Driving
What is “Scott’s Law/Move Over” Law?
You must move over to the left lane, given that you’re in the 3rd lane. If unable, you must reduce your speed significantly.
Is “Scott’s Law/Move Over” Law just for emergency vehicles?
No, it applies to any vehicle with its hazards on.
What are the 3 lane positions? Page 93
Lane position 1/2/3
L1: Most space around your vehicle safest under normal driving conditions
L2: Use when there is a closed right zone.
L3: Use when there's a closed left front Zone with an open right front Zone
Rural roads are what % of all roadways? Page 294
Nearly 80%
How do traffic controls make your driving safer? Page 295
They can warn, direct, regulate, and inform drivers of additional information
List at least 4 roadside hazards. Page 295
Potholes
Trees
Ditches
Shrub
(5.) Snow piles
Define the visual search pattern. Page 297
Looking in the open areas around your car to get a better idea of what's around you
Collisions occur at curves because? Pages 297-298
People speeding
Define Median. Page 300
A division that may be a guardrail or fence
A median is an area of the ground made with concrete separating traffic moving in opposite directions
What 3 questions should you ask yourself before you pass another vehicle?
Is it legal
Is it safe
Is it worth it
How many seconds do you need to pass? Page 303
10-15 seconds
Name at least 4 No-Passing Situations. Pages 304-305
Uphill
Intersections
Railroad
Adverse weather conditions
What 3 things should you do if being passed? Pages 305-306
Slow down
Move to lane position 3
Check mirrors
What is a slow-moving vehicle and what sign warns you? Page 307
A vehicle that is unable to travel at highway speeds
The red and orange triangle is the sign
Name at least 3 different animals you may encounter on rural roads. Page 308
Deer
Moose
Cattle
When should you turn your high beam lights on? When should you turn them off? Page 309
Turn off your low beams within 500 ft of another car
You can turn on your high beams when you're not near oncoming traffic
What is a Switchback? Page 311
A road that often zigzags across the mountain and Ben sharply in the opposite direction
What is a “pull-out area”? Page 312
An additional right lane is provided for slower-moving vehicles
What is a “runaway vehicle ramp” Page 312
Provides a place for vehicles like big trucks to safely get out of traffic when the brakes are no longer working
What effect can high altitude have on drivers? Page 312
Fatigue, short of breath, faster heartbeat, and headaches
What effect can high altitude have on your vehicle? Page 313
Sluggish climbing powers, and reduced acceleration, the water in your radiator may increase and cause overheating.
What effect does extreme heat have on drivers? Page 313
Stress and fatigue.
What effect does extreme heat have on your vehicle? Page 313
Battery fluid and radiator fluid
Define a Sandstorm & Dust Storm. Page 314
Sand and dust brought up by high winds and heat
What is an Interchange? Page 321
For the highways meet where drivers can cross over or under traffic as well as enter or leave the freeway
What are the 4 different Interchanges? Page 323-324
Cloverleaf
Diamond
Trumpet
All-directional
What are the 3 parts of the controlled-access entrance ramp? Page 325
Entrance
Acceleration Lane
Merging
What are the 2 parts of the controlled-access exit ramp? Page 335
Deceleration lane
2. Exit
Describe what Figure 19 on page 336 shows.
A lane in which some traffic is merging on and some is leaving
What is “highway hypnosis”? Page 338
A driver who fails to recognize their own fatigue or even ignore it
What is “velocitation”? Page 338
Driving too fast unknowingly
Name at least 3 steps to take if your vehicle becomes disabled. Page 338
1. Move far away from traffic
Turn on hazards
Chech rear zones
What is the difference between Toll Plazas and “I-Pass” Page 339-340
Toll Plazas are where you pay a fee to use the highway
I-pass is the electric version of toll plazas