Drivers Ed chapter 18, Drivers Ed chapter 20, Drivers Ed chapter 19

Factors used to determine the cost of insurance can include driving record, age, miles driven, gender, marital status, residence, and type of vehicle. True False

True

A roadside test a police officer gives if a driver is suspected of DUI is called ___. a. an intoxilyzer test b. a breathalyzer test c. a field-sobriety test d. a chemical test

A

According to the implied consent law, any peace officer can request a chemical test of your BAC if he or she ___. a. has reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence b. has an intoxilizer c. has your permission d. sees an open container in your vehicle

A

Alcohol can effect driving at a BAC as low as ___. a. 0.02% b. 0.05% c. 0.08% d. 0.10%

A

BAC is NOT determined by ___. a. the amount of food in your stomach b. the amount of alcohol you consume c. your body weight d. the type of alcohol you drink

A

BAC is a percentage measurement of the level of alcohol in your ___. a. blood b. breath c. urine d. all of the above

A

Coolant / antifreeze should be added ___. a. when the engine is running b. every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) c. when the engine is off d. every six months

A

Depreciation is ___ a. the decrease in the value of a car b. a factor used in setting new car prices c. the same for all cars d. the increase in the value of a car

A

If you know that you will be drinking, the best safeguard is to ___. a. bring a friend along to serve as a designated driver b. take a cold shower before getting behind the wheel c. drink several glasses of coffee before driving away d. drive with your high beams on

A

If you see bright, cherry red spots under your vehicle's engine, it may be leaking ___. a. transmission fluid b. motor oil c. coolant d. power-steering fluid

A

If you were a disabled driver and wanted to obtain a refund for a spinner knob you wanted to place into a new car you just purchased, where would you seek the refund? a. a motor-vehicle manufacturer b. your family physician c. the Red Cross d. the federal government

A

If your exhaust changes to a blue or smoky white color, you should ___. a. turn the engine off immediately b. change the oil c. have the thermostat checked d. change the transmission fluid

A

If your tires do not have tread-wear indicators, you should replace them when the tread is worn to no less than ___. a. 1/8 inch (3 mm) b. 1 inch (25 mm) c. ¼ inch (6 mm) d. ½ inch (13 mm)

A

In some people alcohol can cause an uncontrollable rapid vibration of the eye known as ___. a. double vision b. vibrillation c. tunnel vision d. acuity inhibition

A

The financial penalty received for a speeding violation varies with ___. a. the amount of speed you are traveling above the posted limit b. how long you have had your license c. the type of car you are driving d. how old you are

A

The main advantage of leasing over buying a car is that ___. a. monthly payments are usually lower b. you do not have to pay interest c. you do not have to worry about preventative maintenance d. you do not have to register your vehicle

A

The most widely abused drug and the one most often linked to motor-vehicle collisions is ___. a. alcohol b. marijuana c. caffeine d. none of the above

A

The paint on the ____ of your car will oxidize less rapidly than the other parts. a. sides b. hood c. trunk d. roof

A

The risk of colliding with a drunk driver is higher __ a. on weekends & national holidays b. on your way to work in the morning c. on your way home from work in the evening d. during "happy hour"

A

What class license are you applying for? a. class D b. class M c. class L d. class C

A

What routine maintenance should be performed on your vehicle every month? a. check the power-steering fluid b. replace the fuel filter c. replace the radiator cap d. check the exhaust system for leaks

A

You should check tire pressure ___. a. when the tires are cold b. every time you change your oil c. when the tires are "bald" d. when the tires are hot

A

__________ are antitheft devices that emit a sound, signal, or visual cue. a. car alarms b. starter disablers c. shut-off devices d. kill switches

A

A title is a document that shows ___. a. the interest rate of a car loan b. proof of ownership c. insurance coverage d. driver's license restrictions

B

About 40% of cars that are stolen have ___. a. the ignition key in them b. at least one unlocked door c. no form of antitheft protection d. some type of antitheft device

B

Loaning your driver's license to another person ___. a. makes you a habitual offender b. may result in your license being suspended or revokedThis answer is correct. c. will allow them to drive legally if they are already properly licensed d. may affect your insurance rates

B

The actual yearly cost of operating a car depends the most on the number of ___. a. city driving done & speed driven b. miles driven & fuel-mileage rate c. passengers the car can carry d. highway driving done & speed driven

