Section 2: Safe Driving Practoces

Question 1

Define “Defensive Driving”

Answer 1

being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers and taking the right action so as not to come in contact with any obstacle or another vehicle.

Question 2

Attitude and awareness of others on the road should be:

Answer 2

Showing consideration and courtesy towards others and concentration and alertness follow closely after

Question 3

When should you not be on the road driving?

Answer 3

When driving when you are drowsy, or under emotional distress

Question 4

Define the word “Foresight”

Answer 4

Foresight means being able to size up traffic situations as quickly as possible and being prepared to take corrective action.

Question 5

What are ways to prepare yourself for unpredictable events?

Answer 5

Always maintain good vision ahead and around your vehicle.
Stay alert and be prepared to react to the unexpected.
• Obey speed limits and know when to slow down and stop for unexpected events.
Always wear your safety belt.

Question 6

As a defensive driver you should constantly:

Answer 6

look ahead of you and around you, and always check your mirrors. Be aware of the road conditions or possible hazards that lie in front, to the sides, and behind you.

Question 7

What should my knowledge include while on the road?

Answer 7

recognition of the hazards of driving and how to protect yourself, and others.

Question 8

What distractions should be avoided while driving?

Answer 8

Reading a GPS unit or road map.
• Using a phone, texting or using other electronic handheld devices. Searching for an item dropped on the seat.
•Tending to children.
Fastening a safety belt while driving.

Question 9

Arizona law prohibits:

Answer 9

holding or supporting a wireless device while driving. Drivers may not write or read any text-based communication while driving, and may not watch, record, or broadcast video while driving. (A wireless device may only be used while driving in order to report an emergency.)

Question 10

What should you do if driving in a curve or making a turn?

Answer 10

If you look to the outside of your lane of travel while in the curve, you are more likely stay within your lane.

Question 11

What should you do when approaching an intersection?

Answer 11

Look left and right

Question 12

What should too do when changing lanes?

Answer 12

Check your rearview mirror often for the position of traffic behind you. When changing lanes, check your side mirrors and turn your head and look over your shoulder to be sure that it is safe to proceed with the lane change.

Question 13

What’s a method that can be used to determine if you have vision between you and the vehicle you are following?

Answer 13

You can use the “3-6 second” rule to determine if you have enough cushion between you and the vehicle you are following. When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point, such as a sign or over-pass, count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three, one-thousand-four.” This takes about four seconds.
If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely. At faster speeds, the distance should be greater.
At times you will need more than a 3-second cushion (e.g., poor road conditions). Give yourself 3 to 6 seconds for more cushion.

Question 14

Why is giving space to the a driver important while on the road?

Answer 14

The space between you and other vehicles gives you (and the other drivers) time to react in emergencies and avoid collisions.

Question 15

How much distance should be given to a bicyclist while on the road?

Answer 15

3 feet of space

Question 16

When slowing or stopping while in the road what should you do?

Answer 16

Signal to the driver behind you

Question 17

What do you do when you are following to closely?

Answer 17

Slow down and give additional cushion between you and the person I front of you.

Question 18

Where are your blind spots?

Answer 18

Left and right side of vehicle that are not visible to your mirror

Question 19

When can blind spots occur?

Answer 19

when vehicles are parked too close to an intersection or when bushes, trees and buildings

Question 20

When looking at your blind spot

Answer 20

Speed up or drop back but never stay for an extended time in a blind spot area. Make sure your vehicle can be seen by other drivers.

Question 21

When entering the roadway from a side road or private drive

Answer 21

Don’t assume that a vehicle using a turn signal is actually going to make a turn, wait until after you see the other driver commit to the turn before entering the roadway.

Question 22

Use your turn signals when:

Answer 22

whether you are changing lanes, turning at an intersection, entering a freeway, pulling away from a curb or pulling off to the side of the road.

Question 23

What are rules you should follow while using your turn signals?

Answer 23

Signal at least 100 feet (approximately
4 seconds) before you turn so other drivers will have time to react.
• If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, do not signal until you are in the intersection (drivers in the intersection may pull into your path). After you complete your move, be sure your turn signal is off.

Question 24

What does the law require you to do when when signal changing lanes?

Answer 24

signal at least 100 feet before you turn.

Question 25

You should always signal before you:

Answer 25

Change lanes. at an intersection or into a driveway or alley. Enter or leave a freeway. Pull away from the curb. Pull over to the side of the road. Slow down or stop suddenly (when using hand signals).

