Drivers Training Ultimate Study Guide: Segment I
when meeting an oncoming vehicle on a 2-way, 2-lane city street with no parked cars on either side, you should:
adjust lane position slightly right of center
when you must handle several hazards at the same time, the best tactic is to:
adjust speed and position to separate the hazards
managing space wisely in city traffic:
allows you to see and be seen
the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is:
an orderly visual search pattern
detecting potentially threatening objects or conditions in traffic mostly depends on:
an organized, aggressive, visual search
the best place to adjust speed to steer through a curve ______ the curve
before
before moving a vehicle in reverse, you should check to see that the area _______ the vehicle is clear
behind
when passing a vehicle on a two-way, two-lane road, you should return to the right side of the road when you can see _________.
both headlights of the past car in your mirror
what is the proper way to change lanes?
check mirrors and blind spots, signal, check again, then change lanes
the instant you observe a conflict ahead, you should:
check your mirrors
when you are predicting where your path might cross with another vehicle, you are predicting a point of:
conflict
the best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to
continually search for hazards
when making a right turn, start turning the steering wheel when your front wheels are even with the _________
curb line
when you identify a potential hazard, you must:
decide what to do
driving of rural roadways can be especially hazardous due to:
deer
if you react one-half second slower because of a distraction, the chances of a crash can _______
double
the single biggest cause of crashes is
drivers running into things they can't see
(T or F) to avoid a collision with a vehicle that appears will hit you in the side, you should brake or accelerate slowly
f
the area you can see around you is called:
field of vision
when following a vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead, it is best to:
follow at a greater distance than usual
if you approach an intersection where the traffic light is not working, you should treat it like a __________
four-way stop
when another driver is tailgating your vehicle, it is best to allow a greater space area to the:
front of your vehicle
the most basic principle of controlling the consequences of a crash is to avoid a _____ head-on crash
head-on
when there are no vehicles approaching nearby, U-turns in residential districts are ________
illegal
a vehicle driven in a curve tends to go
in a straight line
if you must attend to a distraction while driving
increase your following distance
a large truck is driving in the middle lane of three lanes of traffic going in the same direction. you want to pass. it is best to pass quickly on the right or left?
left
to make a left turn from a one-way street to a two-way street, you should turn from the far _____ lane.
left
when 2 vehicles at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets arrive at the same time, the driver on the ______ shall yield to the driver on the ______
left, right
the first to consider when thinking about making a U-turn is whether or not it is ______
legal
When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be ______ than when turning right
less
yielding the right of way means:
letting the other drivers go first
when looking for blind spots, what is true?
look over your right shoulder when changing lanes to the right, look over your left shoulder when changing lanes to the left
minimizing a hazard is a technique for reducing risks from a hazard by putting _____ distance between you and a hazard
more
if you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane at the speed limit, you should:
move to the right lane
when can you drive off the road to pass another vehicle?
never
when turning left, yield to the:
oncoming traffic
the distance your vehicle travels from the time the eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows its a hazard is called:
perception distance
if you don't have room to squeeze by an oncoming vehicle on a narrow street, you should:
pull over and wait behind parked vehicles
when preparing to make a 3 pt. turnaround, you should:
pull to the right and stop
you are driving on a two-lane highway. the final decision whether to abort a pass or proceed to pass should be made just prior to:
reaching the vehicle you are passing
a driver has the least amount of control over space to the:
rear of the vehicle
when passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, your engine misses and your speed decreases. you should ______________
return to your lane
if you must turn your vehicle around on a narrow roadway and most of the traffic is coming towards you, the best type of turnaround would be a 3-point turnaround using a driveway on the ________.
right
to turn right from a one-way street, you should position your vehicle in the _______ lane.
right
you want to back out of an angled parking space on a street with two-way traffic. you should always back out slowly and look over your ______ shoulder as you back up
right
to make a right turn onto a two-way street, you should start your turn in the farthest _____ lane and end in the lane closest to the __________
right curb
if a passing vehicle has to cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should slow down and check _______ ahead
right shoulder
when nearing the crest of a hill on a two-lane roadway, you should reduce your speed and move your vehicle to which side of your lane?
