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The driving task is primarily a:
physical task
thinking task
social task
routine task
How can you prepare yourself to deal with the worst possible actions of other HTS users?
assume others will make mistakes
assume others will not make mistakes
assume others have predicted your actions
assume others will adjust your actions
To compromise space means to:
speed up
maximize hazards
minimize hazards
narrow the space between vehicles
Scanning means to:
stare at your path of travel
look far and wide in an unorganized fashion
glance quickly and continually
put your trip on the internet
Commentary driving is:
yelling at the vehicle next to you at a light
recording a memo while driving
talking to your passengers
thinking out loud
If you lock the brakes when braking suddenly you:
lose steering ability
gain speed slightly
avoid losing traction
gain steering ability
As you drive on a residential street, you spot the following clues: a parked vehicle with front wheels turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel. You should:
predict that the vehicle may enter your path
predict that the parked vehicle will remain parked
decide to ignore the parked vehicle
none of the above
When you identify that a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane, you should:
stop as close as possible to the warning sign before changing lanes
move into the through lane as soon as possible
identify what is causing the roadway to narrow
control the actions of the other roadway users
When you must handle several hazards at the same time, the best tactic is to:
compromise the hazards
adjust the speed to separate the hazards
minimize, then compromise the hazards
minimize, then seperate the hazards
You compromise space when you:
cannot seperate or minimize hazards
give as much space as possible to the lesser hazard
can seperate and minimize hazards
give another driver your parking space
You should practice your orderly visual search pattern:
once a year
in the backyard
as a passenger in a vehicle
by selecting clues and events restricting your line of sight
You are going to change direction, therefore you must:
brake as soon as possible
use all the space around you
leave yourself an out
turn on your emergency flasher
How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?
one
two
three
four
Searching for specific driving-related clues:
is different in different environments
is less important as you gain more driving experience
involves an unchanging process
may cause you to be distracted
When you apply the IPDE Process, you may decide to:
apply gentle persuasion to other drivers
always slow down to avoid conflicts
speed up your ability to process information
change speed, change direction, or communicate with others
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
A closed zone means:
a target area
a space not open to you because of a restriction
you can drive without restrictions
you are restricted from parking
When you use the predict step in the IPDE Process, you:
interpret meaningless clues in the driving environment
judge where possible points of conflict may appear
forget about what might happen on the roadway ahead
anticipate no change in your path
ignore the actions of other HTS users
Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might include:
a wasp on your dashboard, drinking while driving, and worn wiper blades
a broken headlight, bald tires, and dirty windshield
construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice
adjusting a radio and talking on a cellular phone
When you look far ahead as you drive, you are:
aiming high in steering
looking down at the area just in front of your vehicle
learning about farsightedness
watching for users to your sides
The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called:
a random search pattern
separating
minimal visual exercise
an orderly visual search pattern
Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation involves:
making sure others see you
leaving yourself an out
using the horn or turn signals continuously
using a space cushion
How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?
four
three
six
five
Making driving judgements involves:
motivating others to be safe drivers
controlling the actions of other roadway users
taking responsibility for other drivers' actions
measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation
What is the Smith System?
a method of organizing space zones around your vehicle
an organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits
the same as the IPDE process
a method of reading traffic situations
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