Traffic-Sense And Road Awareness
Which of the following rules should be used to keep the appropriate distance?
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
A. Golden rule
B. Two-car length rule
C. Two-second rule
D. Both A and C
The United States Highway System is a _____________ in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid.
A. police department
B. insurance company
C. system of roads
D. all of the above
The goals of the Safety Office of the Department of Transportation include______.
A. keeping records for cars
B. assistance in emergencies
C. administering the distribution of license plates
D. all of the above
While using the HTS, ________________ will help maintain a safe driving environment despite high speeds and a large amount of vehicles.
A. driving slower than the speed limit
B. using the horn frequently
C. following the rules of the road
D. using a cell phone
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should your front wheels be positioned?
A. Turned to the left (toward the street)
B. Turned to the right (away from the street)
C. Parallel with the pavement
D. It doesn’t matter which way the wheels are turned
True or false. Students with a Learner License may not receive a motorcycle endorsement.
A. True
B. False
The Highway Transportation System ___________.
A. facilitates the movement of people and goods throughout the country
B. keeps traffic moving slowly
C. reduces the number of cars on the road
D. is used only for business
Florida has ____________ roads that are designated as part of the National Highway System.
A. several
B. empty
C. few
D. none of the above
1. Enough so you can break suddenly and not crash into the car
2.C
3.B
4.C
5.C
6.A
7.A
8.C
October 7th, 2009
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indirect or direct objects?
please help! identify these as either direct or indirect object.
1. The interstate highway system offers American cities a connection with each other?
2. State governments began building the systems in the 1950s.
3. The federal government gave the states funds for their portions of the interstate highway system.
4. Builders poured concrete by the ton during the project.
5. They moved enough soil to cover Connecticut.
6. The project gabe many towns an economic boost.
7. The system now reaches all areas of the country.
8. Astronauts can even see it from space.
It brought Americans increased mobility.
10. Drivers can cross the country withour stopping for a traffic light.
Why can’t you do this? Indirect objects answer the question to whom or for whom. Direct object just receives the action of the verb. Answers what or who? Not all sentences have indirect objects. Like 8 has no indirect object.
So look at the first sentence.
The interstate highway system offers American cities a connection with each other
System is the subject. Offers is the verb. So the system offers what? connection (that’s the direct object). A connection for whom? cities (that’s the indirect object.)
Try a few. If you don’t do the homework, you’ll fail the test.
October 7th, 2009
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~~~ PlEaSe HeLp ~~~?
please help! identify these as either direct or indirect object.
1. The interstate highway system offers American cities a connection with each other?
2. State governments began building the systems in the 1950s.
3. The federal government gave the states funds for their portions of the interstate highway system.
4. Builders poured concrete by the ton during the project.
5. They moved enough soil to cover Connecticut.
6. The project gabe many towns an economic boost.
7. The system now reaches all areas of the country.
8. Astronauts can even see it from space.
It brought Americans increased mobility.
10. Drivers can cross the country withour stopping for a traffic light.
Use this website, I’m too tired right now
http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/area/grammar/Rules/directobjects.html
October 6th, 2009
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~~~ PlEaSe HeLp ~~~?
please help! identify these as either direct or indirect object.
1. The interstate highway system offers American cities a connection with each other?
2. State governments began building the systems in the 1950s.
3. The federal government gave the states funds for their portions of the interstate highway system.
4. Builders poured concrete by the ton during the project.
5. They moved enough soil to cover Connecticut.
6. The project gabe many towns an economic boost.
7. The system now reaches all areas of the country.
8. Astronauts can even see it from space.
It brought Americans increased mobility.
10. Drivers can cross the country withour stopping for a traffic light.
Use this website, I’m too tired right now
http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/area/grammar/Rules/directobjects.html
October 6th, 2009
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what do you think about the new 2010 ford car features?
What do you think about the new features,
Do you think its better, worse, ??????
DETROIT – So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.
The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to 80 mph, using a computer chip in the key.
Parents also have the option of programming the teen’s key to limit the audio system’s volume, and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn’t wear a seat belt.
"Our message to parents is, hey, we are providing you some conditions to give your new drivers that may allow you to feel a little more comfortable in giving them the car more often," said Jim Buczkowski, Ford’s director of electronic and electrical systems engineering.
The feature, called "MyKey," will be standard on an unspecified number of Ford models when the 2010 cars and trucks come out late next summer. The feature will spread to the entire Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup as models are updated, spokesman Wes Sherwood said.
