Ch. 6 Driving Conditions

What is the first step in the SIPDE system for driving safely in various conditions?

• Execute

• Predict

• Identify

• Scan

Which of the following is NOT something you should search for during the 'Scan' step of the SIPDE system?

• Traffic approaching from behind

• Oncoming traffic that may turn in front of you

• The color of vehicles around you

• Hazardous road conditions

What should you do during the 'Identify' step of the SIPDE system?

• Make a decision based on your prediction

• Carry out your decision

• Locate hazards and potential conflicts

• Consider speed, distance, and direction of hazards

During the 'Predict' step of the SIPDE system, what are you trying to anticipate?

• The decisions you need to make

• The actions of unattended children and animals

• How hazards may affect you

• The best way to communicate your presence

What is the purpose of the 'Execute' step in the SIPDE system?

• To search for hazards

• To locate potential conflicts

• To carry out your decision

• To predict the impact of hazards

What is the purpose of applying the "Three-Second Rule" when driving?

• To determine the correct speed limit

• To keep a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead

• To calculate the stopping distance in bad weather

• To measure the length of your vehicle

When should you increase your following distance to a four- or five-second count?

• When the vehicle behind you is following too closely

• When driving in ideal conditions

• When road conditions are poor or driving a longer vehicle

• When driving at night

What should you do if the vehicle behind you is following too closely?

• Increase your speed to create distance

• Apply the brakes sharply to signal the driver

• Slow down slightly and allow it to pass

• Maintain your speed and ignore the vehicle

What factors determine your actual stopping distance?

• The time it takes a driver to see danger and the length of time from perception of danger to using the brakes

• The color of your vehicle and the time of day

• The speed limit and the number of passengers in the vehicle

• The type of music playing in the car and the driver's mood

Under which conditions must you use your headlights on low beam?

• When you are within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle within 200 feet

• Only during the daytime to improve visibility

• When the vehicle ahead of you is using high beams

• Only when there is no street lighting available