Driver's Ed Practice Questions
You must report a collision to BMV if you car causes damage more that ___________.
$1,000
Parking is prohibited _____________.
-At a yellow curb -In a fire lane or within 15 ft of a fire hydrant. -Pedestrian crosswalks or sidewalks
What are some of the IDEM's tips for drivers to reduce air pollution?
-Combine you errands into one trip and park centrally, walking as much as possible -Use an energy-conserving grade of motor oil. -Accelerate gradually, maintain speed limit, and use cruise control on the highway.
What are examples of a driving error that can lead to road rage in other drivers?
-Failing to yield -Running a red light -Following too closely
In a car crash, wearing a seat belt ___________.
-Improves you chances of surviving a crash -Keep you from being thrown out into the path of another car
Use you headlights when _____________________.
-It is cloudy or foggy -Anytime you have trouble seeing cars. -When it is raining
What are positive ways to handle road rage in other drivers as well as in yourself?
-Practicing good daily habits -Being forgiving -Developing a good sense of humor
What are the benefits that you get out of maintaining your vehicle?
-Safety and dependability -Better for the environment -Better fuel economy
What are the effects of driving while tired?
-Slowed reaction time -Vision impairment -Poor decision making
What are some reasons for drivers license suspension?
-The driver us a non-custodial parent who failed to pay child support. -The driver was convicted of the act of graffiti -The driver has accumulated moving violations in a 10 year period, one of which is a major offense.
Anti lock brakes prevent skidding and allow drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation. ABS can help improve what?
-Vehicle stability -Steering quality -Stopping capability
If you are under 21, what restrictions and laws apply to your probationary license?
-You may not carry passengers for the first 180 days unless accompanied by a licensed driver over 25, a licensed spouse over 21, or a certified driving instructor. -The driver and each passenger must wear a safety belt at all times.
It's illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ___% or more if under the age of 21,
0.02
Drivers should sit at least _________ inches from the air bag cover, if possible, while maintaining full control of the vehicle.
10
If you are involved in a collision and property damage is over $1,000, you must report the collision to the BMV within _____ days.
10
Drivers who accumulate _____ or more active points during a two year period are required to attend an administrative hearing.
18
What is the basic vehicle insurance coverage in Indiana?
25/50/10
If you change you name due to marriage or divorce, you must apply for a duplicate license or permit within _______ days of the name change.
30
A person who purchases a vehicle must have a titled no later than _____ days from the date of purchase.
31
When driving at night switch to low-beams whenever you come within _____ ft of an oncoming vehicle.
500
The speed limits for urban interstate highways, US Federal routes, and rural state highways are ___ mph or as posted.
55
According to Indiana law, a driver of a motor vehicle with a child passenger under the age of _____ is required to properly secure the child in a child restraint system.
8
How many points are accumulated on a driver's record for failure to yield to emergency vehicle?
8
Which program allows volunteers take responsibility for keeping a section of the highway trash-free?
Adopt-A-Highway
Be especially watchful for animals in fair weather periods before storms. Many animals are most active ____________.
Around dusk and dawn.
When slowing, you should start ____________ early to signal to the cars behind you.
Braking
What lines allow changing lanes if it is safe to do so?
Broken yellow and white lines
Before traveling long or short distances on expressways, be sure to _______________.
Check amount of gas in you car and know you entrance and exit points well in advance.
What is the most important thing to do before you get behind the wheel?
Choose to drive with the right attitude
Traffic entering the roundabout mu yield the right-of-way to ____________.
Circulating Traffic
What lane are you not supposed to pass or overtake another vehicle in?
Designated center lane
What are examples of expressway interchange configurations?
Diamond, trumpet, and cloverleaf
What is the best defensive driving technique for driving in the wind?
Driving at slower speeds
What type of road surface provides the best friction and requires less room to stop?
Dry concrete road
What car feature tracks where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going?
Electronic Stability Program
Which lane delivers the driver to the acceleration lane and primarily gives the driver time to evaluate traffic conditions?
Entrance ramp
How often must you renew your vehicle registration?
Every Year
Which kind of emotions can affect you ability to drive safety?
Extreme emotions of any kind, whether positive or negative, put the driver at risk of not paying close attention to the driving scene.
Which of the following is not one of the IDEM's tips for drivers to reduce air pollution?
Fill your gas tank during hot midday hours to have more evaporation.
Initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are _____________.
Flu and include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting.
____________ is affected by your brakes, tires, the road surface, and speed.
Friction
When driving downhill, your vehicle will accelerate and start moving fast, due to _______________.
Gravity
When your vehicle loses control on the wet roads in the rain, it is called ________________.
Hydroplaning
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side may pass ?
If traffic is clear
If you try to enter what you think is an entrance ramp and see red and white signs marked "DO NOT ENTER", what do you do?
