Name: ____________________________________
Class Period: ____________
Date: _________________
Module 5 (DE.5, DE.6, DE.7) - Navigating Roadways
1. Intersection warning signs:
________________
________________
________________
________________
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2. When possible, begin searching ___________________ seconds ahead of the intersection.
3. ______________________ stops are designed to keep traffic staggered to allow for larger vehicles to complete turns.
4. ______________________ consists of stopping at a stop sign or line even if view is blocked, then pulling ahead slightly and
stopping again where the driver can see better.
5. Where to stop at intersections:
a. _____________________________
If there is a crosswalk, the vehicle with a bumper or vehicle with wheels must stop with the front
bumper or front wheels behind the nearest crosswalk line. Drivers must yield to pedestrians entering
or in a crosswalk.
b. __________________________________
White line found at most intersections. Sometimes there is a crosswalk and a stop line. Should
there be a stop line and a crosswalk line, the stop line must be obeyed first.
c. __________________________
On streets that have sidewalks, but no painted crosswalks, remember that the crosswalks are still
considered to be there even though there are no pavement markings. Handle these situations the same
way as a painted crosswalk. If a driver is leaving a driveway, alley, or building area such as a gas station
or parking lot, the driver must stop even if there is not a stop sign before entering the public roadway.
d. _____________________________
If there are no identifying pavement markings and the sign or traffic control device says stop, then the stop
must be made with the front bumper or front wheel behind an imaginary curb line, which stretches from
curb to curb closest to the driver.
6. Controlled Intersections: Intersection flow is regulated by ________________ signs, YIELD signs or traffic SIGNALS.
7. Right-of-Way is not a right or privilege – it must be______________! Right-of-Way is determined by a set of rules:
a. Drivers must understand right-of-way rules for intersections, merges and special intersections
8. Uncontrolled Intersections: There are No Signs or Traffic Lights Traffic Light is Malfunctioning:
a. The ____________________ vehicle that arrives at the intersection may proceed first if the other yields right of way.
b. If two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the ______________________ must yield to the driver
on the ____________________________.
9. At a T-intersection, the vehicle on the side street must stop and yield right of way.
10. Traffic __________________: Vehicles entering the traffic circle shall yield to vehicles already in the intersection.
11. How do you use SEEiT at an intersection?
SEARCH: When you can see the intersection, begin SEARCHING for the:
a. Type of intersection
b. Intersection controls
c. ___________________ for problems in your intended path of travel
d. Also monitor the areas to the _____________
EVALUATE: How will you handle the potential ______________________:
a. Traffic Controls
b. No traffic controls
c. Open, closed or changing path of travel
d. Cross traffic
EXECUTE in TIME:
a. Position your vehicle in the proper lane.
b. Obeying traffic controls and preparing you _________________________ if necessary
c. Searching and monitoring space as you cautiously proceed through the intersection
12. Select the best lane at least a block ahead:
a. ______________ lane(s) – safest when traveling straight through
b. ______________ lane is used when turning right. Cross traffic, turning right on red will enter this lane
c. ______________ lane is used to turn left - yield to oncoming traffic
13. How to turn at an intersection:
a. Check mirrors for presence and actions of following traffic.
b. Signal intent to turn at the intersection __________ seconds in advance or ___________ feet before the turn.
c. Position the vehicle for appropriate turn.
d. Steer into proper lane. (___________________________ steering).
e. Tap brake pedal to alert following driver.
f. Adjust speed as necessary, stopping if required.
g. Recheck cross & oncoming traffic. Remember that _______% of drivers do not stop for stop signs in residential area.
14. Right Turn Risks: Right-of-way rules not followed. Failure to ___________________. Failure to search intersections. Failure
to stop on red before turning right. Turning too _________________ and crossing into adjacent lane
15. Left Turn Risks: _________________________ multiple lanes. Intersecting roadway traffic
16. Protected Left Turn: Vehicles turning left have a ____________ arrow. All other traffic has a red light.
17. Roundabouts: _________________ intersection where vehicle paths do not cross. Controlled by ________________ signs.
Entries and exits into & out of the circle are at multiple locations. Yielding at the entry, rather than stopping, and waiting for a
green light or stopping at a stop sign, significantly reduces delays.
