I drive about 4 miles to work, each way. That's not far, right? However, in that short distance, there are quite a few strange things I see other drivers do. Here are some quiz questions that illustrate some actual instances of weird "Moline driving."
Traffic Question 16: How can you make the traffic light turn green faster?
Traffic Question 16:
How can you make the traffic light turn green faster?
- Keep creeping forward
- Flash your headlights
- Make a phone call
- Nothing; you can’t change its timing
Traffic Question 15: Mailing a letter
Traffic Question 15:
During a period of heavy traffic, you want to mail a letter and then head in the direction of the pink arrow. How do you do it?
- Stop at Mailbox A, then do a U turn
- Park in a spot near Mailbox A, then turn left out of the parking lot
- Use Mailbox A, then use the left turn lane at the intersection to do a legal U turn
- Turn right at the main street, turn left into the parking lot for Mailbox B, then go through the intersection in the desired direction
Traffic Question 11: What can you do about a slow driver in front of you?
Traffic Question 11:
What can you do about a slow driver in front of you?
- Drive as closely behind them as possible
- >Honk and flash your headlights
- Make a phone call
- D. Nothing. Drive normally, a normal distance behind.
Traffic Question 14: A traffic light turns yellow and you’re not quite going to make it through before it turns red... what do you do?
Traffic Question 14:
A traffic light turns yellow and you’re not quite going to make it through before it turns red... what do you do?
- Stomp on the gas pedal and zoom through
- Continue through the intersection without any change in speed
- Wait until the last second and then stomp on the brake
- Start coming to a gradual stop immediately
- None of the above
Traffic Question 13: Design of the John Deere Express / Milan Beltway exchange
Traffic Question 13:
The John Deere Express / Milan Beltway exchange. Which of these is the better road layout and design?
Traffic Question 10: How do you discipline your kids when you’re driving?
Traffic Question 10:
How do you discipline your kids when you’re driving?
- Yell at them
- Turn all the way around to see what they're doing
- Threaten to stop the car
- All of the above
- None of the above
Traffic Question 9: If you get a phone call while you’re driving, what do you do?
Traffic Question 9: If you get a phone call while you’re driving, what do you do?
A. Answer it right away
B. Wait until you get to a stop light and call back.
C. Stop at a stop sign and call back.
D. See who it is. If you think it might be an emergency, park the car in a designated parking area and then call back.
(Yes, this is pretty similar to #2 If you get a text while you’re driving... The main difference is, texting on the phone is illegal whereas talking on the phone is legal. At least in Moline.)
Traffic Question 12: Which of the following are factors in whether or not a vehicle is going to be slower than normal?
Traffic Question 12:
Which of the following are factors in whether or not a vehicle is going to be slower than normal?
* Car is Buick, Cadillac, or similar type
* One or more children are present
* Vehicle is a minivan
* Age of driver is over 60
* Handicapped license plates
* Driver is using cell phone
* Vehicle is a "sporty" color
* Driver is female
Traffic Question 8: Which path do you take for the left turn?
Traffic Question 8:
Which path do you take for the left turn?
A. A relaxed, easy turn
B. A turn that only uses one lane in the intended street.
Traffic Quiz 6: Is it possible to back out of a driveway and use only one lane?
Traffic Question 6:
The blue dots indicate the path used to pull IN the driveway.
Is it possible to back out of a driveway and head in the direction indicated by the pink arrow, using only one lane of the road?
A. No, one lane is not enough room.
B. Yes, it can be done in one lane.