Module 5: Topic 1
Intersections
1. Why do you think more crashes occur at intersections?
2. One in every _____ fatal crashes occurs at intersections because:
a. Drivers fail to ___________ and identify a safe path of travel when approaching an intersection.
b. Drivers don’t ___________ or understand the risks.
c. Drivers fail to develop __________ driving habits to effectively manage the risks.
3. What do these intersection-warning signs mean?
a. ______________
b. ______________ c. _______________ d. _______________ e. _______________
4. Approaching an intersection:
a. _______________ all corners; make sure you are in the proper lane.
b. If restriction to line of sight, change p__________ and reduce s__________.
c. Check m__________.
d. Adjust speed.
e. Look to the front, left, and right.
f. Check traffic and count to ____________ before moving.
g. Continue if traffic light is green or intersection is clear.
h. DO not ___________ intersections.
5. Stopping at Intersections:
a. May have to stop if there is a yellow or red light, stop sign, yield sign or something in your path of
travel.
b. Begin braking.
c. If there is someone following close behind, tap your brake pedal a few times to let them know the
front car is stopping.
d. If you have to stop suddenly, why is following distance important to you?
e. Why should you look in your mirror before you stop?
6. Read the description and in each blank below, describe where to stop at the 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. If there is 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.
7. Controlled Intersections:
a. Intersection flow is regulated by S______ signs, YIELD signs or traffic SIGNALS.
8. Right of Way Laws:
a. Right-of-Way is not a right or privilege – it must be _____________!
b. Right-of-Way is determined by a set of ______________.
c. Drivers must understand right-of-way rules governing.
 Intersections.
 Merges.
 Special conditions.
9. Uncontrolled Intersections: There are No Signs or 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 vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the ___________ must yield to the driver on
the ____________.
10. How do you use SEEiT at an intersection?
SEARCH: When you can see the intersection, being SEARCHING for the:
a. Type of intersection.
b. Intersection controls.
c. ___________ or 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. If proceeding straight across a 30-foot wide, 2-lane roadway from a stop, you need a ____ second
gap.
b. If turning right and blending into the traffic flow, you need a _____ second gap.
c. If turning left and blending into the flow of traffic, you need a _____ second gap.
11. 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.
12. 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. Tape brake pedal to alert following driver.
f. Adjust speed as necessary, stopping if required.
g. Recheck cross and oncoming traffic. Remember that _____% of drivers do not stop for stop signs in
residential area.
13. Right Turn Risks:
a. Right-of-way rules not followed.
b. Failure to signal.
c. Failure to search intersections.
d. Failure to stop on red before turning right.
e. Turning too wide and crossing into adjacent lane.
14. In this diagram, a right turn should be made from lane 2 into lane 3.
15. Why do you think a left turn is more dangerous than a right turn?
a. Crossing multiple lanes.
b. Vehicle is in the intersection __________________________________.
16. Making a Left Turn:
a. Determine if you have a safe path of travel through the intersection.
b. Be prepared to ____________ or ____________.
17. In this diagram, a left turn should be made from lane 1 into lane 3:
18. Protected Left Turn:
a. Vehicles turning left have a ___________ arrow.
b. All other traffic has a red light.
c. Red Arrow – Stop – no left turns.
d. Solid Yellow – Clear the intersection; the signal will turn red.
e. Flashing Yellow Arrow – Left turns allowed but must yield to oncoming traffic – oncoming traffic has
a green light.
Unprotected Left Turn:
a. Green – Go if the way is clear (Yield) – oncoming traffic has a _________ light.
19. Shared Turn Lanes:
a. Shared lanes help keep traffic moving by giving drivers turning left a designated shared lane in the
center of the roadway.
b. Use shared lanes to start and complete ____________ turns.
c. You cannot travel more than _______ feet.
d. Crossing traffic entering a shared lane from a driveway.
 Move all the way into the lane to avoid blocking through traffic lane.
 Stop in the shared lane and wait to merge safely with traffic.
20. Roundabouts:
a. A ___________ intersection controlled by yield signs.
b. Entries and exits into and out of the circle can be at multiple locations.
c. By yielding at the entry, rather than stopping and waiting for a green light or stopping at a stop sign,
significantly reduces delays.
