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103 Cards in this Set
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Most intersections do have traffic control devices. True or false? |
False, sometimes |
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When approaching an intersection with a four way stop assume that all will obey right away rules. True or false? |
False, never |
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Place where one road meets or crosses another are called intersections. True or false? |
True |
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Before entering an intersection scan and search for corners to make sure nothing will block your route. True or false? |
True |
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When you come to any railroad crossing you should always slow down True or false? |
True |
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A railroad crossing with no flashing lights does not necessarily mean that it is not safe to cross without looking first True or false? |
True |
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You should stop on railroad tracks only if the vehicle ahead of you has stopped True or false? |
False, never stop on railroad tacks |
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A complex intersection can contain five to six lanes multiple turning lanes and turn arrows singnals True or false? |
True |
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Very few collisions take ace in a complex intersection True or false? |
False, A large number of collisions |
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Side impact collisions occur when a vehicle is hit by another vehicle from the side True or false? |
True |
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When approaching a roundabout, .... As you approach the traffic circle |
Slow down |
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If other vehicles are in a round about, ....To traffic until you can enter |
Yield |
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When entering and exiting a roundabout scan for pedestrians and ... |
Bicyclists |
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Go in the .... Of traffic once youre in a roundabout |
Direction |
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Traffic movement in roundabout is always... |
Counter clockwise |
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Unless otherwise posted the speed in a roundabout is generally... |
20mph |
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Two lane roundabouts allow for a ... Volume of traffic than do dingle lane roundabouts |
Greater |
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... Turns are completed by traveling around the center of the island |
Left |
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All vehicles in a roundabout are required to yield to ... In a crosswalk |
Pedestrians |
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For maximum safety how much of a gap should you allow for when crossing an intersection from a stop? |
8 seconds |
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For maximum safety how much of a gap should you allow for when crossing an intersection from a stop? |
8 seconds |
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What is the estimated cost of intersection related crashes in america a year? |
$40 billion |
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For maximum safety how much of a gap should you allow for when crossing an intersection from a stop? |
8 seconds |
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What is the estimated cost of intersection related crashes in america a year? |
$40 billion |
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When driving behind a cyclist reduce your following distance True or false? |
False, increase it |
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The risk of a serious or fatal injury to a driver of a motorcycle involved in a collision is low True or false? |
False, the risk is high |
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Drivers of pick ups sport utility vehicles or vans can see further ahead than drivers can True or false? |
True |
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Higher headlights on a sport utility vehicle can cause more glare True or false ? |
True |
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If you see an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing you should pull to the left and let it pass True or false? |
False, pull over to the right |
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If you see an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing you should pull to the left and let it pass True or false? |
False, pull over to the right |
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Truck drivers have excellent visibility ahead True or false? |
True |
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A truck tends to lose speed when going downhill True or false? |
False, gains speed |
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You should use 2 second rule when following a bus True or false? |
False, 4 second rule |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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Trucks/motorcycles are more difficult to spot than other vehicles? |
Motorcycles |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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Trucks/motorcycles are more difficult to spot than other vehicles? |
Motorcycles |
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According to the law motorcyclist have more/less/the same rights as other motorists |
The same |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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Trucks/motorcycles are more difficult to spot than other vehicles? |
Motorcycles |
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According to the law motorcyclist have more/less/the same rights as other motorists |
The same |
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Light trucks are usually lighter/heavier than most cars |
Heavier |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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Trucks/motorcycles are more difficult to spot than other vehicles? |
Motorcycles |
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According to the law motorcyclist have more/less/the same rights as other motorists |
The same |
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Light trucks are usually lighter/heavier than most cars |
Heavier |
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Truck tires tend to be more/less efficient on wet pavement
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Less |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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Trucks/motorcycles are more difficult to spot than other vehicles? |
Motorcycles |
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According to the law motorcyclist have more/less/the same rights as other motorists |
The same |
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Light trucks are usually lighter/heavier than most cars |
Heavier |
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Truck tires tend to be more/less efficient on wet pavement
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Less |
