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when carrying a canoe on top of your vehicle, it cannot stick out more than _______ feet from your front bumper.

3

Most vehicles will float on the surface of water from _____________ seconds. If your vehicle enters deep water, make every attempt to get out of the vehicle ____________________.

30-60 secs, immediately

2. When pulling a camper or trailer, you must maintain at least ________ feet following distance.

500

You must have your headlights on when you cannot see clearly for ______ feet. It is also the law to have your headlights on whenever it is ______________, ______________, ______________ or ______________.

500, rain sleet, snow, fog

What percent of Minnesota traffic crashes is due to driver distraction or inattention?

At least 25%

What type of driver distraction is thinking about a history test tomorrow?

Cognitive

Texting involves what three main types of distractions? Select three

Cognitive, mechanical, Visual

7. If your car gets stuck in the snow, what does it mean to try "rocking" it out?

Keep the front wheels straight and slowly drive forward, then backward, as far as possible, without spinning the tires. Accelerate gently when the tires grip. If your vehicle starts to slide or your tires start to spin, apply the brake and repeat this operation in the opposite direction.

Where is your driving record maintained?

MN Dept of Public Safety

Which vehicle cannot be driven with a Class D license?A passenger car with trailer A van or bus designed to carry up to 15 people A motor home (RV)

None. All can be driven with a Class D license

4. Before you drive to school on a snowy morning, what should you remember to do to your car?

Remove snow and ice from your vehicle's hood, windows, and lights before driving. • Make sure that your windshield wiper fluid contains antifreeze.

List two reasons why you should stay well behind a snowplow:

Stay well behind plows to avoid any flying sanding materials, snow, and ice that could strike your vehicle. Snowplows can create clouds of blowing snow that may conceal the road and hide driving hazards

What is a good excuse for aggressive driving?

There is no good excuse for aggressive driving

When your tires hydroplane, they lose all _________________________________. You will be unable to ___________, ________________, or _____________ ______________

contact,brake, accelerate, or change direction

Never _______________ a snowplow.

crowd

Watch out for deer especially from dusk to ____________ hours. Be alert by scanning the sides of the road and watching for the ____________ of your vehicle headlights in the eyes of the deer.

dawn, reflection

Carbon monoxide is a ____________, odorless and ____________ gas produced by engines.

deadly, odorless

Beginning Aug 1, 2019, drivers under 18 may use their cell phone but only in a hands-free mode.

false

If there is smoke coming out of your hood, pull over and use water on the engine. T or F

false

If your car starts skidding, the first thing you should do is slam on the brakes. T or F

false

It is legal for an adult driver to answer a text message as long as they are at a complete stop at a stop light.

false

It is legal to wear both ear buds when listening to music while driving.

false

There are six classes of licenses in the state of Minnesota

false

Under the new Hands-Free Law, drivers must use single-touch activation when using their hand-held phone.

false

You must pass a written test each time you renew your license

false

Your emotions can prevent you from using the SIPDE process correctly.

false

A flooded roadway is dangerous to cross because your car could ________ _______________ or ____________ in 6 inches of water, or the floodwater could damage the road underneath washing away the underlying ________ ________________.

lose control, stall, road surface

What are the four early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

nausea, headache, dizziness, confusion, fatigue

List as many driving distractions you can think of (both inside and outside the car):

passengers, music, phone, dashboard, kids, pet, billboards, construction, friends

Driving in Minnesota is:

privilege

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, try ____________ the pedal to build up the pressure. If this does not work, slowly apply the ________________________ brake.

pumping, emergency/parking

A color-blind driver can compensate by

remembering the order of lights in a traffic signal

If your windshield wipers suddenly fail, you should ____________ and activate your hazard warning lights. Pull off the ____________ to a safe location.

slow down, road

fatigue

slows mental and physical processes.

