Drivers Ed Exam

When traveling 50-70 mph, a _____ following interval is recommended.

4 seconds

When making a right turn be in the right lane and _________________ if there are no parked cars.

3 - 5 feet from the curb

There are ___ basic areas of operating space for a vehicle.

7

Driving at a higher speed will not require you to increase your following distance.

false

The difference between a two-point turn and a three point turn is that you must back up in a three-point turn.

false

The distance needed brake for the object is shorter than for steering around an object.

false

Your line of sight is the ability to see the center of your path of travel from the vehicle to the target area.

true

Making a right turn onto a one-way street is different than making a right turn onto a two-way street.

false

To back to the right, the driver will need to steer left.

false

When making a lane change on a multi-lane roadway you can cross 2 traffic lanes.

false

The area around your vehicle that you can see while you are looking straight ahead is called your:

field of vision

Braking results in weight transfer

forward

When stopping at a stop sign and there is a white stop line, you should stop

just before the stop line.

This diagram is an example of a ______________ zone for the blue car.

open

Weight transfer forward or backward is known as

pitch

Driving into, or backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a:

two-point turn

One hand steering is used

when backing.

Peripheral Vision is

180 degrees of side vision.

Acceleration results in weight transfer

backward

One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is

by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the wrist joint.

This diagram is an example of a ______________ zone for the blue car.

changing

This diagram is an example of a ______________ zone for the blue car.

closed

Weight transfer from side to side is known as

roll

When stopping a vehicle you need to consider

space and time

Ideal vehicle balance is reached when

the vehicle is stationary.

When there is no driveway available for you turn around or the available space prevents a U-turn you can reverse direction by making:

three-point turn

A No Left Turn sign also prohibits a U-turn.

true

A person's field of vision normally extends 90 degrees to each side for a total view of 180 degrees.

true

A zone is the width of a traffic lane and extends as far as you can see.

true

As you drive faster your field of vision narrows.

true

Braking distance is the amount of space you require to slow your vehicle and bring it to a safe stop after you press on the brakes.

true

Driver actions such as acceleration, deceleration, cornering, or any combination of these will result in a transfer of weight from one point of the vehicle to another.

true

The accepted procedure for backing straight is to place the left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position and look over the right shoulder.

true

The distance for steering is much shorter than the distance for stopping.

true

The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object.

true

The safest way to make a turnabout and change direction is to drive around the block.

true

To back to the left, the driver will need to steer left.

true

Two-point turns require the driver to head into, or back into, a driveway on the same side or on the opposite side of the roadway to reverse direction.

true

When backing and turning, you should look in the direction you are turning.

true

When making a left turn at an intersection your vehicle front wheels should be straight when yielding to traffic.

true

To lower the risk from driving in a pack, the BLUE CAR should reduce speed to increase their following distance.

true When traveling in lane position one, search __________ to the left and right frontal areas to identify alternate paths of travel. 4 to 8 seconds InCorrect - 3 Vehicle position is one method of communicating with other highway users. true Correct - 4 Non-motorized highway users will not be problems to motorists as they are slower and easier to see than motorized vehicles. false Correct - 5 Classifying traffic elements into four major search categories helps better identify factors that could possibly cause you a problem. true Correct - 6 When traveling in lane position one, search __________ ahead along the intended path of travel. 12- to 15-seconds InCorrect - 7 Having identified the intended path of travel is open, which vehicle poses a greater risk to the BLUE CAR. red car Correct - 8 The eyes don't tell the brain what they see the brain tells the eyes what to look for. true Correct -