215 drivers Ed exam

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You are driving on a clear night in an area with few street lights on. If you cannot see well with your headlights, which of these actions would help A) use your high beams when legal and keep your interior light off B) turn your interior light on and adjust your instrument lights up C) wear night driving glasses D) turn on your fog lights

A

you should not pass if A) you cannot complete the pass before a no passing zone B) there are not wide shoulders along the road surface C) you are closer than 1,000 feet to a bridge D) the car in front of you is going 15 mph below the speed limit

A

If your vehicle starts to lose traction on the roadway, you should A) Steer for an open area B) Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes C) Apply the brakes firmly to prevent you vehicle from sliding D) Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction

B

It can take up to_____ seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare A) 10 B) 5 C)2 D)30

B

Most collisions occur at curves because A) speed on the approach is not enough B) speed on the approach is too great C) speed leaving the curve is too great D) speed leaving the curve is not enough

B

Motorcycles A) are required to have their headlights on when they are on the highway B) are difficult to see in traffic C) are like pedestrians and always have the right of way D) must drive in the right lane

B

On rural roadways, conditions A) Are always hazardous B) Can change abruptly C) Are much safer D) Change slowly

B

This diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane means A) right turns are illegal B) the lane is reserved for a specific group of users C) the lane will be ending shortly D) come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe

B

To help stay alert while driving, you should A) keep the inside of the vehicle warm and quiet B) take short breaks before you are drowsy C) schedule trips for hours after meals D) turn on the air conditioning

B

When approaching an expressway entrance ramp on your right, you can make it easier for vehicles entering the expressway you are on by A) reducing your speed and staying in your lane B) Moving one lane to your left C) Accelerating and staying in the right lane D) Maintaining your speed and staying in the right lane

B

When can a left or right turn be made from a lane other than the far left or right lane? A) when there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians B) when pavement markings and signs permit such movement C) when there is no traffic in the adjacent lanes D) anytime provided you signal first

B

When choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, which of the following is an important clue? A) ramp is marked UP B) Check for DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs at the ramp C) left turns are prohibited to get onto an entrance ramp D) there should be yellow pavement markings on the right side of the ramp

B

When driving down a steep downgrade, you should never A) shift to a low gear B) shift to neutral C) Shift to overdrive D) Increase following distance

B

When driving on a one-way street past vehicle parked on the left, you should position your vehicle A) no less than 8 ft away B) at least one doors width away C) within an arm's length away D) at least one lane away

B

When driving past vehicles parked on the left, it is best to have a space of at least______ feet to the left side of your vehicle A) 5 B) 4 C) 6 D)8

B

When you use a cell phone while you are driving, you should A) reduce your speed B) pull off the roadway C) use a hands free device D) drive in the right lane

B

Which of the following distractions is most likely to cause a young driver to crash? A) lack of familiarity with the vehicle they are driving B) Other young passengers C) Lack of driving experience D) Other vehicles

B

Which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes? A) Signal just as you begin to change lanes and drift over slowly B) Signal early, and change lanes slowly and smoothly C) Stop and yield the right of way D) Signal only when there are other cars nearby

B

Whose responsibility is it to know how your medications affect your driving? A) your physician's B) yours C) your parent's D) your pharmacist's

B

You are driving and want to get onto Interstate 75. What color will the sign be identifying I-75 A) white and black B) Red, white, and blue C) yellow and black D) brown and white

B

You are driving in a steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when A) you cannot see raindrops on the roadway surface B) the vehicle in front of you creates water splashes C) it has just begun to rain D) the roadway surface is new

B

You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving A) with reduced tire pressure B) in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead C) towards the right edge of the roadway D) closer to the center of the road

B

You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park A) on the left side of the road B) facing uphill C) on a level road D) facing downhill

B

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should A) proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane B) honk your horn C) wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding D) proceed if you have the right of way

C

A three-second following distance permits a driver to brake out of problems at speeds under A) 55 mph B) 25 mph C) 45 mph D) 65 mph

C

A traffic control officers signal A) must be the same as the signal at the intersection B) applies only when going straight C) Is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals D) Is often a factor in collisions

