Drive Right Ch. 9 Driving in Urban Traffic

The tailgater is a hazard to you because.....

• you have enough space ahead to position your vehicle.

• if you brake suddenly, the tailgater might hit you from the rear.

• there is a 2-second following distance.

• the tailgater will brake if you do.

You are driving on a city street and have the green light. A pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you. You....

• should tell the pedestrian to return to the curb.

• can continue without any change in speed or vehicle position.

• must stop regardless of the signal light.

• should quickly change lanes.

An oncoming driver has just begun to cross into your lane as you are driving at night. You should...

• flash headlights and sound the horn.

• move to the lane left of yours.

• speed up so the vehicle does not hit you head on.

• turn off your headlights so they do not blind the oncoming driver.

How can you identify a one-way street?

• Parking is allowed only on the right.

• Solid lane markers are present.

• Turn lanes are marked.

• Most traffic signs face the same direction.

If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should.....

• slow, steer left, and sound your horn.

• slow, steer right, and sound your horn.

• shake your fist at the other driver.

• stop on the shoulder of the road.

When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 3-second technique....

• should be decreased in adverse conditions.

• is safe for most conditions.

• is insufficient at a speed over 40mph.

• is the same as the total stopping distance.

When changing lanes, check the blind spot by...

• checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move.

• signaling your intentions early.

• looking over your left shoulder every time.

• looking in rearview mirrors.

A flashing DON'T WALK pedestrian signal indicates that....

• the signal light will soon be yellow.

• the pedestrian will cross the street.

• you should prepare to slow.

• your speed is too slow.

If you are driving in adverse conditions or if you need more time to complete the IPDE process; your following distance should be.....

• 2-3 seconds

• equal to your stopping distance

• more than 3 seconds.

• the same as that other traffic.

Why is city driving more difficult than driving in other environments?

• There are more people per square mile in the city than elsewhere.

• More people ignore traffic laws in cities than in other locations.

• There are more hazards, and you have to deal with them more frequently.

• There are fewer police officers per mile on city streets.