Driver's Ed- Units 4 and 5

What is an approach to combat distracted driving? a. Laws prohibiting in-vehicle use of cell phones b. Well-enforced teen passenger restrictions are another option c. Peer-led modeling and in uence efforts to reduce the use of electronics in vehicles d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When passing a semi-truck, you should always pass in the left lane because: a. faster cars should travel in the right lane b. slower cars should travel in the right lane c. trucks have more blind spots on their right side d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When passing on the interstate: a. You should always pass on the left b. You should use your turn signal as you are doing a lane change c. You should wait until you can see the headlights of the car that you are passing in your rearview mirror before getting back in your original lane d. all of the above

d. all of the above

While driving in a workzone, make sure to: a. following instructions of a construction worker b. paying attention to your safety and the workers' safety c. following posted speed limits d. all of the above

d. all of the above

While driving in a workzone, make sure to: a. reduce your speed b. never exceed 45 mph c. heed all flags or signs given by construction workers d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When merging onto the interstate: a. make sure to slow down for safety b. get up to speed before merging c. try and merge into an opening in traffic d. b and c

d. b and c

Traffic that is entering the interstate should: a. merge onto the interstate no matter what b. yield the right of way to traffic already on the interstate c. try and match the speed on the interstate d. both b and c

d. both b and c

Which of the following is NOT a traffic regulation sign? a. no parking anytime b. minimum speed c. left on green arrow only d. keep left

d. keep left

The only time a vehicle is allowed to stop on the shoulder of interstate is when: a. the driver needs to take a quick nap to avoid falling asleep at the wheel b. when using a cell phone c. when the driver needs to retrieve something from the trunk d. none of the above

d. none of the above

If the Interstate has three lanes going in your direction, you should change: a. more than one lane at a time b. several lanes at a time if exiting c. only when you are going to exit d. only one lane at a time

d. only one lane at a time

True or false? You do NOT need to signal when merging onto the interstate because it should be obvious what you are doing.

False

True or false? You need to make sure that there is an opening in traffic in the lane that you are going into before you make a lane change.

False

True or false? If there is a car in the lane next to you, then you should go ahead and make a lane change. Just do it slowly so that the other car has time to move out of your way.

True

True or false? When merging onto the interstate you are required to yield the right of way to traffic that is already on the interstate.

True

Which of the following is NOT a correct maximum weight limit? a. 10,000 pounds for a maximum dual axle weight/tandem b. 20,000 pounds for a maximum individual axle weight/tandem c. 800 pounds per inch width of tire rim for maximum wheel weight d. 34,000 pounds for maximum axle weight

a. 10,000 pounds for a maximum dual axle weight/tandem

What is something you should NOT do when confronted by aggressive driving? a. Act aggressively yourself. b. Ignore gestures and refuse to return them. c. Put pride in the back seat. d. Avoid eye contact.

a. Act aggressively yourself.

During a rain storm, when is the road the most slick? a. During the first 15 minutes, because of the accumulated oils and dirt on the road b. An hour after it has started raining, because the water has soaked into the asphault c. During the last 15 minutes of rain. d. After it has stopped raining, because the sun is coming out.

a. During the first 15 minutes, because of the accumulated oils and dirt on the road

Which of the following statements is true about construction zones? a. Flashing lights mean that the construction zone is active b. Speeding fines are usually less in construction zones c. Construction zone speed limits only need to be followed if you can see workers around d. Construction zone speed limits are only suggested speeds

a. Flashing lights mean that the construction zone is active

Interstate collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because: a. Interstate speeds are more higher. b. a median strip is present. c. Interstates have more hazards. d. there are so many traffic conflicts.

a. Interstate speeds are more higher.

When driving down the interstate: a. You should avoid driving in groups. A group on an interstate is sometimes called a wolf pack. b. You should travel at least 5mph over the speed limit c. You try and group together with other cars. If you drive outside of a group you risk becoming a one man wolf pack d. You should try and drive as close as possible to the cars around you

a. You should avoid driving in groups. A group on an interstate is sometimes called a wolf pack.