C

A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because A) HOV use this lane B) the lane curves sharply C) it is both an entrance and an exit lane D) oncoming traffic may be in this lane

C

A____second gap is needed, to both the left and the right when you are crossing a two-lane roadway A) 4 B) 8 C) 6 D) 3

C

Determining safe speed is the A) Least understood factor in rural driving B) easiest decision in rural driving C) the most important decision in rural driving D) Reason for speedometers

C

If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should: A) stop on the shoulder of the road B) slow, steer left, and sound your horn C) slow, steer right, and sound your horn D) drive in a different lane than them

C

Rumble strips that are placed on the side of roadways are to alert drivers they are A) approaching a stop sign B) driving over the speed limit C) driving off the traveled portion of the roadway D) crossing over into oncoming traffic's lane

C

Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that the driver is A) skillful at maneuvering B) alert and searching well ahead C) not searching far enough ahead D) affected by road rage

C

The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should A) pull onto the shoulder and wait until the ramp opens B) slow and join the overflow traffic C) use the next exit ramp D) honk your horn and flash your lights

C

Under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 mph on the expressway should be A) a minimum of 2 seconds B) a minimum of 4 seconds C) a minimum of 3 seconds D) a minimum of 8 seconds

C

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light? A) Stop before crossing the intersection B) Maintain your speed, but watch for other vehicles C) Slow down and be prepared to yield D) Yield to vehicles on your right

C

When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you should A) stop before entering and let all other traffic go first B) Wait for a police officer to wave you through C) treat the intersection as open or uncontrolled D) come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe

C

When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should A) check rear zone before moving after the light turns green B) count to three before going C) check traffic and pedestrians before moving after the light turns green D) begin moving immediately when the light turns green

C

When you compromise space you A) adjust your speed in order to handle one hazard at a time B) avoid all hazards in your path of travel C) give as much space as possible to the greater hazard D) avoid oncoming vehicles

C

Which of the following is a way to control your emotions as they affect driving A) direct emotions towards individuals, not actions B) believe that emotions are not contagious C) expect other drivers to make mistakes D) do not let other drivers enter your lane

C

You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer A) closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles B) in a careless manner C) A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles D) closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles

C

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: A) stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection B) moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed C) driving to the right edge of the road and stopping D) turning onto another street

C

a construction zone is indicated by A) a blue sign B) a yellow sign C) an orange sign D) a black and white sign

C

the imaginary line that extends from a driver's eyes to a point of focus is a A) visual lead B) field of focus C) line of sight D) judgement line

C

the purpose of traffic signs are A) to direct, to decide, and to stop B) to stop, to warn, and to decide C) to regulate, to warn, and to guide D) to tell you what to do

C

the technique for reducing risks from a hazard by putting more distance between you and the hazard is called A) compromising B) separating C) minimizing D) identifying

C

when properly seated , the top of the steering wheel should be A) no higher than your chin B) no higher than your ears C) no higher than your shoulders D) no higher than your nose

C

According to the Michigan law, "operating while intoxicated" means: A) A driver has a blood alcohol content of .02 B) a driver has taken a PBT C) A driver has a blood alcohol content of .04 or less D) A driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or more

D

As you approach an uncontrolled intersection, you identify a pedestrian who has entered the intersection. You must A) yield only if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk B) Go around the pedestrian C) flash your headlights D) let the pedestrian go first

D

At a roundabout you will see A) a no turn on red sign B) a stop sign C) a do not enter sign D) a yield sign

D

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway? A) within 5 mph of the vehicle B) slightly higher than the speed limit C) 25 mph faster than the other vehicle D) at least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle

D

Before making a right turn at an intersection from a stop, you should look: A) straight, left, and right B) right, left, and right again C) in your blind spot D) left, right, and left again

D

Before turning left onto a two way street, your last check should be to the A) rear B) right C) road across from you D) left

D

Children under the age of ____, and less than 4 feet 9 inches in height must be properly secured in a child restraint system A) 4 B) 10 C) 6 D) 8

D

Convex mirrors A) make objects appear closer than they really are B) make objects appear larger than they really are C) are found at carnival fun houses D) show a wider area than flat areas show

