California Drivers Ed
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 ) A dog B ) a loaded gun C ) a toy D ) none above
B
If there are two cars that are the same model one is going 30 mph and the other goes faster, which has more force? A) Slower car B) Faster car C)Both cars have equal force D) None Above
B
If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________. A)You may not cross over it to pass vehicles ahead B) You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead , if it is safe to do so C) You may cross only if you going downhill D) None of the above
B
If you are unable to pass through an intersection before the light changes to red, what should you do? A) Enter the intersection anyway and wait till the traffic ahead you to move again B) Not enter the intersection C) Honk your horn, so that the vehicles ahead of you will move D) None above
B
Using the knowledge, skills and attitudes you learn in drivers education ... A) lowers your chances of being involved in costly accidents B) lowers your chances of being involved in an injurious or deadly accident C) Reduces the cost of law enforcement property replacement and results in a much more pleasant driving D) all of the above
B
What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ? A) Listening to the radio while driving. B) Failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers. C) Using a cell phone while driving D) None of the above
B
What should you do if you find yourself in yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver? A) Look the drivers in the eyes B) Avoid making eye contact C) Pull over D) Try to converse with the driver to apologize
B
White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________. A) opposite direction B) Same direction
B
Yield means a ) that you have the right of way over others b ) to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed c ) that other vehicles should slow down when seeing your vehicle d ) none above
B
if you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn of front wheels ________ the curb or side of the road A) Away B) Towards C) Either away or towards D) None of the above
B
what is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment? A) They are used by crew for the purposes of filling dangerous pot holes on the road B) To reduce the force of impact on a vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit in the abutment C) They are used as temporary abutments D) All above
B
A stop sign means that you __________________. A) stop if there is no one crossing in front of you. B) stop if you wish C) always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner. D) none of the above
C
Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill. A) increases, decreases B) stops, increases C) decreases, increases D) None of the above
C
If you are under serve tension, emotionally distressed (e.g depression angry or upset) or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions thoughts or personal problems it is advised that you _____ A) Take a sedative while driving B) bring a friend along while driving C) not drive D) all of the above
C
The five abilities required for being a safe driver are: A) See, Be, Understand, Look, and Listen B) Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute C) Scan, Understand, Predict, Decide, and Execute D) none above
C
When should you always engage your parking brake ? A) at a parking lot B) When your brake fluid runs low C) when parking on a incline D) when parking on slippery roads
C
Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ? A) Failing to react to hazard coming from the left or right B) Failing to see or obey a stop light suspended over an interaction C) Weaving while negotiating a curve D) Driving further from parked cars
D
___________ are the leading causes for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________ the rate of these than adults A) Sexual diseases, 3 times B) Traffic accidents, twice C) Drug overdoses, twice D) Traffic accidents, 3 times
D
what is the best protection against injury if you have an accident? A) centerfield force B) pointman C) padding D) your seatbelt
D
Chemical potential energy
Energy stored in chemical bonds
Nuclear a potential energy
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
If there is either a single solid yellow line or double yellow solid line dividing lanes of traffic, you may drive over these lines to pass other vehicles. True or False
False
gravitational potential energy
Potential energy that depends on the height of an object
Flashing yellow light
Proceed with caution
Green Arrow
Protected turn/go in direction of arrow
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Stop, after stopping you may proceed when its safe, check the righto if wat rules
yellow arrow
The "protected" turning time period is ending. Be prepared to obey the next signal
what is momentum
The force of a moving object
what happens to your momentum when you're involved in a crash?
The momentum and kinetic energy of your vehicle and body must be absorbed which results in heat the deformation of your vehicle and possible injury to your body
Tips to increase traction in a turn
The seller right before the curve signs are normally posted to warn you slow down before a curve break gently and gradually while turning and downshift to increase engine braking
Pedestrian traffic signal lights
These pedestrian traffic signal lights allow pedestrians the flexibility to speed up if the crossing phase is about to expire.
classification of potential energy
gravitational potential energy elastic potential energy chemical potential energy electrical potential energy nuclear potential energy
5-sided sign
indicates that you are near a school. Stop if children are in the crosswalk.
Padded dashboards and safety glass windows and when she'll design to crumble
into small edge and pieces to reduce lacerations
seatbelts
is the best protection against injury if you have in an accident safety belt help spread the change in speed of your body over a long period
what is centrifugal force
is the tendency for objects to be polled toward the rotating around a center therefore movement a long curved path causes unattached objects to move toward the outside of the curve
examples of misjudging natural forces
picking up speed while driving downhill ( The pull of gravity combined with the speeding can lead to disastrous consequences if you do not wear a safety belt in the car crash you are more likely to be injured or killed forces of inertia kinetic energy impact come into play if you drive a vehicle around the corner too fast your vehicle is more likely to skid or drive off a road centrifugal force overcomes friction
potential energy
potential energy cannot be transferred whereas kinetic energy can be transferred potential energy is the energy that the object possesses because of its position or form for example a book on the table has the potential energy to fall to the floor whereas a book that is already on the floor does not have the potential energy another example a bicyclist or a skier on top of the hill who by virtue of his or her position possesses potential energy which would be converted to kinetic energy as he or she coasts down the hill
when you're parked on a hill
should leave vehicle in low gear or in park When you're parking facing downhill you should always turn your front wheels towards the curb or the side of the road when your vehicle is in park facing uphill and there is a curb you should always turn your front wheels towards the middle of the road and allow the vehicle to roll back against the curb if you're parking facing uphill and there is no curb you should turn your wheels towards the side of the road
i-beam construction in the frame and doors
to give the vehicle more rigidity
You can avoid situations leading to road rage by: A) not cutting off other drivers. B) not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane. C) not tailgating. D) all of the above
D
traffic signals light not working (blackout)
Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by "STOP" signs in all directions
stop sign
Stop at the white limit line or before entering crosswalk
The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases True or False
True
a dimond shaped traffic sign means
Warning
objects to redirect your path towards if lost control
bushes rather than trees snow soft dirt or sand barrels place in front of freeway abutments
A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a:
rail road crossing
Red YIELD Sign
slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed
wrong way sign
A may or may not be posted with a DO NOT ENTER sign. It means you are not going the correct way with traffic.
