Chapter 15 Quiz

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Last Name

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What percent of all miles on roadways in the United States are considered to be rural?

• 80
• 50
• 33
• 98

What most affects how far ahead you must look, vehicle control, and the distance you need to stop?

• weather conditions
• topography of the area
• speed
• size of your vehicle

Rural roads are

• all paved.
• all gravel.
• constructed of different types of materials.
• usually in poor condition.

What is the basic speed law?

• Drive at the speed limit regardless of the weather conditions.
• Drive at or near the posted speed limit.
• Drive at the speed of other traffic.
• Do not drive faster than appropriate for roadway or traffic conditions.

Traffic controls help you to travel safely by

• slowing faster-moving vehicles.
• providing advance information and warnings.
• primarily guiding you to your destination.
• telling drivers what to decide.

Narrow shoulders, bridges, ditches, guardrails, and trees are examples of

• roadside advantages.
• roadside hazards.
• escape paths.
• driving attractions.

Solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate

• you must pass with caution.
• conditions are favorable.
• no-passing situations.
• hazards in the roadway.