B

The body rids itself of alcohol through a process called ___. a. intoxication b. oxidation c. inhibition d. synergism

B

The law that requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested on suspicion of DUI is ___. a. drinking-consent law b. implied-consent law c. legal-alcohol-limit law d. alcohol-approval law

B

Tires need more air ___. a. when they are new b. in cold weather c. if they are badly worn d. in hot weather

B

To protect your vehicle's finish, you should wax it ___. a. at least once a year b. at least six times a year c. in direct sunlight d. on a humid day

B

Which of the following factors would cause your premium to be lower? a. driver is under 25 years old b. driver has had no tickets c. driver lives in a large city d. driver is a male

B

Your car usually delivers 22 mpg in highway driving. With 12 gallons in your tank, you will travel ___ miles. a. 120 b. 264 c. 2640 d. 1200

B

A completely unprotected car can be stolen in less than ___. a. 10 seconds b. 10 minutes c. 30 seconds d. 1 minute

C

A person who refuses to take a BAC test ___. a. is free to continue driving b. is exempt from any administrative per se laws c. can be charged with driving under the influence d. cannot be charged with driving under the influence

C

A synergistic effect may be triggered by alcohol if you ___. a. mix beer and hard liquor b. eat before drinking c. take drugs d. take a cold shower

C

A(n) _____ in a vehicle insurance policy describes the conditions under which certain types of injury or damage are not covered. a. extension b. suspension c. exclusion d. inclusion

C

Alcohol's greatest effect is on the ___. a. large intestine b. kidneys c. brain d. stomach

C

An insurance policy is the ___. a. claim made after a collision b. amount of bond posted to prove financial responsibility c. contract between a car owner and an insurance company d. amount paid for insurance coverage

C

If you buy an automobile from someone other than an authorized dealer, the person responsible for obtaining the application forms for license plates is the ___. a. previous owner b. finance company c. present ownerThis answer is correct. d. dealer

C

If you have been drinking and cannot get someone to drive you home, you should ___. a. drive anyway and hope for the best b. stay in the right lane until you are safely home c. call a taxi, local "safe ride" program, or use public transportation d. drive with your windows open

C

Stimulants adversely affect a person's ability to drive by making him or her ___. a. confused and irritable b. drowsy c. aggressive and overconfident d. dizzy

C

The ___ law is a state law that requires you to prove that you can pay for damages you cause with a vehicle. a. driver negligence b. collision penalty c. financial responsibility d. no-fault insurance

C

What is the typical type of motor vehicle stolen by car thieves? a. pickup b. sports car c. ordinary family car d. luxury four-door sedan

C

Which of the following is not a valid use of your driver's license? a. proof of your residency b. proof of your age c. proof that you have liability insurance d. proof of your ability to operate a motor vehicle

C

Which of the following is not used by automobile insurance companies to determine rates? a. your driving record. b. your marital status. c. your driver license number d. your age.

C

Which of the following will help you "sober up"? a. caffeine b. cold shower c. time d. all of the above

C

Your blood alcohol concentration increases when ___. a. you have had your fifth drink b. you drink "hard alcohol" c. your alcohol intake is higher than the rate of your body's ability to oxidize the alcohol d. your alcohol intake is less than the rate of your body's ability to oxidize the alcohol

C

A person drinking alcohol will often get a sense of well-being, sometimes described as ___. a. inhibition b. intoxication c. hangover d. euphoria

D

As a general rule, a car's oil needs to be changed every ___. a. 9,000 - 12,000 miles b. 6,000 - 8,000 miles c. 1,000 - 2,000 miles d. 3,000 - 5,000 miles

D

Bodily-injury liability insurance covers medical costs of others ___. a. regardless of fault b. caused by a hit-and-run driver c. beyond those covered in your policy d. if you are at fault

D

Costs of a DUI can include ___. a. fines, license suspension, possible jail time, attorney fees, court costs, & license reinstatement fees b. expensive, high-risk ("SR-22") auto insurance c. alcohol/drug counseling, rehabilitation programs, attending victim impact panels d. all of the above

D

In Illinois, drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 will be charged with driving under the influence if their BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) is ___. a. .01 to .04% b. .05 to .09% c. .01 to .08% d. all of the above

