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NAME: __________________________________________ HOUR: __________________ DATE: _________ NO: ________
Chapter 7 Negotiating Intersections
THINK*PAIR*SHARE
In a group of 2 to 3 people write down at least 4 things that would require your attention to safely navigate through an intersection.
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Why do you think the chances of a collision are greater at an intersection than at any other point on the roadway?
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7.1 Searching Intersections
INTERSECTION FACTS:
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The chances of a collision are greater at intersections than at any other point on a roadway.
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Intersections are dangerous because __________________ cross paths there and many unexpected
________________ occur there.
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More than __________________________ of all collisions and ______________________________ of all
fatal collisions take place at intersections.
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One reason for the large number of collisions at intersections is the drivers _________________
__________________________________________________ of travel through the intersection.
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Remember, you are ______________________________ to make lane changes within an intersection.
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Many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to look left and right ___________________
___________________ an intersection.
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City streets and roads have the highest number of _____________________________
_____________________.
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It is ILLEGAL to pass another vehicle while in an intersection.
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INTERSECTION DESIGNS:
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“Traffic Circle”
“Y”, “T”, “+”
APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION
Plan a path of travel
a. Check ______________ front, center front, and right front.
b. ______________________________________ from intersection widen your visual scan. WHY?
c. Be ready to change path of travel of to ensure ___________________.
Line of Sight Restrictions: Prevent you from seeing into your intended path of travel.
1. Can be caused by the ______________________________________ or by other highway users
2. When line of sight is restricted check your zones more _________________.
POINT OF NO RETURN
1. Point of no return = When you have gone __________________ the point at which you can stop safely.
2. Once you ________________ the point-of-no-return you should continue through the intersection.
LANE CHANGES:
1. When you path of travel is closed and there is a line-of-sight restriction, a land change may be needed.
2. Blind spot check: ALWAYS check over the shoulder in the direction you will move before you move!!
7.2 CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS:
Protected by a signal or sign.
Regulates traffic
The two kinds of signs that control intersections are:
1. _________
2. ________
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Use the information on pages 134-135 and the pictures on page 135 in your book
to draw each step for each of the situations below. Use arrows
to indicate
where your eyes should be focused at each position.
Crossing Traffic
Joining traffic
right turn
Joining traffic
left turn
**Your last visual scan should be in the direction of your intended path
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Traffic Signals:
1. Usually have 3 lights to each cycle; Red, Yellow, and Green
2. Can also have a 4th or 5th light; Yellow arrow, Green arrow.
3. An intersection with a left-turn light/green arrow, or a delayed green light is
considered a __________________ left turn
VOCABULARY (PAGES 134-137) Define each of the terms below in your own words.
Term
Controlled Intersection
Definition – In your own words
Stale Green Light
Fresh Green Light
Unprotected Left Turn
Protected Left Turns
Delayed Green Light
Controlled Railroad Crossing:
Have flashing red lights along with crossing gates
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7.3 UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION: Has no signs or signals to
regulate traffic. They are usually found in residential areas of light traffic.
In your own words, briefly describe the potential dangers associated with an uncontrolled
intersection.
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RULES:
1. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection ____________ check to the left first and last!!
2. Never assume that other traffic will stop or _____________ the rules of the road.
3. Be sure that you can clearly see to the right and left.
4. Always let ___________________ go first.
UNCONTROLLED RAILROAD CROSSING: Does not have flashing red lights or crossing gates.
However, nearly all are marked with a crossbuck and round yellow R/R sign.
RULES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Slow down. Check tracks to both sides and traffic to the rear as you approach crossing sign.
_____________ for train sounds. Open the window if the area is noisy.
If a train is approaching, stop at a safe distance before the tracks.
Proceed only after you have enough space and speed to clear tracks. Make sure any vehicles
ahead clear the tracks __________________you start to cross. _______________ stop on a
railroad tracks while waiting for traffic to move.
5. When following a school buses or trucks hauling flammable contents, be prepared to
stop. Many states require such vehicles to stop before crossing railroad tracks.
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Uncontrolled
R/R Xing
7.4 DETERMINING THE RIGHT OF WAY AND JUDGING GAPS
1. You have the right of way ONLY when other drivers ______________ it to you. It is NOT
something you can take.
2. You may need to yield to _________________ a collision or to be courteous.
3. Most of the time laws determine who should yield the right of way.
SITUATIONS WHERE YOU MUST YIELD: Use the pictures and information on pages 142-143 in
your Drive Right book to list what and who you must yield for in each of situation listed below.
