drivers ed final
A tire that is underinflated by __________ % can look just like a properly inflated tire.
40%
What is the speed limit on rural roads that do not have posted speed limit signs?
55mph
Which driver is allowed to pass? Is it the driver in lane 'A' or lane 'B?'
A
What is the definition of a slow moving vehicle?
A vehicle that is unable to travel at highway speeds
What is it called when you drive without regards to other's safety?
Aggressive driving
Who needs to stop for a stopped school bus that is flashing its red lights on a two-lane road?
All Cars in both directions
A 12-ounce beer, 5-ounce glass of wine and 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor are all considered one "drink." Out of all three of these, which one has more alcohol?
All have the same
What are factors that affect BAC?
Amount consumed, body weight, amount of time alcohol was consumed
What does ABS stand for?
Anti-lock Braking
How can you prove you are financially responsible for covering collision costs?
Auto Insurance
What are 5 safe-driving tips to remember before taking a trip?
Avoid night driving
What are you checking when you are looking over your shoulder?
Blind Spot
Who needs to stop for a stopped school bus that is flashing its red lights on a four lane divided highway?
Both lanes going same direction as bus
What maneuver should you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
Cover the brake
What technique should you use whenever you sense a possible conflict?
Cover the brake
What should you do when dealing with an aggressive driver?
Do not challenge the driver, avoid eye contact, ignore gestures, remain calm
What is the basic speed law?
Drive as fast as conditions allow
US Route 34 goes which direction and how do you know?
East and west, 4 is an even number
What are the four steps used in dealing with tailgaters?
FLASH BRAKE LIGHTS,INCREASE FOLLOWING TO AT LEAST 4 SECONDS, MOVE SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, SIGNAL EARLY FOR STOPS AND TURNS, CHANGE LANES OR EVEN PULL OVER AND STOP
In the Initial Licensing Phase (16-17) you are allowed one passenger under the age of 20 that is not related to you (sibling, step sibling, child, or step child). How long will you have these restrictions?
For the first 12 months of licensing or until the driver turns 18
If your tire blows out and your car is pulling you hard toward the oncoming lane of traffic, which tire is the one that went flat?
Front Left
when should you start your left hand turn?
Half way through the intersection
In Illinois, when you have your wipers on, by law, you are also required to have your _____________________ on.
Headlights
While driving on rural or interstate highways, you may be lulled into a drowsy inattentive state. This is known as
Highway hypnosis
What law states that anyone who operates a motor vehicle automatically consents to be tested for BAC and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of drugs use while driving?
Implied Consent Law
When you get your driver's license, you agree that if you are stopped for cause and charged with drinking and driving, you consent to having a police officer give you a test for the presence of alcohol. If you refuse to take the test, you will lose your license. What law is this?
Implied Consent Law
You should have a contact in your cell phone listed as "ICE". What does this stand for?
In case of emergency
Before passing another car on a 2 lane road, you should ask yourself...
Is it safe, is it legal, is it worth it
How can we communicate with others on the road?
Lights, Eye contact, body movement
Using the IPDE Process, after you have identified a possible conflict, and predicted where the conflict might occur, what decision might you have to make?
Maintain Speed, Change speed, Change direction
What is wrong with using high-beam headlights in rain, snow, or fog?
Much of the light will be reflected back at you
When jump-starting a car, instead of connecting to the__________________, connect it to the frame or engine block instead.
Negative terminal of the dead battery
How far away should you be when passing a parked car on the side of the road?
One car down length
If you are about to be rear ended, just before the collision, you should ______________________________.
Release your brakes
How fast should you be going when entering an expressway?
Same speed as nearest lane
What does an adequate following distance allow you to do?
See Further ahead, more time to use IPDE, Better position to avoid rear-end collision
what does SMOG stand for?
Signal Mirrors Over the shoulder Go
What do many drivers unknowingly do while talking on a cell phone?
Slow down
The first thing a driver should do when dealing with a tailgater is to increase their following distance. What does this mean?
Slow down briefly to make a larger distance between you and the car in front of you
When driving on 2 lane roads, what are you most likely to find when approaching hills, curves, bridges, intersections and railroad crossings?
Solid Yellow lines
What is a 50-50?
Spare Tire, 50 mph max and 50 miles total
What are the factors in determining the force of impact?
Speed, weight, time between impact and stopping
ABS allows you to do what?
Steer and brake at the same time
What does this hand signal mean?
Stopping
What are the nighttime driving restrictions in the Initial Licensing Phase (16-17)?What are the nighttime driving restrictions in the Initial Licensing Phase (16-17)?
Sun-Thurs 10-6 Fri-Sat 11-6
What is a deductible?
The amount you agree to pay towards the repair or replacement of your vehicle
What is the definition of velocitation?
Thinking your vehicle is moving slower than it is
What can happen to your tires when the air temperature gets colder?
Tire pressure drops
What area of your car, if not properly maintained, can reduce the traction and control of the vehicle?
Tires, shock absorbers, parts of the steering system
When considering Point of No Return, why should you look in your rearview mirror?
To make sure there is not a vehicle in your rer zone that would rear end you if you stop
What will driver ability, speed, vehicle condition, roadway surface, hills, and weight of vehicle's load affect?
Total Braking distance
When parallel parking downhill (with a curb), which way should you turn the wheels?
Towards the Curb
What should drivers do when they encounter a flashing red traffic light?Treat it like a stop sign
Treat it like a stop sign
Bicyclists must observe the same rules of the road as cars. True or False
True
When turning left at a green light with no arrow, you must first yield to oncoming traffic.
True
Making a left turn at a green light with no arrow is called a(n)
Unprotected Left turn
When should you use your parking lights?
When you are parked alone along the roadway in a non emergency situation
What is the Point of No Return?
When you have reached the point where you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection.
When should you have your hazard lights on?
When your vehicle is disabled
Where is your stopping point if you are stopping behind another vehicle?
Where you see the bottom of the cars tires touching the ground in front of you
What color lane lines indicate one-way traffic and passing is allowed?
White
What is the correct order of stopping points at which you might need to stop at a stop sign?
White line, crosswalk, sidewalk, edge of the road
What is the correct order for Right-of-Way at a four way stop?
Who stops first, If stopped at same time then person on the right or the person turning
What color is associated with warning signs?
Yellow and black
What law states that if you are a driver under 21 years of age and you have a BAC greater than .02, you are guilty of breaking the law?
Zero Tolerance Law
What is the most frequently used drug that leads to drivers being fatally injured?
alcohol
When turning right at a red light, you do not have to stop if there are no cars coming.
false
What color are backup lights?
white
Once you identify a hazard, the length of time you take to apply the brake is your reaction time. What is an alert driver's reaction time?
¾ second