Drivers Ed- Units 6-10

Teenage peers commented negatively on the driver's behavior in about __% of clips. a. 8% b. 15% c. 28% d. 37%

8%

What is not a common error when changing lanes? a. Slowing down as necessary b. Failure to cancel signal c. Crossing multiple lanes at one time d. Failure to check front, rear, and sides for a stable gap

a. Slowing down as necessary

Children older than eight and younger than twelve should use: a. no safety restraints b. seat belts only c. air bags and safety belts d. air bags only

b. seat belts only

What is the percentage of 18-20 year-old passengers that were fatally-injured during 1998-2007? a. 15.7% b. 54.1% c. 15.4% d. 14.5%

c. 15.4%

Which car has red and yellow flashing lights?

school buses

Emergency Medical Vehicles- Which car has blue flashing lights?

volunteer firefighters

What is the percentage of young drivers killed in crashes between 1998-2007? a. 31.4% b. 36.9% c. 24.4% d. 7%

b. 36.9%

What is the percentage of violations of the one-passenger restriction? a. 6% b. 7% c. 8% d. 9%

b. 7%

Emergency Medical Vehicles- Which car has green flashing lights?

EMTs, emergency medical technicians

Between 2000 and 2010 the annual number of 16and 17-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes fell by __%: a. 27% b. 34% c. 47% d. 53%

d. 53%

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action after an accident? a. Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility (Certificate of Compliance) b. Provide reasonable assistance to each person injured in or entrapped by the accident c. Contact the local police department d. Leave the scene of the accident without informing anyone

d. Leave the scene of the accident without informing anyone

What is NOT a common error when entering the freeway? a. Turning steering wheel too sharply b. Failure to yield to other vehicles already on freeway c. Drifting while checking traffic d. Signaling appropriately

d. Signaling appropriately

What is the legal limit for your blood alcohol content if you are under 21? a. 0.8% b. 0.08% c. 0.02% d. You are not allowed to have any alcohol in your system if you are under 21.

d. You are not allowed to have any alcohol in your system if you are under 21.

A left front tire blows out. Unless you control the vehicle, what will probably happen? a. You will slide in a straight line. b. Your vehicle will pull toward the shoulder. c. Your vehicle will pull to the left. d. Your vehicle will sway from left to right.

c. Your vehicle will pull to the left.

Risks were significantly reduced when a(n) ______ passenger was present in the vehicle: a. child b. young c. adult d. elderly

c. adult

If an adult is in a vehicle, then they are safest when they have: a. No safety restraints b. seat belts only c. air bags and safety belts d. air bags only

c. air bags and safety belts

Which of the following will cause you to fail the parallel park on your drive test? a. not using your turn signal b. not centering the car perfectly c. driving over the curb d. parking too far away from the curb

c. driving over the curb

When you are trying to perpendicular park you should: a. turn before you get to the spot b. try and park as fast as possible c. start turning after the front of your car is next to the spot d. NOT worry about signaling

c. start turning after the front of your car is next to the spot

Which of these states is acceptable for driving safely? a. when you are tired or sleepy b. when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol c. when you are well rested and alert d. when you're emotionally upset

c. when you are well rested and alert

What is the percentage of 17 year-olds that were fatally-injured during 1998-2007? a. 6.2% b. 36.9% c. 39% d. 54.8%

d. 54.8%

What are some common errors for left turns with a required stop? a. Stopping over the legal stop area b. Failure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists c. Cutting across the center yellow line when beginning or negotiating a left turn d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are some common errors when exiting the freeway? a. Reducing speed before exit ramp b. Failure to see exit ramp in advance c. Cutting over from left lane at the last minute d. All of the above

d. All of the above

What are some safety precautions for handling bicycles on the road? a. Obey speed limits. Excessive speed is a factor in a high number of crashes involving cyclists. b. Be aware of how wide your car is and pass cyclists carefully. c. Be aware of how wide your car is and pass cyclists carefully. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

When angle parking you should: a. Try and start with some distance between you and the spot. b. Start turning your wheels when you are even with the car before the spot. c. Park at the same angle as the cars beside you. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following statements are false about hand position? a. Both hands should be placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides. b. Your grip should be firm, yet gentle. c. Use your fingers instead of the palms of your hands and keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel. d. Always turn the wheel while gripping it from the inside of its rim.

d. Always turn the wheel while gripping it from the inside of its rim.

It is very dangerous to drive while tired. The best solution to fatigue is: a. Drinking energy drinks. b. Playing loud music. c. Putting the windows down. d. Getting some rest.

d. Getting some rest.

Motorcycles have the following characteristic: a. they are easy to spot b. have trouble in bad weather conditions c. are visible in mirrors and blind spots d. have ease stopping and turning

b. have trouble in bad weather conditions

When you have a blowout, what should you do first? a. Grip the steering wheel firmly. b. Apply hard pressure to the brake. c. Quickly pull off the roadway. d. Quickly remove your foot from the accelerator.

a. Grip the steering wheel firmly.