Question 26

When passing lanes you should

Answer 26

Signal that you are about to change lanes. Make sure you have time and room to get all the way in front of the vehicle you are passing without creating danger for vehicles coming toward you. Move into the left lane and pass the vehicle. When you can see the entire front or both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, look over your shoulder to be sure the lane is clear, signal that you are changing lanes, then return to the lane on the right. This procedure also applies to passing slow-moving bicycles and mopeds.

Question 27

When you want to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction?

Answer 27

Pass on the left

Question 28

When another vehicle comes up behind you and sounds its horn or flashes its lights,

Answer 28

move to the right when safe and let it pass. Never speed up when another vehicle is passing you.

Question 29

Passing on the right is permitted only when it is safe and:

Answer 29

The driver of the other vehicle is turning left (never pass to the left of a driver who has signaled a left turn). • An open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of vehicles moving in the same direction as you are going. • You are in a business or residential district where the pavement is marked for two or more lanes of vehicles moving in the direction you are going. " You must never pass on the right by driving off the paved or main portion of the roadway.

Question 30

You must not pass when:

Answer 30

There is a double solid line or a solid dividing line on the lane in which you are driving. • Approaching a curve or the top of a hill where you cannot see ahead to be sure of safe passing. Approaching within 100 feet of a street crossing. Approaching within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. • Within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked.

Question 31

What is a roundabout?

Answer 31

roundabout is an intersection control device with traffic circulating around an island.

Question 32

Always enter a roundabout to which side?

Answer 32

Right of the central island

Question 33

Vehicles approaching the roundabout must:

Answer 33

yield right-of-way to vehicles in the roundabout.

Question 34

How to drive in a roundabout:

Answer 34

Slow down as you approach the intersection; roundabouts are designed for speeds of 15-20 mph. • Enter the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic. Once inside, do not stop. Follow directions on signs or pavement markings about which lane to use. You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit.

Question 35

Definition of Yield

Answer 35

Vehicles in the roundabout have the right-of-way.

Question 36

Watch Out for Large Trucks definition

Answer 36

Don't try to pass large trucks in the roundabout.

Question 37

Emergency Vehicles definition

Answer 37

Proceed with caution in the roundabout when you see an emergency vehicle. Exit if you can, or pull over to the right.

Question 38

Pedestrians definition

Answer 38

Use crosswalks and use caution.

Question 39

Bicyclists definition

Answer 39

Be aware of traffic rules or walk your bike and use the crosswalks.

Question 40

What is a Diverging Diamond interchange?

Answer 40

(DDI) is a newer design now in use at some freeway interchanges in Arizona. The DDI includes intersections and traffic signals that allow traffic on a cross street (above or below the freeway) to briefly switch to the left side of the roadway to better facilitate traffic flow and enhance safety.

Question 41

Signal operations are simplified in a DDI because?

Answer 41

there is no need to allocate green light time specifically for left turn movements from the cross street to the on-ramps. Instead, left turns are made using free-flowing lanes after the cross-over.

Question 42

When you are parking?

Answer 42

You must be sure that you are not in the way of traffic, obstructing visibility or in an illegal parking zone when you park on a public roadway

Question 43

International Symbol of Access is?

Answer 43

Is a symbol, which appears on reserved parking signs, placards and license plates, is the international symbol of access for persons with disabilities. Parking spaces marked with this symbol are only to be used by a vehicle displaying a valid placard or license plate with this symbol, and only when transporting the person who was issued the placard or plate.

Question 44

rules you should follow whenever you have to back your car:

Answer 44

Check behind your car before you get in. Children or small objects are hard to see from the driver's seat. Turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your mirrors. Back up slowly.

Question 45

When parallel parking

Answer 45

be sure to continually check for oncoming traffic.

Question 46

To parallel park correctly:

Answer 46

Check traffic behind you and signal that you are stopping. Stop when you are alongside the forward car and your car's back bumper lines up with the back bumper of the parked vehicle. Leave approximately two feet between you and the forward car. • Shift into reverse. While looking over your right shoulder, back up slowly while turning the wheel sharply to the right. • When your front bumper passes the rear bumper of the forward car, turn the wheel sharply to the left. Keep backing until parallel to the curb. • Straighten the wheels and slowly pull forward.

Question 47

When you park on a downhill grade

Answer 47

turn your wheels toward the curb and set your parking brake.

Question 48

If you park on an uphill grade

Answer 48

turn your wheels to the left, let your car roll back until the right front wheel rests against the curb and stops. Set your parking brake.

Question 49

If there is no curb

Answer 49

turn the wheels to the right so that the car will roll away from the center of the road in the event the brakes fail.

