Driver's Ed Exam

You are towing a camper and have decided it is safe to pass a tractor trailer. As you move past the tractor trailer, the operator turns the headlights off briefly then back on. What is the driver trying to communicate to you?

"You are clear to return to this lane"

When starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, be sure the gear selector is set in (P)ark or ________.

(N)eutral

Infants can be placed in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger air bags as long as the child restraint system is rear facing.

False

Most accidents that happen during heavy fog are primarily caused by the fog.

False

Most seat belts automatically adjust themselves to position the driver in the proper seat position while driving.

False

Motorcycle operators should know better than to ride in a vehicles blind spot. If the operator chooses to ride in the blind spot of another vehicle, the operator carries full responsibility for any resulting collision.

False

New drivers tend to try to look at all the things in the driving environment.

False

One way a person can eliminate distractions while driving is to put on a set of music headphones.

False

The Three-Second Rule works only for speeds greater than 40 mph.

False

The gift of life to a person in need is available with only a minimal cost to the organ donor.

False

The most important margin of safety is the margin to the rear of your vehicle.

False

The primary reason many vehicles will end up in a multiple rear-end collision is that the drivers were not paying enough attention.

False

The primary use of a car horn is to tell people to get moving or to get out of your way.

False

The rear view mirror reflects a magnified image.

False

Though it is illegal, speeding during rush hour will help you get where you are going faster.

False

To activate the Anti-lock Brake System, you must pump the brake three times.

False

Vehicle manufacturers are required to install driver side airbags; however, passenger airbags are optional.

False

When driving in heavy snow or fog, the driver should always turn his lights on high beam to see the road more clearly.

False

When following another vehicle, although you may not be able to see the other driver's face in his rearview mirror, he can see you.

False

When making a left hand turn, you must always come to a complete stop to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.

False

When towing a trailer: to back to the right, turn the wheel right then straighten it.

False

he best way to stop quickly on snow or ice is to jam on the brakes.

False

BGE mirror settings will...

Significantly reduce mirror blind spots.

Whenever there are children near the roadside, the first thing to do is:

Slow down

In school zones and at school crossing signs, the driver must ______ _______ and proceed with ___________.

Slow down / caution

When you encounter a speed hump in the road, what action should you take?

Slow down and proceed with extra attention to the driving environment.

To execute smooth turns, the driver needs to...

Slow down before the turn

Driving on a two lane highway at 45 mph, you turn a curve and see two vehicles have collided ahead of you in your lane. How should you avoid colliding with these vehicles?

Steer to the right

The color red on a sign tells you:

Stop

You approach an intersection with a four way stop. Where should you stop

Stop before the stop line or crosswalk to allow pedestrians to cross.

Which of the following is TRUE of the organ and tissue donation designation process?

Surviving family members must consent to organ donation.

When entering a freeway, get up to speed, signal and then merge from...

The acceleration lane

Rolling traction is:

The most desirable state of traction when driving.

Guard rails, street lights, and electronic notification signs are safety features one might encounter in today's Highway Transportation System.

True

If a vehicle is equipped with Anti-lock Braking System, the ABS light will illuminate for a few seconds at start up.

True

Immaturity and inexperience are characteristics that often make the teen less skilled and less cautious.

True

In a skid, the best way to regain steering control is to release all braking and accelerating input.

True

In choosing a parking space, be sure not to park too close to a fire hydrant.

True

Increasing your following distance makes oncoming traffic more visible.

True

It is till important to wear seatbelts even if one's car is equipped with airbags.

True

It is unsafe to pass to the right of a tractor trailer because the truck driver may be turning right and not see you.

True

Looking over the shoulder is the most critical factor in compensating for blind spots to the sides.

True

Looking over your shoulder is the only way to compensate for blind spots.

True

Modified hand-to-hand method of steering means you never actually bring your right hand in contact with your left hand.

True

More deaths occur because of train collisions than airline crashes.

True

Most states require a driver to show a signal for at least 100 feet before making any change in direction.

True

NHTSA report reveals that about 65% of child seats are not properly used.

True

One keeps her hands away from the top of the steering wheel because if an airbag deploys she will likely punch herself in the face.

True

One of the benefits of using extra caution on snow or ice is that some other drivers will follow and also begin to use extra caution.

True

Proper use of mirrors will help you make predictions about the driving environment.

True

Regardless of where you live and what temperature it is outside, you should always start the vehicle and give it a few minutes to warm up.

True

Shimmying, wobbling, shaking, or pulling to one side while driving under normal conditions is a good indicator that you should take your vehicle to a mechanic.

True

Some accessories can use battery charge even when the vehicle is off.

True

The batteries are charged by the electricity generated by the alternator.

True

There are three classes of commercial driver license.

True

When driving in rural areas, drivers should always slow down when they see children (even if the children are in the yards and not near the roadway).

True

When left in the lowest position, heads restraints cannot provide many occupants with any protection against whiplash injuries in rear end crashes.

True

While cell phones are, indeed, a valuable device in one's car for emergency situations, a cell phone should not be used while driving.

True

You can tell when you are in the blind spot of another vehicle when you cannot see the driver's face in the rearview.