21. Advantages of Roundabouts:
a. Fewer points of conflict.
b. The data shows a 90% reduction in fatal crashes.
c. 75% reduction in injury crashes.
d. Reduces _________ and keeps traffic moving.
e. Reduction in pollution and fuel use.
22. Why are intersections dangerous?
23. Why do some intersections have warning signs and others do not?
24. Describe right of way rules at an uncontrolled intersection in your community:
25. Why are drivers more likely to slow down at a roundabout and not at other types of intersections?
Module 5: Topic 2 - Curves
1. Curves:
a. Curvy roads present a high risk.
b. There are many line-of-sight and/or path-of-travel restrictions (trees, hills, etc.)
2. Blind Curve:
a. Only a portion of the corner is visible; the rest is ______________________.
3. S-Curve:
a. A curve in one direction with a second curve in the _______________ direction.
4. Crowned Roadways:
a. Most roadways are higher in the middle and slope to the outside for better drainage.
5. Banked Curve:
a. The outside of the curve is ____________ than the inside.
6. Why do vehicles “slow down” going uphill and “speed up” coming downhill?
a. Uphill: ________________________ is needed to maintain speed.
b. Downhill: vehicles will ____________________ pick up speed.
7. Warning signs for curves – give the meanings:
8. Parts of the Curve:
Always reduce speed prior to entering the curve and slow prior to the apex.
Accelerate out of the apex.
Gradually accelerate – lane position 1.
9. 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.
10. How does the statistic below apply to you as a driver?
a. NHTSA data suggests that over 90% of the vehicles in fatal, single-vehicle rollover crashes were
involved in routine driving maneuvers (going straight or negotiating a curve) at the time of the crash.
This further suggests that driver behavior (distraction, inattentiveness, speeding, and impaired driving)
plays a significant role in rollover crashes.
b. How can you prevent a roll over?
b. 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 the right curve
(Lane Position ____).
b. Allows outside road position on
the entry and a better chance of
establishing a sightline to the
apex and exit of the curve.
Module 5: Topic 3
Hills and Mountains
1. Applying the SEEiT space management process to hills and mountains:
S
E
_______ for
Evaluate
Advisory
speed signs,
oncoming
traffic, road
condition/s
urface
traction
control and
slow
moving
vehicles.
Does the
hill have
curves?
Determine
type of curve,
and make
decision
about safe
speed and
lane
positions.
E
i
T
in
Time
Execute
Adjust
_______
and/or
position
as
needed.
2. Driving Uphill – Speed Control:
a. Extra ________ may be needed to maintain uphill speed.
b. Slower moving vehicles should travel in the right-hand lane.
3. 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.
4. List potential hazards that may exist on the other side of the hill crest.
5. Descending Hills & Mountains:
a. Gravity will make the vehicles going downhill will pick up more speed.
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.
6. Runaway Ramps:
a. Runaway ramps are designed for large trucks that lose braking control on steep hills.
b. They have deep gravel, sand barrels and other materials to help slow down the runaway vehicle.
c. Pull of the road if you see a runaway truck behind you.
Module 5: Topic 4
Passing
1. Did you know that?
a. At 55 mph, you traveled 968 feet; you need TWICE as much distance to pass a vehicle ahead.
b. If the oncoming car seems to be getting closer, it’s already too close.
c. When curves or hills keep you from seeing far enough ahead, assumer there’s a car just out of sigh or
just about to appear.
d. Don’t start to pass unless there’s room ahead to return.
2. Estimating Passing Gap Needs:
a. ________ the seconds it takes for an oncoming vehicle to pass in the opposite lane.
b. Do this until you can accurately estimate the time.
c. If you can see a vehicle approaching it is _______ safe to pass.
3. Passing Procedures:
 Prepare to pass:
a. Position the vehicle ________ seconds behind the vehicle to be passed.
b. Check mirrors and oncoming traffic.
c. If you can see a vehicle approaching it is ______ safe to pass.
 Overtake the ongoing car:
a. Accelerate and move into passing lane.
b. Accelerate quickly to the legal speed.
c. Concentrate on the path ahead.
d. Check ________ for following vehicles.