Question 50

Emergency Parking

Answer 50

If it is necessary to leave your vehicle parked on a highway or street, follow these rules: • Pull onto the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, pull your vehicle as close to the curb as possible. • Set your parking brake, shift into park or leave the vehicle in gear (for manual transmission), and turn off the engine. • Set out proper emergency signals. Stay with your vehicle if possible until assistance arrives. Lock your vehicle if you have to leave it.

Question 51

It is illegal to park:

Answer 51

On a sidewalk In front of a private or public driveway • Within the boundaries of an intersection On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection On any freeway or interstate highway (except for an emergency) • In any area with signs prohibiting parking • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant • Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing • On a bridge or within a tunnel In such a way that you create a hazard for other vehicles

Question 52

Freeways and interstate highways are designed to?

Answer 52

handle higher speed traffic safely.

Question 53

Traffic entering a freeway must?

Answer 53

yield right-of-way to traffic already on the freeway. Drivers entering the freeway are responsible for safely merging.

Question 54

When entering a freeway

Answer 54

Match the speed of your vehicle to the speed of traffic in the right lane of the freeway. Signal before you merge. Check traffic around you. When clear, merge carefully. Do not cross a solid line or drive through a gore area.

Question 55

When Exiting a Freeway

Answer 55

signal before exiting the freeway. Use proper braking to allow for a smooth exit. Be sure to maintain adequate space (space cushion) between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when exiting in heavy traffic.

Question 56

What’s A divided highway/freeway

Answer 56

It has has separate roadways for traffic in opposite directions, often with multiple lanes on each side. Some highways intersect other roads and are controlled by traffic signals. Others are controlled access, which means they have no signals or intersections; you enter and exit these highways using ramps. These are called "expressways" or "freeways" and the points at which you can enter or exit are known as intersections.

Question 57

Entering and Exiting the Highway

Answer 57

Make sure you are in the proper lane well in advance so you can safely enter or exit the highway. Be sure to signal your exit before you reach the exit ramp. • Yield the right-of-way to drivers already on the highway. • As you approach and enter a highway travel lane, increase your speed to match that of vehicles already on the road. • If you miss your exit, do not stop. Never back up on a highway. Get off the highway at the next exit and look for signs showing you how to rejoin the road in the other direction.

Question 58

Lane Use

Answer 58

On all roadways with two or more lanes, drive on the right half of the roadway except when passing or when signs indicate otherwise. On highways with three or more travel lanes in the same direction, the right lane is typically used for entering and exiting and so traffic in this lane may be traveling either slower or faster than traffic in other lanes.

Question 59

What is a Gore Area

Answer 59

(It is against the law to drive over or park in any part of a gore area.)A gore area is the space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp.

Question 60

Stopping on the Freeway when needing assistance you must:

Answer 60

pull over onto the right shoulder as far as possible. Avoid stopping your vehicle on or near freeway ramps. To signal for assistance on the freeway, turn on your emergency flashers or raise the hood of the car. To signal after dark, turn on your inside dome light and/or set out flares or portable warning signals. Wait for help. Do not walk along the freeway.

Question 61

What do you do if you approach a disabled vehicle?

Answer 61

If you approach a disabled vehicle, reduce your speed, move over, and proceed around the disabled vehicle with caution

Question 62

On the freeway, you may not:

Answer 62

Drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in an HOV lane at the posted times Monday through Friday. At those times, the HOV lanes are restricted to car pool vehicles, motorcycles, buses or vehicles displaying alternative fuel or hybrid license plates (below). A motorist who violates this restriction is subject to substantial fines and penalties.

Question 63

When crossing into an hov lane

Answer 63

Always signal and use caution when merging across the solid white line into and out of the HOV lane.

Question 64

Other Freeway Restriction do nots:

Answer 64

Drive over or across any median or divided highway separation Make a U-turn. • Change lanes without signaling. • Drive onto the freeway, except at an on-ramp. Park or stop on the freeway, except in specially provided areas (parking on the shoulder of the freeway is prohibited, except in case of emergency). • Back up if you miss an exit (you must go on to the next exit).

Question 65

When Driving on the Highway:

Answer 65

Make sure your vehicle is in good operating condition and can maintain highway speeds. • Stay to the right and only use the left lane for passing. If you are traveling on a highway with three lanes, treat the far right lane as a slower-speed through lane and the far left lane as the passing lane. •Drive in the middle of your lane, staying between the lines. • Use your rearview mirror and your directional signals when changing lanes.