True

You know if you vehicle has antilock brakes if the "ABS" light illuminates when you start the vehicle.

True

Name two types of side airbags that protect the head.

Tubular and inflatable curtains.

Vehicle controls, like those for the stereo or heater, are probably the riskiest because they:

are so commonly used

If you need to make an emergency call on the road, you should:

ask a passenger to do it, or park where it is safe and legal.

Driver and passenger airbags deploy...

during a frontal collision

The best way to respond to an aggressive driver is to:

get out of the driver�s way and let him or her pass.

Seatbelts are supposed to minimize the impact of the _________ collision.

human

Before setting off on a driving vacation, you should:

look over the travel route and the layout of the final destination

Drivers should decide what to do about a crisis just as it arises.

False

Driving is the right given to all teenagers in America.

False

If a child must be placed in the front seat, move the seat up as close as possible.

False

A blind spot behind or to the side of a large truck or bus is also known as a/an_____.

No Zone

Complexities in tissue matching create a need for donors from every age, race, blood type, and gender.

True

Deaths of motor vehicle occupants have occurred at speeds as low as 12 mph.

True

Distractions hinder one's driving ability by drawing attention away from driving.

True

Familiarize yourself with a destination site before driving to eliminate map reading while driving.

True

Graduated licensing is a concept that is sweeping the United States.

True

If headphones are not available, another way to eliminate distractions while driving is to turn up the volume on the radio so that all you hear is the music.

False

Drivers and front seat passengers should sit at least ______ inches from the airbag.

10

Most states require drivers to turn their lights on when visibility is below _____ feet.

1000

All children under the age of ____ should be properly restrained in the backseat.

12

Many states require motorists to stop at least ____ feet from the rail of the railroad and not more than ____ feet away.

15, 50

Which person would experience the greatest force of impact in a sudden collision?

150 lb. woman at 30 mph

Most states allow parents to restrict driving privileges until age ____.

18

In __________ the U.S. government declared driver side airbags mandatory for all new vehicles

1994

HOV lanes are designed for vehicles with ___ or more occupants.

2

What is the default speed limit for school, business, and residential zones?

25 mph

A driver should strive to maintain a _____ distance between your vehicle and the vehicle you are following.

3 second

Occupants are ____ times more likely to be killed in a crash when not buckled in.

5

Dirty exterior light lenses can reduce light output by up to:

90%

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?

9:00 / 3:00

Which of the following is NOT acceptable proof of residency?

A personal check with the address printed on it.

In neighborhood areas, more pedestrians are struck at intersections than any other place.

False

A shared left turn lane is designated by...

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line on each side.

Motorcycle collisions most often occur when a car is making ___________ in front of a motorcycle.

A.) A left turn B.) A right turn A complete stop

It appears as though your vehicle is about to be hit on the right side (a broadside collision). What should you do to reduce damages from the collision?

Accelerate

The best means for a driver to make smooth turns is to slow before the turn and _________ gently through the turn.

Accelerate

What type of airbag has the technology to determine if airbags are necessary to deploy and with what force?

Advanced Frontal Airbags

Managing space while driving means controlling the distance between your vehicle and the vehicles _________, _________, and to the ________.

Ahead, behind, side

The _________ ensures clean air enters the engine with the fuel.

Air Filter

Why is the old "traditional" 10:00 / 2:00 hand position no longer the preferred position?

Airbags

One must brake and come to a complete full stop at a stop sign. A stop sign is always...

An octagon

Before leaving on a long trip you should get adequate rest, identify your route,

And plan rest stops every 90 minutes to two hours.

A vehicle with _________ can stop a lot faster than one without.

Anti-Lock brakes

The acronym LATCH refers to...

Appropriate child restraint systems installation

Where is it more likely to be slippery?

At the bottom of a hill On a bridge At intersections

Car crashes are not a significant cause of child deaths in the United States.

False

Cars can stop more quickly than motorcycles because they have four sets of brakes rather than two.

False

Convertible seats when used rear facing should...

Be used for infants less than one year and up to about 20 pounds. Be used with harness straps at or below infant's shoulders. Be used with harness clips at the infant's armpit level.

The three second following rule is based upon:

Best reaction time Brakes Road condition

Anti-lock Braking System allows drivers to _______ and _______ simultaneously.

Brake, Steer

Which of the following measures will not reduce impact forces in the Highway Transportation System? Please mark all that apply.

Bucket seats

The _______ lane position is the normal lane position which allows one to move easily in either direction to avoid an obstacle in the roadway or an obstruction to one's view.

Center

A vehicle with a manual transmission requires a different starting procedure because the driver must depress the _______ pedal while turning the ignition.

Clutch

What does the D in the acronym SIPDE stand for?

Decide

Airbags that inflate less forcefully are referred to as:

Depowered airbags

The best way to stop with ABS brakes on snow or ice is to:

Depress the brake and hold it down until the vehicle stops.

Which is not required by the state licensing authority to obtain a permit?

Doctor's Permission

If you think you are being followed by an aggressive driver...

Drive to a police station or other location where help is available.

The reason traffic accidents increase during snowy, icy or foggy conditions is that...