right side
when checking your blind spots, you should look over your ___________ shoulder for a right lane change and over your _______ shoulder for a left lane change
right, left
when backing up to the right, you should steer the top of the steering wheel to the ______ and look over your _____ shoulder
right, right
when measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions, the 4-second following distance is:
safe for dry conditions under 45 mph
when you are looking far and near and side to side you are:
searching
the key factor when driving in a city is a plan that allows you to concentrate on:
seeing everything in your traffic scene
If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should:
slow, steer right, and sound horn
you should not pass if you cannot complete the pass before reaching a:
solid yellow line, intersection
when you enter traffic from a parking spot, you should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the ______ of the traffic
speed
if you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should:
steer for something soft
when approaching a crosswalk, you see a pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must:
stop at the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street
if a traffic signal changes to yellow as you approach an intersection, you should make every reasonable effort to:
stop before entering the intersection
when traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the oncoming intersection, you should:
stop before tracks and then proceed to cross
you must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection where you have to cross the railroad tracks, you should:
stop before you cross the railroad tracks when you do not have room to completely cross the tracks
whenever you approach an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
stop if vehicles are entering from the left or right
an advantage of a 3-second following distance in city traffic is that you can
stop safely
at an intersection controlled by four-way stop signs, you should:
stop, whoever gets their first gets to go
while driving in an urban area, a pedestrian may appear unexpectedly when you approach a:
stopped vehicle
(T or F) in a right turn, the rear wheels will track closer to the curb in relation to the front wheels
t
(T or F) pedestrians are also part of the Highway Transportation System. Pedestrians have the right of way over all vehicles when passing on a green light
t
(T or F) searching for specific driving related clues is different in different driving environments
t
(T or F) searching means to glance quickly and continually
t
(T or F) the best position to take when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a turn light is to wait partially in the intersection with their wheels straight
t
(T or F) to plan for a turn, you should be in the correct lane about a block before the turn
t
(T or F) to steer straight forward, look far ahead toward the center of your intended path
t
(T or F) too much steering input during a lane change can cause your vehicle to turn sharply into the adjoining lane
t
(T or F) when backing a vehicle, you should clearly in the direction your vehicle is moving. the best way to do this is by turning your head and shoulders and looking backwards
t
(T or F) you are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, with one lane in each direction, and want to pass the vehicle ahead of you. to pass safely, you need to have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic
t
(T or F) you are on a two-way street and have a red light. the cross street is a one-way street going left, and you want to turn on red.
t
(T or F) you can pass a vehicle on the right if the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and you do not have to leave the paved lane to pass.
t
(T or F) you should yield the right of way when it helps prevent crashes
t
when preparing to make a right turn, besides signaling 3 to 4 seconds in advance, you should:
tap your brake pedal to flash your brake lights
when preparing to make a right turn, besides signaling 3 to 4 seconds in advance, you should:
tap your brake pedal to flash your break lights
when a vehicle hits a fixed object, like a tree, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits the tree?
the speed of the vehicle
when driving on a one way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle:
to the right portion of your lane
collisions occur at curves because speed on the approach is:
too fast
you should enter a roundabout when there is an adequate gap in _______.
traffic
when turning, your last check is the direction of your ______
turn
after you have you come to a complete stop at a red light at a red light, if traffic is clear you may then:
turn right
traffic is moving 30 mph on a street you plan to cross. how big of a gap in traffic should you have in each direction in order to cross the street?
two-thirds of a block
who has a right of way at a roundabout?
vehicles in all circulating lanes
you are at a traffic signal wanting to make a left turn, you see a green arrow pointing to the left. you should:
wait for traffic and pedestrians
you are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should:
wait until the intersection is clear
right-of-way laws are written in terms of who must ______
yield
if you approach the curve at the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should slow down so that:
you can stop at the distance you can't see ahead of you
you need to identify hazards farther ahead when driving at faster speeds because:
you reach the hazards more quickly
.
