DE Unit 2 - Study Guide Quizs

How to handle tailgaters?

• Speed up to create distance

• Slow down, move to the right, or pull over and let them pass.

• Honk your horn aggressively

• Make sudden lane changes to confuse them.

What does right of way mean?

• The privilege of having immediate use of a certain part of a roadway. You have the right of way only when other drivers give it to you.

• A law that allows drivers to speed without consequences.

• A signal to indicate that a driver must stop at an intersection.

• The requirement for all vehicles to yield to pedestrians at all times.

What is common speed?

• The speed used by most drivers; you can better blend with traffic if you travel at this speed.

• The maximum speed limit set by law.

• The speed at which emergency vehicles travel.

• The average speed of all vehicles on the road.

What is an active railroad crossing?

• These crossings have flashing lights, bells, and crossing gates that lower over the roadway, blocking your path of travel.

• These crossings are marked only by a sign indicating the presence of a railroad track.

• These crossings have no signals or gates and rely on drivers to look for trains.

• These crossings are equipped with a stop sign and require vehicles to stop before proceeding.

What is covering the brake?

• Take your foot off the accelerator and hold it over the brake pedal.

• Press the brake pedal firmly with your foot.

• Keep your foot on the accelerator while driving.

• Shift the gear to neutral before braking.

What are the benefits of a roundabout?

• Increased traffic flow efficiency

• Higher accident rates

• Longer travel times

• Increased fuel consumption

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches?

• Move to the far right and stop.

• Speed up to get out of the way.

• Ignore the vehicle and continue driving.

• Pull over to the left side of the road.

How do you recognize controlled intersections?

• Traffic signals or signs determine who has the right of way.

• They are marked by painted lines on the road.

• They have no traffic signs or signals.

• They are always located at the end of a street.

What road privileges do motorcyclists have?

• They have the same privileges within the HTS as other vehicles.

• They are allowed to use the carpool lane at all times.

• They have priority over all other vehicles at intersections.

• They can ride on sidewalks when necessary.

What is a pullout area?

• A designated area for parking vehicles on the side of the road.

• A location where an additional right lane is provided for slower-moving vehicles.

• An area where vehicles can refuel and rest.

• A section of the road that is closed to traffic for maintenance.