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What are some conditions that affect how fast you should go? Amount of traffic
Speed of traffic
If pedestrians are present (particularly school zones or neighborhoods
Surface of the road (rough, smooth, paved, gravel)
Width of the road (1-lane, 2-lane, 4-lane)
Structure of road (curvy, straight, bridges, narrow shoulders)
Visibility (how far ahead you can see clearly)
Weather conditions
Your own driving ability
what are interstate speed limits? Maximum is 70 MPH
Does this 70 MPH maximum apply to all interstate highways? No, some may be as low as 55
MPH in urban (city) areas
what is the minimum speed in the left-most lane on the interstate? 55 MPH (unless traffic
congestion prevent it)
what is the minimum speed in the right lane(s) on the interstate 45 MPH.
What is the penalty for exceeding a school zone speet limit? Considered reckless driving,
automatically gives you 6 points on your driving record
What is the fine for violating speed limit in active work zones? $250 up to $500
,How many methods of braking are required in a vehicle? Two - regular foot brake and
parking/emergency brake
What are proper braking techniques Slow, gradual pressure
Brake early as a signal to drivers behind you
If you brake too strong or too fast, you could skid, lose control
Sudden stop makes it harder for cars behind you to stop without hitting you
what are examples of when drivers should be prepared to brake unexpectedly? driving next
to parked cars
approaching an intersection
approaching traffic signals or crosswalks
driving in school zone or neighborhood
when seeing brake lights of other cars
driving in heavy, slow moving traffic
What is difference between covering the brake and riding the brake? Covering the brake
means foot hovers over the brake pedal
riding the brake keeping foot on the brake, or slightly depressing it
Which is better? Covering the brake or riding the brake Covering. Riding creates wear and
tear on brake system, and gives other drivers the false impression of an imminent stop
what is the two-second rule? intaining a 'two-second distance' between you and the car in
front of you for safety (count one-thousand one, one-thousand two before reaching a
stationary point in the road).
, At what speed doesthe two second rule hold true? all roads with moderate speeds.
However when bad weather, interstate driving at higher speeds and following a motorcyle
should be increased to four seconds
stop means: complete cessation of movement (not a rolling stop)
Rule of thumb distance at a stop: should be able to see license plate or back tire touching
pavement
Railroad crossing reminders: Stop, look, listen, look again
What are indications that a train is approaching an intersection? Crossbuck sign with
flasshing lights
Crossing gate lowered
Human flagger
Trains required to signal at 1500 feet from crossing
Approaching train is visible
What vehicles are always required to stop at RR crossings? Church or school buses, with or
without passenger
Taixs or other vehicles transporting passengers for hire
Vehicles transporting flammable materials, explosives as cargo
Properly adjusted seat head restraints are at a level even with the back of the head
AND
are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
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What are some conditions that affect how fast you should go? Amount of traffic
Speed of traffic
If pedestrians are present (particularly school zones or neighborhoods
Surface of the road (rough, smooth, paved, gravel)
Width of the road (1-lane, 2-lane, 4-lane)
Structure of road (curvy, straight, bridges, narrow shoulders)
Visibility (how far ahead you can see clearly)
Weather conditions
Your own driving ability
what are interstate speed limits? Maximum is 70 MPH
Does this 70 MPH maximum apply to all interstate highways? No, some may be as low as 55
MPH in urban (city) areas
what is the minimum speed in the left-most lane on the interstate? 55 MPH (unless traffic
congestion prevent it)
what is the minimum speed in the right lane(s) on the interstate 45 MPH.
What is the penalty for exceeding a school zone speet limit? Considered reckless driving,
automatically gives you 6 points on your driving record
What is the fine for violating speed limit in active work zones? $250 up to $500
,How many methods of braking are required in a vehicle? Two - regular foot brake and
parking/emergency brake
What are proper braking techniques Slow, gradual pressure
Brake early as a signal to drivers behind you
If you brake too strong or too fast, you could skid, lose control
Sudden stop makes it harder for cars behind you to stop without hitting you
what are examples of when drivers should be prepared to brake unexpectedly? driving next
to parked cars
approaching an intersection
approaching traffic signals or crosswalks
driving in school zone or neighborhood
when seeing brake lights of other cars
driving in heavy, slow moving traffic
What is difference between covering the brake and riding the brake? Covering the brake
means foot hovers over the brake pedal
riding the brake keeping foot on the brake, or slightly depressing it
Which is better? Covering the brake or riding the brake Covering. Riding creates wear and
tear on brake system, and gives other drivers the false impression of an imminent stop
what is the two-second rule? intaining a 'two-second distance' between you and the car in
front of you for safety (count one-thousand one, one-thousand two before reaching a
stationary point in the road).
, At what speed doesthe two second rule hold true? all roads with moderate speeds.
However when bad weather, interstate driving at higher speeds and following a motorcyle
should be increased to four seconds
stop means: complete cessation of movement (not a rolling stop)
Rule of thumb distance at a stop: should be able to see license plate or back tire touching
pavement
Railroad crossing reminders: Stop, look, listen, look again
What are indications that a train is approaching an intersection? Crossbuck sign with
flasshing lights
Crossing gate lowered
Human flagger
Trains required to signal at 1500 feet from crossing
Approaching train is visible
What vehicles are always required to stop at RR crossings? Church or school buses, with or
without passenger
Taixs or other vehicles transporting passengers for hire
Vehicles transporting flammable materials, explosives as cargo
Properly adjusted seat head restraints are at a level even with the back of the head
AND
are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