If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS) and need to stop suddenly, how should you brake?

stop stay steer

If your car drifts off the pavement, do not ____________ to get back on the road. You should stay on the ____________ while slowly releasing the gas pedal.

swerve, shoulder

If you experience a tire blowout, hold the steering wheel ____________ straight ahead, and slowly ____________ your foot off the accelerator. Do not ____________ until the vehicle is back under control.

tightly, ease, brake

8. There may be special parking rules if a snow emergency is declared. T or F

true

A Minnesota identification card can also be issued to someone who has a valid driver's license

true

If someone is trying to make an unsafe pass around you on a two-lane road, you must act to prevent a crash. That could involve slowing down to let him in or speeding up to let him back in behind you. T or F

true

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident between the ages of 18-26, you will be registered with the United States Selective Service when you apply for a permit or license

true

If your headlights suddenly go out, use your parking or hazard lights, or turn signals, to get off the road. T or F

true

In extreme cold temperatures CO can become trapped in a garage even with the doors open. T or F

true

It is legal to honk your horn to warn other drivers or pedestrians when you approach a curve on a narrow road. T or F

true

Temporary illness can affect a driver's risk-taking decisions.

true

When a vehicle is coming towards you in your lane, you should steer to the right hoping the driver of the other vehicle will move back to his lane. T or F

true

If your car is overheating, you should turn off the _____________________. If the temp is still too high, turn on the ____________. If steam is rising from the hood, pull over and turn off the ____________ immediately.

unnecessary vehicle, heater, ignition

What type of driver distraction is reading a billboard?

visual

Define "hydroplaning":

water collects under ur tires

A vehicle skid occurs when:

when tires lose their grip on the road surface. If this occurs, stay calm — do not overreact or slam on the brakes. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and brakes until you can turn in the desired direction

If your gas pedal sticks, what should you do?

you may be able to free it by hooking your toe under the pedal and raising it. If this does not work, apply the brakes and shift into neutral, this will disengage the engine. Next, choose a safe path and steer to the shoulder of the road. If the shoulder is not paved, switch on your hazard lights and continue steering the vehicle in a straight path until you can safely pull over to the shoulder of the road.

List three ways you can avoid carbon monoxide poisoning:

• Avoid idling a vehicle in a garage. A safer place to warm up a vehicle is in the driveway. • Avoid sitting in a vehicle with the engine idling. • Do not drive with all windows tightly closed. • Avoid idling a vehicle when stuck in the snow or the mud. • Make sure your vehicle's exhaust system does not leak and is not blocked. • Periodically allow fresh air into the vehicle by lowering the windows.

6. Should you use cruise control on slippery roads?

• Avoid using cruise control on slippery roads

Fatigue might

cause you to take more time to identify hazards

Aggressive driving leads to behaviors such as:

Following too closely

5. How can you check to see how slippery the road might be?

Get the feel of the road: try your brakes while driving slowly to test the road surface. • Adjust your speed to road condition.

Drivers under age 18 can use a cell phone in the car:

To call 911 in an emergency

3. A safety chain is not necessary if the trailer hitch is a newer model. T or F

True

If stranded in a snow storm, stay calm and in your vehicle. What other steps should you take?

Turn on your hazard warning lights. • Attach a red flag to your radio antenna. • Set out flags and flares, if possible. • If clothing, blankets and other survival supplies are stored in trunk, bring them inside the vehicle. • Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow and debris. • Run the engine and heater until the vehicle is reasonably warm, and then turn it off. Repeat this process as long as fuel is available, or until you are rescued. Running the engine for approximately ten minutes each hour, in order to charge the battery and warm the interior, is recommended.

9. What color lights do snowplows have?

When roads are covered with snow or ice, watch for the flashing white, yellow, and blue lights of snowplows.

If you move or change your name, when must you apply for a duplicate driver's license or instruction permit

Within 30 days of the change

You are travelling 60 mph and take your eyes off the road for two seconds to change the temp or CD

Your car will travel nearly 200 feet

Aggressive driving can be caused by:

a) stress b) lots of traffic c) complicated lives

It is important to have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. Name several items to include:

• Shovel. • Container of sand or salt. • Warm clothing and footwear. • Red flag for your vehicle's antenna. • Blanket or sleeping bag. • Quick energy foods, drinking water, and an empty waste container. • Tow chain and tire chains. • Road flares or reflectors. • Jumper cables. • Candles and matches or a lighter. • First aid kit.


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