Drivers Ed.

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When braking for an emergency stop with a vehicle that has antilock brakes you should:

apply full brakes

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white can or guide dog:

at all times

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the direction on a two lane roadway?

at least 10 MPH faster than the other vehicle without exceeding the speed limit

When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should:

avoid driving between two trucks

In any driving situation, you must always be able to:

be mature enough to adjust your behavior to minimize risk

Air bags are designed to :

be used with safety belts.

The best time to address distractions that can affect driving is:

before driving begins

The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to:

continually search for hazards

The best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to:

control brake and steer to collide at an angle with the object

The purpose of a regulatory sign is to:

control the movement of traffic

Which of the following is true regarding mirrors:

drivers should glance at their mirrors often when driving

Rumble strips that are placed on the side of roadways are to alert drivers when they are:

driving off the traveled portion of the roadway

If the oncoming driver at night fails to use low beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by:

frequently looking to the right side of the roadway

When another driver is tailgating your vehicle, it is best to allow a greater space area to the _____ of your vehicle.

front

To make sure that a motorcycle is not in your blind spot, before changing lanes you should:

glance over your shoulder

Searching means to:

glance quickly and continually

You are driving 55 MPH on a two lane highway, with one lane in each direction, and want to pas the vehicle ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:

have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic

When turning, your last check is:

in the direction of your intended path of travel

When you are following a motorcyclist, you should:

increase your following distance

The first skill lost by a driver under the influence of alcohol is

judgement

Before turning left onto a two way street, your last check should be to the:

left

Determining safe speed is the:

most important decision in rural driving

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lance at 55 MPH, which is the speed limit, you should:

move to the right lane

A pennant shaped sign means:

no passing zone

One way to avoid an aggressive driver is by:

not driving slowly in the fast lane

When driving on slippery roads, you should

not use your cruise control

If the left front tire blows out while you are driving, your vehicle will:

pull sharply to the left

When approaching loose gravel on the roadway, you should:

reduce speed before the gravel

When measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions, the 4 second following distance is:

safe for dry conditions under 45 MPH

When driving down a steep downgrade, you should never:

shift to neutral

When driving in the far right lane of an expressway, you:

should expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps

Which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes?

signal early, and change lanes slowly and smoothly

Which of the following statements best describes how "sleep debt" can be overcome.

sleep debt can only be paid off by sleeping

If you want to pass a bicycle on a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching:

slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicyclist

If your vehicle starts to lose traction on the roadway, you should:

slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Which line is used to mark the outer edge of a road?

solid white line

As you are about to enter the vehicle from the street side, you should:

stand at the fron of the vehicle to see approaching traffic

When approaching a railroad crossing that has gates lowered with signals flashing and bells ringing, you should:

stop and wait until the gates are raised, the signals stop flashing, and bells stop ringing.

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means:

stop before entering

What is the most common reason for loss of traction while driving on snow?

sudden or quick maneuvers or reactions

Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:

the eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard

Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:

the truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle

You are driving in a steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when:

the vehicle in front of you creates water splashes

You can identify aggressive drivers by:

their increased risk taking

Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-trailer at an intersection?

trucks make very wide right turns

What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?

try not to drive until the fog has lifted

You are stopped at a red light. You have checked the intersection to see that it is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. Unless a sign tells you not to, you may then:

turn right

The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should:

use the next exit ramp

In a rear wheel power skid your:

vehicle's rear tires are spinning

The following vehicles have the right of way at a roundabout:

vehicles in all circulating areas

You may turn right from a lane other than the far right lane:

when there is a sign or marking permitting the turn

When predicting a point of conflict, you predict:

where your path might cross with another vehicle

Lane use lights indicate:

which lane you can use at any given time

Implied consent means:

you have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood

The speed limit for a mobile park or on some roads adjacent to parks is:

15 MPH

Michigan law requires you to have your headlights on _________.

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise

When driving past vehicles parked on the left, it is best to have a space of at least _____ to the left side of your vehicle

4 feet

When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is:

45 MPH, unless otherwise posted

Children under the age of _____ and less than 4 feet 9 inches in height must be properly secured in a child restraint system.

8

If there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, it is best to keep your hands at the:

9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions

When driving in city traffic, how far ahead should you check traffic signals?

At least a block ahead

You are the first in line when the light turns green. What should you do before you begin to move ahead?

Check areas to the front, left, and right

You are driving on a one-way street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

Some expressway entrances come in from the left instead of the rights. Why do these present special problems?

Left lane is usually reserved for the highest speed traffic

When you are approaching a school bus stopped off the roadway with its yellow hazard warning lights flashing, you should:

Pass the bus with caution

Who has the right of way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

Pedestrians always have the right of way

If your vehicle's temperature light comes on while driving, you should:

Pull over safely, open the hood, and let the engine cool before checking anything

While backing a vehicle, you should see clearly in the direction your vehicle is moving. What is the best way to do this?

Turn your head and shoulders and look backward

When passing a vehicle on a two-lane road, you should return to the right side of the road when:

You see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror

When parallel parking on the right between two vehicles, turn the wheels sharply to the left when:

Your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper

An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called

a controlled intersection

If the acceleration lane is short, you will need:

a longer gap to enter traffic

You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:

a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should treat it as though which sign is present?

a yield sign

When driving at night, you should:

Adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance.

If you MUST attend to a distraction while driving:

Increase your following distance

You are approaching an intersection. The light for your direction is green. You notice the pedestrian signal on the other side of the intersection just change to "Don't Walk". Which one of the following is true?

The signal for traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow

The danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip is:

They create a false sense of alertness


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