Red circle with a red line through it
Always means no
Parking and driving safely are two different functions. A) True B) False
B
In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you NOT do? A) decelerate before the curve B) brake gently and gradually while turning C)downshift (manual transmission) D) accelerate while turning
D
Cars are built with certain features that mitigate the effects of crash forces
ex: traction control which helps you manage in. a skid around a curve
driver's license vision test
visual acuity of no worse than 20/40 if not passed standard screening you will be referred to an optometrist
Fees must be paid to:
-obtain an original license -renew a license -reinstate a license if it has been revoked or suspended -obtain a duplicate license -upgrade your license to another class or add an endorsement -resubmit an application for a license if you fail three written tests or three driving tests
Solid yellow light
1. Caution 2. Stop if you can do so safely. 3. Cross intersection if you cannot do so safely.
Different types of licenses 1 :
1. Different types of vehicles depending on : a) the weight of the vehicle b) what can be towed c) what can be carried in the vehicle or trailer d) weather the vehicle is two wheeled
Driving in California is ________? A) A privilege granted by the state. B) A right all citizens are entitled to. C) Guaranteed by the Constitution. D) Legal for everyone.
A
Friction is ______ if your tires are over-inflated or worn smooth. This makes it _____ for you to stop your vehicle. A)decreased, harder B)increased, harder C)decreased, easier D)increased, easier
A
The golden rule of driving is a ) to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated b ) do as you please c ) yo have a comfortable chair to sit in while driving d ) none above
A
Different type of licenses 2 :
Depending on : a) whether you're learning to drive b) age c) whether you've completed driver education course
Road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This DOES NOT affect the control of your vehicle. True or False
False
Weight of a vehicle is also plays a role in its momentum
Larger vehicles have much more money mentum then smaller vehicles
A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:
The traffic must stop, do not turn against red arrow
The main purpose of driver education 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. A) True B) False
True
You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited. True Or False
True
4-sided diamond-shaped sign
Warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead
Flashing yellow arrow
You may turn in the direction of the arrow, if the way is clear. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the other direction and pedestrians in the intersection.
airbags
allow the momentum of your body to be absorbed by a slight or greater distance than if it hit the steering wheel or windshield
crush zones
areas of the vehicle designed to observe impact by crushing and without harming the passenger area of the vehicle
why are SUVs and trucks more unstable than saloon vehicles
because of their high CG are not very stable in these vehicles if a load is not centered across there widths the stability he would be reduced when cornering
Pedestrian Phases (also called Pedestrian Scrambles)
diagonal crosswalk that allow pedestrian to cross in any direction at the same time
do not enter sign
do not enter. You may not drive into the street
Solid green light
go if safe to do so. if turning left you MUST yield to oncoming traffic
natural forces acting on your vehicle
gravity , inertia, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, friction and centrifugal force
"Walk" or "Walking Person"
legal to cross the street
Flashing "Don't Walk or "Raised Hand"
light about to change to solid red, If a pedestrian begins walking wait for them to cross.
Features of modern vehicle helps to reduce forces in a crash
modern vehicles have a number of features that reduce the forces on your body during a crash by observing energy and increasing the distance over which the impact occurs
Energy absorbing bumpers
produce the effect of kinetic energy during the front or rear end collision
Different type of licenses 3 :
special restrictions as to when, with whom, under what conditions and what type of vehicle you can drive
electrical potential energy
the ability to move an electric charge from one point to another
elastic potential energy
the energy of stretched or compressed objects
Potential energy can affect your driving
there is also potential energy buildup in components of your car suspension system that may cause you to swerve when you come out of a turn
Potential energy can cause your vehicle to roll down the hill
when you're parked on a hill gravity causes your vehicle to pretend to potential energy when this energy is converted to kinetic energy your brakes can loose and roll down the hill
"Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand"
you may not start crossing the street
objects absorb kinetic energy while in motion
-The faster you go, the more kinetic energy your breaks must absorb -Brakes work better at higher speed, but higher speed also creates more muscle and tire wear
What happened to momentum when you stop your vehicle?
-When brakes are applied in this way, the vehicle slows down more slowly -As the momentum of the car drops, the frictional force increases
