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Worksheets#5 pop quiz test ch.4 "Managing Risk with the SIPDE Process"
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
Basic tools for low risk driving might be
good tires and a horn
fear of driving in inclement weather
good seeing habits and an ability to manage space
age and experience
The SIPDE process is an organized system of
random behaviors
automatic responses
sensing and anticipating
seeing, thinking, and responding
A space where you can drive without a restriction to your line of sight is called
a car length
a closed zone
a clear space
an open zone
A target area range is the
first searching range
range of space you will travel in 12-15 seconds
area you need to identify changes in your line of sight
distance ahead of your vehicle where you evaluate your path of travel
The area you can see around you is called
field of vision
peripheral vision
selective seeing
path of travel
To aim high in steering means
you look ahead 12-15 seconds into your target area as you drive.
your headlights are aimed up so other drivers can see you.
you check the area in the immediate vicinity so you do not hit a deer.
you keep your eyes moving constantly
Choosing only those clues and events which pertain to your driving task is
your minimum sight distance ahead.
selective seeing.
your field of vision.
an orderly visual search pattern.
Searching for visual clues changes according to the driving environment. While driving on open highways
occasionally look far ahead.
always look at the space closer than two seconds in front of your vehicle.
never look into rearview mirrors because distractions will confuse your search.
search areas farther ahead than you do when driving in the city environment.
An intersection is a
place to change lanes
low-risk area needing little attention
place to visit with a neighboring vehicle
high-risk area needing constant attention to your path of travel
Searching for other roadway users includes identifying
only those in motor vehicles
signs, signals, and roadway markings
users of different sizes and shapes
the characteristics of the roadway
The best clue that a roadway is changing from multilane to single lane is
the presence of a police officer
a warning sign
a narrower roadway shoulder
traffic begins to speed up
What is happening in your zones, what could happen, and if it does happen, how the change could affect you are involved in
identifying in the IPDE process
searching in the IPDE process
judging in the IPDE process
predicting in the IPDE process
An advantage you should gain as you increase driving experience is that
you always can assume what people will do
your luck in avoiding conflicts improves
your identification and prediction skills become more accurate
your physical skills decrease and you can drive out of conflicts slowly
When predicting a point of conflict, you predict
when one lane opens into two lanes
where your path might cross with another
how often another driver will stop
the point beyond which you cannot see
When you interpret the information you have identified, you
identify
execute
decide
predict
A space cushion is
the distance you can see ahead
a step in the Smith System
an open area of space all around a vehicle
the room available for parallel parking
You minimize a hazard when you
put more distance between yourself and the hazard
omit the identify step in the IPDE process
increase the risk of collision
decrease distance between yourself and the hazard
You separate hazards when you adjust your
speed and position at the same time
speed
visual search pattern
position
When you compromise space you
avoid all hazards in your path of travel
put more distance between yourself and the hazard
adjust your speed in order to handle one hazard at a time
give as much space as possible to the greater hazard
Executing in the IPDE process primarily involves
commentary driving
mental skills
judgment skills
physical skills
As you suddenly stop the vehicle, you should
move to the left side of your lane
weave from side to side in your lane
check for vehicles to the rear
flash your turn signals to alert others
When you tap your brake pedal, what message are you giving to other drivers?
I am parked along the side of the road
I am in need of assistance
I am planning to accelerate
I am planning to slow or stop
The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to
call on a cellular phone
speed up and pass
communicate by using your lights and/or horn
take another route
While driving on a rural highway, a tire goes flat. After pulling to the side of the roadway, you should first communicate with others by
turning on the hazard flashers
standing in front of the vehicle, waving at passing motorists
turning on the radio
flashing your headlights
When you accelerate and steer at the same time, you are
executing a combination of actions
oversteering
predicting that the driver behind you will speed up
communicating with other drivers
The following are associated with what step in the Smith System?
Detect the presence of potential danger early.
Send your warning signals as soon as you think they will be recognized not too soon or too late.
Seek eye contact by using the warning devices on your vehicle.
Do not take eye contact for granted and be sure your warnings are heeded.
Eye contact is valuable but it is no guarantee against the unexpected.
Make sure they see you
Leave yourself an out
Get the big picture
Aim high in steering
Keep your eyes moving
The following are associated with which step from the Smith System?