18. Advantages of Roundabouts:
a. Fewer points of conflict.
b. Data shows 90% reduction in fatal crashes.
c. 75% reduction in injury crashes.
d. Reduces ____________ and keeps traffic
moving.
e. Reduction in pollution and fuel use
Topic 2 – Negotiating Curves
19. Blind Curve: Only the ____________________ to the curve is visible – you have no idea what the rest of the curve looks like
or if there’s anything in your path of travel.
20. S- Curve: A curve in one direction with a second curve in the ___________________ direction.
21. Crowned Roadways: Most roadways are higher in the middle and _________________ to the outside for better drainage.
22. Banked Curve: The outside of the curve is _______________________ than the inside.
23. Why do vehicles “slow down” going uphill and “speed up” coming downhill?
 When going downhill objects will accelerate (go faster), and when going uphill they will decelerate (slow down).
a. Uphill: _______________________is needed to maintain speed.
b. Downhill: vehicles will _______________ pick up speed. You need to let off the accelerator or brake to slow down
24. Warning signs for curves:
_________________
Curve to left – then right
_________________
_________________
Maximum safe speed
25. Parts of the Curve:
Always reduce speed prior to entering the curve and slow prior to the apex
Accelerate out of the apex (middle of the curve)
Gradually accelerate – lane position 1
26. How do you overcome inertia in a curve?
a. Need traction to overcome inertia
b. If a vehicle loses traction in a curve, the vehicle will continue traveling in a
________________line and the driver will have ____________________ control.
27. Curves
Curve Direction
Curve to the Left
Curve to the Right
Diagram
Key Points
a. Approach the curve in Lane Position ______, as far away as
possible from oncoming traffic
b. This position also provides the best targeting point for your line of
sight
a. Assume outside road position on the entry to a right curve
(Lane Position _____)
b. Allows for a longer braking distance on entry and a better chance
of establishing a sightline to the apex and exit of the curve
c.
Topic 3 – Hills and Mountains
28. Applying SEEit space management process to hills and mountains:
a. __________________ for advisory speed signs, oncoming traffic, road condition/surface traction control and slow
moving vehicles
b. Evaluate by determining type of curve, and make decision about safe speed and lane positions.
c. Execute: Adjust ____________________________ and/or position as needed
29. Driving Uphill—Speed Control: Extra ________________ may be needed to maintain uphill speed. Slower moving vehicles
should travel in the right-hand lane.
30. Cresting the Hill:
a. Limited LOS at a hill crest
b. Be prepared for:
 Stopped vehicles
 Slow moving vehicles
 Oncoming vehicle in your lane
c. Be prepared to adjust speed or position to avoid
a hazard.
31. Descending Hills & Mountains:
a. Gravity will make the vehicle go _____________________________.
b. ________________________ vehicles going downhill will pick up more speed.
c. Check the _________________________ zone for vehicles that may be having trouble controlling speed.
d. Turn off ____________ control.
32. Runaway Ramps: Runaway ramps are designed for _______________________ trucks that lose braking control on steep
hills. They have deep gravel, sand barrels and other materials to help slow down the runaway vehicle. Pull off the road if you
see a runaway truck behind you.
Topic 4 – Passing
33. Passing Procedures:
a. Prepare to pass: Position the vehicle _________ seconds behind the vehicle to be passed. Check mirrors and
oncoming traffic. Check ahead for safe passing distance. Signal left
b. Overtake the ongoing car: Accelerate and move into passing lane. Accelerate quickly to the legal speed. Concentrate
on the path ahead. Check ___________ for following vehicles
c. Return to lane: Check inside rear-view mirror for the __________ of the vehicle being passed. Signal right. Change
lanes, steer to center of lane and ___________ speed. Cancel turn signal
34. How to safely change lanes: S___________________, Check M_______________________, Look O___________________ your
shoulder, G___________ when the way is clear.
35. Estimating Passing Gap Needs: _______________ the seconds it takes for an oncoming vehicle to pass in the opposite lane. Do
this until you can accurately estimate the time. If you can see a vehicle approaching it is _______________ safe to pass.
36. Pass on the Right: When another vehicle is waiting to make a ____________________ turn and when multiple lanes are available.