 Return to lane:
a. Check inside rear-view mirror for the _________ of the vehicle being passed.
b. Signal right.
c. Change lanes, steer to center of lane and ______________ speed.
d. Cancel turn signal.
4. Passing on the Right:
a. When another vehicle is waiting to make a left turn and when multiple lanes are available.
5. ______________ to Pass:
6. What do you know about passing?
a. If the oncoming car seems to be getting closer, should you pass?
b. When curbs or hills keep you from seeing far enough ahead, should you pass?
c. Don’t start to pass unless…
7. Passing on Multi-Lane Roads:
a. One of the most dangerous maneuvers a driver can attempt.
b. High the speed the greater the risk.
c. High volume of traffic increases the chance of collisions.
d. Passing may occur on the left or right.
8. When Being Passed:
a. Check passing vehicle’s position.
b. Move away slightly if too close.
c. ______________ speed.
d. Once passed, create space ahead and behind.
Module 5: Topic 5
Characteristics of Urban and Rural Roadways
URBAN ROADWAYS
a. High volume of traffic with many hazards.
b. Multiple intersections with left and right turn
lanes, stop signs and traffic signal lights.
c. Stores and businesses present.
CHARACTERISTICS d. Public transportation.
KEY POINTS FOR
DRIVING
REDUCING RISK
SPECIAL
SITUATIONS
a. Stay within the posted speed limit.
b. Look at least two blocks or two traffic signals
ahead.
c. Use the SEEiT system.
d. Watch for situations with closed zones and
line-of-sight restrictions.
e. Be alert for areas where sudden stops may
occur.
f. Keep as much space as possible from
oncoming vehicles.
g. Take action if driver in oncoming lane crosses
centerline.
h. Right lane usually for slower traffic.
i. Avoid driving next to other vehicles.
j. Drive in correct lane, indicated by arrows on
pavement.
a. Increase following distance.
b. Search ahead, to the sides and rear.
c. Move slightly to the right and signal early to
prevent tailgaters.
d. Slow down as you block intersection.
e. Select lane with fewest number of hazards.
a. Driving on one and two-way streets.
b. Parked vehicles.
c. Blocked intersections.
d. Unexpected situations on crowded streets.
e. Pedestrians and bicyclists.
f. Public transportation.
RURAL ROADWAYS
a. Low volume of traffic and speeds.
b. Road and shoulders may be
narrow and of varying surfaces.
c. Few signs, signals and pavement
markings.
d. Steep hills and curves.
e. Open bridge gratings,
uncontrolled railroad crossings and
intersections.
a. Manage speed to increase
control.
b. Brake and steer without losing
control.
c. Adjust speed when conditions are
unsafe.
d. Position vehicle to maintain 20-30
second visual lead.
e. Side roads intersect with a main
road.
f. Maintain 3-second following
distance.
g. Slow down, move to right side of
lane without going on shoulders.
a. More dangerous on two-lane
roadway.
b. Only pass one vehicle at a time.
c. If you can see an oncoming
vehicle, do not attempt to pass.
a. Slow moving vehicles
 Use caution.
 Do not honk your horn.
b. Animals
 Do not swerve into
oncoming traffic or off
roadway with no shoulder.
 Safest alternative may be
hitting animal.
c. Railroad crossings
 Look left and right before
crossing tracks.

Be alert for multiple tracks.
Module 5: Topic 6
Expressway Driving
1. Characteristics of Expressways:
a. High Speed.
b. Controlled access (entry and exit).
c. Divided by barrier.
d. _______________ lanes going in the same direction.
e. Only for motorized vehicles.
f. _______________ access.
g. Higher speeds (up to ____ mph).
h. Designed to carry a lot of traffic quickly and efficiently.
2. Safety Design Features:
Select three of the safety design features and explain how they help to protect drivers.
3. Expressway Numbering:
Even Numbers (I-64, I-66)
Odd Numbers (I-77, I-81, I-95)
a. Even numbers go __________________________.
b. Even numbers being in the south and get larger as
they move north.
a. Odd numbers go __________________________.
b. Odd numbers begin in the west and get larger as
they move east.
3-digit numbers designate an alternate route:
1st digit is even (I-664)
If the first digit is even, the alternate route goes
around the city.
