Final exam (Drivers Ed)
In 'Hawai, what measurement of the BAC is considered legally intoxicated for adults
.08
In vehicles equipped with a driver's side airbag, sitting closer than ____ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash.
10
Most states laws require a driver to signal at least _____ feet ahead before turning in an urban area.
100 feet
When properly seated, the area in front of the vehicle that you cannot see is within:
12-15 feet
Drivers should maintain a Visual Control Zone of at least _____ seconds ahead.
12-15 seconds
How much water is needed to carry a car away?
2 feet
Resting is the most effective way to counteract drowsiness. When you must stop your vehicle to rest, keep in mind that sleeping for more than _____minutes can make you groggy for at least 5 minutes after waking.
20
Drivers should develop the habit of searching_____ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that cause risk
20 to 30
Drivers should search at least
20 to 30
To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ______ seconds ahead.
20-30
Driver should look:
20-30 seconds ahead on an open road
After using voice commands on vehicles and phones to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to ______seconds
27
How much space do you need to safely pass a bicyclist?
3 feet or 36 inches
A driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:
3-4 seconds
How long does alcohol level continue to rise after you have stopped drinking?
30 minutes
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as_____ miles per hour
35 mph
To be safe to use, your vehicle's tires should have a minimum tread depth of _____
4/32 of an inch
The minimum number of practice driving hours required on the notarized form of supervised practice is:
40 hours of day and 10 hours of night driving
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
5 years
As few as _____ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle
6 inches
Which hand position lowers the risk of facial injury in the event of a steering wheel mounted airbag deploys?
8 & 4 hand position
People ages 12 to 18 need between __________ hours of sleep each day.
9 and 9 1/2 hours
Which of the following hand position allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel?
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
90 percent
What percentage of people in vehicles use their safety belts?
90%
While driving, what are some warning signs of drowsiness?
A Difficulty focusing B) Rubbing your eyes C) Trouble remembering the past few miles driven B D) All of the above
Road rage is defined as
A behavior directed at specific vehicles or occupants with malicious intent.
Which statement is true about Hawaii's Graduated Licensing Law permit phase?
A person must be at least 15 1/2 years of age, pass a written permit test, practice driving with a mentor at least 21 years of age, and must always have all passengers wear seat belts or child seats, if applicable
Which of the following situations describes reckless driving behavior?
A) A driver intentionally drives recklessly. ) B) A driver knows his or her actions will create a significant risk. C) Conditions make the risk obvious and serious. D) All of the above.
Head checks are used to check for blindspots. When are head checks necessary?
A) Before changing lanes B) Before turning if there are bicyclists riding in Bike Lane C) Before merging / entering a highway D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
What can drivers do to prevent crashes on freeways?
A) DO NOT use a phone while driving B) "Eyes up, Brain on" C) Keep plenty of space between you and other drivers D) All of the above
What are some common situations that might require you to change lanes?
A) Entering traffic B) Leaving traffic and parking along a curb C) Driving on multiple-lane streets and roads D) All of the above
A driver's license:
A) Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on publieighways. B) Serves to verify a driver's knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways. C) Can be taken away by the state. 5 points D) All of the above.
What should be adjusted prior to driving a vehicle
A) Seat and head restraints B) Mirrors - sides and rear C) Steering wheel / column D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following are maneuvers for reversing direction?
A) Two-point turning and three-point turning B) U-turning c) Traveling around the block D) All of the above
What is the Dutch Reach method?
A) When parked at the curb, drivers use the right hand to open the door B) Reach across your body turns your body and head outward C) It slows and limits the extent of initial door opening which can warn bicyclists D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
The best way to maximize fuel when accelerating is to _____
Accelerate slowly and smoothly
Engine oil should be changed every ____
According to the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
What are the different types of tires?
All seasons, summer only and winter only
What is the main advantage of having ABS (Anti-lock braking system)?
Allows the driver to continue to steer effectively while braking aggressively
Factors that affect how high a drinker's BAC reaches include(s) ______
Amount of beverage consumed and strength of the beverage
Safe drivers, R.E.A.D the road. What does the "A" represent?
Anticipate their next move
"Distracted driving" has been defined as
Anything that takes a driver's attention away from driving
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
Approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic Keep your finger on the alarm button, if your key fob has one.
Which way should your front wheels be turned when parking uphill next to a curb?
Away from the curb
What are the factors that a driver can control that affect traction?
B) Vehicle's speed C) Tire Condition (D) BOTH B AND C
At what speeds can hydroplaning occur (with proper tires)?
Between 30 to 55 mph
A teen driver's chance of crashing is higher when driving.
Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Stimulants include:
Caffeine
A human's 24 hour cycle of energy is called the______
Circadian rhythm
What are the two most common tvoes of interchanges?
