Module #5 Notes
When processing information what 3 things must a driver have?
VISIBILITY SPACE TIME
When processing information what 3 things must a vehicle have?
TIME SPACE TRACTIION
Visibility is the key to processing information. What does visibility help the driver to utilize?
SEEIT
Why is it important to look up the roadway to process information?
ALLOWS YOU TO PROCESS ALL INFORMATION
What is tunnel vision?
SEE ONLY DIRECTLY INFRONT OR YOU- NOT LOKING ALL AROUND
What are you looking for in each of these situations?
4-8 seconds up the roadSTOPPING AND FOWLLOWING INTERVALS- IMMEDIATE PATH
12-15 seconds up the roadOPEN CLOSED CHANGING LANES
20-30 seconds up the roadOBJECTS IN PATH OF TRAVEL
When processing information to determine roadway conditions what 4 things are you looking for? Give an example of each.
TRAFFIC CONTROLS- STOP SIGN
MOTORIZED VEHICLE- CAR
NON MOTORIZED VEHICLES- BIKE
ROAD- EXITS
How do you stop properly at an intersection?
BEHIND THE WHITE LINE, SMOOTH STOP, KEEP SPACE
Once stopped at an intersection how to you see if the way is clear?
LOOK LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
When waiting at an intersection how should your wheels be turned? Why?
STRAIGHT, TO ALLOW FOR QUICK MOVEMENTS IF NECESSARY
When making a right turn what lane position should you move into if there is not a turning lane?
3- MOVE TO THE RIHGT
When making a left turn what lane position should you move into if there is not a turning lane?
2- MOVE TO THE LEFT
If you wish to turn right and the light is red what must you do?
STOP, WAIT UNTIL THE WAY IS CLEAR, YOU MAY NOT GET TO GO IF THE ROW DOES NOT BECOME AVAILIBLE
Can you turn left on a red light?
NO- NEVER!
When stopped at a red light that suddenly changes to green it is a good idea to do what?
LOOK IN ALL DIRECTIONS FOR OTHER DRIVERS
What is a staggered stop? Why might you use this type of stop? Where is an example of a staggered stop?
A STOP DESIGNED TO INCREASE SPACE AND VISIBILITY
A TIGHT OR BLIND INTERSECTION
How do you drive around a right curve- draw and explain
LANE POSTION 2-1-3 STAY CLOSE TO SIDE OF ROAD AWAY FROM CENTER LINE
How do you drive around a left curve- draw and explain
LANE POSTION 3-1-2 NEVER CROSS CENTER LINE!
What lane position should you move to when driving over hills? Why?
LANE POSTION 3- RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD
Label the lane positions (review from module 2 and 3)
Lane Position __4__
Lane Position __2__
Lane Position _1___
Lane Position __3__
Lane Position __5__
What must you consider when passing a vehicle?
IS IT SAFE, LEGAL, SPACING, TIME
Fill in the following chart to show the appropriate way to pass a vehicle
SMOG: SIGNALMIRROROVER THE SHOULDERGO WHEN CLEAR
What are some special situations you may have to consider when passing a vehicle?
NEVER SPEED, SIGNAL, TRACTOR TRAILER, NIGHT, POOR WEATHER, PASS ON RIGHT
What can you do to increase your safety when passing a vehicle?
TURN ON LIGHTS, USE SIGNAL, ALWAYS PASS IN SAFE LEGAL AREA
List situations when it would be unsafe to pass
NO SPACE, SOLID LINES,