Some vehicles, such as a _____________________, are required to stop at all railroad crossings. a. gas tanker truck b. police cars c. ambulances

a. gas tanker truck

If you are following 1000 feet behind another vehicle, then you should use: a. high beams b. low beams

a. high beams

When you are driving at night in the country you should use: a. high beams b. low beams

a. high beams

Driver B is following 100 feet behind Driver A. Driver B should have on their ___________________. a. low beams b. high beams

a. low beams

Two drivers are approaching one another. When they are within 300 feet of each other, they should both have on their ___________________________. a. low beams b. high beams

a. low beams

You are traveling on the interstate. A police officer has a car pulled over on the right shoulder. What should you do? a. make a left hand change b. make a right hand change c. come to a complete stop d. none of the above

a. make a left hand change

There was ___ apparent variation by season in the distribution of passengers present in the vehicles of fatal-crash involved young drivers: a. no b. slightly c. moderate d. heavy

a. no

Stopping on an on-ramp will most likely lead to: a. rear-end collision b. a head-on collision. c. Interstate traffic to stop. d. a side-swipe collision.

a. rear-end collision

An operator approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic signal may proceed through a steady red light if the operator comes to a complete stop for at least ___ seconds and exercises due caution. a. 90 b. 120 c. 150 d. 180

b. 120

Drivers aged ___ are involved in about seven times as many crashes per mile driven as drivers in their forties, fifties, or sixties: a. 15-16 b. 16-17 c. 17-18 d. 18-19

b. 16-17

Which of the following is false? a. 51.3 feet are traveled in one second while driving 35mph b. 4 lanes of traffic crossed in one second while driving 65mph c. 3.1 seconds to travel a football field while driving 65mph d. none of the above

b. 4 lanes of traffic crossed in one second while driving 65mph

Work zone speed limits will never exceed _____ mph and could be much lower depending upon the zone. a. 40 mph b. 45 mph c. 50 mph d. 55 mph

b. 45 mph

Which shape is not used on traffic signs? a. square b. 7-sided c. 3-sided d. rectangular

b. 7-sided

Which of the following is NOT a tip for sharing the road with tractor-trailers? a. Do not cut off a tractor-trailer in traffic or on the highway to reach an exit or turn. b. Linger alongside a tractor-trailer when passing. c. Do not follow too closely or tailgate d. Never underestimate the size and speed of an approaching truck.

b. Linger alongside a tractor-trailer when passing.

Several studies have shown that the presence of _______ ________ increases teenage drivers' risk of involvement in severe or fatal crashes: a. Loud videogames b. Teenage passengers c. Large dogs d. Bright lights

b. Teenage passengers

Which of the following is NOT part of the Ford Driving Skills for Life program? a. Major ride and drive trainings b. Texting while driving experiments c. Community programs d. Forums involving parents and educators

b. Texting while driving experiments

Which of the following statements about the acceleration lane is FALSE: a. The acceleration lane can also be called the on-ramp b. You should be slowing down as you go down the acceleration lane c. You should check your blind spot and use your turn signal as you are preparing to leave the acceleration lane d. You should attempt to be going close to the same speed as the traffic on the interstate before you enter traffic

b. You should be slowing down as you go down the acceleration lane

All railroad crossings are marked with: a. a yield sign b. cross buck c. pedestrian crossing sign d. none of the above

b. cross buck

You should always look both ways and proceed with caution when crossing _____________________. a. construction zone speed limit b. railroad crossings c. police cars d. ambulances

b. railroad crossings

At a railroad crossing, if lights are flashing or gates are down, then there is a train coming, and you must: a. go b. stop

b. stop

If there are crossbucks without a ________________________, there are probably lights, stop gates, or some other notification of coming trains present. a. yield sign b. stop sign

b. stop sign

If there is another vehicle in the lane that you are trying to merge into, then you should: a. continue to merge b. try and adjust your speed so that you can merge behind the car beside you c. accelerate and try to get ahead of the vehicle next to you d. come to a complete stop

b. try and adjust your speed so that you can merge behind the car beside you

Passenger ages in crashes tend to cluster around the age of the driver. For all combinations of driver age and sex, more than ___% of all teenage passengers were within one year of the driver's age: a. 50 b. 60 c. 70 d. 80

c. 70

What were the main two factors in decreasing teen deaths? a. New traffic laws and safer cars b. Better driver education with stricter behind-the-wheel testing c. Graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems and adverse economic trends d. Increase in public transportation and teens getting licensed after 18

c. Graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems and adverse economic trends

Which of the following increases injuries in the event of the crash? a. Read the manufacturer's instructions for the proper use of safety belts and car seats b. Wear safety belts. c. Have children age 12 and younger sit in the front seat. d. Place children correctly in appropriate child restraints.

c. Have children age 12 and younger sit in the front seat.