1st digit is odd (I-164)
If the first digit is odd, it leads into the city.
What route near us goes AROUND the CITY?
4. Expressway
Components
Parts of Ramp
Entrance
Key Points
As you enter the ramp,
immediately begin
searching for a gap/open
space.
__________________
Some entrance ramps have
ramp meters:
 Entrance ramp
traffic lights are
designed to
distribute onto the
expressway when
traffic is heavy.
 Permits one car at
a time to enter the
expressway.
Accelerate to speed of
traffic.
__________________
Monitor gap, and blend
with the speed of traffic on
the expressway.
Area used to move onto
the expressway and is
usually marked with a
broken white line.
__________________
Help drivers enter
expressway by adjusting
speed or changing lanes if
it is safe to do so.
Good Habit
Mistakes/Concerns
a. Make sure the entrance
ramp is the correct one.
b. Search for “Do Not
Enter” or “wrong Way”
signs.
c. Check front and rear
zones.
d. Observe traffic
conditions on the limited
access roadway.
e. Signal, check mirrors
and blind zones.
f. Prepare to adjust speed
for heavy traffic on the
ramp.
g. Avoid stopping or
backing up on a ramp.
a. Maintain speed and safe
following distance.
b. Signal.
c. Accelerate to the speed
of vehicles on the
expressway.
d. Continuously check
front and rear zones,
mirrors and blind spot.
e. Decide when and where
to merge.
Oh no! You have entered
the EXIT ramp and traffic is
coming at you!
a. If you see the ramp area
marked with “DO NOT
ENTER” and/or “WRONG
WAY” signs immediately
pull over to the edge of the
road.
b. The possibility of a head
on collision is very high.
c. When the way is clear,
turn around and get off the
ramp.
d. Avoid backing or
stopping on ramp.
a. Check Front, Rear and
Left Rear Zones.
b. Select Gap.
c. Move into the open
space on the expressway.
a. Heavy traffic.
b. No gap to move onto the
expressway.
c. Traffic slowing or
stopping ahead.
a. Search ahead and to the
side for a gap on the
expressway.
b. Prepare to adjust speed
with traffic.
c. Prepare to use the
shoulder if no gap is
available.
5. Steps for entering an expressway:
a. Identify entrance ¼ mile in advance.
b. Check traffic.
c. Signal the proper lane.
d. Enter ramp and adjust speed.
e. Identify gap for merging, signal into the travel lane.
f. Adjust to travel speed.
6. 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 form the entrance ramp should __________ to the driver leaving the
expressway.
Vehicle exiting
expressway
Vehicle entering
expressway
7. Types of Entrance/Exit Ramps:
a. ______________________
b. ______________
c. ______________________
d. _______________
8. List 10 signs or markings you would see on an expressway:
9. Wolf Pack:
a. “Wolf Packs” are groups of drivers traveling together at higher speeds.
b. Driving in a “wolf pack” allows you little or no margin of safety.
c. Avoid “wolf packs”.
d. If you see a “wolf pack” approaching from the rear, _________ over and let them by.
e. Draw a wolf pack:
10. It is important to manage space on a highway. Draw a busy highway and show good examples of how to
manage time and space.
11. Exiting an Expressway:
Parts of Exit
__________________
__________________
Key Points
Potential Exiting Problems
a. Deceleration lanes allow drivers
a. Short deceleration lane.
to reduce their speed without
b. Sharp curve on ramp.
blocking traffic on the expressway.
c. Traffic stopped on the exit ramp.
b. Look for the advisory speed sign
d. Very slow ramp speed – there may be a
for the deceleration lane.
STOP sign or a traffic light at the end of the
c. Wait until reaching the
exit ramp. The driver must adjust from a
deceleration lane before reducing
fast speed to a STOP in a short distance.
speed.
e. Weave lane conflicts.
a. The exit ramp allows traffic to enter adjoining roadways.
b. Brake to warning sign speed.
c. Check behind.
d. Search for traffic control signs or signals.
d. Identify expressways that you may use, and explain the numbering system for each one.
e. Draw a conflict at a “weave” lane intersection, and describe how you would manage this situation.
f. You are in the right lane getting ready to exit the highway, explain where you should start slowing
down?