WorksheetsDriver Education: Chapter 11 Visual Attention
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
What does the acronym SIPDE stand for?
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
Separate, Interval, Predict, Decide, Execute
Scan, Identify, Predict, Determine, Engage
Separate, Identify, Predict, Decide, Engage
What is the purpose of the 2 second rule according to the text?
A method to calculate the minimum following distance in ideal urban driving conditions by using a fixed reference point.
Aiming 12 to 15 seconds ahead and keeping your eyes moving to be aware of the complete traffic picture around you.
Reducing the danger from a single hazard by increasing both time and space as well as communicating your presence.
Handling hazardous situations one at a time to lessen the risk presented by multiple problems.
What does it mean to "separate" in the context of visual attention while driving?
Leaving more space from the more dangerous of two hazards without unnecessary risk from the other.
Selecting the critical signs, signals and problems in the HTS environment that require a decision.
Handling hazardous situations one at a time to lessen the risk presented by multiple problems.
Adapting to hazards by changing your speed and space to reduce the risk while already prepared to act for the "worst-case scenario."
What is the "danger zone" in the context of driving?
The distance to maintain from other vehicles in front and to the rear calculated in seconds of travel time.
Aiming 12 to 15 seconds ahead and keeping your eyes moving to be aware of the complete traffic picture around you.
The space in which it is impossible for the driver to stop his/her vehicle.
The mental judgement of the correct action to follow in the situation present up ahead.
What does "compromise" refer to in the context of visual attention while driving?
Leaving more space from the more dangerous of two hazards without unnecessary risk from the other.
Selecting the critical signs, signals and problems in the HTS environment that require a decision.
Handling hazardous situations one at a time to lessen the risk presented by multiple problems.
Adapting to hazards by changing your speed and space to reduce the risk while already prepared to act for the "worst-case scenario."
What is the recommended action when dealing with multiple hazards according to the text?
Aiming 12 to 15 seconds ahead and keeping your eyes moving to be aware of the complete traffic picture around you.
Handling hazardous situations one at a time to lessen the risk presented by multiple problems.
Reducing the danger from a single hazard by increasing both time and space as well as communicating your presence.
The mental judgement of the correct action to follow in the situation present up ahead.
What is the main idea of the "interval" concept in the context of driving?
The distance to maintain from other vehicles in front and to the rear calculated in seconds of travel time.
Aiming 12 to 15 seconds ahead and keeping your eyes moving to be aware of the complete traffic picture around you.
Reducing the danger from a single hazard by increasing both time and space as well as communicating your presence.
Adapting to hazards by changing your speed and space to reduce the risk while already prepared to act for the "worst-case scenario."
The three visual functions of your vision are:
central, inner circle and selective.
focus, inner fringe, and peripheral
foveal, monocular and tunnel.
all of these.
Peripheral vision is most important:
for seeing hazards at the sides of the roadway.
when driving in reduced visibility conditions.
for targeting the lane ahead (your intended path of travel).
when concentrating on seeing details.
While driving, even when the traffic seems normal, you should:
concentrate your attention on the vehicle ahead of you.
search the environment around you constantly.
check behind you and to the sides only when necessary.
move your eyes as little as possible.
Maintaining the minimum following distance of two seconds in ideal urban driving conditions will help prevent:
crashing into the vehicle ahead.
pedestrian fatalities.
passing accidents on highways.
head-on collisions.
When a vehicle follows you too closely (tailgater), you should:
move to the left and activate hazard signals.
reduce speed gradually to encourage this vehicle to pass.
maintain speed and rely on the passing vehicle to find the right moment to pass.
brake sharply a few times.
The greatest danger when following a large vehicle in traffic is a result of:
frequent and sudden stops.
boredom from driving slowly.
defective brake lights.
reduced visibility.
When you drive on a street where there are vehicles parked along the sidewalk, you should be checking for:
animals that may run into your path.
car doors that may open suddenly.
motorcyclists.
cyclists.
Driving vehicle A and vehicle B cuts in front of you, you should:
pass the vehicle and get away from it.
swerve into another lane.
reduce speed to regain a safe interval.
maintain this new following distance so that vehicles behind you don’t get closer to you.
To check the side of the roadway while driving, you should:
stare at the object until you identify the danger.
turn your head and use the exterior rear view mirrors.
keep your eyes on the road ahead, ignore objects at the side of the roadway.
use short glances returning your vision to the roadway ahead.
Driving vehicle A, in the situation shown in the diagram, you should:
reduce speed to yield to vehicle B.
maintain speed and pass first.
accelerate and pass first.
pass the obstacle on the right.
Driving vehicle A in this diagram, you should:
accelerate and pass vehicle B.
reduce speed to yield to vehicle C.
maintain your speed.
stop and allow vehicle B to complete the maneuver.
A restricted line of sight or space area occupied by a road user is called:
an open space area.
a changing space area.
a closed space area.
all of these.
If the area is available to operate your vehicle without any restrictions to your line of sight or your path of travel, this is called:
an open space area.
a changing space area.
a closed space area.
all of these.
The technique of reducing risk from a hazard by reducing speed to increase time and space and/or by changing lane position to increase space is called:
minimize.
separate.
compromise.
all of these.
The technique of taking each hazard one at a time in order to minimize the risk for you and your passengers is called:
minimize.
separate.
compromise.
all of these.
The technique of leaving more space from the more dangerous of two hazards without unnecessary risk from the other is called:
minimize.
separate.
compromise.
all of these.
Stopped at a red traffic signal and the light changes to green, you should:
accelerate quickly to cross the intersection without blocking traffic.
check left, center, right and left again, then proceed if the way is clear.
honk your horn and then accelerate smoothly.
accelerate immediately as you have the right-of-way.
At an intersection where your field of vision is obstructed, as shown to the right, you should:
proceed as if there were a yield sign.
move towards the right as you advance to increase your field of vision.
advance slowly and carefully until you can see far enough to cross safely.
honk the horn to communicate your presence.
Approaching a railroad crossing, you should:
reduce speed and proceed cautiously.
maintain your speed, check both ways and then cross the tracks.
accelerate to cross the tracks more quickly.
reduce speed and be ready to stop.
Match the following:
Aiming 20-30 sec ahead and keeping your eyes moving
Scan
Select the critical signs, signals, and problems in the HTS
Identify
Thinking ahead to evaluate the situation and the "worst possible scenario"
Predict
The mental judgment of the correct action to follow
Decide
Adapting to the hazards by changing speed or direction
Execute
Match the following:
The space in which it impossible for a driver to stop
Danger Zone
A method to calculate the minimum following distance
2 second rule
Reducing danger by increasing both time and space
Minimize
The distance to maintain from other vehicles in front and to the rear calculated in in seconds of travel time.
Interval
Handling hazardous situations one at a time to lessen the risk of multiple hazards
Separate