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Large trucks take more/less distance to stop than most cars |
More |
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All vehicles must yield right of way to a police car if its using its Siren/horn? |
Siren |
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Trucks/motorcycles are more difficult to spot than other vehicles? |
Motorcycles |
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According to the law motorcyclist have more/less/the same rights as other motorists |
The same |
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Light trucks are usually lighter/heavier than most cars |
Heavier |
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Truck tires tend to be more/less efficient on wet pavement
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Less |
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Large trucks take more/less distance to stop than most cars |
More |
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A large tractor trailer often appears to be traveling faster/slower because of its large size |
Slower |
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If you double your speed you will need four times the distance to stop True or false? |
True |
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If you double your speed you will need four times the distance to stop True or false? |
True |
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Vehicle braking distance is the distance your vehicle travels after you see a problem before you apply the brakes True or false? |
False, is the distance your vehicle begins slowing down ince the break is applied |
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Total stopping distance is the distance it take from the moment you see a problem until your vehicle is stopped True or false? |
False, it is the distance it takes you to stop any vehicle |
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The amount of distance you need to stop the car increases with speed True or false |
True |
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The condition of the road surface affects total stopping distance True or false? |
True |
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Inertia |
The tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion and for an object at rest to stay at rest |
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Inertia |
The tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion and for an object at rest to stay at rest |
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Friction |
Resistance to motion between two objects When they touch |
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Traction |
Friction between a vehicles tires and the road surface |
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Adhesion |
Sticking together in automobile terms traction or friction |
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Momentum |
The energy in motion the product of weight and speed |
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Kinetic engery |
The energy of motion the product of weight and speed |
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Center gravity |
The point around which all the weight of an object is evenly distributed |
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Braking is the result of friction between the brake lining and your foot True of false |
False, braking lining and pad |
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Braking distance is greater on a smooth road True or false |
False, I paved roads |
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Your breaking distance decreases if you are going downhill True or false? |
False, it increass |
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Your ability to steer a vehicle depends upon the condition of the vehicles suspension True or false |
True |
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Perception distance reaction distance and braking distance make up total stopping distance True or false |
True |
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Direction control is a vehicles ability to hold a straight line or to continue in a particular direction True or false |
True |
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A banked road is a higher on the inside of curves than on the outside True or false |
false, high on the outside lower on the inside |
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A crowded road is higher in the center of the road than on the edges True or false |
True |
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Headlights from an oncoming vehicle have a blinding effect True or false |
True |
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When driving during dusk and dawn hours you should use your parking lights True or false |
False, do not use your parking lights |
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At night you should decrease the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you True or false |
False, increase |
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The suns glare is the most dangerous to drivers at noon True or false |
False, certain times early and late in the day |
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A badly scratched windshield should be replaced True or false? |
True |
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When driving in snow you should follow the tire of the vehicle ahead of you because the tracks are dryer and get better traction True or false |
True |
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To prevent skids you should change speeds as rapidly as possible True or false |
False, you should change gradually |
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Roads are not very slick during the first 15 minute of rainfall True or false |
False, the road is slick |
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The interchange that is often chosen for lower volume traffic is the ... |
Dimond |
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In 2000 the number of traffic fatalities that occurred at complex intersections was approximately ... |
8,500 |
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The portion of all deaths to vehicle occupants in side impact crashes is ... |
More than 1/3 |
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To cross a typical intersection that is about 30 feet wise you need ... |
6 seconds |
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Drivers use ground viewing to ... |
Search beneath parked vehicles for signs of movement |
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Most small cars have ... |
Less power |
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A vehicles momentum depends on its .. |
Speed and weight |
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If only the outer edges of a tire grip the road ... |
The tire is under inflated |
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Three factors to breaking distance are ... |
Vehicle condition roadway condition and speed |
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Vehicle reaction time is usually.. |
0 to 1/4 of a second |
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High humidity in dense fog can ... |
Cause moisture to accumulate on the inside and outside of your windshield |
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Kinetic energy |
A the energy of motion |