.
66. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol level that is _____.
.08% or more
when driving in city traffic, you should check traffic signals at least:
1 block ahead
when driving past vehicles parked on your right or left, you should position your vehicle at least how far away?
1 door width
23. When driving a vehicle with airbags, you are safest when seated ______ inches away from the steering wheel.
10
when intending to turn or change lanes, you must communicate your intentions to other road users by activating your turn signal over a distance of _____ feet
100
when making a right turn in an urban setting you should signal you intention to turn at least _______ ahead of the turn
100 feet or half a block
when you are parallel parked, you should be within how many inches of the curb?
12 inches
a driver should look ______ seconds ahead of the vehicle when driving
12-15
you should search how many seconds ahead when managing visibility in cities and suburbs?
12-15 seconds
to aim high in steering means you should look at least:
12-15 seconds again
you should stop no closer than _____ feet from a railroad crossing if a train is approaching
15
38. The speed limit for a mobile home park, or on some roads adjacent to parks, is:
15 mph
the distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving in city traffic at low speeds is at least:
2 blocks
when planning for a turn in heavy city traffic, you should prepare to get into the proper lane ________ in advance.
2-3 blocks
39. Your speed in a roundabout should be less than:
20 mph
when driving on the expressway, how many seconds ahead should a driver search?
20-30 seconds
58. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is ______.
25 mph
59. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is ______.
25 mph
under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 mph on the expressway should be:
3 seconds
18. Headlights are required to be turned on:
30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
an advisory speed sign with a speed limit of 35 mph attached just before a curve means:
35 mph is the fastest recommended speed under ideal conditions
17. Children under the age of ______ require an approved child passenger seat.
4
26. When driving, it is best to have a space of at least ______ feet on both sides of your vehicle.
4
when changing lanes or merging with another lane to the left, you need at least a:
4 second gap
the rule used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions is the:
4-second rule
7. Your seat should be adjusted so that your right foot can reach the accelerator pedal with the knee bent at an angle of approximately:
45 Degrees
60. When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is ______, unless otherwise posted.
45 mph
49. A school sign is yellow-green with ______ sides.
5
turning right and accelerating to 30 mph takes about:
6 seconds
turning left and accelerating to 30 mph takes about ____ seconds
7
you should prepare for a turn how far before turning?
8-12 seconds
14. If there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the ______ o' clock positions.
9 and 3
41. Rumble strips are placed across the road to alert drivers they are approaching:
A change of roadway conditions.
Deceleration lane
A lane that allows drivers exiting the freeway to reduce speed prior to the off ramp
Left
A large truck is driving in the middle lane of three lanes of traffic going in the same direction. If you want to pass, it is best to pass on the:
Speed and distance
A motorcycle's smaller size makes it difficult to judge a motorcycle's:
42. What sign shape identifies an interstate highway?
A shield.
61. A broken yellow line means that passing is allowed when it's ______.
Clear
35. When driving through highway work zones, you should lower your speed whenever you see:
Construction workers. Construction signs.
36. You are most likely to find sharp pavement drop-offs when driving through _____.
Construction zones
25. Your antilock braking system isn't working. You should _____ but get the system serviced soon.
Continue driving
29. The purpose of a regulatory sign is to:
Control the movement of traffic.
37. An intersection that has signs or signals to assign the right of way is called a ______ intersection.
Controlled
11. Without antilock brakes, manually applying your brakes for a quick stop without locking up your brakes is called _____ braking.
Controlled or threshold
19. Hand-over-hand steering involves pushing the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand ______ over to pull the wheel farther down.
Crosses
80. _____ zones and side impact panels protect occupants by allowing structures to collapse at different rates, reducing the risk of penetration into the passenger compartment or spreading forces over a wider area.
Crumple
70. A _____ drug slows down the central nervous system.
Depressant
43. Solid white lines between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction:
Discourage lane changes.
59. If you react a half-second slower because of a distraction, the chance of a crash can:
Double
Stopping
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:
77. Which of the following is true regarding mirrors?
Drivers should glance at their mirrors often when driving.
