Driving School Unit Quiz 1-11

Over 200 items are scored on the driving text. You may make _____ or fewer errors to pass the test.

15

Drivers under the age of 18 are _____ more likely to have a fatal accident.

2.5

Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and 1 year probation after receiving _____ points in 12 months.

3

When traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop?

400ft

How many supervised hours of driving practice must a provisional license applicant receive prior to receiving a provisional license?

50 hours

How many months must a minor hold and instructional permit before taking the driving test?

6 months

What is a provisional license?

A license given to someone under the age of 18 year old

True or False: Road surface changes due to: ice, snow, oil or diesel fuel buildup, or sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle.

False

_____ are the leading causes for the death among teenagers and teenagers have_____ the rate of these that adults.

Traffic accidents; twice

What is the golden rule for driving?

Treat other drivers the way you want to be treated.

True or False: Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off".

True

A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling _______.

a loaded gun

Driving in California is _____.

a privilege granted by the state

In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you do?

accelerate while turning

There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include:

aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility

A stop sign means that you_______.

always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk or at a corner

What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?

avoid making eye contact

If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken you may _____.

cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so

Friction is _____ if your tires are over-inflated or worn smooth. This makes it _____ for you to stop you vehicle.

decreased; harder

Gravity _____ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and _____ it when you are driving downhill.

decreases;increases

A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol.

diamond

Which is not a result in poor peripheral vision?

driving further from parked cars

What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S?

failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers

True or False: Parking and driving safely are two different functions.

false

What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?

jail time, substantial fees, impoundment of vehicle being driven

What does using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in drivers ed help you do?

lowers your chances of being involved in a costly accident, lowers your chances of being involved in an injurious or deadly accident, reduces the cost of law enforcement, property replacement, and results in a much more pleasant driver

You can avoid situations leading to road rage by:

not cutting off other drivers, not driving slow in the fast lane, and not tailgating

If you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed, or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts or personal problems it is advised that you_______.

not drive

If you are unable to pass through an intersection before the light changes to red, what should you do?

not enter the intersection

White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the _____.

same direction

the five abilities required for being a safe driver are:

search, identify, predict, decide, execute

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

stop before entering

The force of a moving car in called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has, the more force it has. So if there were two cars, both the same model and one was traveling 30mph faster than the other, which has more force.

the faster car

What does yield mean?

to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you

What is the purpose of the barrels filled with sand in front of the abutment?

to reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel further than if it hit the abutment directly

If you're facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheels ___ the curb or side of the road.

towards

True of False:When encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.

true

True or False: The force of your vehicle increases as its momentum increases.

true

True or False: The holder of a drivers license should have it in his or hers possession whenever driving a car.

true

True or False: The main purpose of drivers ed is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian.

true

True or False: The parent or guardian who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have your license cancelled any time for any reason.

true

True or False: When a solid and broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if next to the solid line.

true

True or False:You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to exit or enter a road, or a drive way, or to make a u-turn.

true

This sign is used exclusively for _____ signs.

warning

When should you always engage your parking break?

when parking on an incline

This shape is exclusively used for ____ signs.

yield

What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?

your seatbelt

If you purchase or obtain a vehicle from someone else, you are responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle to your name with the DMV within how many days of the purchase?

10 days