DMV practice test

According to the video "Driving in Bad Weather," in addition to slowing down, what is the most important thing you can do if you are going to drive in the rain?

Make sure your tires are properly inflated

Some traffic controls warn drivers of hazards or changing conditions ahead

TRUE

This behavior is defined as "the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property"

aggressive driving

1 out of 3 fatal teen crashes are

alcohol related

It is dangerous to pass ____

all of the above

You should treat this vehicle as a "large truck"

all of the above

Alcohol is a (class of drug)

depressant

Motorcycle riders of all ages are required to wear ___

eye-protective devices such as goggles.

The exact rate of absorption can vary depending on?

how concentrated the alcohol is and if you've just eaten a meal.

Differences between the operation of a motorcycle and a car include

motorcyclists use their hands more

When an emergency vehicle approaches from either side, you are required to pull over to the ____ side of the road as soon as possible and stop.

nearest

You need to have your car's air filter replaced

once a year

Operating a motor vehicle in the State of Florida is a _____

privilege

What does a depressant do?

slow central nervous system down

One technique you can use when you need to get out of a rear-wheel skid is to gradually take your foot off the the gas and _____

step on the clutch and steer in the direction you want to go.

When driving conditions are less than ideal, you should

travel at a reduced speed

According to the video, "Signs, signals and markings," restricted access lanes are indicated by a

white diamond

the higher concentration of alcohol...

will be absorbed more quickly.

Most school zones have signs and the words SCHOOL and SCHOOL XING painted in _____ on the pavement

yellow

Fines are doubled when infractions occur within a school zone or construction zone, with possible fines up to ____

$1,000

For a 2nd DUI (with no extenuating circumstances), you will be fined between __________.

$1000 to $2000

If you fail to stop for a school bus that has its stop signal arm extended, you will face a minimum fine of ____ dollars

$165

For your first DUI (with no extenuating circumstances) you will be fined between ________.

$500-$1000

A train traveling at 55 mph will need at least ___ once the engineer applies the brakes

1 mile

To pass the vehicle ahead safely, you should drive at least ___ mph faster

10

In 2009, in the U.s, ____ of the people killed in fatalities involving large trucks were "nonoccupants", such as pedestrians or bicyclists

10%

IN 2009, ____ people were killed in alcohol-impairing-driving crashes in the United States

10,839

You may not pass to the left of center if the view is obstructed within ____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel

100

You may not pass to the left of center when you are within ___ feet of an intersection or crossing one.

100 feet.

Under ideal, laboratory conditions your total stopping distance will be approximately ____ feet if stopping from a speed of 30 mph.

106

What percentage of alcohol is ABSORBED BY THE STOMACH?

20%

The horn should be loud enough to be heard from a minimum distance of

200 feet

According to NHTSA, more than ___ injuries that occur anually from rear-end collisions alone are a result of whiplash

270,000

If you are behind a large vehicle, you should increase your following distance to ___ seconds.

3 seconds

According to the video "Driving in Bad Weather", hydroplaning can happen at speeds as low as ____

30 miles per hour

What percentage of people in Florida have died from an alcohol related incident?

32%

Your high beams allow you to see people and objects about ___ feet ahead

450 feet

What percentage of alcohol is ABSORBED BY YOUR SMALL INTESTINE?

80%

______ can make you drowsy, which is dangerous if you are driving.

Antihistamines

_____ intersections have traffic signals or signs to regulate traffic flowing through the intersection

Controlled

All traffic controls guide drivers to their destination by identifying the route or place

FALSE

All traffic controls inform drivers of local and state regulations governing the road.

FALSE

If you see an impaired driver, you should try to get them to pull over

FALSE

It is dangerous to pass to the right of a large truck because its driver most likely is not paying attention.

FALSE