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Driving Skills
Undergraduate 1
06/20/2011
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right
 Definition
White edge lines are used along the _____ edge of the roadway.
Term
left
 Definition
Yellow edge lines are used along the _____ edge of the roadway on divided streets and highways.
Term
mark the centerline where there are only 2 lanes of traffic.
 Definition
Yellow center lines are used to...
Term
To turn or pass another vehicle.
 Definition
When can you legally cross single broken yellow lines?
Term
4 or more
 Definition
Double solid yellow lines are used to mark the center of the roadway where there are how many lanes of traffic?
Term
No
 Definition
Can you cross double solid lines to pass?
Term
Make turns
 Definition
You may cross double solid yellow lines to do what?
Term
No Passing Line
 Definition
A _______________ is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibitted.
Term
Make a turn
 Definition
You may cross single solid yellow lines in order to...
Term
White lines
 Definition
______ ______ separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
Term
between
 Definition
You are to drive ______ the white lines.
Term
movement from lane to lane is hazardous
 Definition
Solid white lines indicate what?
Term
hazard
 Definition
Regarding solid white lines, the wider the line, the greater the- what?
Term
You can but with much care.
 Definition
Are you allowed to cross solid white lines?
Term
you can do so safely
 Definition
Single dashed white lines may be crossed when...
Term
same direction
 Definition
Double solid white lines separate traffic going in the ______ ________.
Term
No
 Definition
Are we allowed to cross double white lines- ever?
Term
On interstates
 Definition
Double white lines are most commonly seen where?
Term
Reflectors
 Definition
Red pavement markings,or _________ indicate that a roadway must not be entered.
Term
stop
 Definition
Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at intersections and pedestrian crosswalks indicating the exact place at which to ______.
Term
passing
 Definition
Two-way left turn channelization lanes must NEVER be used for _____.
Term
No
 Definition
Can we drive in directions other than those indicated by roadway directional markings?
Term
road rage
 Definition
Forcing another car off the road, flashing headlights, and tailgating are all actions associated with what?
Term
tailgated
 Definition
To be followed too closely means to be...
Term
Your own reaction time, weather and road conditions, the weight of the vehicle, the condition of the brakes, and the type and condition of the tires.
 Definition
Your stopping distance depends on what?
Term
61.7 feet
 Definition
What is the stopping distance for a person that wishes to stop their car when driving 25 mph?
Term
106 feet
 Definition
What is the stopping distance of ssomeone who stops while driving 35 mph?
Term
161.5 feet
 Definition
What is the stopping distance for a person who is travelling 45 mph?
Term
228 feet
 Definition
What is the stopping distance of someone who is travelling 55 mph?
Term
305.7 feet
 Definition
What is the stopping distance of someone who is travelling 65 mph?
Term
2-second rule
 Definition
Since most people have trouble judging distances, the ___-______ ____ makes it easier for us.
Term
4 seconds
 Definition
During bad weather or when driving on wet pavement, increase the 2-second rule to how many seconds?
Term
circle the block
 Definition
Rather than turn around on busy streets, one should instead...
Term
emergency brakes
 Definition
When parking on a hill, one should always set their
Term
toward; reverse or park
 Definition
If you park where there is a curb, facing downhill, turn the wheels ________ the curb and shift into __________ or ______.
Term
away; low gear or park
 Definition
If you park where there is a curb, facing uphill, turn the wheels ______ from the curb and shift into _____ _______ or park.
Term
uphill, downhill
 Definition
If there are no curbs, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road, whether facing _________ or _________.
Term
18
 Definition
The first step in parallel parking requires you to signal and stop parallel to the car in front of you at about __ inches from it.
Term
right
 Definition
The second step in parallel parking is to back up slowly while turning your steering wheel sharply to the ______.
Term
left
 Definition
The third step in parallel parking: When your front bumper is even with the front car's back bumber, turn your wheels sharply and rapidly to the _____.
Term
right
 Definition
The fourth and last step to parallel parking says to turn your steering wheel sharply to the ______ and slowly pull forward and center your vehicle.
Term
Front wheels turning out
 Definition
Aside from smoke coming from the tail pipe and the brake lights, signal, or white backing lights being on, how else can you tell if a parallelly-parked vehicle is about to drive out into the road?
Term
children
 Definition
When passing parked cars, be especially watchful for _________.
Term
rearview mirror
 Definition
After passing cars on the road and before returning to the right lane, it is a safe practice to wait until you see the other car in your __________ _________.
Term
Slow your speed a little and, if you are on a two-lane highway, move over to the right as far as you safely can.
