Driver Education

If you are convicted of DUI you could expect to pay _____ in associated costs.

$8,000

The driver of a vehicle responsible for causing an accident shall receive __ points on their driving record.

1

If convicted of possession, selling, or manufacturing illegal drugs, your driving privilege will be suspended for __________.

1 year?

Glare is a bright light that reflects into a person's eyes directly or off of a surface. ______ is a source of glare.

1) A vehicles headlights 2) The angle of the sun 3) Snow

The use of ________ which impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal.

1) Alcohol 2) Prescription drugs 3) Over-the-counter drugs

There are some visual clues that the defensive driver can spot that will help avoid the impaired driver. An impaired driver might be exhibiting:

1) Driving well below or above the posted speed limit 2) Disregard for traffic signs and signals 3) Straddling lanes and changing lanes unnecessarily

You should never use high beam lights when it is:

1) Foggy 3) Raining 4) Snowing

Complete risk assessment includes:

1) Is the reward received for completing the action worth the risk involved? 2) Acceptance of whether the contemplated action should be attempted—Is it safe to make this action? Would the action put me in danger? 3) Assessment of the action while concurrently judging the action from a safety perspective.

The DMV may impose certain restrictions on a driver license and, therefore, the driver; this is done to ensure the safe operation of a motor vehicle. An example of a restriction would be:

1) Not driving between 10pm through to 4am 2) Wearing prescription glasses while driving 3) Only driving while conducting work

There are many ways to consume alcohol and not get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. You could:

1) Take a taxi 3) Abstain from drinking alcohol 4) Drink at a friends place and stay the night

If you change the motor in your vehicle you need to notify the DMV within __ days of this change.

10

The highest incidence of DUI starts in the late afternoon and continues to the early hours of the morning. Between __ pm and __ am is the peak for DUI.

10 and 3

Both left and right turns require a signal of the motorist's intention to turn within __ feet of the intersection where the turn will be made.

100

If two vehicles are traveling at a speed of 50 miles per hour and they collide with one another, the speed of the head-on impact is actually ___ miles per hour.

100

When you intend to turn left or right you must activate the appropriate turn signal during the last __ feet before turning.

100

In an intermediate risk driving environment, you should maintain at Least a __ second search in front of the vehicle and an effective space cushion.

12

Crash risk is highest at age 16 where the crash rate per mile driven is ____ times as high for 16 year-olds as it is for 18-19 year olds.

2

Some of the natural forces on a vehicle are:

2) Kinetic energy 3) Centrifugal force 4) Friction

Every motor vehicle registered in a foreign jurisdiction and every motorcycle registered in this state must be equipped with a mirror located so that the driver is able to view the roadway __ feet to the rear of the vehicle.

200

Young people should not drink until approxiamtely the age of __ as before this age the brain has not yet fully developed.

23

Drivers should be courteous and allow at least ___ feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist on the road.

3

How much of a following distance should you allow between you and the vehicle in front of you when it is raining heavily?

3 second

Your headlights are required to be on __ minutes after sunset and __ minutes before sunrise or whenever your visibility is reduced below 1000ft.

30

Lamp-type turn signals during normal day and nighttimes must be visible from a distance of __ feet from the front and rear.

300

In California there are ____ forms of financial responsibility.

4

Not having insurance in the event of an accident may mean you lose your license for up to __ years.

4

A motorist should scan the inside rearview mirror and side mirrors at least once every __ seconds to continually ensure that a safety cushion around the vehicle is maintained.

5

If a driver of a motor vehicle is involved in a collision while operating a motor vehicle on a highway or street which resulted in damages in excess of $___, or injury or death, he/she must report it to the DMV within 10 days.

750

Turn signals should be used:

Any time a turn is to be made

_______ Force is the force that keeps an object moving on a curved path that is directed inward towards the center of a rotation

Centripetal

Motorists should be aware that their ability to effectively implement the SIPDE process will be reduced by:

Driving at excessive speeds, Driving while physically impaired, & Driving while under stress

The leading cause of death for those aged between 8 and 14 is:

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

A "reportable off-highway accident" includes all of the following except:

Property damage to only the driver's property

This color and particular shaped signal requires motorists to stop at a marked stop line.

Red cirrcular

Speeding, peeling out or weaving through traffic are all examples of:

Risk taking behavior

A Pentagon shaped sign refers to:

School Zone and Crossing, type of warning sign, yellow and black in color

Always check tire pressure when:

Tires are cold

An illness can slow down your ability to transmit information from the driving environment and to take the appropriate safe actions as needed

True

If you intend to reverse your vehicle, check around it before you get in for any obstructions that may prevent this maneuver.

True

If you start using drugs, you put yourself in situations of contact with other users and sellers. This contact can lead to trying other drugs, even stronger drugs, which may then result in dependency.

True

When you are driving in fog it is very important to:

Turn on your low beams and reduce speed

Having the correct posture and the degree or severity of braking, acceleration and steering inputs have a direct result on the ability of a motorist to effectively address changes in __________?

