Drivers Ed Knowledge Test

A three-point turn is best done near the top of a hill or on a curve. True OR False?

False

A vehicle equipped with an air bag is less safe in a collision than a vehicle equipped with only a safety belt. True OR False?

False

All states have now adopted some form of graduates driver licensing. True OR False?

False

Death rates and crashes involving large vehicles are higher than in ones involving the smallest vehicles. True OR False?

False

Decreased visibility makes it easier to judge distances. True OR False?

False

Good drivers need very little space between them and other vehicles because they have much better reactions than other drivers. True OR False?

False

Hydroplaning is what occurs when a large truck sprays water from its wheels during a rainstorm. True OR False?

False

If it is done correctly, threshold braking will often result in your wheels locking. True OR False?

False

If you are upset, one good remedy is to go on a long drive. True OR False?

False

If you see a railroad advance warning sign, the best thing to do is to get across the railroad tracks as fast as possible. True OR False?

False

In 1997, more than 100,000 highway deaths were alcohol related. True OR False?

False

In all states a person must have an alcohol level of 10% or greater in the bloodstream to be considered intoxicated. True OR False?

False

In all states, the in-vehicle Test is given on an off-road closed course. True OR False?

False

In all states, you will take your in-vehicle test in the same vehicle that you used for your driver education class. True OR False?

False

In higher altitudes, decreased oxygen will not have an effect on your engine. True OR False?

False

In most states, it is acceptable to commit one traffic violation during the in-vehicle test and still pass. True OR False?

False

Initial driver reaction time, or the time it takes a driver to see a problem and step on the brakes, is from 4 to 5 seconds. True OR False?

False

Insurance companies will pay for damages to a vehicle based on what the owner proves it is worth. True OR False?

False

It is safe to drive after a few drinks as long as you were able to stay within the speed limit. True OR False?

False

More than half of all traffic deaths occur in single-car collisions. True OR False?

False

One advantage of power brakes is that they shorten the vehicle's braking distance by 50 percent. True OR False?

False

Power steering leads to lower fuel use as a result of increased efficiency. True OR False?

False

Speed limits in the city are usually higher than speed limits in rural areas. True OR False?

False

Speeding up to beat a changing traffic light is safe as long as you get through the light before it turns red. True OR False?

False

Stimulants have a slowing-down affect on the central nervous system. True OR False?

False

The SIPDE process does not help you manage visibility, time, and space. True OR False?

False

The certificate of title must always be carried in the car. True OR False?

False

The main reason that you should not play loud music in the at is that it is rude to other passengers. True OR False?

False

The more cylinders in the engine, the less fuel is needed. True OR False?

False

The more energy of motion that a car has, the less time and distance it will take to stop. True OR False?

False

The procedure for obtaining a driver's license is the same from state to state. True OR False?

False

The risk of being involved in a collision in any given year is 1 in 100. True OR False?

False

The speed limit tells you the fastest speed that you may drive, but you can always go as slow as you want. True OR False?

False

To manage visibility, you should keep your eyes fixed on the path directly ahead of your vehicle. True OR False?

False

Using cruise control on hills is more fuel-efficient than not using it. True OR False?

False

Using your high-beam headlights is essential in fog. True OR False?

False

When driving down a hill in a car that has a manual transmission, the only way to increase control is to apply the brakes. True OR False?

False

When driving on snow or ice, it is essential to change direction quickly to minimize the risk of skidding. True OR False?

False

When driving uphill, you need less power because of the pull of gravity. True OR False

False

When the clutch pedal is all the way down to the floor, the transmission and engine are engaged. True OR False?

False

You have to drink heavily for at least 10 years before you can be considered an alcoholic. True OR False?

False

You should use the heel of your foot on the brake to stop the car whenever possible. True OR False?

False

Your emotional state has very little effect on your ability to drive. True OR False?