 Definition
What should you do when someone is about to pass you?
Term
immature driver
 Definition
Weaving from lane to lane in an attempt to move faster than the traffic flow is the sign of an ____________ _________.
Term
in the direction of the turn
 Definition
When backing up, which way should you turn your steering wheel?
Term
Turning your head and looking out the rear window.
 Definition
What's the best way to increase visibility when backing up?
Term
immediately after the rain begins to fall
 Definition
Road surfaces are most slippery... when?
Term
The oil and grease on the pavement have not yet been washed away.
 Definition
Why are road surfaces most slippery when the rain forst begins to fall?
Term
Reduce speed, use extra caution and allow twice the normal following distance.
 Definition
What should drivers do when it first begins raining?
Term
Remain calm, ease your foot of the gas, and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of your car to go.
 Definition
What should you do if you find yourself in a skid?
Term
anti-lock brake system
 Definition
If you do not have ABS, avoid using your brakes. What does ABS stand for?
Term
Brake firmly as they "steer into the skid", be prepared to look and steer in the direction they want to go, and be ready to counter-steer once the initial correction has been made.
 Definition
What do cars with ABS have to do during skids?
Term
Steer into the skid, which brings the back end of the car in line with the front.
 Definition
What do cars without ABS have to do during a skid?
Term
rain
 Definition
Prolonged or heavy _____ will cause a layer of water on the surface of the road.
Term
35
 Definition
At about __ mph, tires with good tread will "wipe" the water from the road surface.
Term
Hydroplaning
 Definition
___________ is when a car is travelling too fast for the water to be removed from the road surface, resulting in the tires riding up on the surface of the water like water skis.
Term
35; 55
 Definition
Partial hydroplaning starts at about __ mph and increases with speed until about __ mph, which is when the tires may lose all contact with the pavement.
Term
turn
 Definition
If your tires ever lose complete contact with the pavement when hydroplaning, your car will lose traction and won't be able to brake, accelerate, or even _____.
Term
straight
 Definition
To recover from this, keep your wheels ________ and reduce your speed.
Term
tire tread
 Definition
One way to prevent hydroplaning is to be sure you have good _____ ______, which helps water escape quickly through the grooves of the tire.
Term
The Transmission Park System, The Two-Hand Button System, The Lever System, The One-Hand Button System, The Push-In System, and The Turn-And-Remove System.
 Definition
What are the 6 steering wheel lock operations?
Term
sunrise, sunset
 Definition
LA law requires that your headlights (not only parking lights)be on between _________ and _________.
Term
lower headlight beams; 500, 200
 Definition
You are required by law to use your ___________________ instead of your "bright lights" when approaching within ______ feet of or following within ______ feet of another vehicle.
Term
Headlights
 Definition
_________ are required when moisture in the air or precipitation necessitates the use of windshield wipers and when weather conditions are unfavorable.
Term
500
 Definition
The law requires that your headlights be on when driving in weather conditions that make it hard for other people to see your vehicle clearly from a distance of ____ feet.
Term
Due to the higher luminance level of this light, your vehicle can be recognized sooner.
 Definition
A rear fog light is red. Why?
Term
When they are in a marked crosswalk, when crossing an intersection with a green traffic signal or walk signal, and over a vehicle making a right hand turn on red.
 Definition
When do pedestrians have the right of way?
Term
facing
 Definition
Pedestrians should always walk _______ traffic and should never enter a roadway without checking for oncoming traffic.
Term
the right of way
 Definition
Peds using guide dogs or white canes must be given ____________ at all times.
Term
5
 Definition
Don't stop your car more than _ feet from the crosswalk for blind pedestrians.
Term
verbal
 Definition
Do not give blind people ________ directions.
Term
wait too long
 Definition
Don't _____________ for blind pedestrians to cross the street.
Term
right on red
 Definition
Don't turn ______ ___ ____ without looking first.
Term
Stop
 Definition
_____ at all crosswalks where pedestrians are waiting.
Term
They will go around your car and into traffic outside the crosswalk.
 Definition
If you stop your car in the middle of a crosswalk, what will a crossing blind person be forced to do?
Term
honk
 Definition
Do not ____ at a blind person because they will have no idea why you are honking at them and may be frightened by the noise.
Term
emergencies
 Definition
When you are driving, use your cell phone only during __________.
Term
pull over
 Definition
If you have to make a call, ____ _____ safely off the road and stop before making the call.
Term
12
 Definition
LA law states that all children under the age of __ must wear an approved helmet when riding a bicycle.