Motorcycles are dangerous because they have: a. No safety restraints b. child restraints c. air bags d. seat belts

a. No safety restraints

Which of the following statements is false? a. The steering wheel and associated mechanisms has stayed the same over the years. b. The size, type of input needed, responsiveness of steering in regarding to directional change, changes in steering ratios and effort needed to turn the wheel have all changed. c. Recommendations relative to hand position on the steering wheel have become more flexible due to these changes. d. In order to maximize vehicle control, efficient steering involves balancing the steering wheel to avoid sudden movements and minimize steering wheel reversals.

a. The steering wheel and associated mechanisms has stayed the same over the years.

Use perpendicular parking to park: a. at a right angle to the curb b. parallel to the curb c. diagonally to the curb d. at a 45-degree angle to the curb

a. at a right angle to the curb

Emergency Medical Vehicles- Which car has red flashing lights?

ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, rescue vehicles

As you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. What should you do first? a. Turn off the ignition. b. Shift to a lower gear. c. Apply the parking brake. d. Pump the brake pedal three or four times.

d. Pump the brake pedal three or four times.

Which of the following is NOT an example of vehicle equipment failure? a. tire blowout b. brake failure c. ignition locking d. vehicle theft

d. vehicle theft

In comparison to driving with a parent/adult, loud conversation was _ times more likely and horseplay was _ times more likely with multiple teenage peers in the vehicle. a. 5, 9 b. 6, 12 c. 14, 26 d. 10, 21

a. 5, 9

Teens drove alone in __% of all clips. a. 6 b. 14 c. 23 d. 65

a. 65

If you are involved in an accident, then you should NOT: a. Immediately flee the operator's motor vehicle b. Remain at the scene of the accident c. Provide reasonable assistance to each person injured in or entrapped by the accident, as directed by a law enforcement officer, medical personnel, or a 911 telephone operator d. Take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the damaged vehicle or property of the damage

a. Immediately flee the operator's motor vehicle

What is not a responsibility associated with operating a motor vehicle? a. Owning the road and driving as if you are the only driver b. You and your passenger(s) should always wear seatbelts. c. Avoid crashes and keep traffic moving in an orderly fashion. d. Do not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise be impaired while driving.

a. Owning the road and driving as if you are the only driver

What is NOT a common error for railroad crossing? a. Stopping too far away from the tracks b. Racing to beat crossing arms when lights flash c. Not taking railroad crossing seriously d. Failure to ensure all tracks are clear

a. Stopping too far away from the tracks

Bicycles have the same rights and rules as motorcycles, except that: a. bicycles have no age requirements b. motorcycles never cross lanes or traffic c. bicyclists always wear proper reflectors d. bicycles are always in the bike lane

a. bicycles have no age requirements

The biggest cause of collisions is: a. failure to yield right of way b. failure to wear a seat belt c. paying attention to the road d. obeying road signs

a. failure to yield right of way

What should you NOT do in the event of an engine failure? a. firmly apply brakes b. Use an open palm to shift to neutral and attempt to restart - if that fails take an open escape path. c. Keep eyes on open target area. d. turn off ignition

a. firmly apply brakes

Utility or construction vehicles: a. require you to slow down and pass with caution if they are on the side of the road b. are equipped with red flashing lights c. should be treated like volunteer firefighters d. require you to pull over if they are behind you

a. require you to slow down and pass with caution if they are on the side of the road

When parallel parking the first direction that you should turn when backing is: a. right b. up c. left d. down

a. right

The following is FALSE about using a birth Certificate to prove your identity. a. United States (U.S.) birth certificate. The birth certificate must be an original or certified copy issued by a government agency. b. 'Birth certificates' issued by hospitals are accepted. c. An acceptable birth certificate will prove your lawful status. d. A birth certificate does NOT prove your social security number.

b. 'Birth certificates' issued by hospitals are accepted.

What is not a common error for right turns without a required stop: a. Failure to search before turning wheel b. Always using appropriate signals c. Turning into wrong lane d. accelerating prematurely

b. Always using appropriate signals

What is not a common parallel parking error? a. failure to look back while moving b. Failure to shift to DRIVE c. Begin turning too early d. Approaching too close or too fast

b. Failure to shift to DRIVE

Which of the following is correct? To get a new license or permit in the State of Indiana you will need: a. Three documents proving your identity b. One document proving your lawful status in the United States c. Two documents proving your Social Security number d. One document proving your Indiana legal address

b. One document proving your lawful status in the United States

When is it appropriate to use one hand steering? a. Turning at low speeds with limited visibility at an intersection b. When backing or operating vehicle controls c. Parking the vehicle d. Recovering from a skid.

b. When backing or operating vehicle controls

You are driving and a tire blows out. You should NOT: a. slowly pull off onto the shoulder b. brake hard c. ease up on the accelerator d. turn on the emergency flashers

b. brake hard

If a moped or motor scooter is under 50cc, then operators: a. must have a driver's license b. do NOT have to obtain a license, but must be over 15 years of age. c. must have a motorcycle driver's license. d. can be under 15

b. do NOT have to obtain a license, but must be over 15 years of age.