38. Most cold medications can make a person _____ while driving.
Drowsy
57. The body's natural rhythms cause nearly everyone to be less alert during the:
Early afternoon
83. Which of the following is NOT a principle of controlling the consequences of a vehicle crash?
Hit an approaching vehicle rather than a stationary object.
76. When are you most likely to encounter impaired drivers?
Holidays, weekends, and at night.
5 seconds
How long can it take for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare?
15. The loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is:
Hydroplaning
3. You are driving in steady rain. A good indication that _____ can occur is when the vehicle in front of you creates water splashes.
Hydroplaning
True
If a motorcyclist applies the front brake too hard, the motorcycle's front brake can lock up and cause loss of control. True or false
True
If a motorcyclist on a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicyclist
True
If the exit ramp that you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic you should use the next exit ramp. True or false
Frequently looking into the right edge of the road
If the oncoming driver at night fails to use low-beam lights, you can attempt to reduce glare by:
You may be unable to re-enter the road because of shoulder conditions
If you choose to leave the road to avoid hazard or emergency, you should keep in mind that:
True
If you enter an expressway ramp that you do not want, you should continue on the expressway and use the next exit
Engine
If you see a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog waiting to cross at a corner, you should pull up to the crosswalk and stop so the person can hear your___________
61. You should not wear headphones while driving because you will not be able to hear:
Important roadway sounds.
49. The first skill lost by a driver under the influence of alcohol is:
Judgment
67. Two psychological effects of drugs on the driving task are:
Judgment and vision
68. The first precaution to take with regards to driving after taking medicine is to _____ if it has side effects that will affect your driving.
Know
37. Construction vehicles around construction zones are usually:
Large and slow-moving
True
Large trucks turning right onto a street with 2 lanes in each direction always have to use part of the left lane to complete a turn. True of false
40. When you are first in line and the light turns green, you should check the areas to the ______, ______, and ______ of your vehicle before moving ahead.
Left, right, and front
7. To slow or stop gradually on ice, use _____ on the brakes.
Light and steady pressure
65. When stopped at a red signal light which then changes to green, you should ______.
Look before going.
72. This sign means:
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the railroad crossing ahead.
60. If the driver ahead of you was distracted, you should:
Maintain a safe following distance.
88. While driving at 50 mph, your left rear tire blows out. Your first reaction should be:
Maintain speed and grip the steering wheel firmly.
52. When confronted by an aggressive driver, the first thing you do is:
Make every attempt to get out of their way.
40. The use of what drug can affect the driver's condition by impairing the driver's coordination and judgment for a long period of time?
Marijuana
70. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line ______.
May pass if it is clear.
81. Your most important decisions will involve how to manage available time and space and _____ risk.
Minimize
Have the right to use a full traffic lane
Motorcycle operators:
At a greater distance
Motorcycles should be followed:
33. A law enforcement officer with his vehicle's emergency flashing lights on has stopped a vehicle on the right side of the expressway. What should you do?
Move at least one lane to the left.
28. If the accelerator sticks and you need to stop quickly, you should first apply the brakes and shift to:
Neutral
64. A double yellow line in the middle of a two-lane road means ______.
No passing in either direction.
51. A pennant-shaped sign means ______.
No passing zone.
14. If your vehicle begins to lose traction, you should slow gradually and (apply or not apply) the brakes.
Not apply
55. One way to avoid aggressive driving is by:
Not driving slow in the fast lane.
53. An anger management technique is to:
Not respond. Take a deep breath. Count to ten.
Slow down and proceed with caution if unable to lane change away from incident/parked emergency vehicle
On an expressway, the "Move Over Law" requires drivers to:
True
On expressways you should avoid driving between two trucks
44. After how many drinks can a person's driving be affected?
One
44. You have the right of way:
Only when others give it to you.
62. Yellow lines separate traffic moving in ______.
Opposite directions.