Term
Yes; yes
 Definition
Do bicycles have the same rights to use public roads as automobiles? Are they required to follow the same traffic laws?
Term
shorter
 Definition
Increase following distances behind bicyclists because bicycle-stopping distances are _________ than automobiles.
Term
3 foot
 Definition
A __ _____ distance must be present between the passing vehicle and slower-travelling bicycles.
Term
entire
 Definition
Give bicyclists the _____ lane when they are passing parked cars because they need the space to avoid opening doors.
Term
air current
 Definition
Use caution when passing bicyclists because the ____ ________ created by a passing automobile may cause bicyclists to have an accident.
Term
trailer
 Definition
If you are pulling a ______, allow for extra passing room when passing bicyclists.
Term
10, 35
 Definition
Speeds of bicycles are hard to judge; they can vary from under __ mph to over __ mph.
Term
eye contact
 Definition
Good communication and ____ ________ between auto drivers and bicyclists are needed to prevent accidents.
Term
Yes
 Definition
Are bicycles required to yeild to peds on crosswalks and sidewalks?
Term
white, red
 Definition
When riding at night, bicycles must have a _____ front light and a ___ rear light or reflector visible from the rear.
Term
no more
 Definition
Carry ___ ______ people than the number for which the bicycle is designed and equipped.
Term
single-file line
 Definition
Two cyclists may ride side-by-side, but it is safer to ride in a ______ _____ ______.
Term
2/3
 Definition
Research shows that over ___ of the car/motorcycle accidents are the results of a car turning in front of the bike.
Term
mix in traffic
 Definition
Motorcycles and cars need to ___ __ ________ without causing harm to each other.
Term
farther away, slower
 Definition
The small profile of motorcycles make them appear _________ ______ and to be travelling ________ than they actually are.
Term
3 times
 Definition
How many times should drivers look to judge a motorcycle's distance and speed?
Term
share
 Definition
Motorists should not _____ lanes with motorcycles.
Term
Yes
 Definition
Do motorcycles have the right to a full lane of traffic?
Term
The same amount that you would give another vehicle.
 Definition
When passing a motorcycle, how much space should you give it?
Term
Intersections
 Definition
Where do car/motorcycle collisions typically occur?
Term
The car driver NOT SEEING the motorcycle and turning into the motorcycle's path.
 Definition
Car/motorcycle collisions at intersections are usually a result of what?
Term
No
 Definition
Do turn signals shut off automatically on motorcycles?
Term
4
 Definition
When driving behind a motorcycle, allow at least a __-second following distance.
Term
braking
 Definition
Due to the difficulty motorists have in judging a motorcycle's speed and distance, space between the two vehicles should be increased to avoid sudden ________.
Term
blend
 Definition
The single headlight and single tail light of a motorcycle can _____ into the headlights of other vehicles. This can cause you to mijudge distances.
Term
dim
 Definition
Always ____ your headlights for a motorcycle just as required for other vehicles.
Term
space
 Definition
Always keep as much ______ as possible between your vehicle and large trucks.
Term
mirrors
 Definition
If you cannot see the truck driver's face in one of his _______, the truck driver cannot see you.
Term
side mirrors
 Definition
If you are following a truck and cannot see the truck's _____ _______, then you are driving too close.
Term
size
 Definition
Trucks need extra space to turn because of their _____.
Term
No-Zones
 Definition
Do NOT linger in the __-_____ of big trucks.
Term
4 to 5
 Definition
In good weather conditions you should leave a gap of at least _ to _ seconds between your vehicle and the truck in front of you, and an even longer gap when conditions are poor.
Term
This increases your field of vision , gives you more stopping distance if the truck brakes suddenly to avoid a hazard you can't see,and ensures that you can see other drivers and they can see you.
 Definition
What are the reasons why you should keep a good distance between yourself and big trucks when you are following them?
Term
low beam; The trucks many side mirros will reflect high beam lights directly into the driver's eyes.
 Definition
When following a large truck at night, keep your headlights on ____ ______ because...
Term
left
 Definition
If you are passing a truck, always pass on the ____ side.
Term
cut
 Definition
Never ___ in front of a large truck.
Term
right
 Definition
Be careful of trucks making wide _____ turns.
Term
"squeeze"
 Definition
If you try to get between a truck and a curb when the truck is turning, you'll get caught in a "_______" and could possibly suffer a serious accident.
Term
crash
 Definition
Cutting in between a truck and the curb increases the possibility of a _____.
Term
maneuver
 Definition
Pay attention to truck signals, and give truck drivers lots of room to _________.
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