Drivers fail to adjust their driving to the conditions.

In this enclosed system, wheels are stopped by brake shoes that push out on a drum.

Drum Brakes

These work independently to pressurize the brake fluid. The pressurized fluid activates the brake mechanism. Redundant independent systems allow you to brake even if one fails.

Dual Master Cylinder

A broken line next to a solid line indicates that traffic in the lane with the broken line may not pass while traffic with the solid yellow line may pass.

False

All vehicles manufactured after September, 2005, will have advanced frontal airbags.

False

Because of the tenseness of a traffic jam situation, drivers rarely become distracted in traffic jams.

False

Which of the following should you NOT do when passing a car?

Get back into your lane as soon as you clear the front of the car passed.

Choose one answer below. _________ is a force that pulls all objects toward the center of the earth. Because _________ affects all objects, it can make a vehicle speed up or slow down.

Gravity

What does the I in the acronym SIPDE stand for?

Identity

_________ causes passengers to keep moving forward when a vehicle is stopped abruptly.

Inertia

Select the one tissue or organ below which cannot be transplanted:

Large Intestine

At four way stops, if two vehicles arrive at the stop sign at the same time, the vehicle on the_____ yields to the vehicle on the ______.

Left / Right

When another driver is driving as if intoxicated, the BEST thing to do is to...

Let him get in front of you.

When reversing straight back, how should you look at your path of travel?

Look over your right shoulder.

A driver must yield the right-of-way to all of the following EXCEPT

Maintenance trucks

Drivers Ed students are good drivers.

Not Always

Riding your brakes while descending a hill can cause the brakes to ___________.

Overheat / fail

Other drivers may treat you with hostility if you...

Overuse your horn, block a passing lane, or set your radio at a high volume.

Also called the emergency brake, this brake uses cables and levers to activate the rear brakes in case the hydraulic brakes fail. It should be engaged when parking on a hill or slope.

Parking Brake

Signs that warn of a school crossing or school zone ahead are which shape?

Pentagon

Another way to define smart braking is...

Positioning foot over the brake pedal

Facing an imminent frontal collision, you want to reduce the force of impact to minimize damage and injuries. How can you reduce the force of impact?

Reduce the speed of the vehicle

Most vehicles will require you to lock the ignition to _______ the key.

Remove

To stop completely a driver must apply the brakes and then feel the vehicle __________. Then the driver waits one full second, searches left, right and left again before proceeding when safe.

Return or rock back

The three things that most affect how fast you can safely drive are:

Road, weather, and traffic conditions.

What does the S in the acronym SIPDE stand for?

Scan

In a parking lot, when reverse lights are on, this is an indication that

The vehicle is probably backing out

A center lane bordered on both sides by the a broken yellow line, then a solid yellow line is a special lane intended only for left turns. Which of the following statement is true.

These lanes are not intended for use as primary lanes of travel, vehicles will enter this lane from either direction to make a left turn, vehicles may also enter the lane on a left turn from a side street, but must change to a primary lane before proceeding forward.

Which of the following is not true of access roads?

They are safer to drive on than typical city streets.

What does a double solid yellow line in the center of a two way street indicate?

Traffic is moving in opposite directions, neither lane may pass.

If traffic will not allow you to safely change lanes, you should:

Travel to the next available exit or turn

Allowing greater margins gives more options.

True

At a T intersection, the driver on the through street has the right of way.

True

Automobile drivers must be diligent to look and listen for nearby motorcycle operators, especially when making turning or lane change maneuvers.

True

Belt positioning booster seats can only be used with the adult lap and shoulder belt.

True

A seatbelt is most effective if the seat back is in the ________ position.

Upright

The best way to stop without ABS brakes on snow or ice is to:

Use threshold braking or pump the brakes

Which is not a component of parallel parking?

Wait in the road until one of the vehicles that you want to park between has left.

_________ signs warn drivers of road conditions ahead and often require drivers to slow down.

Warning

When, if ever, might three seconds be an inadequate following distance?

When following a motorcycle, when roads are wet or slippery.

How can a passenger tell when the seatbelt is properly used?

When it crossed the sternum and is snug across the lap.

After passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, when is it safe to return to your lane?

When you can see both headlights in your rearview mirror.

Head restraints can reduce the risk of _________ injury by reducing the differential motion of an occupant's head and torso in a rear end crash.

Whiplash

Where can you find out whether or not your vehicle has airbags?

Window visor Owner's manual Vehicle website

The three-point turn is also called the ______ turn.

Y

Do "maintenance-free" batteries require you to remove any corrosion from the battery terminals and make sure the cables are connected properly?

Yes

A loaded freight train of 100 cars weighs approximately 6,000 tons and requires _________ to stop.

a mile or more

Which of the following is not a passive warning for railroad crossings:

railroad gates

The FIRST thing to ask yourself when making a passing maneuver is...

s it necessary?

When completing a turn onto a multiple lane street:

select closest available lane in your desired direction.

If the airbag light stays on while the vehicle is being driven, it is an indication...

that the airbag needs to be serviced

The standard reference point for parallel parking is...

the center of your vehicles hood