Unit 3 Exam

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Rural roads tend to be in _________________ condition than city or interstate roads and highways.

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worse

Front

Are rural roads adequately lighted?

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False

Front

The typical speed limit on rural roads is

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55 mph

Front

If the speed limit is 55 mph on a rural road, is it always safe to drive at that speed?

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False

Front

One of the unique features of rural roads is the shoulders. On rural roads, you may often have shoulders that are

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soft, gravel, and narrow

Front

A unique challenge with rural roads in the FALL SEASON is: Tall corn in the fields, slow moving vehicles, snow, tall corn AND slow moving vehicles

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tall corn AND slow moving vehicles

Front

Which of the following is NOT a hazard of rural driving? Animals on or crossing the road, curves and hills, unmarked railroad crossings.

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lower speeds

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When turning off of a rural road, you want to: be aware of vehicles behind you and how close they are, signal well in advance, give time to get slowed down to a safe turning speed.

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all of the above

Front

What should you NOT be doing with your EYES when driving in rural areas?

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Keep your eyes focused only on what is in front of you.

Front

Of the various things you must do when executing a pass on rural roads, which of the following is INCORRECT? Options: check to see if you are in a passing zone, signal, change lanes, move back over into your lane right away as soon as you think you are past the vehicle

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move back over into your lane right away as soon as you think you are past the vehicle