False

Turn the wheel quickly all the way to the right. Halfway through the turn, start to straighten the steering wheel.

Step 4

Move only when you have the time and space to do so.

Step 5

Stop when your front wheels are straight. Check mirrors and over your shoulder. Signal, shift to Drive (or first gear), and accelerate.

Step 5

Steer smoothly into the lane.

Step 6

Federal state and local governments all work together to regulate the highway transportation system. True OR False?

True

If you are stopped at a light going up a hill, one way to move forward again is to hold your place with the parking brake and then accelerate a little as you release the parking brake. True OR False?

True

If you must stop by the side of the road at night, you should turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers that you are there. True OR False?

True

If your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, you should always start it in Park. True OR False?

True

If your windshield is badly scratched, you should replace it. True OR False?

True

In higher altitudes, you could become short of breath or sleepy because there is less oxygen in the air. True OR False?

True

In most states it is illegal to wear stereo headphones while you drive. True OR False?

True

Inertia causes your books on the car seat to continue moving forward even after you brake. True OR False?

True

It is a good idea to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes against the sun's glare. True OR False?

True

It is always illegal to drive faster than the posted speed limit. True OR False?

True

It is not always safe to drive after taking an over-the-counter drug. True OR False?

True

More than one-third of all collisions occur at intersections. True OR False?

True

Most of fatalities occur in head-on collisions in which the driver hit the steering wheel. True OR False?

True

One difference between a manual transmission and an automatic transmission is that an automatic transmission will shift the forward gears for you. True OR False?

True

One way of reducing the risk of possible injury in a collision is always to anticipate the actions of the other drivers. True OR False?

True

One way to turn off your cruise control setting is to tap the brakes lightly. True OR False?

True

Part of your predriving check before the test is to make sure your lights are clean. True OR False?

True

Peer pressure can influence the way that you dress and the way you talk. True OR False?

True

People with physical disabilities can drive if they prove that they are able to drive safely. True OR False?

True

Prosthetic device is another term for an artificial limb. True OR False?

True

Roads are slickest in the early part of a rainstorm because the moisture mixes with dirt and oil on the road. True OR False?

True

The best way to get a feel for the vehicle's friction point is to practice in Reverse gear. True OR False?

True

The highway transportation system consists of vehicles, roadways, and people. True OR False?

True

The main goal of the highway transportation system is to move people from place to place as efficiently and safely as possible. True OR False?

True

The main thing you can do to prevent hydroplaning is to drive slowly. True OR False?

True

Tires with little or no tread do not have good traction on a wet, snowy, or icy road. True OR False?

True

To help slow a car using engine braking, just take your foot off the accelerator. True OR False?

True

To improve visibility, you should turn on your headlights during the day as well as at night. True OR False?

True

To prove your age and identity, you should bring your birth certificate. True OR False?

True

When coming to a stop, it is a good practice to tap your brakes lightly to warn drivers behind you that you are about to stop. True OR False?

True

When driving on ice and snow, traction is poorest when the temperature is near 32°F. True OR False?

True

When you are driving, you should try to keep as much as 8 feet on either side of your vehicle to help manage space. True OR False?

True

When you are not moving with the flow of traffic, you face increased risks. True OR False?

True

You can minimize risk by managing visibility, time, and space. True OR False?

True

You must yield to traffic on through streets if you are at a stop sign. True OR False?

True

You should not bring a vehicle to your in-vehicle test that you have never driven. True OR False?

True

Your in-vehicle test may test your ability to parallel park. True OR False?

True

Your sense of hearing can help you if a vehicle is in your blind spot. True OR False?

True

Chapter 10:

Turning and Parking

The right-of-way laws that all states used are based on the__________ Code.

Uniform Vehicle

controlled-access highway

a road that allows vehicles o enter and exit only at specific places.

turnpike

a road that you pay a toll to drive on.