D

Due to a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left. Your first action should be: A) turn the steering wheel to the left B) brake lightly C) increase your speed D) ease off the brake or accelerator

D

If you are traveling 60 MPH and wish to pass a vehicle going 55 MPH, you need at least _____ seconds to pass the other vehicle A) 23 B) 8 C) 14 D) 19

D

If your vehicle's brakes fail completely, you may be able to stop safely by A) putting the car in park B) shifting into a low gear C) turning off the engine D) slowly applying the parking brake

D

Joining traffic when turning right takes A) about the same gap as for turning left B) the same gap as crossing the intersection C) a smaller gap than turning left D) a larger gap than crossing the intersection

D

One effect of fatigue is A) increased ability to identify distractions B) aggressive driving C) loss of peripheral vision D) misjudgment of speed and distance

D

The first thing you should do before deciding to pass on a two-lane road is A) check mirrors for traffic behind you B) Stay close to the vehicle ahead of you C) Check your blindspot D) Make sure it is legal and the left lane is clear of oncoming traffic

D

The response to a flashing red traffic signal is the same as a A) red arrow pointing upward B) yield sign and flashing yellow signal C) solid red light D) stop sign with no other controls

D

Traffic is traveling 30 MPH. When turning right at an intersection to join this traffic, a ____-second gap to the left is needed A) 6 B) 4 C) 3 D) 8

D

Wandering, disconnected thoughts while you are driving are usually a sign of: A) physical exertion B) mental exertion C) emotional stress D) lack of sleep

D

What does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most? A) moving eyes slowly from place to place B) seeing out of the corners of your eyes C) Seeing straight ahead D) Moving eyes quickly from place to place

D

What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs? A) Use your emergency flashers B) Alternate your low and high beam headlights to improve your visibility C) maintain your speed and stay in the left lane D) try not to drive until the fog has lifted

D

What is the main value of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes? A) it is easier than checking the inside rearview mirror B) it is quicker than checking the side mirror settings C) you don't need to check the mirrors D) it covers areas not visible in the rearview mirrors

D

When driving in traffic at night on a dimly lit street, you should A) turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you B) turn on high density fog lamps instead of headlights C) use your parking lights D) Drive slow enough so you can't stop within the area lighted by your headlights

D

When driving on gravel and following another vehicle, you should: A) drive on the right side of the road to see farther ahead B) drive in the center of the road to see farther ahead C) not cross over the yellow line D) reduce speed, and allow the vehicle to move farther away

D

When parallel parking on the right between two vehicles, turn the wheels sharply to the left when A) the back of your seat is even with the back seat of the front parked vehicle B) The back of your front seat is even with the rear bumper of the front vehicle C) your rear tire touches the curb D) your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper

D

Which of the following is an important factor regarding alcohol and driving A) after a while, drivers develop an immunity to the effects of alcohol B) it takes several drink for the average person's driving ability to be affected C) If your BAC is below .08% you may still drive D) after only one drink, a person's driving ability can be affected

D

You are planning to cross or turn at an intersection. Do not enter: A) if the traffic signal is stale green B) without taking time to stop, look, and listen C) if the light is about to turn yellow D) unless complete passage through is available

D

You have the right of way only A) when turning right at intersections B) at uncontrolled intersections C) when you are exceeding the speed limit D) when other drivers give it to you

D

You may turn right from a lane other than the far right lan A) when there is no traffic on your right B) you must always turn from the far right lane C) when snow is covering the pavement markings D) when there is a sign or marking permitting the turn

D

searching for visual clues changes according to the driving environment. While driving on open highways, you should A) use your rearview and outside mirrors less B) search areas closer than two seconds from your vehicle C) check your blind spots every 10-15 seconds D) search areas farther ahead than in the city

D

Your anti-lock braking system is not working. You should: A) not drive until it is repaired B) drive at a lower speed and get the system serviced soon C) drive normal, but get the system serviced soon D) Use your emergency brake only

c

After making a turn, you should A) check your rearview mirror B) cancel your turn signal C) accelerate quickly to free the intersection D) honk your horn

