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Unit 3: Managing Risk with the SIPDE Process

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The acronym S.I.P.D.E. stands for;

a)

see, interpret, pause, destination, eliminate.

b)

search, identify, predict, direction, estimate.

c)

search, identify, predict, decide, eliminate.

d)

search, identify, predict, decide, execute.

2.

Which of the following is an aspect of a driving risk?

a)

bald tires

b)

bright sun

c)

cell phone use

d)

all of the above

3.

When a person "searches" the road ahead, how many seconds ahead are the looking?

a)

20-30 seconds

b)

12-15 seconds

c)

4-6 seconds

d)

45-60 seconds

4.

When a person "identifies" a hazard, how many seconds ahead are they looking?

a)

20-30 seconds

b)

12-15 seconds

c)

4-6 seconds

d)

45-60 seconds

5.

Developing good visual habits using 5 key rules is known as the;

a)

Highway Transportation System

b)

Zone Control System

c)

Smith System

d)

Defensive Driving

6.

All of the following are part of the Zone Control System except;

a)

rear

b)

front left

c)

side

d)

front

7.

The SIPDE Process is an organized system of;

a)

random behviors.

b)

automatic responses.

c)

sensing and anticipating.

d)

seeing, thinking, and responding.

8.

How many zones are in the Zone Control System?

a)

4

b)

8

c)

6

d)

2

9.

The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to;

a)

call on a cell phone.

b)

speed up and pass.

c)

communicate by using your lights and horn.

d)

take another route.

10.

The process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence is called;

a)

separating.

b)

a minimal visual exercise.

c)

an orderly visual search pattern.

d)

a random search pattern.

11.

The three degree area of your vision that is always clear is known as your;

a)

senses.

b)

vision.

c)

peripheral vision.

d)

central vision.

12.

Risks factors contributed by the roadway and environment might include;

a)

construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice.

b)

broken headlights, bald tires, and dirty windshield.

c)

adjusting the radio and talking on a cell phone.

d)

drinking and driving and worn wiper blades.

13.

A closed zone means;

a)

you are restricted from parking.

b)

you can drive without restriction.

c)

a space not open to you and your vehicle.

d)

a target area that is 15-30 seconds ahead of you.

14.

The area you can see all around you while looking straight ahead is known as your;

a)

target area.

b)

15 second search zone.

c)

360 degree of vision

d)

field of vision.

15.

The ability of people to see objects coming out of the "corner of their eye" is known as their;

a)

senses.

b)

vision.

c)

peripheral vision.

d)

central vision.

16.

Which is not a rule of the Smith System?

a)

Get the Big Picture

b)

Leave Yourself an Out

c)

Give More Space to the Greater Risk

d)

Aim High in Steering

17.

Which is not a rule of the Smith System?

a)

Reduce the Possibility of Conflict

b)

Keep Your Eyes Moving

c)

Make Sure Others See You

18.

Which of the following is not a category of risk discussed in class?

a)

Roadway & Environment

b)

Vehicle

c)

Traffic Signs & Signals

d)

Driver