Transition and reference points ch.2
What is the reference point for, left side Position(3"-6" from curb)?
1 foot in from the left corner of hood
What colors are regulatory signs?
red/white or black/white
What is the minimum Following distance?
4 seconds
What are the two things that can identify an intersection?
Traffic lights, and signs
What distance does a large truck need when stopping at highway speeds?
two football fields
What is the transition point for a left turn?
Left corner post aligns with target
What does SIM stand for?
Search-Idenify-Manage
What is the correct side position for back in perpendicular and parallel parking?
side position 3
What is an open space?
15s of visibility and 4s of space/ following distance and no path restrictions.
What are trucks large blindspot call?
No zones
What is the reference point for side position 6 (6'-8' from curb)?
Right edge of hood.
When a stop is not required what do you search
search 45degrees to left front and 45 degrees to the right.
What is the procedure when backing?
Shift to reverse, check review mirror, and place left hand on top of steering wheel, and twist your body to improve vision to the back.
How do you manage the point of no return at a traffic signal?
Counting
When a transit bus is attempting to re-enter traffic what are you required to do?
You are require to yield to the bus and allow it enter the roadway.
What is the transition point for a right turn?
What does MSMOG stand for?
mirror, signal, mirror, over the shoulder, Go
What are the three types of turnaround maneuvers?
3 point turn, around the block turn, and U turn
What is a stale green light?
A stale green light is and old, unstable light that's been green for a long time and will soon change to yellow.
If you are on a two way road and a bus has stopped and its red lights are flashing which side of traffic is required to yield?
Both sides
What is rear position (3"-6" from curb)?
1 foot behind the corner post or middle of rear passenger window.
What are the 3 stopping locations called?
Legal, Safety, Staggered
When parked parallel what is the 4 step procedure when exiting parking spot?
search 360 degrees, MSMOG, turn wheel fully left and enter lane, check rear and cancel signal
What is the most dangerous turn?
Left turn where you must stop to yield
Work zones are divided into four specific areas what are those areas?
advance warning area, transition area, activity area, termination area