• Passing is allowed on a two-way, two-lane road marked with a broken yellow line.
• When approaching a car parked on the shoulder with the driver and wheels pointed towards the street, predict that the vehicle may enter your path of travel.
• When making a three-point turnabout or Y-turn, back only as far as needed to complete the maneuver.
• You should check the mirror blind spot by looking over your shoulder to check the area.
• When changing lanes, always signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot (SMOG).
• The best way to avoid collisions is to continually scan for hazards or changing areas.
• When you look far and near, you are scanning.
• Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows the driver is not scanning far enough ahead.
• Maintaining a space cushion is a way of driving defensively.
• Driving with lights on during the day makes it easier for others to see you.
• The best lane position to drive in on a two-way, two-lane road with parked cars is lane position two.
• The sharper the curve, the slower you must go.
• Choice of speed around a corner is most affected by the line of sight through the curve.
• Drivers need to develop the habit of reading traffic control signs.
• Before any driving maneuver, be sure it is safe, legal, and necessary.

Traffic Laws and Regulations

• A solid double yellow line down the center of a street indicates no passing in either direction.
• When approaching an intersection, a driver must first determine if there are any traffic controls.
• It is NOT legal to go above the speed limit when passing a vehicle that is slower than the speed limit on a two-lane, two-way roadway.
• You must yield to a transit bus that is signaling to re-enter the roadway.
• Before changing lanes, the most important thing to do is to make sure the area and path of travel ahead is clear.
• You must signal a turn within 100 feet of a turn. (\text{signal distance} = 100 \text{ feet})
• An intersection that has signs or signals to assign right-of-way is called a controlled intersection.
• A protected left turn may only be done on a green arrow.
• You have the right-of-way at an intersection only when others give it to you.
• In Washington, you may turn right on a red light after stopping, it's safe to do so, and no sign prohibits it.

Parking Regulations

• When parking uphill with a curb, your tires should be turned sharply away from the curb.
• When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels toward the street (left).
• When parking on a hill with NO CURB, point the wheels toward the curb (right).
• When parallel parked, you must be within 12 inches of the curb. (\text{parallel park distance} = 12 \text{ inches})

Responding to Hazards

• If you are tired, you should try to take a nap before driving.
• When approaching a curve that requires reduced speed, always reduce speed before entering the curve.
• When red lights are flashing at a railroad crossing, it is never a good time to cross the tracks.
• Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean stop because a train is approaching.
• If you have a flat tire on a bridge or in a tunnel, drive through the tunnel or to the other side of the bridge before changing it.
• When going downhill, check your mirrors and prepare to adjust speed.
• When nearing a hill on a narrow road, you should use lane position 3.
• The best chance to control traffic to the rear is to gradually slow.
• When the road becomes bumpy, traction decreases.
• You should prepare to stop if cars are stopped on a multiple lane roadway with no traffic control because they may be waiting for a hidden pedestrian to cross.
• If you are driving at 30 mph and reach the point of no return, you should continue through the intersection. (\text{speed} = 30 \text{ mph})
• While waiting to make a left turn on a green light and oncoming traffic is within ½ block, you should stop behind a crosswalk and look for a gap in traffic.
  • When making a left turn, you must yield to any vehicle close to or in the intersection.
  • Before turning right on a red light, you must first come to a complete stop.

Risk Awareness

• The risk of injuring a child is greatest when loading and unloading a school bus.
• The most important thing to do when turning around is check for oncoming traffic in all directions.
• The most serious loss to a driver who tailgates is failing to see the full traffic picture.
• In-attentional Blindness is known as distracted driving.
• Animals, farm equipment, and cross-traffic are all risks when driving on a country road.