7-9 Intersection and City Driving

How can the driver of Car X identify the type of intersection?

• The back of the stop sign across the intersection on the left

• The traffic light on the right side of the road

• The road markings indicating a roundabout

• The presence of a pedestrian crossing sign

The distance between two vehicles is called

• a gap

• a space

• a distance

• a buffer

You are turning left onto a one-way street, which lane do you turn in to?

• lane closest to you going the direction you are

• the farthest lane from you

• any lane available

• the rightmost lane

When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 3-second technique

• is safe for most conditions.

• is only effective in dry weather.

• should be avoided in heavy traffic.

• is not recommended for highway driving.

Take your foot off the accelerator and hold it over the brake pedal to be ready to brake quickly

• Cover the Brake

• Accelerate Smoothly

• Turn on the Hazard Lights

• Shift to Neutral

The chance of a collision is greatest at

• a highway

• an intersection

• a roundabout

• a parking lot

When changing lanes, check the blind spot by

• checking your mirrors only

• checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move

• relying on the rearview camera

• using the turn signal only

An oncoming driver has just begun to cross into your lane as you are driving at night. You should

• flash headlights and sound the horn.

• accelerate to pass them quickly.

• swerve to the right to avoid them.

• slow down and wait for them to pass.

As you approach an uncontrolled intersection, you identify a pedestrian who has entered the intersection. You must

• stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross.

• let the pedestrian go first.

• honk your horn to alert the pedestrian.

• accelerate to pass before the pedestrian.

What is the importance of maintaining a 3 second following distance?

• It allows you to stop your car safely.

• It helps you drive faster.

• It reduces fuel consumption.

• It improves your car's handling.