Unit 10 Drivers Ed

Which identifies some of the automotive technology improvements focused on occupant safety? a. Anti-lock brakes, safety glass, and better headlights b. Breakaway signposts and buried guardrails c. Crash barrels and rumble strips d. Turn lanes and delayed green signals

a. Anti-lock brakes, safety glass, and better headlights

Due to a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicle skids left or right. What is the first action a driver should take? a. Ease off the brake or accelerator. b. Pump the brakes rapidly. c. Accelerate slightly. d. Brake and accelerate lightly.

a. Ease off the brake or accelerator.

When driving in heavy rain, which of the following should a driver NOT do? a. Turn on low beam headlights. b. Continue driving at the posted speed limit. c. Be alert for vehicles stopped on the roadway. d. Make steering and braking changes smoothly and gently.

b. Continue driving at the posted speed limit.

What action should a driver take if the vehicle starts to hydroplane? a. Pump the brakes to slow the vehicle. b. Ease off accelerator, do not brake, and steer where you want to go. c. Increase speed slightly. d. Steer sharply toward the shoulder.

b. Ease off accelerator, do not brake, and steer where you want to go.

What is the first thing you should do if you are making a turn and your engine shuts off in the middle of the intersection? a. Stop in the intersection and restart the vehicle. b. Shift to "neutral," complete the turn, then pull off and restart the engine. c. Pull over immediately and stop. d. Look for a service center to help restart the vehicle.

b. Shift to "neutral," complete the turn, then pull off and restart the engine.

If the temperature light comes on while you are driving, which action should you take? a. Ignore it and it will go out. b. Stop soon to check and then repair the problem. c. Keep driving until you can have it repaired. d. Expect an explosion.

b. Stop soon to check and then repair the problem.

When driving on a highway, sudden strong cross wind gusts: a. always cause severe dust problems. b. affect large cars more than small cars. c. can move a car sideways into another lane. d. do not affect a car as much as a strong head wind.

c. can move a car sideways into another lane.

Why does night driving pose special problems for a driver? a. There is reduced lighting. b. Objects ahead are more difficult to see. c. Objects to the side are more difficult to see. d. All of the answers are correct.

d. All of the answers are correct.

What is the best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision? a. Throw yourself to the floor of the vehicle. b. Lock the brakes and steer hard right. c. Lock the brakes and turn off the engine. d. Control braking and steering to collide with an object at an angle.

d. Control braking and steering to collide with an object at an angle.

If any tire blows out while you are driving, do NOT: a. grip the steering wheel firmly. b. take your foot off the accelerator. c. allow the vehicle to slow gradually and safely. d. brake hard.

d. brake hard.