True
Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto an expressway in heavy traffic. If necessary, you may stop if absolutely necessary, and wait for a large gap in traffic before merging with the expressway traffic. True or false
2. Which of the following does not apply when driving on a gravel road behind another vehicle?
Pass the vehicle.
When facing a walk signal
Pedestrians can only cross at an intersection:
84. If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should:
Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly, stopping just short of locking wheels.
67. What do you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow?
Proceed with caution.
58. If you are driving and simply cannot keep your eyes open, you should:
Pull over at a safe location and sleep for a while.
34. You are driving on a one-way street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Pull over to the right side of the road and stop.
15. If the temperature light comes on while driving, you should:
Pull over, turn the motor off, and check the fluid level.
27. What should you do if your brakes completely fail?
Pump your brakes. Downshift to a lower gear. Look for an escape route. Use your emergency brake.
78. If you double the speed of your vehicle, you _____ the energy in a crash.
Quadruple
53. When approaching a railroad crossing, that has gates lowered with signals flashing and bells ringing, you should stop and wait until the gates are ______, the signals ______ flashing, and the bells stop ______.
Raised, stop, and ringing.
26. If you experience sudden brake failure while driving, you should first:
Rapidly pump the brake.
11. Head restraints, when properly adjusted, provide the most protection when a vehicle is struck from the:
Rear
12. In a rear-wheel power skid, your vehicle's _____ tires are spinning.
Rear
13. When a vehicle is equipped with air bags, the safest position for any child restraint is in the middle of the:
Rear seat
1. When approaching loose gravel on the road, you should _____ speed before the gravel.
Reduce
52. The purpose of traffic signs are to ______, to ______, and to ______.
Regulate, warn, and give information.
79. When preparing to move your vehicle, after you shift into gear, the next step is to:
Release the parking brake.
1. Define risk:
Risk is the chance of injury, damage, or loss. Driver inattention is a major contributor to increased risk.
71. A driver loses control of his/her emotions and attempts to harm another driver. This is called _____.
Road rage
63. Raised line markers on the roadway and shoulder are used to define ______.
Safe paths of travel.
66. You approach an intersection where you plan to turn right. The signal light is red. Before turning, you must ______, ______, ______.
Signal, stop, make sure it is legal, make sure it is clear.
73. A flashing yellow X on a lane usage light means you should leave this lane because it will soon be controlled by a ______.
Solid red X
True
Some expressway entrances come in from the left instead of the usual right. These present social problems because the left lane is usually reserved for higher speed limits. True or false
Velocitation(highway hypnosis), merging vehicles, sleepy drivers Entrance/exit ramps, the effect of speed on braking distance, strong cross winds
Some of the greatest dangers of freeway driving are:
3. Define risk perception:
Space needs of the vehicle and/or the maneuver to be made. Speed and time intervals - to reduce the current risk. Roadway conditions - flat or crowned, type of surface, good shoulders, etc. Other roadway user actions - hardest to evaluate. Evaluation of risk present at the time the maneuver is made.
13. In a skid, you lose control of your vehicle's _____ and _____.
Speed and direction
30. A traffic light that has been green for some time is:
Stale, and likely to turn yellow.
5. The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface is to:
Steer and brake smoothly and gradually.
6. The primary problem associated with front wheel lock-up when braking in a slick surface is the inability to:
Steer the vehicle.
9. When both the inside rearview mirror and the outside rearview mirrors are adjusted properly, the right blind spot and the smaller blind spot to the left will ______.
Still be there
68. For solid red signals, flashing red signals, and non-functioning traffic signals, you must always.
Stop
57. The response to a flashing red traffic signal is the same as to a ______ with no other controls.
Stop sign
56. What do you do at an intersection with a flashing red light?
Stop, and then proceed when clear.
9. The most common reason for loss of traction while driving in snow is:
Sudden and quick movement
46. Implied consent laws are designed to penalize drivers for refusal to:
Take a breath or blood alcohol concentration test.
48. A driver's field of vision should include:
The entire area of the highway and surroundings you can see.
5. Each time you drive, make a routine pre-driving check of:
Tires, gauges, and mirrors
35. Reflectors are used:
To guide your driving path.