A

Always search for motorcycles before changing lanes because A) their smaller size makes them harder to see B) they always have the right of way C) they have the right of way at intersections D) they must have a full lane

A

Changing lanes and passing vehicles are similar tasks because A) the driver's view is easily blocked B) some vehicles speed up faster than others C) pedestrians may not see you D) the left lane is for faster vehicles

A

Depth perceptions the ability to A) judge the relative distance of objects B) perceive hazards C) see things on the side D) read signs clearly

A

How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle to identify potential problems? A) 20-30 seconds B) 3 seconds C) 5-10 seconds D) 10-20 seconds

A

If there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the A) 9 and 3 or 8 or 4 B) 10 and 2 or 11 and 1 C) 10 and 2 or 7 and 5 D) top and bottom

A

If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching A) slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicyclist B) wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway C) honk your horn, then pass the bicyclist D) signal the bicyclist to move out of the way

A

In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane, you should use the: A) Center lane B) Far left lane C) Right lane and drive slower D) Cruise control

A

On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors give clues to the location of A) Driveways B) pedestrians C) intersections D) animal crossings

A

The vehicle safety technology called ESP stands for A) Electronic Stability Program B) Education Safety Program C) Engineered Stabilizing Process D) Equipment Sensory Protection

A

To make sure that a motorcycle is not in your blind spot, before changing lanes you should A) glance over your shoulder B) check the rearview mirror C) check the outside mirrors D) honk your horn

A

Under normal driving conditions, your stopping distance at night should be: A) within range of your headlights B) 500 ft C) Within 3 seconds in front of your present position D) 150 ft

A

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: A) stop until the lights stop flashing B) stop until all the children have left the bus C) change lanes to the left and pass cautiously D) Slow down to 15 mph as you pass the bus

A

When driving on a highway , sudden strong cross wind gusts A) can move a vehicle sideways into another lane B) Will cause the roadway to freeze C) Do not affect a vehicle as much as a strong head wind D) always cause severe dust problems

A

When going uphill, more engine power will be needed for a vehicle to overcome the effects of A) gravity B) kinetic energy C) friction D) inertia

A

When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be A) less than when turning right B) greater than when turning right C) The same as when turning right D) 4 seconds

A

When the brake system warning light stays on after you have shifted to Drive, you should: A) check to make sure the parking brake is released B) pump the brakes to release a sticking brake shoe C) go to the nearest service station, and have the brake fluid checked. D) not drive the vehicle

A

Which of the following is a good thing to remember so you will not become involved in a road rage incident A) give other drivers the benefit of the doubt B) Make sure you use gestures that are nonthreatening C) Listen to rock music D) Roll up your windows so others won't hear you scream

A

Which of the following statements best describes how "sleep debt" can be overcome A) sleep debt can only be paid off by sleeping B) Turn up the radio volume and turn on the air conditioner C) willpower and non-sleep aids can overcome sleep debt D) sleep debt will go away by itself over a period of time

A

Who has the right of way at an intersection with no crosswalks? A) pedestrians always have the right of way B) Pedestrians, but only with the green WALK signal C) vehicles, but they should slow down and be prepared to stop D) bicyclists

A

You approach an uncontrolled intersection. You should treat it as though which sign is present? A) A yield sign B) a guide sign C) a stop sign D) a warning sign

A

You are driving in the right lane of an icy, two-way, four-lane street when you see a vehicle in your lane is stopped. Your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes. You should A) brake softly and clear the lane by steering to an open space B) brake hard and clear the lane by steering to the left C) shift to a lower gear and clear the lane by going right D) brake hard and try to hit the vehicle with the side of your car

A

Broken white lines A) Indicate a pedestrian cross walk B) Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction C) Want of a railroad crossing ahead D) Tell you where to stop

B

If the acceleration lane is short, you will need A) more clear space ahead of your vehicle B) a longer gap to enter traffic C) a shorter gap to enter traffic D) a fast vehicle

B

How can you keep the inside of your vehicle's windows clear after you have cleared them in humidity or rainy conditions? A) Use the defroster/air conditioning B) Wipe with a cloth C) partially open window D) use a squeegee

a


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