What are two examples of breakdowns in the HTS system?

Traffic tie-ups and collisions are two examples of HTS breakdowns.

What is the most important part of the HTS?

Study for Driving from the Ch. 1 Test A sheet

Question	Answer
The most important element in the regulation of the highway transportation system (HTS) is the	driver who obeys traffic laws
The federal government has established safety guidelines with the	National Highway Safety Act

What aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?

Study for Driving from the Ch. 1 Test B sheet

Question	Answer
What system is a method for managing the space around your vehicle?	Zone Control System
When driving in traffic, the defensive driver expects	unexpected driving situations
Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?	driver behavior

What are the four most important actions you can take to avoid conflict?

Terms in this set (16)

Aim high in steering.
Keep your eyes moving.
Get the big picture.
Make sure others see you.
Leave yourself an “out”

What is a safe path of travel?

Path of travel is the series of continuous positions your vehicle takes in the process of moving to your target. While driving straight ahead you will normally stay in the middle of a driving lane unless other factors affect the position of your car and change your path of travel.

What are the 4 requirements for a safe path of travel?

Control speed.
steer.
communicate.

When a driver’s line of sight and path of travel are blocked what should the driver do?

If you cannot see around an obstruction, you must slow down and be ready to alter your position until you can reestablish a clear line of sight to your path of travel and targeting area.

Is a railroad crossing a high risk situation?

A changing space is a space or area condition in which the level of risk is increasing. A railway crossing is not a high risk situation. A closed space is a space or area to operate within that is without restrictions to the line of sight or path of travel.