Driving Conditions Flashcards: Chapter 10 Engineering Study

Driving Conditions Flashcards: Chapter 10 Engineering Study

Flashcards When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should

begin to use your turn signal:a. Just as you get to the exit

rampb. 50 feet before the exit rampc. 100 feet before the exit rampd. When you see cars behind you in the exit lane

c. 100 feet before the exit rampNote: Make sure to signal

your exit at least 100 feet (30 m) before you reach the exit ramp. When you are on the exit ramp of expressway, decrease your speed. There is often a lower speed limit displayed for the ramp.When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder, what is the best way to get back on the highway?a. Apply the brakes firmly and steer gently to the leftb. Ease your foot off the gas and brake gentlyc. Steer hard to the left and then gently to the rightd. Apply the brakes firmly and stop completely

• Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently

When driving at night, it is most important for you to:a. Use

your high beams at all timesb. Drive within range of your headlightsc. Be ready to brake more quicklyd. Watch for cars at intersections

b. Drive within range of your headlightsNote: You should

drive slower than you would in daylight. Your headlights cover about 350 feet ahead. It is important that you drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely within that distance.Be considerate when you use your high beams.Your headlights must be on low beam when you are within 500 feet (150 m) of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet (60 m) of a vehicle ahead of you, even if the vehicle ahead is in a different lane.Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street?a. You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectivelyb. Trucks have to go slower on the expresswaysc. There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limitd. There is more of a tendency to "tailgate"

• You must think faster and handle your vehicle more

effectivelyNote: Expressway driving normally combines

higher speeds with heavy traffic. The higher speed and amount of traffic require you to think faster and handle your vehicle in a more efficient manner than in most other conditions.Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations?a. Always slow down graduallyb.Your first reaction is the best reactionc. Think before you actd. Apply your brakes immediately

c. Think before you actNote: The most important rule in any

emergency is do not panic. You have a better chance in an emergency if you do not let fear take over. In most emergencies, you will have a second or two to think before you act.

This is a warning that you are approaching:a. An

intersectionb. a crosswalkc. a railroad crossingd. a blasting zone

• a railroad crossing

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)?a. Always bring the car to a complete stopb. slow down and be prepared to stopc. Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signalsd. Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly

b. slow down and be prepared to stopNote: Some railroad

crossing do not have gates or flashing lights. When approaching unmarked, or passive, grade crossings, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that a train is not coming.

You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of

traffic would be to:a. Use as much ramp as possible to get

up to cruising speedb. Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speedc. Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quicklyd. Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you

c. Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quicklyNote:

If the entrance lane / ramp is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, the safest method to enter is to stop and wait for a large space in traffic. Then enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.Which statement is true for night driving?a. lf an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, flash your headlights to high beam for a second, then return to low beam.b. To reduce glare from the lights of following vehicles, switch your inside rear view mirror to the "night" position.c. Keep the interior roof light off and dim the dashboard lights.d. All of the above.

• All of the above.

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is:a. Speed up to

gain traction and then pull to the rightb. Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gasc. Apply the brakes, then shift into neutrald. Shift into neutral, then apply the brakes

• Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the

gasNote: If a tire blows out, hold the steering wheel tight

and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal. If your vehicle skids, handle it as you would on ice or snow. Do not use your brake until your vehicle is controlled.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered

or raised at a railroad crossing:a. As long as an

approaching train is not too closeb. lf your vehicle can do so without damaging the gatec. lf you first look carefully in both directionsd. Under no circumstances

d. Under no circumstancesNote: Do not go across the

tracks until the lights and bell have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down. you must remain stoped, at least 15 feet (5 m) from the tracks.

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should:a.

Brake quickly and keep the wheel straightb. Lock your brakes until you have come to a complete stopc. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to god. Steer toward the side of the road to get off the wet pavement

• Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go

When you drive at night you an reduce the problem of glare

from the headlights of an approaching car by:a. Looking to

the lower right side of your lane"b. Having the inside lights on to make the amount of light equalc. Looking at the spot on the lower edge of the steering wheeld. Wearing glasses with lightly tinted lenses

a. Looking to the lower right side of your lane"Note: To help

avoid the glare of approaching high beams from vehicles at night, move your eyes to the right. Use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough

to be a danger, you must:a. slow down and proceed with

cautionb. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passedc. Cross the tracks at your own riskd. Find an alternative route across tracks

• Not cross the tracks until the train has completely

passed When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you

should drive with your:a. Headlights offb. Parking lights

onc. Headlights on low beamd. Headlights on high beam

c. headlights on low beamNote: Headlights on high beams

reflect rain, fog and snow as it falls. This makes it even harder for you to see. For better visibility during these weather conditions, keep your headlights on low beam.

What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?a. Pickup trucksb. School buses and passenger buses carrying passengersc. Motorcyclesd. Vehicles towing a trailer

• School buses and passenger buses carrying

passengersNote: School buses with or without passengers,

other buses with passengers on board and vehicles with explosives or flammable cargo must stop at all railroad crossings.

If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should:a.

Pull onto the shoulder, then back up to the exitb. Drive to the next exit and leave the expresswayc. Make a U-turn at the nearest emergency turn aread. Make a U-turn at the next service area

b. Drive to the next exit and leave the expresswayNote: If

you enter an expressway going a different direction than you intended, or at the wrong exit, or you drive past your exit, stay on the expressway until the next exit. After you exit the expressway, you can figure out where you need to go and (if necessary) get back on the expressway. IT IS DANGEROUS to back up on an entrance or exit ramp, or to try to cross a median If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set

of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when:a. An

approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a dangerb. There is room for your vehicle on the other sidec.At least one half of your vehicle can cross the tracksd. No trains are in sight

b. There is room for your vehicle on the other sideNote: If

other traffic prevents you from going fully across, wait and go across only when there is room. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to cross any railroad tracks unless you are certain your entire vehicle will clear all of the tracks at the crossing.If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should

first:a. Try to pump it to build up the pressureb. Shift into

neutral and shut the engine offc. Try to raise it by hooking your toe under itd. Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car

a. Try to pump it to build up the pressureNote: If your brake

pedal suddenly goes to the floor (break fails), try pumping it to increase pressure. If that does not help, use your emergency or parking brake - but use it gently. If you shift to a lower gear, it will help your vehicle decrease speed.Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes"

(acceleration lanes) so that drivers can:a. Test their brakes

before driving at expressway speedsb. Stop at the end to wait for a traffic openingc. "Reach the proper speed before blending with trafficd. Test the pickup of their cars

• "Reach the proper speed before blending with

trafficNote: Unless there is a STOP or YIELD sign or traffic

light on the expressway entrance ramp, use the ramp to accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.Signal, then look over your shoulder for traffic already on the expressway. If necessary, slow down to safely merge into traffic.You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive

on an ordinary highway. You should:a. Check your tires for

correct pressureb. Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limitc. Stay twice as far behind other carsd.Change gradually to the lower speed limit

• Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed

limitNote: After you leave an expressway, look for speed

limit signs and check your speedometer to be sure you are driving within the posted limit. You are not likely to be on a 55 mph (88 km/h) road.