You can avoid conflicts while driving in heavy urban traffic if you
Focus your attention on driving
How should you use the predict step of the IPDE Process while driving on city streets?
Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict, earlier
A long following distance has the advantage of
Giving you more time to use the IPDE Process
If an oncoming driver crossed into your path of travel, the space that is usually available for you to more your vehicle is
To the right of your vehicle
What do you predict when you approach a traffic light that had been green for some time?
It will change soon
When a yellow light is shown, you should
Prepare to stop if you have not already entered the intersection
When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
at an intersection
How can you identify a one-way street?
Most traffic signs face the same direction
A warning sign for a curve has
A curved black arrow
When driving through a curve at a normal speed,
Accelerate gently, after entering the curve
One question you should ask yourself as you are deciding to pass another vehicle is:
Passing safe here?
At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction in a two-lane roadway?
At least 10mph faster, than the other vehicle
It is illegal to pass if you are within _______ feet at an intersection or railroad crossing
100 ft
What is NOT an example of a COMMON hazard found in rural driving?
Oncoming traffic
When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, you might avoid being momentarily blinded if you
Glance at the right edge of the road
When driving down a mountain road, you should never switch to
Neutral
Expressways are safer than other types of roads because
Cross traffic is eliminated
Wrong Way and Do Not Enter signs are what colors?
Red and white
The acceleration lane is usually long enough for you to
Adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
When you enter an expressway from the left, you
Might have difficulty checking for traffic, over your right shoulder.
Which lane or lanes should you use on an expressway in order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy?
Center or left lane
For a long trip on an expressway, you should
Plan for fuel, food and rest
If you are continually being passed on the left while driving in the center lane at 55 mph, you should
Move to the lane on your right
When passing on an expressway, it is generally safer to pass
On the left
When your visibility is reduced for any reason, you need
More time to use the IPDE Process
Just before dusk or dawn, turn on your
Low beam headlights
Only use your high beam headlights when
Vehicles are one-half mile in front of you
To help others see you during heavy rain, use your
Low-beam headlights
When driving in snow, you should use
Low-beam headlights and reduce speed
During rain, when are the roads the slickest?
As the rain begins to fall
During the fall, wet leaves on the road can
Reduce traction and vehicle control
An antilock braking system (ABS) is a safety feature because
Locked wheels provide no steering control
What is the procedure is INCORRECT in case of a blowout?
Braking immediately.
When you change a tire, which action should you take?
Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the flat tire
What should you do, if you experience a brake fade?
Stop and let brakes cool
If your accelerator sticks while you are driving, you should
Kick the side of the accelerator once, to jar it free
Smoke is coming from your vehicle's engine compartment. You have stopped in a safe place. You should then:
Turn off the ignition
Your car stalls on the railroad tracks and cannot be restarted immediately. What should you do?
Get any passengers out of the vehicle
If you face an emergency that forces you to swerve, you should
Turn sharply in the direction of the swerve.
You are halfway through a curve you entered too fast. You should now accelerate moderately to
Help stabilize your vehicle