UNIT 3: Driving in Different Environments & Situations Practice Test

You can avoid conflicts while driving in heavy city traffic if you.....

• drink a soft drink and eat food.

• are irritated by the actions of others.

• focus your attention on driving.

• listen to very loud music.

How should you use the predict step of the IPDE Process while driving on city streets?

• Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict earlier.

• Take more time to make accurate predictions.

• Act the same as you would on a rural roadway.

• Divide your attention between several tasks.

A long following distance has the advantage of......

• decreasing the chance of violating a traffic law.

• decreasing wear on your vehicle's parts.

• making your driving more precise.

• giving you more time to use the IPDE Process.

If an oncoming driver crosses into your path of travel, the space that is usually available for you to move your vehicle is.....

• directly in front of you.

• to the right of your vehicle.

• to the rear of your vehicle.

• to the left of your vehicle.

It is illegal to pass another vehicle.....

• at an intersection.

• on multi-lane streets.

• over broken yellow lines.

• on a one-way street.

How can you identify a one-way street?

• Parking is allowed only on the right.

• Solid yellow lane lines are present.

• Turn lanes are marked.

• Most traffic signs face the same direction.

When driving through a curve at normal speed....

• brake throughout the curve.

• brake until you see a resume speed sign.

• accelerate gently after entering the curve.

• accelerate before entering the curve.

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?

• within 5 mph of the other vehicle

• slightly higher than the speed limit

• about the same speed as the vehicle you are passing

• at least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle

It is illegal to pass if you are closer to an intersection or railroad crossing than.....

• 50 feet

• 200 feet

• 100 feet

• 150 feet

Which of the following does NOT represent a common potential conflict in rural driving?

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