It should be noted that the distracted-driving-related crashes and fatalities may be associated with ____ categories of distraction. a. singular b. multiple c. both of the above d. none of the above

b. multiple

A teenage driver was ______ times more likely to engage in one or more potentially risky behaviors when driving with one teenage peer compared to when driving alone. a. two b. two and a half c. three d. four

b. two and a half

What age group is affected most by cellphones during a fatal crash? a. 16-20 b. 21-29 c. 30-39 d. 40-65

c. 30-39

High beam headlights in good condition illuminate approximately: a. 182 feet b. 270 feet c. 350 feet d. 500 feet

c. 350 feet

To obtain a new license or permit in the State of Indiana you will need to have ___ documents. a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 7

c. 5

Of those people killed in distracted-driving-related crashes, ___ involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction. a. 345 b. 678 c. 995 d. 1230

c. 995

What is NOT a precaution for driving in bad weather? a. driving at reduced speeds b. Leave more space between your vehicle and those ahead. c. Drive with your headlights off. d. Do NOT use cruise control.

c. Drive with your headlights off.

Slow moving vehicles (SMV's) have the same rights as other vehicles. The following is true about SMV's: a. They will ALWAYS make it obvious before they turn. b. They ALWAYS have brake and turning lights. c. They should have a special triangle reflector to mark them. d. The drivers of SMV's are required by law to wear reflectors.

c. They should have a special triangle reflector to mark them.

Which of the following statements about perpedicular parking is TRUE? a. When backing out of the spot, the first thing you should do is start turning the wheel. Then you should be ready to start backing up. b. When pulling into the spot you want to be as close as possible to the vehicles that you are parking between. c. When approaching a perpendicular parking spot you should start turning your wheel when you are even with the car before the spot. d. You should always be trying to park as quickly as possible. Do NOT worry about safety.

c. When approaching a perpendicular parking spot you should start turning your wheel when you are even with the car before the spot.

Although all motorcycles, bicycles, slow moving, utility, and construction vehicles have the same rights and requirements as other vehicles, a conscientious driver should always: a. drive defensively b. consider the special circumstances that might arise due to the nature of these vehicles c. treat them with the same respect as other vehicles d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What defines a low-risk driver? a. Identifies real and/or potential hazards b. Reduces the risk of these hazards by adjusting speed and/or position c. Communicates to others his/her intentions d. All of the above

d. all of the above

What is main cause of human error? a. Not choosing an action because one does not know it as a possibility b. Choosing an action even though one does not know the possible outcomes. c. Underestimating or overestimating the importance of certain information d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following can be a dangerous distraction in your vehicle? a. friends b. cellphones c. radio d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following create risks associated with driving? a. Our own limitations as a driver put us at risk b. The limitations of the vehicles we drive create risks c. Risks are created by the environment that we are driving in d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following makes driving under the influence of alcohol dangerous? a. poor reaction time b. fatigue c. poor judgement d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following statements is true? a. Teen crash rates are nearly four times higher than those of adult drivers b. Carrying passengers, particularly other teens, greatly increases crash risk for teen drivers c. Data used to examine teen crashes involving passengers are over a decade old d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Any children less than eight years old in the State of Indiana are required to use: a. No safety restraints b. seat belts only c. airbags and safety belts d. child restraints

d. child restraints

What is not a way to spot an impaired driver? a. makes wide turns b. exceeds the speed limit or drives exceptionally slow c. stops for no reason or turns abruptly or illegaly d. signals consistently or drives at night with headlights

d. signals consistently or drives at night with headlights

A deductible in an insurance policy is: a. equal to the vehicle's present value. b. coverage for medical costs if you are at fault in a collision. c. a protection to the policyholder. d. the amount the policyholder pays for damages.

d. the amount the policyholder pays for damages.

Tips for parallel parking on the right side of the road include: a. pull up even with the car behind the spot b. first turn your wheels to the left c. back as quickly as possible d. try and NOT back over the car or hit any cars

d. try and NOT back over the car or hit any cars

When parallel parking on the right, turn the wheels sharply to the left when: a. your vehicle is centered in the parking space b. you have just touched the front bumper of the vehicle behind you c. the back of your front seat is even with the rear bumper of the front vehicle d. your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper

d. your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper

When parallel parking on the right, turn the wheels sharply to the left when: a. your vehicle is centered in the parking space b. you have just touched the front bumper of the vehicle behind c. the back of your front seat is even with the rear bumper of the front vehicle d. your front bumper is even with the front vehicles rear bumper

d. your front bumper is even with the front vehicles rear bumper