Cloverleaf and diamond
What is FALSE about turning right at an intersection with a red traffic signal?
Come to a rolling stop
The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to
Continually search for threatening objects or conditions
If you begin to skid, the best response is to______
Continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go.
Drivers should use ______ braking when slowing the vehicle to prevent weight transfer.
Controlled/Squeeze
When a driver's line of sight and path of travel are blocked, what should the driver do?
Decide on lane position and speed adjustments to handle the hazards
What can a driver do to control emotions while driving?
Delay driving while upset
Alcohol is a _____drug.
Depressant
Your cell phone should be put on _____ before you start driving.
Do not disturb or driving mode
Safe drivers "R.E.A.D the Road" . R stands for Right speed for right now. E stands for Eyes up and brain on. A stands for Anticipate other road users next moves. What does D represent?
Donut of space around vehicle
Crash rate is defined as the chance of crashing over a specific number of miles driven. Which age group has the highest crash rate?
Drivers age 16-17
What is DRE?
Drug Recognition Expert
Dissociative anesthetics are:
Drugs that can make users feel disconnected from their own bodies
What is the MOST important step in safely changing lanes?
Ensuring the lane to which you plan to move is open
Which is generally more effective-evasive steering or emergency braking
Evasive steering, if you have an alternate path that is safe to move into
How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside the vehicle be performed?
Every time you drive
List two things you should DO if you are involved in a crash.
Exchange names and insurance information, file a crash report
Primary factors involved in teen crashes include.
Failing to yield right of way, driving too fast for road conditions, being distracted. All of the above
THC and marijuana affects one's driving by:
Hindering response to unexpected events
If a vehicle's speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle:
Increases by four (quadruples)
Which force tends to keep a vehicle moving straight ahead until acted upon by another force?
Inertia
Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that a driver
Is not searching far enough ahead
The Final Response Zone
Is the area 4 to 6 seconds in front.
What is true about a driver's license:
It can be revoked or suspended
The reason for making visual checks to the left or right before changing lanes is that
It covers areas not visible in the mirrors
How does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill?
It lengthens the braking distance
What do you need to know regarding the engine lubricating system?
It lubricates and it cools
After just one drink, the driver under the influence of alcohol experiences a change in
Judgment and reasoning
Which of the following vehicles is especially prone to brake loss when traveling down a grade?
Large trucks
Which stage in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is the most restricted stage
Learner's permit
When turning to the right, the contact patches of the _____ increases in size
Left side tires
How should you signal that you are slowing to reduce the chance of being struck from behind?
Lightly tap your brake pedal a few times before actually applying the brakes
How can you regain traction during a rear tire skid?
Look and steer where you want to go, avoid braking
What is the first thing you should do when you run your right or left wheels off the roadway?
Look and steer where you want your vehicle to go
What should you do if a fire breaks out under the hood?
Make sure you and any passengers are out and well away from the vehicle
Hallucinogens are:
Mind-altering drugs that can distort the user's sense of reality
What is a product of mass and velocity which describes how much motion an object has?
Momentum
With hand-to-hand steering
Neither hand crosses an imaginary line running left-right across the middle of the wheel
_____is an effective way to remain awake after becoming sleepy while driving.
None of the above (Turning the air conditioning to its lowest temperature setting,Increasing the volume of the audio system, Both A and B)
What is an effective way to remain awake when drowsy behind-the-wheel?
None of these (Playing the radio at high volume,Chewing gum, Opening the videos
Which is true about alcohol consumption?
Only time can eliminate alcohol from the body
What color and shape are construction signs?
Orange with black lettering on diamond shapes
A(n) ______skid occurs when your rear tires lose contact with the road surface
Oversteer
In the Perceive, Decide, Act process, which is the most important and why?
Perceive - need to see it to make a decision
A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that:
Provides a safe travel path
It is raining hard and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edge of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is the best course of action?
Pull over to the side of the road
If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to:
Put more space between you and that driver
Which area around the vehicle is the largest area you cannot see when sitting in the driver's seat?
Rear of vehicle
What color and shape are regulatory signs?
Red/white, red/white/black, or black/white in various shapes
It is a very foggy day and you experience highly reduced visibility. What you do to be seen?
Reduce your speed following the Basic Speed Law and turn on your low-beam headlights
Teens who use marijuana can experience:
Reduced physical performance
Describe the advantages of properly maintaining a vehicle.
Reduces costly repairs, increases fuel economy, keeps the vehicle safe and reliable.
In order to operate a vehicle legally in Hawaii, the owner of the vehicle is required to obtain which of the following:
Registration, Liability Insurance, and Safety check
Which is a set of distractions outside a vehicle?
Road debris, animals, emergency vehicles
What are the three components in the highway transportation system?