78. When driving past vehicles parked on right, you should position your vehicle:
To the left portion of your lane.
75. When driving on a one-way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle:
To the right portion of your lane.
45. A yield sign is in the shape of a ______, when you see a yield sign, you should ______.
Triangle, slow down and let closely approaching traffic and pedestrians go first.
10. If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should be behind the middle of the persons head. True or False
True
16. Inertia is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash. True or False
True
21. Wear bars show when you check your tires that the tires are in poor condition and need possible replacement. True or False
True
22. If the left front tire blows out while you are driving, your vehicle will pull sharply to the left. True or False
True
23. While driving at 50 mph, your left rear tire blows out. Your first reaction should be to handle the blowout like a skid. True or False
True
29. Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. A good rule to remember at such a time is you can almost always swerve to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop. True or False
True
32. If an emergency vehicle is approaching in heavy traffic, if possible you should move to the right edge of the road and stop. True or False
True
36. If you approach an intersection without stop signs or signals, you should slow down and yield to pedestrians and other traffic that arrives at the intersection before you. True or False
True
39. It is your responsibility to know how your medication affects your driving. True or False
True
42. The biggest issue with using cell phones while driving is the mental distraction. True or False
True
47. Impaired depth perception in drivers who drink alcohol causes them to perceive something as far away when it is actually close. True or False
True
48. Intoxication means that a driver's blood alcohol level is above the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration. True or False
True
62. Sadness distracts you from driving by disconnecting you from reality. True or False
True
64. Fatigue affects your ability to perceive or respond to hazards. True or False.
True
65. Alcohol begins to affect a person's abilities almost the moment it enters the body. True or False
True
69. Medicines used to treat the common cold often make you sleepy and thus should not be used while driving.
True
72. Strong emotions can cause you to fix your attention on one event. True or False
True
73. A good thing to remember so you will not become involved in a road rage incident is to give other drivers the benefit of the doubt. True or False
True
74. The best time to take a short break is before you feel drowsy or tired. True or False
True
75. A sign of drowsy driving if you do not remember driving the last few miles. True or False
True
10. If your vehicle is skidding, you should:
Turn the wheels the direction you want to go.
4. When roads are slippery, you should avoid making fast:
Turns and stops
43. Collisions involving cell phone usage while driving are _____ as likely to be a rear-end collision.
Twice
55. This sign means that vehicles travel in ______ directions.
Two
3-4 seconds
Under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 65 mph on the expressway should be:
Diamond lane
Used for HOV (high occupancy vehicles) such as buses/car pools used for certain traffic such as bikes, golf carts, joggers,etc. white diamonds painted on the lane identifying it has a reserved lane
86. In a rear-wheel skid your:
Vehicle moves sideways without any additional steering input.
77. In a front wheel skid, your:
Vehicle moves straight forward in spite of steering input.
500 ft.
When driving at night with your high-beam headlights on, you must dim your lights when you are within______________of an oncoming vehicle
Within the range of your headlights (500ft.)
When driving at night, it is good to keep your speed slow enough that you can stop:
True
When driving behind a large, slow-moving vehicle on a rural road, you should leave enough space so it doesn't block your view of potential dangers. True or false
True
When driving in the far right lane of an expressway, you should expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps
Be prepared for lane shifts or alternating lane closures
When driving through highway work zones, you should:
At the same speed as traffic on the freeway
When entering a freeway, you should be driving:
True
When exiting an expressway, search early for your exit. True or false
Pull off the roadway as far as possible
When going downhill, and a large truck(with white smoke underneath) is rapidly approaching from behind you, you should:
Pull off the roadway to a safe location until the rain stops
When it becomes extremely difficult to see because of heavy rain, you should:
Speed, windshields, low beams
When it is foggy, you should reduce your____________, turn on your______________, and then turn on your________________
Wind turbulence
When passing a large truck, it is important to leave as much space between you and the truck because large trucks often create
You may not provide an adequate stopping distance for the truck
When passing a truck, do not cut in front of the truck too quickly because:
True
When the expressway is wet or slippery, your following distance should be at least 4 seconds:
True
When you are approaching a school bus stopped off the roadway with its hazard warning lights flashing, you should pass the bus with caution. True or false
20 feet
When you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside the city limits with its red flashers on, you must stop how far from the bus?
Turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn
You are coming towards an intersection. You see a semi-truck coming to the intersection from the left about to turn right. You should expect the semi-truck to:
Stay in your lane Slow your speed to 45 mph because workers are present
You are driving in the left lane. Construction crews are working on the right shoulder. Your should:
Highbeams
You are driving on a clear night in an area with few street lights on. If you cannot see well with headlights, use your________________when legal and keep your interior lights off
Divided highway
You do not have to stop for a school bus that has stopped on the other side of a _________________________where the road is separated by a barrier
500 ft.
You must use your headlights when there is not enough light to see pedestrians and vehicles clearly at a distance of:
True
You must yields to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog at all times
You need extra room to see around the truck
You should allow more space in front of you vehicle when following large trucks because:
Large
You should increase your following distance if the vehicle in front of you is:
Changing lanes, passing on an expressway, and entering an intersection
You should search for motorcycles before:
Wide right turns
You should stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-trailer truck because trucks make:
12. The top of the steering wheel be no higher than:
Your chin
you are driving with a row of parked cars on your right and oncoming vehicles on your left. you should drive:
a middle course between them
Acceleration lane
Allows drivers entering the freeway to increase speed to blend with others
80. A flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane:
Allows drivers to slow down and turn if the intersection is clear.
41. The danger of a driver using _____ on a long trip is that they create a false sense of alertness.
Amphetamines
20. The correct technique when backing up is to steer the car in the opposite direction that you want the back of the car to move. True or False
False - Top of the wheel in the same direction.
18. In a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, when you are braking for an emergency stop you should:
Apply full brakes.
No
Are you ever allowed to use the emergency crossover on expressways
20. On freezing, wet days, roadways on bridges and overpasses are most likely to hide _____.
Areas of ice
30. The best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to control braking and steer so you will collide:
At an angle with the object.
17. What is black ice?
A thin sheet of invisible ice.
Slow down in front of you
A vehicle has passed you and moved into your lane. The most dangerous thing the passing driver can do is:
2. Name the six characteristics of risk:
A) Always Present - Other highway users, the roadway and the vehicle you are driving. B) Perceived Differs From Actual - People do not identify risk when it is actually there. C) Is Shared - It is shared by drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. D) Can Be Changed - Based on our perception of risk, what we see and the decisions we make on what to do with our vehicle. E) Can Be Analyzed - Some situations present more risk than others. Drivers must evaluate risk and consequences. F) Can Be Altered - Some situations present more risk than others. Drivers must evaluate risk and consequences.
46. This sign means a(n) ______ lane ahead.
Added
8. When should you adjust your mirrors?
After you adjust the seat.
51. _____ driving is driving a vehicle and a selfish, bold or pushing manner.
Aggressive
8. On wet roads, drive in the tire tracks of the vehicle:
Ahead
24. ______ are designed to be used with safety belts.
Airbags
54. If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
Avoid eye contact and remain calm.
87. If a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle, you should:
Be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle.
6. In a multiple lane roundabout, you should change lanes before or after entering?
Before
63. The best time to address distractions that can affect driving is:
Before driving begins.
50. In any driving situation, you must always be able to be mature enough to adjust your _____ to minimize risk.
Behavior
22. Your vehicles outside mirrors should be adjusted in a way that the ______ are reduced.
Blind spots
32. The two colors that are used for information and recreation signs are:
Blue and brown
82. The vehicle safety technology that compares we a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:
Electronic stability program
50. On an expressway, an overhead sign with a yellow panel indicates:
Exit only.
16. Cruise control works best when driving on slippery roads. True or False
False
21. ______ will warn other drivers that your vehicle is stopped and cannot be moved on or near the shoulder.
