Drivers Ed Chapter 8

There is a crosswalk at every intersection. Even if it is not painted, this is called a...

• Crosswalk not being painted

• Unpainted Crosswalk

• Crosswalk

• Unmarked Crosswalk

What is the percent rate of Vehicle-pedestrian collisions when driving at 40 mph?

• 90%

• 83%

• 85%

• 81%

Besides motorists, what other roadway users should you look out for?

• Cars

• Traffic Cones

• Pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, joggers, dog walkers, etc

• People

What are the punishments for a motorist who fail to yield to pedestrians or who overtake and pass vehicles

• $100

• $150 and 30 days in jail

• $400 and 20 days in jail

• $200 and 15 days in jail, possible 2 points on license

Pedestrians and joggers should always _____________ oncoming traffic and use _________________ when available.

• face; sidewalks

• not face; sidewalks

• face; crosswalks

• not face; crosswalks

Mature drivers may experience declines in...

• Turning

• Entering driveways, Exiting Driveways, Turning into parking lots

  Turning into alleys

• Vision, Hearing, Reaction time, Flexibility

• vision, hearing,

What makes sharing the road with a visually challenged pedestrian dangerous

• Very Dangerous

• You have to rely on your reaction and quick thinking

• none of the answers are right,

• They have trouble with telling where to go, so paying more attention will be needed

What are some hazards for motorcyclists?

• Potholes

• Other cars on the road

• Slippery surface, uneven surfaces, groove gratings in roadway

• Bad drivers

What are three limitations of larger vehicles?

• All answers are correct

• Visibility, Stopping distance, Maneuverability

• Size of the vehicle

• none of the answers are correct

Who has the right of way at crosswalks?

• Pedestrians

• Motorists

• Sports Cars

• Motorcycles