Unit 3- Chapter 9 Flashcards
What factors make urban driving difficult?
Traffic is more dense, hazards are loser, and high number/variety of hazards
What if you cannot increase the distance from the hazard?
Change lane position, slow, or stop
What is a space cushion?
Space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
How far should your following distance be in ideal conditions?
3 second following distance
What are three high-risk areas for closed zones and sudden stops?
Intersections- may have to stop for drivers or for other traffic
Lanes next to parked vehicles
Business driveways with high-volume traffic
Tailgating
Situation in which another driver is following your vehicle too closely
Point-of-no-return
A point at which you can no longer stop safely without entering an intersection
Stale green light
A traffic light that has been green for some time but will soon turn yellow
Avoiding conflicts
Taking action when a vehicle enters your path of travel
Riding the brakes
Allowing your foot to rest on the brake pedal
Road rage
Situation in which an angry driver gets very close to your vehicle in a threatening manner
Blind spot
The area to the right-rear zone or the left-rear zone of your vehicle that cannot be seen in your mirrors
Overtake
To approach and pass a slower moving vehicle ahead of you
Covering the brake
Taking your foot off the accelerator and holding it over the foot-brake pedal
Why may a driver cross into your path of travel?
Driver impairment Poor judgement Poor visibility Reduced Speed Sudden moves by others Vehicle failure Turning buses and trucks Double parked vehicles