Which of the following is true? a. Make sure the passing lane is full of traffic before changing lanes. b. Use your turn signals to alert other drivers of your intention to change lanes only in the dark. c. Move into the passing lane, accelerate and then stop until you can see the vehicle that you are passing in your rearview mirror d. Before returning to the lane in which you were originally driving, use the appropriate turn signal

c. Move into the passing lane, accelerate and then stop until you can see the vehicle that you are passing in your rearview mirror

Which of the following is NOT a correct yellow lane marking? a. Two-lane road with a solid yellow line b. Two-lane road with a broken yellow line c. Three-lane road with a solid yellow line d. Four-lane road with a solid yellow line

c. Three-lane road with a solid yellow line

Which color is NOT used as a background on traffic signs? a. red b. white c. black d. orange

c. black

When on the interstate, make sure to: a. stay in the right lane unless passing b. get in the left lane to pass c. both of the above d. none of the above

c. both of the above

_____________________ will never exceed 45 mph. a. stop sign b. gas tanker truck c. construction zone speed limit d. railroad crossings

c. construction zone speed limit

Which of the following signs does NOT contain any red? a. interstate b. no u-turn c. flagger ahead d. yield ahead

c. flagger ahead

A faster car is approaching a slower car that is traveling in the same lane. The faster car should: a. make a change into the right lane b. stay in their current lane c. make a change into the left lane d. none of the above

c. make a change into the left lane

If you miss the exit you want, you: a. should make a U-turn and return to the exit. b. can stop and back up to the exit. c. must go on to the next exit. d. should stop on the shoulder or median and back up to the exit ramp.

c. must go on to the next exit.

You are allowed to make a U-turn on the interstate: a. when you turn onto the median b. when you are are on the shoulder c. never d. when you yield to oncoming traffic

c. never

When two cars are approaching each other, they should turn their low beam headlights on when they get within __________________________ of each other. a. 100 feet b. 200 feet c. 300 feet d. 500 feet

d. 500 feet

Novice teen drivers crash more than any other age group. There are many reasons for this, including: a. Driving Inexperience b. Risky Driving Behaviors c. Distractions d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are some high-risk driving conditions? a. Safety belt non-use b. High speeds c. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are some of the top 11 driving errors? a. Willfully taking right-of-way b. Driving too fast through a curve c. Improper evasive action - quick turn not executed properly d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are some ways to set good examples for your teen driver? a. Always wear a seat belt. b. Do not use any type of telecommunication device. c. Obey the speed limits. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are some ways to verify that a vehicle is functional? a. Knowing how to operate all vehicle controls b. Being able to verify vehicle readiness c. Monitoring and being aware of blind spots d. All of the above

d. All of the above

You must regularly monitor and be aware of blind spots. To monitor blind spots you should do the following: a. Check to the rear with the inside rearview mirror. b. Check to the sides with the side view mirrors. c. Look out of the rear side windows, not the back window, when checking the mirror blind spot areas. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

When you see a deer in the road, you can predict: a. That the deer will safely get out of the road b. That the deer will do everything that it can to get out of your way c. That the deer is most likely alone d. That there are probably more deer around

d. That there are probably more deer around

Which of the following should you NOT do in snow: a. Leave earlier so that you're not in a hurry b. Start braking sooner so that you don't have to brake as hard c. If there is snow on your window, then make sure that you have as much of it cleared off as possible d. Travel the speed limit no matter how bad the weather is

d. Travel the speed limit no matter how bad the weather is

Which of the following statements about the deceleration lane is TRUE? a. The deceleration lane can also be called the on-ramp b. You should start slowing down 200 feet before you get to the deceleration lane c. You should increase your speed as you enter the deceleration lane d. You should use your turn signal when entering the deceleration lane

d. You should use your turn signal when entering the deceleration lane

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recommends that passenger restrictions should be applicable to ____ drivers under age 18: a. no b. some c. most d. all

d. all

Precautions for workzones include the following: a. following instructions of a construction worker b. paying attention to your safety and the workers' safety c. following posted speed limits d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Rules for railroad crossings that do NOT have stop signs, include the following: a. slow down for railroad tracks b. look both ways for trains c. always be prepared to stop for a train d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Special roadway areas which are regulated by road signs include: a. construction zones b. school zones c. railroad crossings d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Special roadway areas which are regulated by road signs include: a. construction zones b. school zones c. railroad crossings d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What are other helpful measures to teach your teen to drive safely? a. Impose Consequences for Violating Rules/ Guidelines b. How to Check Your Tire Pressure c. How to Check Your Tread Depth d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What are some recommended family rules and guidelines for driving? a. require safety belt use b. require compliance with speed limits c. prohibit riding with someone who has used alcohol or drugs d. all of the above

d. all of the above