37. _______________ to Pass: solid yellow line, do not pass when there are ______________________ vehicles, uphill, curves,
intersections, railroad crossing, ____________________.
38. Passing on Multi-Lane Roads: One of the most dangerous maneuvers a driver can attempt. ___________________ the speed the
greater the risk. High volume of traffic increases the chance of collisions. Passing may occur on the left or right.
39. When being passed: check the vehicle’s passing position, move away slightly if too close, ____________ speed, once passed
create space ahead and behind.
Topic 5 – Characters of Urban and Rural Roadways
40. Characteristics of urban roads: ___________ volumes of traffic. More roadway users to interact with. Multiple intersections with
left and right turn lanes, stop signs and traffic signal lights. Stores and businesses present. Public transportation. “Rush hour”
traffic.
41. Reducing risk on urban roadways: Increase _______________________ distance. Search ahead, to the sides and rear. Move
slightly to the _________________and signal early to prevent tailgaters. Slow down as you approach traffic signals and do not
block intersection. Select lane with fewest number of hazards.
42. Shared ______________ turn lanes. This is designed for vehicles making left turns. You can only travel __________ feet in a
shared lane. Move as far left as possible.
43. Characteristics of rural roads: Low volume of traffic and speeds. Road and shoulders may be ________________ and of varying
surfaces; Few signs, signals and pavement markings. Steep hills and curves; and open bridge gratings, uncontrolled railroad
crossings and intersections.
Topic 6 – Expressway Driving
44. Characteristics of Expressways:
a. High speed
b. Controlled access (entry and exit)
c. Divided by barrier
d. _______________ lanes going in the same direction
e.
f.
g.
h.
Only for motorized vehicles
______________________________ access
Higher speeds (up to _____ mph)
Designed to carry a lot of traffic quickly and efficiently
45. Expressway Numbering:
Even Numbers (I-64, I-66)
a. Even numbers go ___________________
b. Even numbers begin in the south and get larger as
they move north
Odd numbers (I-77, I-81, I-95)
a. Odd numbers go _______________
b. Odd numbers begin in the west and get larger as
they move east
46. 3-digit numbers designate an alternate route:
1st digit is even (I-495)
If the first digit is even, the alternate route goes around the city.
1st digit is odd (I-395)
If it is odd, it leads into the city.
47. _______________________ Ramp: Allows driver time to search for traffic flow and gaps and evaluate speed and space
requirements before entering the expressway.
48. Ramp _________________________: Entrance ramp traffic lights are designed to distribute traffic onto the expressway when traffic
is heavy. Permits one car at a time to enter the expressway.
49. ___________________________ Lane: Used to accelerate, monitor gap, and blend with the speed of traffic on the expressway.
50. __________________________ Lane: The merge area provides a designated space to blend into expressway traffic.
51. Steps for entering an expressway:
a. Identify entrance _________________ mile in advance. Check traffic. Signal the proper lane. Enter ramp and adjust speed.
Identity gap for merging, signal into the travel lane. Adjust to travel speed.
52. Weave Lane:
a. A “weave” lane serves as both an ____________ and an ___________ lane
b. Traffic entering and exiting must use the same lane
c. Conflicts can occur
d. The driver entering from the entrance ramp should __________to the driver
leaving the expressway
53. Types of Entrance/Exit Ramps:
a. ___________________
b. ___________________
c. ___________________
d. ___________________
54. _____________________ markers show the number of miles from where the Interstate route entered a state. Exit numbers align
with mile marker numbers.
55. “_______________________________________” are groups of drivers traveling together at higher speeds.
56. Exiting an Expressway:
Parts of Exit Ramp
Key Points
a. Deceleration lanes allow drivers to
reduce their speed without
blocking traffic on the expressway
b. Look for the advisory speed sign
for the deceleration lane
c. Wait until reaching the
deceleration lane before reducing
speed
a.
b.
c.
d.
Potential Exiting Problems
a.
b.
c.
d.
Short deceleration lane
Sharp curve on ramp
Traffic stopped on the exit ramp
Very slow ramp speed - there may be a STOP sign or a
traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. The driver must
adjust from a fast speed to a STOP in a short distance.
e. Weave lane conflicts
The exit ramp allows traffic to enter adjoining roadways
Brake to warning sign speed
Check behind
Search for traffic control signs or signals