Ford arrived at the 80 mph limit even though freeway speed limits are lower in most states because it wanted to leave a margin in case an unusual situation arises, Buczkowski said. In some states, freeway speed limits are above 70 mph, Sherwood said.
"Just lopping it off at exactly 70 mph was felt to be too limiting," Buczkowski said.
The company already uses computer chips in its keys to prevent thefts. The car won’t start unless it recognizes the chip in the key.
"It’s making use of existing technology, and through the magic of software, we’re able to build features on top of the features we already have," Buczkowski said.
In addition to speed limits, MyKey also will limit the volume of the audio system, and it will sound a six-second chime every minute if seat belts are not fastened. The chime sounds for adult drivers, too, but ends after five minutes to avoid annoying adults who adamantly don’t want to wear seat belts, Buczkowski said.
Parents also have the option of having the car sound a chime if the teen exceeds 45, 55 or 65 mph.
The feature will debut on the 2010 Focus compact car and quickly move to other company models as a standard feature, the company said.
Ford said its market research shows 75 percent of parents like the speed and audio limits, but as you might expect, 67 percent of teens don’t like them.
Danisha Williams, a 16-year-old senior at Southfield-Lathrup High School in suburban Detroit, said she’s against the idea.
"I wouldn’t want my parents to have that much control over how I’m driving," she said. "If your parents are holding your hand, you’re never going to learn."
Brittany Hawthorne, 17, another Southfield-Lathrup senior, said there may be emergency situations where she’d have to drive more than 80, possibly to accelerate to avoid a crash.
Ford’s research shows that parents would be more likely to let teens use their vehicles with the system, Sherwood said, and if it gets them the car more often, the number of teens objecting drops by nearly half.
A top official from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group funded by the auto insurance industry that is pushing to raise the minimum driving age to 17 or 18, found the key intriguing and said she was not aware of any other manufacturer offering such a feature. IIHS says car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers.
"Research we’ve done has shown that speeding is a major factor in teen crashes, especially novice teen drivers," said Anne McCartt, the institute’s senior vice president for research. "So I think a system that tries to correct the speeding behavior has the potential to improve safety."
More than 5,000 U.S. teens die each year in car crashes. The rate of crashes, fatal and nonfatal, per mile driven for 16-year-old drivers is almost 10 times the rate for drivers ages 30 to 59, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Several U.S. auto insurers have begun offering in-car cameras or global positioning equipment to help parents monitor their teens’ driving behavior, in the hope of reducing the number of crashes.
I belive what Fords doing is great. And the features are very cool with a tunable speed limiter and audio limiter. thats a parents dream which might boost sales. All this besides the rest of the new AWSOME features like the aluminum ball shifter and new engines.o man the new stang will be great. But besides te new stang. Ford is starting to finally realize what will sell and improving safty is a GREAT start.
October 3rd, 2009
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what do you think about the new 2010 ford car features?
What do you think about the new features,
Do you think its better, worse, ??????
DETROIT – So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.
The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to 80 mph, using a computer chip in the key.
Parents also have the option of programming the teen’s key to limit the audio system’s volume, and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn’t wear a seat belt.
"Our message to parents is, hey, we are providing you some conditions to give your new drivers that may allow you to feel a little more comfortable in giving them the car more often," said Jim Buczkowski, Ford’s director of electronic and electrical systems engineering.
The feature, called "MyKey," will be standard on an unspecified number of Ford models when the 2010 cars and trucks come out late next summer. The feature will spread to the entire Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup as models are updated, spokesman Wes Sherwood said.
Ford arrived at the 80 mph limit even though freeway speed limits are lower in most states because it wanted to leave a margin in case an unusual situation arises, Buczkowski said. In some states, freeway speed limits are above 70 mph, Sherwood said.
"Just lopping it off at exactly 70 mph was felt to be too limiting," Buczkowski said.
The company already uses computer chips in its keys to prevent thefts. The car won’t start unless it recognizes the chip in the key.
"It’s making use of existing technology, and through the magic of software, we’re able to build features on top of the features we already have," Buczkowski said.
In addition to speed limits, MyKey also will limit the volume of the audio system, and it will sound a six-second chime every minute if seat belts are not fastened. The chime sounds for adult drivers, too, but ends after five minutes to avoid annoying adults who adamantly don’t want to wear seat belts, Buczkowski said.
Parents also have the option of having the car sound a chime if the teen exceeds 45, 55 or 65 mph.
The feature will debut on the 2010 Focus compact car and quickly move to other company models as a standard feature, the company said.
Ford said its market research shows 75 percent of parents like the speed and audio limits, but as you might expect, 67 percent of teens don’t like them.
Danisha Williams, a 16-year-old senior at Southfield-Lathrup High School in suburban Detroit, said she’s against the idea.
"I wouldn’t want my parents to have that much control over how I’m driving," she said. "If your parents are holding your hand, you’re never going to learn."
Brittany Hawthorne, 17, another Southfield-Lathrup senior, said there may be emergency situations where she’d have to drive more than 80, possibly to accelerate to avoid a crash.
Ford’s research shows that parents would be more likely to let teens use their vehicles with the system, Sherwood said, and if it gets them the car more often, the number of teens objecting drops by nearly half.
A top official from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group funded by the auto insurance industry that is pushing to raise the minimum driving age to 17 or 18, found the key intriguing and said she was not aware of any other manufacturer offering such a feature. IIHS says car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers.
"Research we’ve done has shown that speeding is a major factor in teen crashes, especially novice teen drivers," said Anne McCartt, the institute’s senior vice president for research. "So I think a system that tries to correct the speeding behavior has the potential to improve safety."
More than 5,000 U.S. teens die each year in car crashes. The rate of crashes, fatal and nonfatal, per mile driven for 16-year-old drivers is almost 10 times the rate for drivers ages 30 to 59, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Several U.S. auto insurers have begun offering in-car cameras or global positioning equipment to help parents monitor their teens’ driving behavior, in the hope of reducing the number of crashes.
I belive what Fords doing is great. And the features are very cool with a tunable speed limiter and audio limiter. thats a parents dream which might boost sales. All this besides the rest of the new AWSOME features like the aluminum ball shifter and new engines.o man the new stang will be great. But besides te new stang. Ford is starting to finally realize what will sell and improving safty is a GREAT start.
October 3rd, 2009
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Driving in Austin, TX?
How is driving in and around Austin? We are considering a move (probably to south Austin or Dripping Springs). I know traffic can be bad, but I’m wondering more about safety. I’ve heard that drivers are very aggressive and there are lots of drunk college kids on the the roads. Is this true? We have kids who will be driving (years away, but never to soon to worry!) Are there more accidents than in your average city there? Also, he highway system seems a little frustrating and not well planned out – is this a a problem? Any comments or experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!
Driving here really is not to bad. Dripping Springs and South Austin are alot better than North Austin. just my opinion. I have lived in South Austin for almost 32 years and travel to Dripping often, it has gotten worse over the last few years and the highway system is way behind our growth but it is not any worse that Dallas and it is way better than Houston. I dont know about drunk collage kids I tend to stay away from places they would be. But Austin has strted to crack down on it alot in the last few years.
October 2nd, 2009
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Why the opposition to high speed rail and amtrak funding?
1. Both our highway system and airline industry are heavily subsidized. In 2002, Congress appropriated $32 billion in highway funding and $14 billion for the airline industry in 2002. The FAA ran on a 2005 budget of $7.8 billion. How "successful" would the private airline industry be if it were not subsidized by the government? Would our "car culture" exist without our governments involvement in building and maintaining highways?
2. Amtrak operates on a pauper’s budget in comparison, receiving just $521 million in 2002. Amtrak’s entire budget accounts for less than one per cent of US Department of Transportation spending. The ratio of highway/airline to rail government funding between 1971-2001 was 63:1. How can rail compete with these modes of transportation considering such lopsided government support?
3. The government has appropriated $13 billion dollars for high speed rail construction ($8 billion initially and $1 billion every year for five years). Construction of the interstate highway system cost taxpayers $114 billion(adjusted for inflation, $425 billion in 2006 dollars). The replacement value for our commercial airline industry that was subsidized by the government (airports, traffic control towers, etc…) is estimated at $1 trillion. The proposed LAX expansion would cost the state and federal government $11 billion alone!
4.Amtrak carried 28.7 million passengers in 2007 posting six straight years of ridership and revenue growth. Amtrak averages about 69,000 passengers a day.
5. High speed rail will provide $1.3 billion in highway congestion relief and $700 million in airport congestion relief. One third of commercial airline routes are regional. Imagine how much air traffic congestion could be eased by transferring those passengers to rail. It is estimated that a full passenger rail train takes between 250-350 cars off the road.
6. High speed rail is lightyears ahead in other nations. The U.S. operates one high speed rail line (Acela express in the northeast corridor) that averages 89 mph with a top speed of 150 mph. France’s TGV operates 1,700 km of LGV averaging speeds around 173 mph with a top speed of 357 mph. Japan’s Shinkansen is a 2,459 km network averaging about 162 mph with a top speed of 361 mph. China operates a 430 km/h network (Plans 12,000 km by 2020) with a top speed of 217 mph (Highest top operating speed in world). High speed rail service that operates well above the United States exist in France, Japan, China, Italy, Spain, Germany and South Korea. High speed rail proposals that would exceed what currently exist in the United States (Acela express) are being planned in nations such as Iran, Morocco, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Argentina and Brazil.
7. High speed rail across the nation has the support of many republicans including Transportation secretary Ray Lahood and Republican Leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, John Mica of Florida.
Here is a video of California’s HSR proposal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD1QGNsRg…
My sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_…
http://www.trainweb.org/moksrail/advocac…
http://www.hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/0…
http://www.dot.gov/bib2005/admins.html
http://wjz.com/local/amtrak.ridership.2….
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_…
4. Even considering the tax that is levied on the airlines for the FAA, the taxpayer has to subsidize $3 billion of its annual operating cost. Why not transfer ALL that cost onto the airlines?
Sun Down:
1. If the airline industry is so successful, why do they need funding at all?
2. No matter your financial situation, you cannot neglect the transportation needs of your state. Either California builds high speed rail or they build yet more highways.
3. Rail exist in only a select few places. Most Americans don’t have access to rail. Its flawed logic to compare ridership numbers to the overall general population. I’d also like for you to read again what I wrote about underfunding
Moltar:
1. Four of the seven largest U.S. airlines are in bankruptcy and the airline
industry needed $5 billion in cash and an additional $10 billion in loan guarantees from the government to continue operating. The ONLY airline
that operates with a profit is Southwest airlines.
2. China is roughly the size of the United States. Secondly, no one is proposing CONNECTED high speed rail across the nation but rather regional networks that would exist only where it’s profitable to do so. Thirdly, the networks that exist in France and Japan are roughly the size of the networks that would exist under the proposals.
3. The cost to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles is $40 billion dollars.HSR cost only half as much to build than the same capacity in roads and air. The same geographical obstacles exist in Japan and France. Also, the engineering aspect of California HSR has already been laid out with construction phases already scheduled.
1- Amtrak consistenly loses money.
2 – The country is too geographically large for a nationwide network of high speed rail lines. Comparing our geography to that of France, for example is ridiculous.
3 – The cost to connect LA and SFO alone is staggering, not to mention nearly geographically impossible.
By the way, Amtrak is the end result of poorly managed, money-losing railroads being bought out by the government. People simply stopped taking the train on a large scale.
The FAA is a regulatory authority, not an airline.
October 2nd, 2009
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Which of the following rules should be used to keep the appropriate distance?
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?
A. Golden rule
B. Two-car length rule
C. Two-second rule
D. Both A and C
The United States Highway System is a _____________ in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid.
A. police department
B. insurance company
C. system of roads
D. all of the above
The goals of the Safety Office of the Department of Transportation include______.
A. keeping records for cars
B. assistance in emergencies
C. administering the distribution of license plates
D. all of the above
While using the HTS, ________________ will help maintain a safe driving environment despite high speeds and a large amount of vehicles.
A. driving slower than the speed limit
B. using the horn frequently
C. following the rules of the road
D. using a cell phone
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should your front wheels be positioned?
A. Turned to the left (toward the street)
B. Turned to the right (away from the street)
C. Parallel with the pavement
D. It doesn’t matter which way the wheels are turned
True or false. Students with a Learner License may not receive a motorcycle endorsement.
A. True
B. False
The Highway Transportation System ___________.
A. facilitates the movement of people and goods throughout the country
B. keeps traffic moving slowly
C. reduces the number of cars on the road
D. is used only for business
Florida has ____________ roads that are designated as part of the National Highway System.
A. several
B. empty
C. few
D. none of the above
C. Two-second rule
C. system of roads
D. all of the above
A. driving slower than the speed limit
B. Turned to the right (away from the street)
B. False
A. facilitates the movement of people and goods throughout the country
A. several
September 30th, 2009
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The Trans-Texas Corridor is a political hot potato that may cost Gov. Perry his seat.?
With increased freight, auto, and rail traffic is the TTC needed or should the billions of dollars that is going to be spent on the TTC be spent improving the present highway system in Texas. (Which is already the largest highway system in the world).
That sounds kinda Kinky
September 28th, 2009
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