Name: ______Block: ______

Module 5: Topic 1

Intersections

1. One in every _____ fatal crashes occur at intersections:

  1. Drivers fail to ______and identify a safe path of travel when approaching an intersection.
  2. Drivers don’t ______or understand the risks.
  3. Drivers fail to develop ______driving habits to effectively manage the risks.

2. What do these intersection-warning signs mean?

a. ______b.______c.______d. ______e. ______

3. Approaching an intersection:

  1. S______all corners; make sure you are in the proper lane.
  2. If restriction to line of sight, change p______and reduce s______.
  3. Check m______.
  4. Adjust speed.
  5. Look to the front, left, and right.
  6. Check traffic and count to ______before moving.
  7. Continue if traffic light is green or intersection is clear.
  8. Do not ______intersections.

4. Stopping at Intersections:

  1. May have to stop if there is a yellow or red light, stop sign, yield sign or something in your path of travel.
  2. Begin braking.
  3. If there is someone following close behind, tap your brake pedal a few times to let them know the front car is stopping.

5. Where to stop at intersections:

a. ______

b. ______

c. ______

  1. ______

6. Controlled Intersections:

  1. Intersection flow is regulated by S______signs, YIELD signs or traffic SIGNALS

7. Right of Way Laws:

  1. Right-of-Way is not a right or privilege – it must be ______!
  2. Right-of-Way is determined by a set of ______.
  3. Drivers must understand right-of-way rules governing:

•Intersections

•Merges

•Special conditions

8. Uncontrolled Intersections: There are No Signs or Traffic Lights Traffic Light is Malfunctioning:

  1. The ______vehicle that arrives at the intersection may proceed first if the other yields right of way.
  2. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the ______must yield to the driver on the ______.

9. How do you use SEEiT at an intersection?

SEARCH: When you can see the intersection, begin SEARCHING for the:

  1. Type of intersection
  2. Intersection controls
  3. ______or problems in your intended path of travel
  4. Also monitor the areas to the ______

EVALUATE: How will you handle the potential ______:

  1. Traffic Controls
  2. No traffic controls
  3. Open, closed or changing path of travel
  4. Cross traffic

EXECUTE in TIME:

  1. If proceeding straight across a 30-feet wide, 2-lane roadway from a stop, you need a ____second gap.
  2. If turning right and blending into the traffic flow, you need a ______second gap.
  3. If turning left and blending into the flow of traffic, you need an ______second gap.

10. Selectthe best lane at least a block ahead:

  1. ______ lane(s) – safest when traveling straight through
  2. ______lane is used when turning right. Cross traffic, turning right on red will enter this lane
  3. ______lane is used to turn left - yield to oncoming traffic

11. How to turn at an intersection:

  1. Check mirrors for presence and actions of following traffic.
  2. Signal intent to turn at the intersection ______seconds in advance or _____feet before the turn.
  3. Position the vehicle for appropriate turn.
  4. Steer into proper lane. (______steering).
  5. Tap brake pedal to alert following driver.
  6. Adjust speed as necessary, stopping if required.
  7. Recheck cross and oncoming traffic. Remember that ______% of drivers do not stop for stop signs in residential area

12. Right Turn Risks:

  1. Right-of-way rules not followed
  2. Failure to signal
  3. Failure to search intersections
  4. Failure to stop on red before turning right
  5. Turning too wide and crossing into adjacent lane

13. In this diagram, a right turn should be made from 2 into lane 3.

14. Why do you think a left turn is more dangerous than a right turn?

  1. Crossing multiple lanes
  2. Vehicle is in the intersection ______

15. Making a Left Turn:

  1. Determine if you have a safe path of travel through the intersection.
  2. Be prepared to ______or ______.

16. In this diagram, a left turn should be made from lane 1 into lane 3:

17. Protected Left Turn:

  1. Vehicles turning left have a ______arrow.
  2. All other traffic has a red light.
  3. Red Arrow – Stop - no left turns
  4. Solid Yellow – Clear the intersection; the signal will turn red.
  5. FlashingYellow Arrow – Left turns allowed but must yield to oncoming traffic – oncoming traffic has a green light.
  6. Green – Go if the way is clear – oncoming traffic has a ______light.

18. Shared Turn lanes:

  1. Shared lanes help keep traffic moving by giving drivers turning left a designated shared lane in the center of the roadway.
  2. Use shared lanes to start and complete ______turns.
  3. You cannot travel more than ______feet.
  4. Crossing traffic entering a shared lane from a driveway
  • Move all the way into the lane to avoid blocking through traffic lane.
  • Stop in the shared lane and wait to merge safely with traffic.

19. Roundabouts:

  1. A ______intersection controlled by yield signs
  2. Entries and exits into and out of the circle can be at multiple locations
  3. By yielding at the entry, rather than stopping and waiting for a green light or stopping at a stop sign, significantly reduces delays

20. Advantages of Roundabouts:

  1. Fewer points of conflict
  2. The data shows a 90% reduction in fatal crashes
  3. 75% reduction in injury crashes
  4. Reduces ______and keeps traffic moving
  5. Reduction in pollution and fuel use

Module 5: Topic 2

Curves

1. Curves:

  1. Curvy roads present a high risk.
  2. There are many line-of-sight and/or path-of-travel restrictions (trees, hills, etc.).

