drive
True / False A color-blind person can not legally drive
False
True / False A good set of mirrors will eliminate all blind spots
False
True / False A person with a spinal cord injury can not get a license to drive
False
True / False Alcohol is a stimulant
False
True / False An older person generally has a slightly faster reaction time than a younger person
False
True / False Anybody with a physical challenge can now get a drivers license
False
True / False During the first stage of graduated drivers licensing, the new driver must be supervised at all times by a licensed driver over the age of 30
False
True / False Frequent lateness and absences from school are not a sign of problem drinking
False
True / False If the examiner writes anything down during the in-vehicle test, it probably means that you have failed the test
False
True / False If you are nervous, holding your breath will help to make you calm
False
True / False In all stages of graduated driver licensing, new drivers are penalized less severely for traffic infractions than experienced drivers
False
True / False In most states, you are allowed to commit two dangerous acts during the in-vehicle test before you fail the test?
False
True / False It is good to admit to yourself that you are nervous about the in-vehicle test, but you should never admit it to the examiner
False
True / False Its easier to wait until the last minute to study for your written knowledge test
False
True / False LSD is a kind of depressant
False
True / False Over-the-counter drugs are drugs that you can purchase with a prescription
False
True / False Over-the-counter drugs will not interfere with your driving abilities
False
True / False People between the ages of 50 and 75 have the highest pedestrian death rates
False
True / False People have no responsibility to protect themselves and others from the threat of people who drink and drive
False
True / False Revving the engine when the vehicle is stopped helps to conserve fuel
False
True / False The best way to fight fatigue is to stop what you are doing and get some coffee
False
True / False The first stage of graduated driver licensing lasts for a year
False
True / False The light from an oncoming vehicle's headlights cause your eyes' pupils to become larger
False
True / False The only purpose of studying the drivers manual is to pass the written test
False
True / False There are ways to tell before you start drinking if it will eventually become a problem for you
False
True / False Using the SPIDE process makes you a less safe driver because you are concentrating on the process, not on driving
False
True / False When driving at night, you should increase your following distance to 1 second
False
True / False You can drive after taking any medication prescribed by a doctor
False
True / False You can rely exclusively on your mirrors when backing up
False
True / False You should not eat any meals on the day of the in-vehicle test to ensure that you do not get sleepy while driving
False
True / False You should switch on your high beams in city traffic
False
True / False Your side-marker lights come on when you turn on your headlights
False
Can people who can't turn their heads or shoulders still drive?
Yes
Can people who use wheelchairs still drive?
Yes
Can people without arms still drive?
Yes
Can people without the full use of their legs still drive?
Yes
Visual Activity:
ability to see clearly
When you make your pre driving check before the day of the in-vehicle test, what will you be checking on the car?
brake pedal and check the parking brake
Green arrow:
can go that way
Red X sign:
can't go that way
Is the person legally impaired for a longer period while absorbing the alcohol or while eliminating the alcohol?
eliminating the alcohol
Peripheral Vision:
enables you to notice objects and movement to the side
Distance Judgements
estimating distance between yourself and an object
Depth Perception:
gives three-dimensional perspective to objects
Yellow lines separate traffic going:
in opposite directions
Yellow X
lane ended
Flashing yellow x
lane will end
On divided highways, a single solid yellow line:
marks the left edge of the roadway
If a police officer is directing traffic at a signal, you should...
obey the police officer
White lines parallel to the roadway:
separate traffic going in the same direction
Why do you think you should do this before the day of the test and not the same day?
sleep and eat
If you see a flashing red signal this means...
stop
What should you look at when you make your pre driving check on the day of the exam?
under the hood, around the vehicle, and all of the lights
Area of Central Vision:
vision clearance in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you
Field of Vision:
what you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right
At a flashing signal you should either...
yield or stop
At a flashing yellow signal you should...
yield or stop
True / False If you have to pull off the road at night, your windows should be lowered at least halfway to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
True
True / False The most important part of the SPIDE process is to practice applying it in your driving
True
True / False There are generally three stages in a guidelines driver licensing system
True
How long does alcohol remain in a person's blood?
12 hours
True / False Using the SPIDE process trains you identify possible problems in the roadway at least 6 to 8 seconds ahead
True
The chapter lists some characteristics of vehicles that are not recommended for taking your in-vehicle test. What are they?
Kvpool?
True / False You should keep the radio off during the in-vehicle test
True
True / False You should look ahead 20 to 30 seconds on the roadway for information that can help you select your path of travel
True
SIPDE
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
True / False the chemicals in marijuana can stay in your body for as long as 6 hours
True
True / False "Down time," or the time when people are less alert than usual, occurs for most people between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
True
True / False A depressant slows down the central nervous system
True
True / False A support group for young people who have an alcoholic friend, parent, or sibling is Alateen
True
True / False About 90 percent of all decisions that you make while driving are based on information gathered with your eyes
True
True / False Alcohol abuse can cause malnutrition
True
True / False Alcohol is a powerful drug
True
True / False All states will test your driving skills in an actual traffic, not on off-street courses
True
True / False An example of a passive safety devices is an air bag
True
True / False Another term for an artificial limb is prosthetic device
True
True / False Choosing not to drink guarantees that you will not become addicted to alcohol
True
True / False During the in-vehicle test, turn on your low beam headlights
True
True / False Fasten your safety belt before you start the engine
True
True / False Having a steady flow of fresh air in your vehicle can help you fight fatigue
True
True / False If you are going to use a vehicle with a manual transmission for the in-vehicle test to ensure that you do not get sleep while driving
True
True / False If you are wearing a shoulder-lap seat belt at the time of a crash, your risk of being killed is reduced by 50 percent
True
True / False Marijuana can make the user feel drowsy
True
True / False Peer pressure can influence the way you walk and talk
True
True / False States with graduated driver licensing have experienced a reduction in traffic violations and accidents
True
True / False Stimulants can make users think that they are more alert than usual
True
True / False Temporarily injuries can make it risky for you to drive
True
True / False The American Automobile Association (AAA) offers guidelines to states that want to set up graduated driver licensing systems
True
True / False The best advice for preparing for the in-vehicle test is to practice
True
True / False The final step in the SPIDE process usually involves making a routine maneuver
True
A solid yellow line to your left on the road means that you are in or at:
a no-passing zone