Immediately pull over to the edge, turn around, and leave the ramp.
What is true about central vision?
It allows you to estimate distance and understand details in the path ahead.
What type of insurance protection is required in Indiana?
Liability
What can make driving more difficult at night?
Limited vision, eye fatigue, and glare from lights.
What does not help you avoid skidding on slippery surfaces?
Making quick stops
_______________ is the drug most often found in drivers involved in collisions.
Marijuana
If a driver is colorblind, his or her driving performance ___________________.
May be affected because it is difficult for him or her to recognize the colors of traffic lights.
Sound you horn when _______________.
Necessary to avoid collisions.
What is the main rule on the right-of-way is?
Never insist on taking the right-of-way
What are the three types of spatial conditions you encounter on the road?
Open, closed, or changing
Which signs are for highway construction?
Orange colored signs
Cars entering from the side require us to use our _________________.
Peripheral Vision
Driving is a ____________.
Privilege
If the temperature warning gauge is in the red zone, what should you do?
Pull off the road and turn off the engine
You drive your car and suddenly see that a police car is signaling you to stop. What should you do?
Pull you vehicle to the shoulder or as far out of the path of traffic as possible.
When deciding what type of vehicle to buy which factors are the most important?
Purchasing price, safety features, and operating costs.
Your first line of defense to keep you from being in a deadly pile-up is your ABILITY TO PAY ATTENTION, you have to ______________ to be able to AVOID IT.
SEE IT
SIPDE stand for ___________________.
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute
If your accelerator suddenly gets stuck what should you do?
Shift to neutral
What is the most effective driving technique when driving in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, and ice?
Slow down
What are the three basic elements of space management?
Speed control, lane positioning, and communication
What does the yellow traffic light mean?
Stop, if you can do so safely
What effect does combining alcohol with another drug have?
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol and enhance a drug's dangerous side effects.
Who is responsible for the financial consequences of a minor's driving?
The minor's parents or guardians are responsible.
If you are feeling fatigued or sleepy while driving __________.
The safest course of action is to stop and sleep.
What happens when tires are improperly stockpiled or illegally dumped?
They trap rainwater and become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents.
T/F If you begin to skid, let up on the accelerator and turn your front wheels in the direction of the skid.
True
T/F The deceleration is an area where speed can be reduced to exit safely and yield to other drivers.
True
When you see this traffic signal is turned on (green left arrow), you may ______________.
Turn left if the intersection is clear in that direction.
hen parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be _______________.
Turned to the right (toward the side of the road)
What is the most important considerations when driving on mountain roads?
Vehicle Condition and Vehicle Speed
What does the term PITCH mean?
Vehicle movement from front rear or vice-versa
When is emission test required?
When "EMISSION TEST REQUIRED" is printed on you application for vehicle registration renewal notice.
Why is diving on the expressways different from ordinary streets?
You must think and act faster
What will happen if you go around the curve with the same speed you use on an expressway?
You will pull out of the curve and lose control.
Centrifugal force increases with ____________.
acceleration.
"Implied Consent Law" means that when you apply for a driver license in Indiana, by law, you ______________ a test of you blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs.
are consenting to
Going slower than other cars or stopping all of the sudden _______________.
can be just as bad as speeding.
If you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test conducted by a law enforcement officer, the law allows the officer to ______________.
confiscate your drivers license
For safety concerning a curve, you should __________.
decelerate before the curve
Drivers must not ___________.
drink an alcoholic drink while driving.
Force of impact is the force _________________.
generated when objects meet.
Other drivers and pedestrians expect you to be sober and attentive meaning they are responsible for _______________.
giving proper signals when you are planning to change lines, stop, or turn.
Alcohol first impairs your __________.
judgement
Drug abuse and addiction lead to ___________ changes in the brain.
long-term
If you drive in the fog, slow down and turn on your ________________.
low-beam headlights
If you license says you must wear corrective lenses, you
may be fined if you drive without wearing them.
The odometer gauge indicates the __________.
number of miles your car has been driven.
Many roads are most slippery when it first starts to rain or snow because _________________.
oil and dust have not been washed away.
You can use a _______________ to test thread wear on your tire.
penny
In Indiana, anyone under the age of 21 who is caught _____________ will have his or her drivers license suspended.
purchasing alcohol, misrepresenting his or her age to obtain alcohol, or using a fake ID to obtain alcohol.
The distance you vehicle travels between the time you recognize in problem and the time you apply the brake is called _________.
reaction distance
When you don't have enough room to stop, you may have to __________ to avoid what's in front of you.
steer away
If you are sick, the best solution is ______________.
to stay home and get home and get well before getting behind the wheel.
A way to prevent injuries in a collision is to __________.
wear your seat belt.
Sound you horn _____________________.
when necessary to avoid collisions.