After starting your engine, you should a.) check that the oil pressure system is working. b.) activate your turn signal. c.) pull into traffic. d.) check your oil dipstick.

a.) check that the oil pressure system is working.

Pedestrians jaywalk when they a.) cross a street without regard for traffic rules or signals. b.) walk along the side of the road. c.) cross the street at a crosswalk. d.) walk in between cars in a parking lot.

a.) cross a street without regard for traffic rules or signals.

Alcohol is classified as a a.) depressant. b.) stimulant. c.) hallucinogen. d.) narcotic.

a.) depressant.

Cruise control is a vehicle option that lets you a.) driver at a chosen speed without using the accelerator pedal. b.) drive safely in the snow. c.) keep moving safely in a traffic jam. d.) drive without having to use the brake pedal.

a.) driver at a chosen speed without using the accelerator pedal.

The individual state´s administrative laws set statewide standards for a.) financial responsibilities. b.) interstate highway maintenance. c.) right-of-way. d.) both b and c.

a.) financial responsibilities.

The best remedy for driving fatigue is a.) fresh air. b.) rest. c.) singing loudly. d.) coffee.

a.) fresh air.

At night, some states a.) have lower speed limits. b.) have higher speed limits. c.) eliminate speed limits on rural roads. d.) do both b and c.

a.) have lower speed limits

The sun's glare is most dangerous a.) in the morning or late afternoon. b.) in the morning or at noon. c.) at noon. d.) at noon or in the later afternoon.

a.) in the morning or late afternoon.

highway

a main public roadway.

direct pressure

a method to help stop bleeding

A new vehicle costs more to maintain than a used vehicle. True OR False?

False

A stop sign is shaped like a triangle. True OR False?

False

whiplash

a neck injury

crowned road

a road higher in the center than on either edge

You should switch your headlights from high beam to low beam when an approaching vehicle gets no closer than _______ feet away from you.

500

An ¨ONLY¨ sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

A = Regulatory

This interstate highway goes in a north/south direction in the eastern United States. A.) Interstate 71 B.) Interstate 10 C.) Interstate 15 D.) Interstate 80

A.) Interstate 71

A ¨DO NOT ENTER" sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

A=Regulatory

Chapter 1:

Assessing and Managing Risk

I'm

B.) Interstate 10

A school zone sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

B= Warning

A winding road (left) sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

B= Warning

A ¨DETOUR" sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

B= Warning

Chapter 9:

Basic Driving Skills

Chapter 16:

Buying a Vehicle

This interstate highway goes in a north/south direction in the western United States. A.) Interstate 71 B.) Interstate 10 C.) Interstate 15 D.) Interstate 80

C.) Interstate 10

A ¨No U-Turn " sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

C= International

Of the interstate highways above that go in an east/west direction, this one is in the most northern part of the United States. A.) Interstate 71 B.) Interstate 10 C.) Interstate 15 D.) Interstate 80

D.) Interstate 80

A camping sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

D= Informational

A national park sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

D= Informational

An exit sign is what type of sign? A = Regulatory B= Warning C= International D= Informational

D= Informational

__________ perception helps you to judge the distance that objects are away from you.

Depth

Chapter 11:

Driving Environments

A U-turn is a legal way to make a turnabout in all areas. True OR False?

False

A burnt smell on the transmission dipstick may indicate that the vehicle has been driven too fast. True OR False?

False

A jackrabbit start saves fuel because you have much less idling time. True OR False?

False

Chapter 2:

Getting Ready: Your State Driving Test

Chapter 7:

Getting to Know Your Vehicle

Chapter 4:

Handling Social Pressures

Chapter 3:

Knowing Yourself

Chapter 12:

Lights and Weather Conditions

Chapter 14:

Natural Laws and Driving

_______________ brakes require less foot power to stop the vehicle than regular brakes do.

Power

Adjust your speed up and down as needed.

