Drivers Ed. Unit 3 Test Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are 4 characteristics of Urban Areas
heavy traffic
change in speeds
dense traffic
more controlled intersections
List the 4 steps for changing lanes
signal
blind spot
mirrors
change/cancel
give me 2 different ways you can manage a tailgater
increase following distance
signal early
When approaching stop lights what are three things you should be looking for
stop light
vehicles
pedestrians
What are the speed limits in an Urban Area
20-45
What are 5 characteristics of driving in rural areas?
animals slow moving vehicles less traffic narrow roadways no lines
What is the speed limit on rural roads
55
What is the speed limit on curves
10-45
What is the speed limit on gravel roads
55
Before passing a vehicle what are the 3 things to consider before passing
Is it legal
Is it safe
Is there traffic
Explain the procedures for executing a pass on a two-lane roadway
Look for traffic
signal/blind spot
pass
signal and return after you see headlights in mirrors
Name 4 areas that is ILLEGAL to pass
curves
intersections
solid yellow lines
school zones
Name 5 characteristics of Expressway traffic
toll ways medians underpasses/overpasses faster speeds more lanes
What are 4 advantages of driving on expressways instead of a two-lane highway
faster speeds
no stop signs
more lanes
straighter and smoother
What are the steps when entering an expressway
Signal reduce speed
Accelerate to the speed of traffic
Signal Blind spot
enter expressway
What is considered common speed
average speed all cars go
With your vehicle covered in snow what 5 things need to be clear
windows mirrors snow off hood lights license plates F & B
State Law says if I turn my windshield wipers on I must also turn mu ________ on.
lights
What 2 areas would be greater risk for “Black Ice” to be
Bridges
Underpasses
Describe the 7 steps on how you would change a tire
Level area loosen lug nuts jack car up remove lug nuts put lug nuts on (hand tighten) lower car and tighten
What should you do if your brakes fail
coast to a stop or shift to a lower gear
If your car stalls on the railroad tracks which way do you run
towards but away from the train
How should you react if you drive of the pavement
slow down and slowly get back on the road
what are the 5 things you must do when involved in an accident
stop aide injured call 911 prevent further damage exchange information