SITUATION
Yield at stop signs to:
Yield at fresh green
lights to:
Yield coming from an
alley, driveway or
private road to:
Yield at all YIELD signs
to:
Yield to emergency
vehicles:
Yield when turning left
at any intersection to:
Yield at four-way stops
to:
Yield at uncontrolled
intersections to:
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WHO AND WHAT YOU MUST YIELD FOR
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JUDGING THE SIZE OF A GAP
**You must be able to __________________ the gaps between vehicles and how long it
takes to pass through or enter intersecting __________________ lanes.
**__________ = the distance between vehicles.
**Crossing through traffic intersections, requires you to judge the size of _________ in
traffic going in both _____________________.
**When joining traffic, the size of the gap required ___________________ as the
speed of traffic increases.
Use the chart on page 144 in your book to complete the chart below.
20 mph
To cross traffic 4-5
sec’s
More than ½ block
away
30 mph****
45 mph
55 mph
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Turn right & join
traffic 6 sec’s
More than ½ block
away
Turn left & join
traffic 7 sec’s
1 block away
More than 1 block
away
More than 2 ½
blocks away
More than 3 blocks
away
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THINK * PAIR * SHARE
In a group of 2 to 3 people, write down at least 3 words that could be used to rural traffic/hazards and 3 words that
could describe urban traffic/hazards.
Rural = Country
Urban = City
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In your opinion is it safer to drive in a rural setting or an urban setting? WHY?
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Statistically speaking there were more traffic deaths in ____________________settings.
In 2012 there were almost 3000 more deaths in ______________ areas than ______________!!
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List the 2 main factors that make urban driving difficult:
1 - ________________________________________________
2 - ________________________________________________
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Using pages 178 and 179 complete the following table.
Following Others
Explanation of what you should do (using your own words)
3-second following
distance
Looking beyond
the vehicle
Areas for sudden
stops
You are car B, with help from page 180 in the book describe in your own words what you should do.
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A
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B
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C
As your vehicle speed increases, you 3-second following distance will ________________.
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To drive safely in towns and cities establish and maintain a 3-second _________________________.
Urban Driving
vocabulary
DRAWING AND SHORT DESCRIPTION IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Covering the
Break
Car Pool Lane
One-Way Street
Visual Search
Pattern
Chapter 11: Driving on Expressways
Expressways
1. ____________________________________
2. Vehicles can _______________ and _________________ only at interchanges.
3. Also include
a. _______________
b. _______________
c. _______________
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Advantages of Expressways
 Fewer are crashes because
o __________ cross traffic
o ___________ or ____________ in the middle
o NO ________________ or _________________ allowed
o ___________ telling people what’s ahead
o ___________ shoulders
INTERCHANGES
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How to drive SAFE on the expressway
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VOCABULARY – (PAGES 222 – 223)
CHAPTER 11 EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGES
INTERCHANGES
CLOVERLEAF
DIAMOND
TRUMPET
ALL-DIRECTIONAL
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EXPLAIN
DRAW A PICTURE
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Expressway Entrances
Parts
SHORT DESCRIPTION IN YOUR OWN WORDS
In this box draw a picture of an entrance ramp
and label the parts. (Page 225)
ENTRANCE RAMP
ACCELERATION
LANE
Where you can usually adjust your speed to the
flow of traffic
MERGING AREA
Safe Driving Tip:
Traveling at the same speed as other traffic on the
expressway does not mean that you should keep up with drivers who
are exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for conditions.
Chapter 11: Driving on Expressways
THERE ARE GENERALLY 3 LANES TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION ON AN EXPRESSWAY, KNOWING WHAT EACH IS
GENERALLY USED FOR IS IMPORTANT:
RIGHT:
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CENTER:
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LEFT:
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What do you think?
Some states DO NOT have a maximum speed limit. Should all states be required to post maximum speed limit
signs on expressways? Why or Why not?
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___________________________= a sign posted telling drivers the slowest that they can go.
___________________________= the speed that most vehicles are traveling that is usually above the speed limit
___________________________= a bunch of vehicles bunch together that you should AVOID.
Making a lane change on the expressway Pg. 232-233
Steps
1
2
3
4
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Describe each step of lane changing on the expressway in your our words
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Expressway Exits
Parts
SHORT DESCRIPTION IN YOUR OWN WORDS
In this box draw a picture of an exit ramp and
label the parts. (Page 235)
DECELERATION
LANE
EXIT RAMP
Yellow speed limit signs are found on the exit and entrance ramps of the expressways.
They are a suggested speed in order to handle the curve of the road.
CHAPTER 11.5 VOCABULARY T-CHART (PG 238-239)
VOCABULARY
WORD
DESCRIBE WORD
**HIGHWAY
HYPNOSIS
VELOCITATION
TOLLBOOTHS
**DISABLED
VEHICLE
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If car is disabled, drive slowly onto the shoulder to
the right as far as possible, stop and use emergency
hazards.