D

Preventive maintenance on a vehicle would include ___. a. changing the oil b. putting air in the tires c. checking levels of key fluids d. all of the above

D

Property-damage liability insurance covers ___. a. damage to your car/property in a collision when you are not at fault b. legal fees resulting from damage to car/property c. depreciated value of your car/property d. damage to another car/property in a collision when you are at fault

D

Signs of drivers who may be under the influence include ___. a. weaving back and forth across the roadway b. responding slowly to traffic signals c. driving at night without headlights d. all of the above

D

The Mandatory Insurance law requires the Illinois motorist to have the following minimum financial coverage ___. a. $500,000 liability insurance and $50 deductible b. $15,000 for each person, $30,000 for property damage and $10,000 for personal injury c. $15,000 for each person injured and $5000 death benefits d. $25,000 for death or injury to one person, $50,000 for death or injury to 2 or more persons and $20,000 for property damage

D

The greatest number of alcohol related collisions result from ___. a. poor execution of physical skills b. tunnel vision c. dizziness and drowsiness d. poor judgment

D

To deter thieves, always _________ when parking. a. turn your wheels toward the curb b. choose a well-lit area c. set the emergency brake d. all of the above

D

Using marijuana is dangerous before driving because such drugs ___. a. cause drowsiness b. cause fragmented thought patterns c. make it difficult to evaluate spatial relationships d. all of the above

D

Which of the following factors would cause your premium to be higher? a. vehicle has an air bag b. vehicle is only driven a few miles a week c. driver has 2 vehicles insured by the same company d. driver is single

D

Which of the following will not save you money on gasoline? a. avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating b. driving at the speed limit c. driving on the freeway instead of surface roads d. racing the engine

D

A designated driver should be the person that consumed the least amount of alcohol. True False

False

Getting an itemized estimate of repair costs before having any work done on your car is unnecessary. True False

False

If you cause a crash, your bodily injury liability insurance will cover your medical costs. True False

False

The most targeted vehicles among car thieves are fancy luxury cars or sports cars, so if you drive an ordinary family car that is a few years old you should not have to worry about someone stealing it. True Selected: False

False

The oil level should be checked when the engine is warm and running. True False

False

When you lease a car, it does not matter how many miles you put on the car. True False

False

All motor vehicles must be registered every year with the DMV. True False

True

Always turn your engine off before refueling. True False

True

BAC levels above 0.30% can cause a driver to pass out and even go into a coma or die. True False

True

Driving on underinflated tires can reduce tread life by as much as 50%. True. False

True

Driving under the influence means driving while impaired by ANY substance that affects your ability to drive safely, whether that substance is alcohol, an over-the-counter medication, a prescription drug, or an illegal drug. True False

True

Everyone at a place or event where alcohol is consumed is obligated to take an active role in keeping drinkers from driving. True False

True

If you have been drinking heavily late at night, the next day you may still have a dangerously high BAC that is in excess of the legal limits for driving. True False

True

If you have purchased comprehensive insurance and your windshield is broken by a hail ball during a hail storm, your insurance company will pay to have your windshield replaced. True False

True

If you lose control of your vehicle and you run over a traffic sign or traffic light, your property damage liability insurance will pay to repair or replace the sign or light. True False

True

Maintenance is the key to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and reliably. True False

True

Most new cars come with a standard warranty on major parts that lasts from three years or 36,000 miles to five years or 60,000 miles. True False

True

Police can and do arrest people who they believe are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs before they start their cars, while they are sitting still in a parked or wrecked vehicle with the motor off, and even when they have pulled off the road to "sleep it off." True False

True

The total cost of a car loan depends on the interest rate, the total amount of money borrowed, and the length of time required for repayment. True False

True

To help save money on gasoline, you should avoid unnecessary lane changes, drive the posted speed limit, avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating, avoid "racing the engine, and perform routine maintenance as recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual. True False

True

When alcohol is consumed the effects of certain drugs can be multiplied. True False

True

When washing your car, avoid using household liquid soaps and laundry detergents, which can damage the luster and finish of the vehicle by stripping the protective wax coat. True False

True

You can be charged and convicted of DUI even if your BAC is well under the legal limit if the quantity of alcohol in your body has impaired your driving. True False

True