drivers ed final exam

If you directly or indirectly cause a collision, you are also legally and_________ responsible, and you may be liable for damage or costs related to injury associated with that collision.

Financially

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.

SUVs have higher _______________ and bumpers.

Headlights

When a tire is ________________it is riding on the surface of the water instead of making contact with the road surface.

Hydroplaning

________ is the force that occurs when two objects come in contact with each other.

Inertia

________________ allow for traffic to enter and leave the roadway with fewer interruptions.

Interchanges

____________ slows reaction time and a driver's response to emergency situations.

Marijuana

State licensing requirements include proof of ______ responsibility.

personal

Avoid eye contact unless you are making _________ gesture.

A courteous

Primary controls include the gearshift lever, steering wheel, and _______________.

Accelerator

Graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws are designed for novice drivers to gain _____ incrementally, or in stage

Experience

___________ drinking is often done because of curiosity about taste and peer pressure.

Experimental

Before driving a vehicle that you have rented or borrowed, become familiar with its _____________ and handling characteristics.

Features

Watch for____________of potential hazards such as vehicles moving from side to side in your lane ahead.

clues

Combining drugs may cause synergism, a more intense effect than if you only take one drug at a time, which is unpredictable and extremely ____________.

dangerous

As the airbag ___________, it absorbs energy from the object that strikes it.

deflates

Signal far enough ahead so other drivers in your vicinity can make adjustments to your change in speed and _____________.

direction

When the light turns green it _____________ mean the intersection is clear and it is safe to proceed.

does

When parking ___________, turn your front wheels toward the curb or edge of the roadway.

downhill

If you have a _________ yellow line on your side of the road, never pass or cross over into the oncoming lane.

solid

A parallel parking _______ needs to be large enough to have a few feet in front and behind your vehicle which is needed to maneuver in and out.

space

Courtesy is safe and it is easy, but most of all it is what you _______ from others.

want

Markings give drivers important information, ___________ and direction regarding the use of the road.

warnings

One law regarding underage drinking applies to all states: _______ tolerance, which means there is a severe penalty for consuming ANY amount of alcohol and driving.

zero

As a driver, you are responsible for making every effort to avoid becoming involved in a __________.

Collision

To yield at an intersection means: allow others the right of way to use the intersection before you _______.

Enter

Before putting the vehicle in motion, check the ________________ space around your vehicle to be sure it is completely clear.

Parking

It is your ______________ to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians even though they often enter an intersection before it is safe or they dash across the street when they are in a hurry.

Responsibility

One of the ways to manage emotions, especially anger, is __________.

To leave in plenty of enough time to get from point A to point B

Use only ___________gasoline to protect your catalytic converter and lower emissions.

Unleaded

The effects of experimental drinking, recreational drinking and alcohol abuse are all _____________.

Unpredictable

____________ traveling in mountainous terrain at night or in bad weather.

avoid

To drive safely at night, reduce your speed so your total __________distance does not exceed the distance you can see ahead using your headlights.

braking

Without the effects of _______________, your vehicle could not accelerate, steer, or brake.

gravity

If at all possible, maneuver to avoid a ________ collision which involves extreme force upon impact and is statistically more likely to result in injury or death.

head-on

The considerable weight and__________ of an SUV makes collisions more dangerous for drivers of small vehicles.

height

Most hazards or obstacles occur _________ your vehicle and require evasive braking or steering.

in front of

The ____ vehicle code covers licensing, traffic and vehicle laws, and details punishment for breaking the law.

local

Use your ____________ headlights in bad weather, such as fog, snow or rain.

low-beam

Fatigue is temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical, ______ or nervous exertion (stress).

mental

When driving a heavy vehicle such as a moving van, drive slowly and allow ___________ time and space to maneuver.

more

As you approach a bicyclist traveling in your lane, adjust your speed and position and do not pass if the road is too _______ for you to pass safely.

narrow

Ensure you have the maximum view of traffic behind your vehicle by adjusting your ____________ mirror

rear-view

At a four-way stop, when two or more vehicles stop at the same time, the vehicle on the__________goes first.

right

The Highway Transportation System (HTS) is a complex integrated system consisting of ______, vehicles, and people.

roadways

After you enter your vehicle, lock the doors for personal __________.

safety

The _________ of an SUV makes it hard to see around in traffic and in parking lots.

size

Narcotics act to _________ the central nervous system and produce side effects such as nausea, dizziness and vomiting.

slow

When towing a trailer, it will take approximately _________ times longer to accelerate, pass, turn and stop.

two