VADETS Module 5

A 2 second following distance usually allows enough time to brake to a stop. (T/F) False Vehicle position is one method of communicating with other highway users. (T/F) True To search effectively, drivers need to know _____. Where to look, what to look for, and how to evaluate what they see Staggered stop lines _____. Allow for a wider turning radius and increase visibility The space management system we will use is the _____. SEEiT System The eyes don't tell the brain what they see - the brain tells the eyes what to look for. (T/F) True In zone control driving, the driver monitors _____ zones around the vehicle. 6 The driver should search at least _____ seconds ahead of the vehicle for an open path of travel. 20 Classifying traffic elements into four major groups helps organize a visual search pattern. (T/F) True A vehicle positioned 6 inches from the left line is in lane position _____. 2 Braking distance and stopping distance are the same. (T/F) False If the left front zone is closed and the right front zone is open, lane position _____ would be a wise choice. 3 When an area around a vehicle is not available to the driver, it is called a _____. Closed zone You should not drive more than _____ feet in a shared left turn lane. 150 Intersections are the highest risk areas you will encounter when driving. (T/F) True Defensive drivers tap their brakes to warn traffic behind before stopping. (T/F) True Lane position 2 is recommended when approaching the crest of a hill. (T/F) False Excessive steering in a curve can result in either an understeer or oversteer skid. (T/F) True When stopped in traffic behind another vehicle, the driver should _____. Be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement It is illegal to pull into a shared left turn lane and wait for traffic to clear when executing a left turn from a driveway. (T/F) False