When passing on a two-lane road, you must first make sure you are clear to start passing by doing what?
Checking your rear view and side mirrors
.
When passing in the oncoming traffic lane of a two-lane road you should consider?
When passing other vehicles in a two-lane roadway:
Make sure that the passing lane is clear and there is no oncoming traffic that makes your turn unsafe
. It is hard to judge the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles, especially the large vehicles, so proceed carefully.
What is the first step in safely passing another vehicle?
- Scan for hazards, e.g., oncoming vehicles, vehicles approaching from rear, merging vehicles;
- Check for blind spots;
- Signal your intention and accelerate into passing lane;
- Accelerate quickly to an appropriate speed;
- Concentrate on the path ahead;
- Check the mirror for following cars.
When you turn off a high speed two-lane roadway Do you have traffic following you?
To turn right, move into the far right lane. When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you. When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway,
try not to slow down too quickly
. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions.
When turning left you don’t need to yield to oncoming traffic true/false Submit answer?
Drivers turning
left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight
. At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first may proceed before the other drivers (after coming to a complete stop).
What are five situations when you should never pass?
Passing is illegal and unsafe in the following conditions:
Cross-traffic is present
, even if there are no warning signs. When there is a solid yellow line on your side of the roadway. A school bus is loading or unloading children. Attempting to pass a long line of vehicles.
When you are using a lane with oncoming traffic to pass you?
To pass safely, you need to: Wait until solid double yellow lines separate the lanes.
Increase your speed to 65mph
. Have at least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic.
What is a reliable way to know when another vehicle is passing you?
Remember to look over your right shoulder to check your blind spot, and be sure to signal. If another vehicle begins to pass you,
stay in your lane and do not increase your speed
. If many vehicles are passing you in the right lane of a multi- lane roadway, you are probably going slower than the rest of the traffic.
When it is safe to pass another vehicle?
Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?
Never pass within intersections or at other intersecting
points, such as parking lot entrances and alleyways. Any time your view is blocked by a curve or a hill, you should stay in your lane and assume that there is an oncoming vehicle just out of sight.
How far ahead must you see to pass another vehicle?
Before you stop, turn or change lanes, let the other drivers know what you are going to do by signaling. You can signal with your hand and arm or with your vehicle’s turn signals and brake lights. You should signal
at least 100 feet
before you turn so the other drivers can be ready.
What are the 4 driving rules?
- Always wear a seatbelt.
- Avoid distractions.
- Do not cross the speed limits.
- Service your car regularly.
- Follow traffic signals.
- Maintain lane discipline.
- Be careful during bad weather.
- Maintain a safe distance.
What is one of the biggest dangers of freeway driving and how can you prevent it?
The key to driving on the freeway is to
have a larger space between your vehicle and other traffic
. If you’re going to change lanes check the zones around your car—the front, back, and the lane you wish to enter. When you exit a highway, avoid slowing down on the freeway itself.
When driving on a freeway with three lanes which lane is considered the safest to travel in?
If you can choose among three lanes, pick
the middle lane
for the smoothest driving. To drive faster, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. When you choose to drive slowly, enter or exit traffic on the right, turn right, park, or move off the road, use the right lane.
Do you want to turn left at an intersection the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy?
When making a left turn where there is approaching traffic, you must wait for the approaching traffic to go through before you turn. You
may enter the intersection to prepare for your
left turn if the light is green and no other vehicle ahead of you plans to make a left turn.
When approaching an intersection one way to avoid a crash is to?
Slow down
when approaching an intersection; scan the situation well in advance. Always assume that there is a crosswalk on the corners of the intersection. Watch for any pedestrians in the crosswalk before entering an intersection.