2. Blind Curve:

  1. Only a portion of the corner is visible; the rest is ______.

3. S- Curve:

  1. A curve in one direction with a second curve in the ______direction.

4. Crowned Roadways:

  1. Most roadways are higher in the middle and slope to the outside for better drainage.

5. Banked Curve:

  1. The outside of the curve is ______than the inside.

6. Why do vehicles “slow down” going uphill and “speed up” coming downhill?

  1. Uphill: ______is needed to maintain speed.
  2. Downhill: vehicles will ______pick up speed.

7. Warning signs for curves:

8. Parts of the Curve:

Always reduce speed prior to entering the curve and slow prior to the apex
Accelerate out of the apex
Gradually accelerate – lane position 1

9. Curves

Curve Direction / Diagram / Key Points
Curve to the Left / /
  1. Approach the curve in Lane Position ______, as far away as possible from oncoming traffic
  2. This position also provides the best targeting point for your line of sight

Curve to the Right / /
  1. Assume outside road position on the entry to a right curve
(Lane Position _____)
  1. Allows for a longer braking distance on entry and a better chance of establishing a sightline to the apex and exit of the curve

Module 5: Topic 3

Hills and Mountains

1. Applying SEEiT space management process to hills and mountains:

2. Driving Uphill—Speed Control:

  1. Extra ______may be needed to maintain uphill speed.
  2. Slower moving vehicles should travel in the right-hand lane.

3. Cresting the Hill:

  1. Limited LOS at a hill crest
  2. Be prepared for:
  3. Stopped vehicles
  4. Slow moving vehicles
  5. Oncoming vehicle in your lane
  6. Be prepared to adjust speed or position to avoid a hazard.

4. Descending Hills & Mountains:

  1. Gravity will make the vehicle go ______.
  2. ______vehicles going downhill will pick up more speed .
  3. Check the ______zone for vehicles that may be having trouble controlling speed.
  4. Turn off ______control.

Module 5: Topic 4

Passing

1. Did you know that?

  1. At 55 mph, you traveled 968 feet; you need TWICE as much distance to pass a vehicle ahead.

2. Estimating Passing Gap Needs:

  1. ______the seconds it takes for an oncoming vehicle to pass in the opposite lane.
  2. Do this until you can accurately estimate the time.
  3. If you can see a vehicle approaching it is ______safe to pass.

3. Passing Procedures:

  • Prepare to pass
  1. Position the vehicle ______seconds behind the vehicle to be passed
  2. Check mirrors and oncoming traffic
  3. Check ahead for safe passing distance
  4. Signal left
  • Overtake the ongoing car
  • Accelerate and move into passing lane
  • Accelerate quickly to the legal speed
  • Concentrate on the path ahead
  • Check ______for following vehicles
  • Return to lane
  1. Check inside rear-view mirror for the ______of the vehicle being passed
  2. Signal right
  3. Change lanes, steer to center of lane and ______speed
  4. Cancel turn signal

4. Pass on the Right:

a. When another vehicle is waiting to make a left turn and when multiple lanes are available

5. ______to Pass:

6. When Being Passed:

  1. Check passing vehicle’s position
  2. Move away slightly if too close
  3. ______speed
  4. Once passed, create space ahead and behind

Module 5: Topic 6

Expressway Driving

1. Characteristics of Expressways:

  1. High speed
  2. Controlled access (entry and exit)
  3. Divided by barrier
  4. ______lanes going in the same direction
  5. Only for motorized vehicles
  6. ______access
  7. Higher speeds (up to _____ mph)
  8. Designed to carry a lot of traffic quickly and efficiently

2. Expressway Numbering:

Even Numbers (I-64, I-66) / Odd numbers (I-77, I-81, I-95)
  1. Even numbers go ______
  2. Even numbers begin in the south and get larger as they move north
/
  1. Odd numbers go ______
  2. Odd numbers begin in the west and get larger as they move east

3-digit numbers designate an alternate route:

1st digit is even (I-664) / 1st digit is odd (I-164)
If the first digit is even, the alternate route goes around the city / If it is odd, it leads into the city.
What route near us goes AROUND the CITY?

Expressway Entrance Components:

3. Steps for entering an expressway:

  1. Identify entrance ¼ mile in advance
  2. Check traffic
  3. Signal the proper lane
  4. Enter ramp and adjust speed
  5. Identity gap for merging, signal into the travel lane
  6. Adjust to travel speed

4. Weave Lane:

  1. A “weave” lane serves as both an ______and an ______lane
  2. Traffic entering and exiting must use the same lane
  3. Conflicts can occur
  4. The driver entering from the entrance ramp should ______to the driver leaving the expressway

5. Types of Entrance/Exit Ramps:

a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______

6. Exiting an Expressway:

Parts of Exit Ramp / Key Points / Potential Exiting Problems
  1. Deceleration lanes allow drivers to reduce their speed without blocking traffic on the expressway
  2. Look for the advisory speed sign for the deceleration lane
  1. Wait until reaching the deceleration lane before reducing speed
/
  1. Short deceleration lane
  2. Sharp curve on ramp
  3. Traffic stopped on the exit ramp
  4. Very slow ramp speed - there may be a STOP sign or a traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. The driver must adjust from a fast speed to a STOP in a short distance.
  5. Weave lane conflicts

  1. The exit ramp allows traffic to enter adjoining roadways
  2. Brake to warning sign speed
  3. Check behind
  4. Search for traffic control signs or signals