Step 4

Chapter 15:

Responding to an Emergency

Chapter 6:

Rules of the Road

Chapter 13:

Sharing the Roadway

Chapter 5:

Signs, Signals, and Markings

Chapter 8:

Starting, Steering, Stopping

Check your mirrors.

Step 1

Signal a left turn, and when the driveway is clear, turn into it.

Step 1

Signal your intent to move.

Step 2

When the rear bumper clears the roadway edge, stop with your front wheels straight. Shift into Reverse with your foot on the brake.

Step 2

Check over your shoulder for blind spots.

Step 3

Look in all directions for pedestrians and over your right shoulder for traffic. Back slowly and stop before crossing the curb.

Step 3

Exercise is one remedy for fatigue. True OR False?

True

Exit and entrance ramps for controlled-access highways usually have a speed limit range between 25 and 45 mph. True OR False?

True

Fatigue can impair your vision. True OR False?

True

A blue sign and white lettering indicates a recreational area, a state or national park, or a historic site. True OR False?

True

A broken yellow line means that you can pass if it is safe to do so. True OR False?

True

A hand-operated brake and accelerator can help people without the full use of their legs to drive. True OR False?

True

A manual transmission's fifth gear can serve as an overdrive gear, saving fuel. True OR False?

True

A moped is considered a motor vehicle. True OR False?

True

A perpendicular parking space is 90 degrees to a curb or line. True OR False?

True

A strong gust of wind can push a small vehicle out of its lane. True OR False?

True

A vehicle with a manual transmission uses less fuel when driven correctly than a vehicle with an automatic transmission. True OR False?

True

About 35 percent of the deaths of 15- to 20-year-olds occur through vehicle crash injuries. True OR False?

True

An interstate highway sign with an odd number means that the interstate goes in a north/south direction. True OR False?

True

An interstate sign numbered 90 means that the interstate goes in an east/west direction in the northern part of the United States. True OR False?

True

An overheated vehicle can cause drowsiness. True OR False?

True

Anyone selling a vehicle must provide a certificate of title. True OR False?

True

Bad weather can reduce the ability of your tires to grip the road. True OR False?

True

Before taking the in-vehicle test, make sure that your safety belts are working. True OR False?

True

Being nervous is natural and can be mentioned to the examiner. True OR False?

True

Braking distance is partially dependent on speed. True OR False?

True

Color-blind people can get driver's licenses even if they can't tell the difference between a red and green light. True OR False?

True

DWI stands for "driving while intoxicated". True OR False?

True

Dirty headlights can reduce illumination by as much as 90 percent. True OR False?

True

Driving in high-heeled shoes may give you less control of the accelerator than flat-heeled shoes. True OR False?

True

Driving with an animal in the car can be a dangerous distraction unless you have the animal in a pet carrier or the animal is restrained by a passenger. True OR False?

True

hallucinogen

a drug that greatly alters the mind

stimulant

a drug that speeds up the central nervous system

inertia

a force that keeps objects moving in a straight line.

beltway

a highway that goes around an urban area.

shock

a condition caused by lack of oxygen to the brain

jumper cables

a device that helps start a car with a dead battery

expressway

a divided highway with limited access that has more than one lane running in each direction.

After coming to a red light while driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you a.) leave the vehicle in drive. b.) shut the engine down. c.) put the car's transmission in Reverse. d.) put the car's transmission in Park.

a.) leave the vehicle in Drive.

When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright, you should a.) look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming vehicle. b.) look at the spot just below the oncoming vehicle's headlights. c.) turn on your high beams. d.) cover your eyes, but for no more than 2 to 3 seconds.

a.) look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming vehicle.

The air conditioner is used to a.) lower humidity. b.) raise humidity. c.) defog windows. d.) do none of the above.

a.) lower humidity.

If you change a flat tire for an undersized or low-mileage spare, you should drive a.) no faster than 50 mph to the nearest repair station. b.) no faster than 15 mph to the nearest repair station. c.) no faster than 25 mph to your destination. d.) no farther than 6 miles to the nearest repair station.

a.) no faster than 50 mph to the nearest repair station.

