Question

match the means of communication
review the various means of communication listed on the right
write the letter of the means that best matches each driving situation below.

1. move to the right in your lane
2. need to warn a vehicle that is straying into your lane
3. car with high-beam headlights on is approaching
4. plan to turn left at next corner
5. watch other drivers at 4-way stop
6. want to be seen from the rear at night
7. parked at curb at night
8. car breakdown in a traffic lane
9. backing out of a parking space
10. preparing to stop at an intersection

a. back-up lights
b. brake lights
c. lane position 3
d. hazard flasher lights
e. eye contact or body movement
f. high- and low-beam headlights
g. horn
h. parking lights
i. taillights
j. turn-signal lights

Explanation:

1. Lane position 3 is the rightmost position in a traffic lane, used when moving right within the lane.
2. The horn is used to alert other drivers of unsafe actions like straying into your lane.
3. Switching between high- and low-beam headlights signals an oncoming high-beam car to dim their lights.
4. Turn-signal lights indicate an upcoming left turn.
5. Eye contact or body movement helps coordinate actions with other drivers at a 4-way stop.
6. Taillights make a vehicle visible from the rear at night during travel.
7. Parking lights are used when a vehicle is parked at a curb after dark.
8. Hazard flasher lights warn other drivers of a disabled car in a traffic lane.
9. Back-up lights activate when reversing to alert others of the vehicle's movement.
10. Brake lights signal to following traffic that you are preparing to stop.

Answer:

1. C. lane position 3
2. G. horn
3. F. high- and low-beam headlights
4. J. turn-signal lights
5. E. eye contact or body movement
6. I. taillights
7. H. parking lights
8. D. hazard flasher lights
9. A. back-up lights
10. B. brake lights