Roads, Vehicles, Drivers/road users
Your____can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space parking space
Side mirrors
The top of the head restraint should be adiusted to a point:
Slightly above your ears
What maximizes traction and minimizes weight shifts?
Smooth inputs of accelerating, braking and steering
How can "highway hypnosis" be managed?
Stop every 100 or so miles, Stop at about every 2 hours
A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must
Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when clear
What should you do to prevent distractions by eating, personal grooming, and setting audio preferences?
Take care of it before you start driving
Combining one or more drugs can cause a synergistic effect on your body, meaning:
The combined effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately.
Who is responsible for ensuring that every occupant is wearing his/her safety belt?
The driver
If two drivers on crossing paths arrive at a 4-way stop sign intersection at the same time, who should yield to who?
The driver to the left should yield to the driver on the right
_____are the most important part of any vehicle?
Tires
The purpose of traffic signs is
To regulate, warn, and/or guide
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts
To the front of the vehicle
Wind can have a significant effect on vehicles and driving conditions. Strong sidewind, or cross winds, is particularly problematic, as a vehicle can be pushed ______ when the wind swirls or blows across the road.
To the side
The adhesion, or grip, befween the tires and road surface is called_______
Traction
Safe drivers increase their following distance when:
Traveling at higher speeds, inclement weather or heavy traffic
Why is tread depth important?
Tread depth is critical for traction, in wet, snowy, muddy conditions
Why can't a driver rely solely on a backup camera and not turn around to look behind?
Turning to look directly into your path of travel gives the driver the largest view
Drivers______are the group most likely to fall asleep while driving
Under age 30
An _____ skid occurs when your front tires lose contact with the road surface
Understeer
When you are turning, you should:
Use extra caution and yield right-of-way to other drivers.
When should you pass a vehicle?
When it is legal to do so, safe for you and other drivers and worth it.
Cruise control should NOT be use
When rainy and slick conditions
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
When turning, pedestrians must yield to vehicles
_____ is an example of road rage.
Yelling and/or threatening a roadway user
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when:
You can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear view mirror
When it is raining, when should you use cruise control?
You should not use cruise control in these conditions
When doing a vehicle pre-check, what is the greatest risk a driver should 5 poirts look for?
Young children playing in the back of vehicle
The risk of crashing rises as the number of passengers under the age of 21 increases due to the fact that:
Young passengers sometimes fool around and encourage the driver to do risky things.
4. The most efficient way to merge two lanes of traffic into one lane is to use the ______ technique.
Zipper merge
Young drivers are especially susceptible to distractions caused by
adjusting the audio system
You should avoid passing another vehicle:
as you approach a hill crest
When should you adjust your speed to turn?
before turning
"BAC" stands for
blood alcohol concentration
Lack of sleep, emotional stress, illness and __________ causes drowsiness when driving
boredom
______ vision is the five-degree cone representing only 3% of a driver's total visual field
central
Traffic-control devices communicate meaning using
color, shape, wording, (all of the above)
When preparing to turn, you should:
complete your braking before turning the steering wheel
Which surface provides the greatest amount of traction?
concrete
Intersection types include:
controlled and uncontrolled
Which step of PDA, the decision-making process has a driver just taken when he/she determines what will probably happen in a driving situation?
decide
A certificate of motor vehicle title:
demonstrates proof of ownership
The responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distractions rest with:
driver
Traffic laws prevent crashes by
helping to better predict what other drivers will do
______ is a trance-like state as when driving for extended periods of time
highway hypnosis
Road users are allowed to use ______ to communicate with each other.
horn, hand signals, headlights (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Which level of acceleration is simply releasing pressure from the brake pedal?
idle
The recommended tire air pressure can typically be found:
in the owners manual and on a placard located on the driver's doorjamb
Aggressive driving can be best identified by
increased risk taking
What are the effects of driving with strong emotions?
increases risk taking
Young people who drink and drive have a higher risk of being involved in fatal crashes compared to older drivers who drink and drive because young people are more
inexperienced as drivers
An important difference between expressways and freeways is that expressways feature intersections, whereas freeways use:
interchanges
What does searching for threatening objects or conditions in traffic depend on most?
keeping your eyes moving
The force of impact of moving objects are determined by three factors: weight of vehicle, speed of vehicle and_______
length of time between initial crash and vehicle stopped
Oxidation, the burning of alcohol, takes place in the
liver
The three categories of distraction include visual, mental and
manual
What is an example of a stimulant?
nicotine
Hands-free devices are
not risk free
What types of drivers are more likely to be distracted while driving?
