Residential
What is the usual speed limit on most residential streets unless otherwise posted?
25 mph
How far ahead should you look in cities and suburbs to manage visibility?
1–2 blocks (20–30 seconds)
Why do limited-access freeways allow drivers to travel at faster speeds?
Because they have limited entrances and exits which reduce conflict points
More than half of all occupant fatalities are often what kind of accidents in rural areas?
single-vehicle accidents
In what driving environment are you most likely to see double parked cars
Urban
Why should you drive slower in residential neighborhoods?
You need more time to react to things happening (children playing, narrower roads, etc.)
Name three common interruptions to the flow of traffic in urban settings.
Vehicles stopping to park, pedestrians, road construction
What is an integral part of driving on an expressway, especially when dealing with slower vehicles?
Passing
How far ahead should you identify objects that can pose a danger on rural roads?
12–15 seconds
In what driving environment are you most likely to see large vehicles or semi trucks
Expressways
What should you do if you don’t have room to squeeze by an oncoming car because of parked cars?
Pull behind the parked cars and wait, or determine who goes first with the other driver
What driving behaviors from other drivers should you watch for that reduce their attention?
Talking on a cell phone, smoking, eating, searching a map, signaling late or not at all
When crossing multiple lanes to pass, how should you change lanes?
Move one lane at a time
What should not do if you see horseback riders when driving in a rural area?
Honk your horn
In what driving environment are you most likely to see slow moving vehicles
Rural Areas
What is the proper procedure when changing positions on a roadway?
Signal, check mirrors, check your blind spot
What is “covering the brake”?
Placing your foot over the brake pedal without actually stepping on it
How much longer does it typically take to pass a semi-trailer than a car when traveling at the same speed?
5–7 seconds
What is it not safe to do on a hill if you cannot see over it or if visibility is limited?
A situation where the driver must size up conditions (traffic, visibility, speed) and then decide the safest action is called what
judgment call
Who are the most common pedestrians on residential streets and why must you be especially cautious?
Children — they may behave unpredictably
In city traffic, what is often your only chance to avoid a collision?
Braking
Before changing lanes or merging on an expressway, what should you do to ensure safety?
Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, and judge speed/space gaps
How much following/response time should you allow yourself to avoid an accident or emergency?
4 seconds
What is the SIPDE method
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute