Question

1. posted speed signs indicate *

the safest speeds possible in any conditions.
minimum speeds under ideal conditions.
maximum speeds under ideal conditions.
suggested speeds that legally may be exceeded.

1. which of the following provides advance information and warning about approaching driving situations?

roadways
road shoulder conditions
posted speeds
traffic controls

1. what effect does increased speed have on the time available to complete the ipde process?

increases time available
decreases time available
varies with number of hazards present
no effect

Explanation:

Analyze posted speed signs

Posted speed limit signs indicate the maximum legal speed permitted under ideal driving conditions.

Identify sources of advance warning

Traffic controls (including signs, signals, and pavement markings) provide advance information and warnings about upcoming road situations.

Determine speed effect on IPDE process

Higher speeds reduce the time a driver has to Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute (the IPDE process) when responding to hazards.

Answer:

Question 1

• The safest speeds possible in any conditions.
• Minimum speeds under ideal conditions.
• Maximum speeds under ideal conditions. (Correct answer)
• Suggested speeds that legally may be exceeded.

Question 2

• Roadways
• Road shoulder conditions
• Posted speeds
• Traffic controls (Correct answer)

Question 3

• Increases time available
• Decreases time available (Correct answer)
• Varies with number of hazards present
• No effect