Four-way emergency flashers
56. A sign of an aggressive driver is:
Frequently crossing the center line to look at traffic. Weaving in and out of traffic. Driving over the speed limit.
19. In a front-wheel power skid, which tires spin when you accelerate?
Front
27. As you are about to enter the vehicle from the street side, you should stand at the ______ of the vehicle to see approaching traffic.
Front
81. A flashing yellow turn arrow tells you oncoming through traffic has a:
Green light
24. When you have a tire blowout, you should first:
Grip the steering wheel firmly.
25. Which one of the following is an advantage of using the enhanced mirror setting?
Head or shoulder turn is greatly reduced.
Turn on your low-beam headlights
In rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to:
React and avoid
In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to see hazards because you need more time to_________________________to hazards
4. Define risk management:
Increase time to respond to threats though position and speed adjustments. Increase vehicle control through position and speed adjustments. Separate the elements involved through speed and/or position adjustment. Combinations can influence the level of risk. Risk can be altered by adjustments to these elements.
85. If the speed of the vehicle doubles, its destructive power in a crash:
Increases by four times
79. A body at rest tends to remain at rest is defined as:
Inertia
47. Guild signs provide:
Information
Try not to drive until fog has lifted
The best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs is:
31. _____ is a term that describes the area of the vehicle that is engineered to absorb energy in a crash.
The crumple zone.
Sides and rear
The driver of a large truck will have the most difficulty seeing what sides of the truck?
28. 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 changed to "Don't Walk." Which of the following is true:
The signal for traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow.
Space cushion
The space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, which that allows you to safely stop prior to the point of collision(the size of the space is determined by how fast you are traveling; the faster you are moving, the bigger)
74. When turning at an intersection from a stop, the size of the gap depends on:
The speed of the cross-traffic.
69. Lane-use lights indicate which lane you can use at any given ______.
Time
Higher speeds, limited access and exits, gentle banked curves, graded hills Separate roadways with two or more lanes moving in the same direction Minimum/maximum speed limits, uninterrupted flow of traffic, highway hypnosis
What are some of the characteristics of freeway driving?
Verify the type of exit(entrance/exit combo, curved ramp, cloverleaf) Check exit ramp for advisory speed/curve; check mirrors/blind spots, activate signal Maintain speed, recheck mirrors/blind spots, aim and steer smoothly into deceleration lane. Apply brakes; steer into center of exit ramp. Cancel signal. Maintain a proper space cushion even on acceleration ramps
What are the steps for entering a freeway?
Check access for signs and check flow of traffic ahead Adjust speed to gap in flow of traffic on freeway; check mirrors/blindspots Activate turn signal; accelerate to match your vehicle in the gap Look ahead, target and steer into lane while entering; adjust speed to flow Cancel turn signal; maintain a proper space cushion even on acceleration ramps
What are the steps of proper procedure for entering a freeway
Not all entrance ramps have acceleration lanes Sometimes there are stop lights on freeways You may pass on the right (use good judgement when passing semi-trucks with their large blind spots) After passing a vehicle, you may return to your lane when you can see the headlights and tires of the passed vehicle
What is true about freeways?
Speed and lane position
When a motorcycle is passing your vehicle, you should remain your____________and ___________________
20
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped on the side of the road, you must stop______feet from the bus
Turn the windshield wipers on high
When a truck is about to pass you on the freeway when it is raining, you should:
Weave lane
When an entrance and exit ramp use a common extra lane to accelerate and decelerate
31. A mileage sign is green with ______ lettering.
White
34. The outer edge of a road is marked with a solid ______ line.
White
54. Red roadway markers meant that you are driving in the ______ direction.
Wrong
33. A flashing "DON'T WALK" pedestrian signal indicates the signal light will soon be:
Yellow
76. Before turning left, it is important to:
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
45. What does "implied consent" mean?
You agreed to take a BAC test if asked to do so or you will give up your license.
It will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn
You are coming to an intersection (vehicle A). You see a tractor-trailer (vehicle B) coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. What should you except from the tractor-trailer