Chapter 9 - Urban/City Traffic

When driving on multilane streets, you

• will always be in the left lane.

• will weave from lane to lane.

• will use different lanes at different times.

• will always be in the right lane.

If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear?

• Flash your headlights quickly.

• Press the foot-brake lightly.

• Increase your following distance.

• Signal the driver to pass you.

When changing lanes, you should

• slow down.

• use your mirrors to check traffic.

• use the slower lane.

• look for headlights.

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.

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 40 mph.

• is the same as the total stopping distance.

Holding your foot over the brake pedal is called

• riding the brake.

• slipping the brake.

• adjusting the brake.

• covering the brake.

How far ahead should you check traffic signals?

• the next intersection only

• at least a block ahead

• no fewer than three blocks ahead

• no more than a block ahead

If you are being tailgated and need to make a stop, you should

• stop abruptly.

• flash your brake lights ahead of time.

• slow sooner to make a gradual stop.

• Both B and C are correct.

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

• flash the 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.

A flashing "don't walk" pedestrian signal indicates that

• the signal light will soon be yellow.

• no pedestrian will cross the street.

• you should prepare to slow.

• your speed is too slow.