Intersections
What does the sign that has a black cross/big plus sign with a yellow background stand for?
Crossroad-4 way intersection
A curve in one direction with a second curve in the opposite direction is called what?
S-Curve
You shouldn't pass unless there's room ahead to
Return to
What are designed for large trucks that lose braking control on steep hills?
Runaway ramps
What's a shared left turn lane?
How far ahead do you begin searching ahead of an intersection?
20-30 seconds
Blind Curve
Where can you pass on multi-lane roads?
Left or right side
What makes your car go faster down the hill?
Gravity
What are some risks on rural roadways?
Gravel/Dirt/Dust
Narrow bridges/roadways
Vision limitations
Steep hills/curves
Uncontrolled railroad crossings
Uncontrolled intersections
Steel bridges
List 3 signs that help control the flow of traffic
Stop, pedestrian crossing, yield, do not enter, right turn, no u-turn, dead end, one way, etc.
How do you enter a curve?
How do you leave a curve?
Enter Slowly
Accelerate out of it
Always assume that ( ) when curves/hills keep you from seeing far enough ahead
There's a car just out of sight or just about to appear (roadway isn't clear)
Heavier vehicles going downhill will pick up MORE speed than other vehicles.
True or False
True
What are some highway safety design features?
Rumble strips
Median Barriers
Breakaway sign supports
Guard Rails
Crash Barrels
Reflective signs
Mile markers
Message signs
Collector/distributor lanes
Protected turn bays
At an UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION or 4 WAY STOP:
2 vehicles approach at the same time, the vehicle on the ( ) must yield
Left
List 3 signs that warn you of curves
Sharp curve
Curve to right followed by curve to left
Winding Road (S-Curve)
Road curves right
Max SAFE speed
List passing procedures
Overtake the vehicle
Return to lane
What module should you use when driving on hills/mtns?
SEE IT
What are 2 characteristics of expressways?
High speed
Controlled access
Divided by barrier
Multiple lanes going same directions
Only for motorized vehicles
Who must yield at a traffic circle/roundabout?
The vehicles entering the circle
How do you negotiate a curve going uphill AND downhill?
uphill: acceleration is needed to maintain speed
downhill: vehicles will naturally pick up speed
List 3 ways/times where it is illegal to pass
Solid yellow line
Intersections
Uphill
Bridges
Railroad Crossings
Oncoming vehicles are present
Curves
How do you use the SEE IT model when driving on hills/mtns.?
Search for advisory speed signs, traffic, road conditions, etc.
Evaluate if hills have curves, what type of curve, etc.
Execute IN TIME adjust speed/position as needed
Check traffic behind you
Signal
Check blind spot(s)
Change lanes without slowing
Cancel signal