Vehicle Balance

Mixing alcohol with other drugs can cause:

Vomiting, Drowsiness, & Loss of coordination

Characteristics of fatigue-related crashes include the following except:

Well rested person who takes regular breaks on long trips

Drug addiction is a disease of the ______.

brain

When the roads are _______ there are more chances for drivers to become aggressive, triggered by mood, traffic, or another driver.

congested

The force of gravity _______ speed when going uphill and ________ speed when going downhill.

decreases; increases

Alcohol is a ___________.

depressant

_______ are drugs with chemicals that slow the functioning of the brain and the central nervous system.

downers

A student under the age of 15 who is taking driver training either in a secondary school or private training facility can apply for a student license.

false

It is legal for a driver to leave a vehicle unoccupied with the ignition on but in park for any length of time.

false

Once you have a driver license you are not expected and required to follow the rules of the road.

false

Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) have a low center of gravity. This makes these vehicles more susceptible to rollovers when driving on curves or turning sharply at high speeds.

false

Stickers, signs, or other materials can be attached to the front windscreen in the lowest corner, furthest from the driver, within a 5 inch square or within a 7 inch square, in the lowest corner on the driver's side of the windscreen.

false

Teens involved in extracurricular activities, have plans to further their education, have strong religious ties, or simply have strong family ties, are more likely to consume alcohol due to the fear of losing these things that are very important to them.

false

The automobile will not remain the primary source of transportation.

false

The original or copy of a vehicle's registration must be kept at home unless the registration is being renewed or transferred.

false

When traveling on an open highway, you may legally pass another vehicle if a yellow solid line is next to a broken yellow line and the solid yellow line is on your side of the roadway.

false

You have the right to consult with a lawyer before selecting or completing a BAC measurement test.

false

______ vision is the vision that identifies specific objects.

focal

When two license plates are issued they need to be attached to the _________ of the vehicle they were issued for.

front and rear bumpers

Guide signs give information to assist drivers in arriving safely at their destinations. These signs are predominately _____and _____ in color.

green, white

Head rests should be adjusted to fit against the _______ of the head.

middle

When passing, give ______ and ______ riders the room they deserve and need for safety.

motorcycle and bicycle

Gravity, inertia, momentum, kinetic energy and centrifugal force are all _______ forces a driver must deal with.

natural

The blind spots of large vehicles are also frequently referred to as __ zones.

no

Construction area warning signs are _____ and _____ in color.

orange, black

A skid that results from rear wheel traction loss is defined as _________.

oversteer

A driver license in the State of California is a _______, not a right.

privilege

________ is defined as an assault with a motor vehicle, or other weapon by the operator or passengers of another motor vehicle, and is caused by an incident that occurred on the roadway.

road rage

Novice drivers lack the experience necessary to reliably categorize and appropriately respond to ___________ hazards.

roadside

To help improve driver safety on highways __________ are textured lines that are used to inform drivers that they are reaching the edge of the roadway.

rumble strips

Having an adequate ___________ provides a driver with the time and space necessary to react to potential and immediate hazards in the driving scene.

space cushion

When you approach a ____ sign you are required by law to come to a complete stop behind the limit line, at the corner or crosswalk.

stop

Despite of what you have heard, the only way to sober up is:

time

It is important to understand the effects of ________ Laws on vehicle stability, stopping distance and crash forces.

traffic

Drivers can reduce the possibility of risky behavior by following ________ specifically related to the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

traffic laws

All vehicles on public roadways and parking facilities must have a current registration.

true

Any driver involved in an accident causing injury or death must stop at the scene of the accident.

true

By not following posted signs you might be choosing between life or death.

true

By not understanding the effects of natural forces you could lose control of your vehicle.

true

Centrifugal force pushes a vehicle toward the outside of a corner. Drivers must enter a corner with reduced speed to maintain control.

true

Driver Education can lessen the costs associated with policing, accidents and property damage.

true

If over-the-counter medications are mixed with another drug, the effects are compounded and are unpredictable.

true

If you hit a parked vehicle or other property and you are unable to locate the owner, you must leave a note attached and secured to the property with your information. Then, notify the police.

true

Legally, a bicyclist has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle.

true

Non-residents 18 years or older who don't require a driver license in their home country or state may operate a foreign vehicle they own for no longer than 30 days without having to apply for a license.

true

On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus which is picking up or dropping off children, unless the highway is divided and the bus is on the other side of the roadway.

true

Other drivers expect that you will not be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or anything that impairs you ability to operate a vehicle safely.

true

Regardless of who's right, pedestrians must be yielded the right-of-way.

true

Road conditions that may not pose a threat for passenger vehicles can be dangerous hazards for motorcyclists.

true

Scanning the roadway and anticipating when you will need to stop is a great way to reduce gas usage and excessive wear on brakes and tires.

true

The law only states when the right-of-way must be yielded. On no occasion does the law grant or provide the right-of-way.

true

Threshold Braking is a braking technique that applies maximum braking, which approaches the point of wheel lock-up.

true

When you see a driver displaying the typical behavior of an intoxicated driver, put as much distance as possible between your vehicle and the suspected intoxicated driver.

true

You should never make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly, due to weather, 200 feet in either direction or when there is a vehicle closer than 200 feet to you in a residential district.

true

A vehicle's brake system should be inspected ____ a year as part of maintaining the brake system.

twice

Synergism is what happens when you combine the intake of ___________ at the same time.

two or more drugs

This type of skid occurs when too much steering input is applied by the motorist for a given speed resulting in the front wheels skidding forward, regardless of additional steering inputs by the motorist.

understeer

_____ signs will indicate where animals may be encountered on the roadway. Be prepared for animals on the road when you see these signs.

yellow