Test 3: IPDE Process Test

Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might include

• construction, sharp curve, snow and ice

• a broken headlight, bald tires, and dirty windshield

• adjusting a radio and talking on a cellular phone

• a wasp on your dashboard, drinking while driving, and worn wiper blades

The driving task is primarily a

• physical task

• routine task

• thinking task

• social task

When you apply the IPDE Process, you may decide to

• apply gentle persuasion to other drivers

• always slow down to avoid conflicts

• speed up your ability to process information

• change speed, change direction, or communicate with others

What is the Smith System?

• A method of organizing space zones around your vehicle

• A method of reading traffic situations.

• An organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits.

• The same as the IPDE Process.

How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?

• five

• three

• four

• six

A closed zone means

• you are restricted from parking.

• you can drive without restrictions.

• a space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel.

• a target area.

How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?

• four

• three

• one

• two

The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called

• separating.

• minimal visual exercise.

• an orderly visual search pattern.

• a random search pattern.

You should practice your orderly visual search pattern

• in the backyard.

• by selecting clues and events restricting your line of sight.

• once a year.

• as a passenger in a vehicle.

When you look far ahead as you drive, you are

• looking down at the area just in front of your vehicle.

• learning about farsightedness.

• aiming high in steering.

• watching for users to your sides.