Chapter 10

Rural Driving

• What is the difference between posted speeds and safe speeds?

• Posted are the maximum allowed under ideal conditions, while safe speeds depend on non-ideal conditions

Curves

• Collisions occur at curves because the speed on the approach is too great

• When should you slow down for a curve (advisory speed) ?

• Before entering the curve• High speed on a curve will force car to outside

• What does a warning sign for a curve have on it?

• A curved black arrow

• What is a median?• An area of ground separating traffic that

moves in opposite directions• Which lane should you drive in, whenever

possible, on a multilane highway?• Right lane - left lane is used for passing and

turning left

• What lane should you be in when turning right from a multilane road?

• Far right

• Why should you reduce your speed when approaching the top of a hill?

• Your line of sight is restricted• What is an "escape path"?• The space you can relocate your vehicle to

avoid a collision

Following Distance

• What is the minimal following distance in rural areas?

• 3 seconds• What are some examples of when you should

increase your following distance?• Being tailgated/steep downhill

slope/following a motorcycle/pulling a loaded trailer/driving on wet roads

Multiane Roads

• How are these different from expressways?• They don't have exit & entrance ramps• Should you ever cross over a solid yellow line

or double yellow line?• Only when making a left turn or to clear an

obstacle blocking the lane

Passing

• Passing is not allowed within how many feet of the top of the hill?

• 700-1000 ft• Passing is illegal within how many feet of an

approaching intersection?• 100 ft

• What should you ask yourself before you attempt to pass?

• Is it worth it?• Is it legal?• Is it safe?

• Do you know of any other "no passing" situations?

• Within 100 ft of a RR crossing• On a two-lane bridge or underpass• On curves where line of sight is restricted

• What lane should most passing take place?

• Left • Is it illegal to intentionally speed up

while being passed• Yes

• What is a switchback?• A series of sharp turns usually found on a

mountain• Does gravity affect a vehicle's speed?• Yes, it speeds up the vehicle while going

downhill and slows down the vehicle while going uphill