Neogociating Curves Ch3 DMV

What is the most important thing to understand about curves?

• Vehicles are heavy and have lots of inertia

• Curves are always sharp and dangerous

• You should drive faster on curves

• You can beat the laws of physics

What is the most frequent crash type for 16-year-old drivers in Pennsylvania?

• Head-on collision

• Single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crash

• Side-impact collision

• Rear-end collision

What should you do to maintain control on curves?

• Slow down before entering the curve

• Accelerate while turning

• Maintain the same speed throughout the curve

• Speed up before entering the curve

What does a yellow diamond warning sign indicate?

• A school zone ahead

• A curve in the road

• A stop sign ahead

• A pedestrian crossing

Where should you position your vehicle when driving through curves?

• Slightly to the left of the lane center on right curves

• In the middle of your lane on left curves

• Slightly to the right of the lane center on right curves

• In the middle of your lane on right curves

What should you do if there are multiple curves ahead?

• Look at the outside edge of each curve

• Close your eyes and hope for the best

• Look at the center of the road

• Look at the inside edge of each curve

What type of sign is helpful at night or in poor visibility conditions on sharp curves?

• Rectangular yellow sign with a large arrow

• Octagonal red sign with white letters

• Circular red sign with a white line

• Square blue sign with a white symbol

How should you adjust your speed on sharp curves?

• Maintain the same speed

• Reduce your speed

• Accelerate while turning

• Speed up to get through the curve faster

What should you look for when approaching a curve?

• Traffic coming from the opposite direction

• Wildlife crossing the road

• Pedestrians crossing the road

• Road construction ahead

What is the recommended lane position on left curves?

• Slightly to the left of the lane center

• On the left edge of your lane

• In the middle of your lane

• Slightly to the right of the lane center