novice drivers
More than ____ of Americans regularly take prescription medicine
one half
Which gear minimizes engine revolutions and increases fuel economy
overdrive
_____ vision is the broadest type of vision that detects presence, color, and motion.
peripheral
Hydroplaning is when a vehicle's tires rise up on a wedge of water. Drivers can prevent hydroplaning by reducing vehicle speed, monitor water depth on road and maintain ______
proper tire inflation, width and tread
If you believe that your brakes have failed, your first action should be to _____
pump the brake pedal
When you are driving, what is most difficult area around your vehicle to control safely?
rear
The Implied Consent Laws penalize drivers for
refusal of blood-alcohol concentration test
What category of signs tells drivers about specific laws that must be obeyed?
regulatory signs
____ laws are designed to help drivers identify who may proceed first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at approximately the same time.
right of way
_____ occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other object to threaten or cause harm to another road user as a result of a traffic incident.
road rage
When you look far, near, and side to side, you are
searching
Detecting potentially threatening objects or conditions in traffic mostly depends on
searching far enough ahead
The effects of stimulants on driving include:
serious drowsiness, after initial effects wear off
What must you do at a flashing yellow light?
slow down and proceed with caution
Which is a set of in-car distractions?
sneezing, high radio volume, smoking
Which line is used to mark the right edge of the road?
solid white line
What is the definition of risk?
the chance of injury, damage or loss associated with a driving situation
The greater the BAC,
the greater the risk of a fatal crash
What maneuver is only used in light traffic that involves blocking at least one travel lane?
three-point turnabout
Which level of braking is used in emergency situations and results in the vehicle's maximum braking capacity?
threshold
Which level of acceleration is used to pass other vehicles in high-speed traffic? *
thrust
Which of the following will help a drinker sober up from the effects of alcohol?
time
An adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with:
time, space, and visibility ( all of the above)
When there is no curb, how should you turn your front wheels in case the vehicle were to roll?
toward the edge of the road
Roundabouts are considered:
traffic calming devices
Research shows that being awake for 18 hours produces impairment approximately equal to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of
0.05 percent
It takes the body, on average, approximately how long to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink?
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours
What are the key characteristics of risk?
1. You are at risk every minute you are on the road 2. New drivers tend to underestimate the risks involved in driving on any road 3. There are always actions you can take to reduce your risk. D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
When you are entering the highway, you need to:
Adjust your speed and position to avoid collisions
Following another driver too closely, or tailgating, is considered:
Aggressive driving
What is true about consuming alcohol?
Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among teens
What are Top Tier fuels?
Fuels that prevent carbon deposit buildup
Three main parts of freeway driving are:
Getting on, driving on, getting off
_____occurs when water between the tires and the road builds until the tires begin to ride on a film of water, resulting in traction loss.
Hydroplaning
The three categories of drugs include:
Illegal or illicit drugs, prescription medications, non-prescription medications
When preparing to drive in desert environments, at what time of day should you check the tire pressure?
In the morning or when your tires are cold
When planning a long road trip, the driver should factor in breaks to maintain alertness while driving, therefore a driver should plan to
Take a periodic break every 100 miles or every two hours.
People who are driving while affected by marijuana will:
Tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving
______require(s) driving at speeds that are reasonable and prudent for conditions
The Basic Speed Law
Which statement is true about Hawai's Graduated Licensing Law provisional phase?
The Provisional License Phase requires a minor to pass a state-approved driver education course of a minimum of 30 classroom and 6 behind-the-wheel hours, present a notarized log of 50 supervised hours, posses the learner's permit for 180 days, and allows the minor to driver independently with only one passenger not in the household.
Which statement is true about Hawai's full license for minors?
The full license may be obtained at a minimum of 17 years of age after the applicant has had the provisional for at least 180 days without pending violations that may result in the suspension or revocation of license.
The 1st principle of Right-of-Way laws states:
The purpose is to prevent conflicts
Hydroplaning occurs when:
The tires ride up on a film of water
What is the first step when parallel parking?
Turn on signal to communicate intentions to vehicles behind
The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is:
Turn on your phones Do Not Disturb mode
By design, intersections are risky because:
Vehicles cross one another's paths of travel at various angles
______ reference points allow drivers to relate some part of your vehicle to some part of the roadway.
Visual
The distance ahead that you search as you drive is your:
Visual lead
When would lane position 2 or closer to dividing line of traffic be most helpful?
When a vehicle, bicyclist, or emergency vehicle is on the right shoulder
Railroad advanced-warning signs are
Yellow and round
What maneuver is used to turn your vehicle around, which involves backing or pulling forward into a driveway or a lightly traveled side street?
two point turnabout
Freeway speed change (weave) lanes are:
used for both acceleration and deceleration
What is it called when drivers become used to higher driving speeds and may not realize how fast they are traveling on a exit ramp?
velocitation
Restricted or reserved lanes are marked with a
white diamond
