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23 Cards in this Set
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The interchange that is often chosen for lower volume traffic is the |
DIAMOND INTERCHANGE
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When approaching a roundabout, you should |
SLOW DOWN |
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In 2000, the number of traffic fatalities that occurred at complex intersections was approximately |
8,500 |
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The portion of all deaths to vehicle occupants that occur in side-impact crashes is |
MORE THAN ONE-THIRD |
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To cross a typical intersection that is about 30 feet wide, you need approximately |
6 SECONDS |
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After a train has passed you at a railroad crossing, |
CHECK IN BOTH DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING |
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Always be sure to make cyclist on the road aware of |
YOUR INTENTIONS AND POSITION |
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Drivers use ground viewing to |
SEARCH BENEATH PARKED VEHICLES FOR SIGNS OF MOVEMENT |
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Because truck drivers sit high above the surface of the roadway, they |
HAVE GREAT VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD AHEAD |
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If another car is not following you closely and an animal suddenly darts onto the road, your best choice may be to |
APPLY THE BRAKES |
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When driving behind a motorcyclist, you should |
INCREASE YOUR FOLLOWING DISTANCE |
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Most small cars have |
LESS POWER THAN LARGER CARS |
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A vehicle's momentum depend on its |
SPEED AND WEIGHT |
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If only the outer edges of a tire grip the road, |
THE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED |
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Three factors that affect braking distance are |
VEHICLE CONDITION, ROADWAY CONDITIONS AND SPEED |
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Vehicle reaction time is usually |
0 TO ONE-FOURTH OF A SECOND |
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How much time do you need to stop your car on snow or ice? |
6 TO 8 SECONDS |
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You can lessen the risk of sun glare by |
WEARING SUNGLASSES |
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As visibility decreases, |
YOUR RISK OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE SOMETHING INCREASES |
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Using your high beams in fog can |
DECREASE YOUR ABILITY TO SEE |
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A dirty or scratched windshield |
CAN WORSEN THE EFFECTS OF GLARE |
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To brake safely on a snow-packed road, |
PRESS THE BRAKE GRADUALLY |
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High humidity in dense fog can |
CAUSE MOISTURE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF YOUR WINDSHIELD |