The safest position in traffic is with few or no vehicles around you.
When possible, surround your vehicle with space.
Choose the proper lane and adjust speed accordingly to maintain your space cushion.
If you lose part of the cushion, work to keep at least the front and one side open.
Avoid tailgaters, when one is present, the collision potential is high.
Make sure they see you
Leave yourself an out
Keep your eyes moving
Get the big picture
Aim high in steering
Which techniques are associated with Get the big picture from the Smith System?
While scanning ahead, do not forget the sides and rear.
Consistently update your information. Check at least one of your mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds.
Do not focus attention on insignificant objects. Stay alert to the relevant information that can assist you in making well-informed decisions.
Eliminate visual barriers by establishing proper following distance. Stay far enough behind other vehicles to obtain the visibility necessary to make your own decisions.
All of the above
Focusing on any object for too long diminishes your peripheral vision and scanning all intersections before entering them are all part of which step?
Make sure they see you
Leave yourself an out
Aim high in steering
Keep your eyes moving
Scanning with your eyes every 2 seconds is important because eye activity stimulates the brain. An active mind while driving is better able to resist the effects of fatigue, avoid distractions in your vehicle and your thinking, are all which step of the Smith System?
Get the big picture
Keep your eyes moving
Leave yourself an out
Aim high in steering
Drivers that "keep their eyes moving" can often recognize and avoid drivers who seem distracted. True of False?
True
False
When drivers deal with such factors as peer pressure, self image, and ego they can cause the driver to take unnecessary risks. True of False
True
False
Driving a vehicle in today's environment can cause you to be at a very high degree of risk because of which factors?
The driver (cell phone use, being angry, etc.)
The vehicle (bald tires, poorly adjusted brakes, etc.)
The environment (bright sun, snow and ice, etc.)
All of the above
There are how many zones in the the zone control system?
4
5
6
7
An orderly visual search pattern or clues in and around your intended path of travel is a (p.67)
search by the driver that looks straight ahead
search by the driver that looks for critical areas in a regular sequence
technique used to help the driver know which road sign to follow while on the interstate
way to help you start your car and leave from a parking spot
The ipde process, smith system, and zone control system are not necessary to apply while driving if you are an experienced driver. T or F
True
False
Lane position 1 is the safest position to travel in and allows for the most space around your vehicle?
True
False
There are 3 basic lane positions a car can travel in while in a lane: Which lane position allows the car to be in the center of the lane?
Lane position 1
Lane position 2
Lane position 3
None of the above
Which basic lane position allows for the car to be on the right side of the lane 3-6 inches from the white line?
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
When drivers "think out loud" using the IPDE process they are practicing what technique as they drive? For example: crossing traffic does not stop, there is a small child running towards the road, there is a construction zone ahead.
Selective driving
Auto efficiency driving
Commentary driving
None of the above
How can you prepare yourself to deal with the worst possible actions of other HTS users?
Assume others have predicted your actions.
Assume others will not make mistakes.
Assume others will adjust to your actions.
Assume others will make mistakes.
When you use the predict step in the ipde process, you
ignore the actions of other HTS users.
interpret meaningless clues in the driving environment.
judge where possible points of conflict may occur.
forget about what might happen on the roadway ahead.
When braking in an emergency stop, you should
use the parking brake.
press the brake pedal as hard as you can.
avoid locking the brakes.
lightly tap the brakes to warn the driver who is following you.
You should practice orderly visual search pattern
in the backyard.
by selecting clues and events restricting your line of sight.
once a year.
as a passenger in a vehicle.
Searching for specific driving-related clues
is less important as you gain more driving experience.
involves an unchanging process.
may cause you to be distracted.
is different in different environments.
How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?
four
three
one
two
Scanning means to
look far and wide in an unorderly fashion.
put your trip on the internet
stare at your path of travel
glance quickly and continually
The driving task is primarily a
physical task
routine task
thinking task
social task
Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might include
construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice.
a broken headlight, bald tires, and a dirty windshield.
adjusting a radio and talking on a cellular phone.
a wasp on your dashboard, drinking while driving, and worn wiper blades.
When you identify that a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane, you should
move into the through lane as soon as possible
stop as close as possible to the warning sign
identify what is causing the roadway to narrow.
control the actions of the other roadway users.
