Level 5

A driver who does not move out of the way of an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or activated siren is breaking the law and can be ticketed. a)True b)False

A

The three things that most affect how fast you can safely drive are: a)Judgment, distance, and maximum car capabilities. b)Road, weather, and traffic conditions. c)Brakes, steering, and acceleration. d)BAC, DWI, or fatigue.

B

To activate the Anti-lock Brake System, you must pump the brake three times. a)True b)False

B

Choose the description that does not apply to Sliding Traction. a)The most desirable state of traction when driving. b)The most efficient state of traction when driving. c)The least controllable state of traction when driving. d)The condition of being in a skid when driving.

A

Hydroplaning happens when... a)Your tires ride on the surface of the water like a water ski. b)The chassis lifts slightly, giving you a floating sensation when traveling at high speeds. c)You overextend the G-force in a turn. d)You go over a bump in the road too fast, and the vehicle goes slightly airborne.

A

Most states require a driver to show a signal for at least 100 feet before making any change in direction. a)True b)False

A

One of the benefits of using extra caution on snow or ice is that some other drivers will follow and also begin to use extra caution. a)True b)False

A

Roads are more slippery during first few minutes of rain. a)True b)False

A

Rolling traction is: a)The most desirable state of traction when driving. b)The most efficient state of traction when driving. c)The least controllable state of traction when driving. d)The condition of being in a skid when driving.

A

Snow and ice are most slippery when the sun comes out and they begin to melt. a)True b)False

A

Static traction is just another way of saying your car is not moving. a)True b)False

A

The best way to gain maximum gas mileage is to a)Free your driving of abrupt start and stops b)Change your oil frequently (every 3000 miles) c)Do not drive over 50 mph d)Minimize the use of your air conditioner, signal lights, and windshield wipers

A

The color red on a sign tells you: a)Stop b)Slow down c)Be courteous d)Be cautious

A

The first thing to understand about stopping on snow or ice is, The brakes stop the wheel and the tires stop the vehicle. a)True b)False

A

The key to changing lanes is not merely to make the lane change but to plan in advance. a) True b)False

A

The safest speed to travel is the prevailing speed of traffic. a)True b)False

A

Two out of five Americans will be involved in a(n) __________________ related accident. a)Alcohol b)Road Rage c)Railroad d)Speed

A

When changing lanes, always change _______ lane (s) at a time. a)1 b)2 c)3 d)As many as necessary

A

When towing a trailer, you should signal even earlier than normal. a)True b)False

A

While driving downhill, gravity is working _____________, possibly requiring brake usage. a) With you b)Against you c)On you d)For you

A

You have pulled over to the right side of the road next to a curb. If your car is headed down a hill, you should park with your wheels facing______. a)Right (toward the curb) b)Left (away from the curb) c)Straight ahead, with your emergency brake tightly set. d)Both 2 & 3 are expectable.

A

The best way to stop with ABS brakes on snow or ice is to: a)Jam on the brake. b)Depress the brake and hold it down until the vehicle stops. c)Pump the brakes until the vehicle stops. d)Forget it; there is no good way to stop on ice.

B

Though it is illegal, speeding during rush hour will help you get where you are going faster. a)True b)False

B

A car skims along the surface of water on the road. This is known as... a) ABS Faliure b)Hydroplaning c)Visibility failure d)Fog slick

B

As motorists drive onto the acceleration lane, they must get up to the speed limit, _______, find a/an ________ and then _______. a)Plan, open spot, pull directly into the lane b)Signal, opening, merge c)Look, postion, press on the gas abruptly d)Signal, resting point, merge

B

As of 1999, federal law requires that all new vehicles have driver side airbags. a)True b)False

B

Brake failure from overheating while descending a steep hill can be prevented by shifting gears to the neutral position. a)True b)False

B

Driving under the speed limit (under normal conditions) is a good safe-driving technique. a)True b)False

B

Most accidents that happen during heavy fog are primarily caused by the fog. a)True b)False

B

On freeways with three or more lanes, if another vehicle is trying to move into the same lane you are trying to change to, the driver to the __________ must yield the right of way. a)Front b)Right c)Rear d)Left

B

Road construction signs are _______ in color and dictated extra caution in construction zones. a)Red b)Orange c)Yellow d)Green

B

When driving uphill in a vehicle with a manual transmission and you find your vehicle losing power and speed, you should... a)Ride the clutch to maintain even, steady speed. b) Downshift to a lower gear to gain power. c)Shift up to a higher gear to gain power. d)Shift into reverse immediately, and go faster when trying again.

B

Which is not a component of parallel parking? a)Pull forward and steer into the parking space. b)Wait in the road until one of the vehicles that you want to park between has left. c)Stop adjacent to the vehicle you are parking behind. d)Back slowly, turning your steering wheel rapidly in the appropriate direction.

B

A _____ lane is a simple lane that acts as both an entrance and exit to the expressway. a)Rotating b)Interchange c)Weave d)Cloverleaf

C

Interchanges have a ________ lane to help drivers adjust their speed for exiting. a)Stop b)Acceleration c)Deceleration d)Merge

C

Regarding changing lanes while freeway driving, after you have changed into your desired lane, remember to turn off _______________________ . a)You engine b)Your lights c)Your signal d)Your horn

C

Roads are the most slippery �. a)At the end of a rainstorm b)In the middle of a rainstorm c)During the first few minutes of rain d)30 minutes after it has rained hard

C

The best way to stop without ABS brakes on snow or ice is to: a)Jam on the brake. b)Depress the brake and hold it down until the vehicle stops. c)use threshold braking or pump the brakes d)Forget it; there is no good way to stop on ice.

C

Which of the following is not an emergency vehicle? a)Ambulance b)Fire Truck c)Tow Truck d)Law Enforcement Vehicle

C

Air pollution combined with smoke is known as... a)Wind b)ABS c)Fog d)Smog

D

On freeways, passing other vehicles... a)Is a way of showing who is "king of the road". b)Should be avoided at all costs. c)Prevents one from becoming drowsy. d)Is an essential component of driving.

D

The ability of a vehicle to be seen is better known as... a)VR (The visual ratio) b)FR (The Fog ratio) c)The element of exposure d)Visibility

D

The best way to mentally prepare for what may be over the hill or around the curve is to _________ and _________. a)Swerve, maneuver b)Honk your horn, swiftly change lanes c)Guess, hope d)Anticipate, slow down

D

The reason traffic accidents increase during snowy, icy or foggy conditions is that... a)Drivers aren't accustomed to these conditions. b)Roads aren't adequately built for safe handling of these conditions. c)Accidents naturally increase during these conditions. d)Drivers fail to adjust their driving to the conditions.

D

When entering a freeway, get up to speed, signal and then merge from... a)The right lane b)The left lane c)The entrance ramp d)The acceleration lane

D

When traveling uphill in a vehicle with a manual transmission. . . a)Shift to a higher gear to increase your speed. b)Increase acceleration to increase your speed. c)Decrease your acceleration to increase your engine's pulling power. d)Shift to a lower gear to increase your engine's pulling power.

D

Where is it more likely to be slippery? a)At the bottom of a hill b)on a bridge c)At intersections d)All of the above

D