Mars Driving Academy: GDL Class - Chapter 14 Quiz

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 equal to the total stopping distance.

A high-risk area for a sudden stop from another driver might be

• an expressway.

• the lanes next to parked vehicles.

• the McDonald's drive-thru window.

• a rural highway.

A driver that follows too closely is called a

• bumpersticker.

• tailgator.

• cargator.

• taildolie.

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

• Flash your headlights quickly.

• Brake quickly to encourage the other driver to back off.

• Get in lane position 3.

• Speed up to increase the space between you and the other vehicle.

If a light is green when you first see it, it probably

• has a left turn arrow.

• will change soon.

• has an electrical problem.

• has just been illuminated.

One technique to reduce your reaction time and avoid conflicts is to

• pause and swerve.

• ride, but don't cover, your accelerator.

• cover, but don't ride, your brake.

• ride, but don't cover, your brake.

Once in an intersection,

• you may make any lane changes you desire.

• you may not make any lane changes.

• you can change your mind about the direction you want to take.

• you can change your mind only if you decide to get out of the way.

Which of the following statements about pedestrians is FALSE?

• Pedestrians always have the right of way.

• Pedestrians must always use a crosswalk.

• You don’t want to startle pedestrians by honking at them.

• All of the above.