#9 Pop quiz test ch.9 "Driving in Urban (city) Traffic"

Riding the brake might cause the driver following you to assume that you

• are intending to maintain your speed.

• are going to slow or stop.

• are intending to warm your brakes.

• are covering your brake.

To enter a one-way street going left, you should

• stop unless there is a flashing green signal light.

• turn from any available lane.

• position your vehicle in the left lane.

• position your vehicle in the right lane.

A 3-second following distance

• is equal to the stopping distance.

• is effective only at slower speeds.

• is not related to the time needed to perform the IPDE Process.

• is not the total stopping distance.

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.

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

To make a left turn from a one-way street, turn from

• any available lane.

• the center lane.

• the far right lane.

• the far left lane.

A traffic signal that has been green for some time is a

• stable green light.

• sequential green light.

• stale green light.

• fresh green light.

A long following distance has the advantage of

• decreasing the chance of violating a traffic law.

• decreasing wear o your vehicle's parts.

• making your driving more precise.

• giving you more time to use the IPDE Process.

You can avoid conflicts while driving in heavy urban traffic if you

• drink a soft drink and eat food.

• are irritated by the actions of other drivers.

• focus your attention on driving.

• listen to very loud music.

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.