Of all the collisions between vehicles and pedestrians, most a.) occur in urban areas. b.) occur in rural areas. c.) occur near playgrounds. d.) result in a fatality.

a.) occur in urban areas.

The parking maneuver used most often along the side of a street is a.) parallel parking. b.) perpendicular parking. c.) angle parking. d.) double parking.

a.) parallel parking.

The most dangerous movement of the four listed below is a.) passing a vehicle on a two-lane, two-way highway. b.) passing a motorcycle on a freeway. c.) being passed by any vehicle on a two-lane, to-way highway. d.) passing a truck on a freeway.

a.) passing a vehicle on a two-lane, two-way highway.

A vehicle with a death rate greater than 2 per 10,000 is a.) probably not a good vehicle to buy. b.) safe enough to buy. c.) safer than most other vehicles on the road. d.) none of the above.

a.) probably not a good vehicle to buy.

Some states require that you bring _______ to the test. a.) proof that you have completed a driver education course b.) one of your parents or an adult c.) your state driver's manual d.) a certificate of title

a.) proof that you have completed a driver education course

If your engine is flooded, you will probably a.) smell gasoline. b.) see steam coming out from under the hood. c.) have your engine stall after going through a large puddle of water. d.) experience all of the above.

a.) smell gasoline.

The axle-gear ratio is a.) the number of times the drive shaft revolves to make the wheels turn once. b.) the number of times the wheels revolve to make the drive shaft turn once. c.) the number of axles on your vehicle divided by the number of gears. d.) none of the above.

a.) the number of times the drive shaft revolves to make the wheels turn once.

A vehicle with an automatic transmission is usually started in Park because a.) the vehicle could roll if you started it in Neutral. b.) the vehicle could jump forward if you started it in Drive. c.) it is easier on the ignition switch. d.) it will not start in Neutral.

a.) the vehicle could roll if you started it in Neutral.

When turning left at an intersection, yield a.) to all oncoming traffic until you have the time and space to turn. b.) only to traffic on the right. c.) only to traffic on the left. d.) only to emergency vehicles.

a.) to all oncoming traffic until you have the time and space to turn.

When making a right turn from a two-way street, you should a.) turn from the right lane. b.) turn from the left lane. c.) turn from either lane. d.) always come to a complete stop before turning.

a.) turn from the right lane.

If driving down a long, steep hill in a car with an automatic transmission, a.) use the brakes to slow down. b.) move the selector to a lower gear to slow down. c.) ease off the pressure on the accelerator to slow down. d.) do all of the above.

a.) use the brakes to slow down.

One way you can reduce the effects of inertia in a car is by a.) wearing safety belts. b.) using chains. c.) using studded tires. d.) braking hard.

a.) wearing safety belts.

A certificate of title proves a.) who owns a car. b.) you have insurance. c.) the car is registered in the state. d.) your license plate is not stolen.

a.) who owns a car

When driving on a two-lane road in an area where animals might cross into traffic, drive a.) with your headlights on and close to the center line. b.) toward the right side of the road. c.) with your lights off and towards the right edge of the roadway. d.) quickly to get out of the area.

a.) with your headlights on and close to the center line.

After passing a truck, you should not pull in closely in front of it because a.) you need to have plenty of room between you and the truck in case you have to hit the brakes. b.) you will block the truck driver's view of the road. c.) you could get a ticket for tailgating. d.) all of the above apply.

a.) you need to have plenty of room between you and the truck in case you have to hit the brakes.

You control the vehicle's speed when you press on the _____________.

accelerator

A(n) _____________ is a device that inflates automatically in a frontal crash to help prevent injuries.

airbag

Your vehicle's _____ provides electricity to the car and the battery.

alternator

When making a right turn, you should have a ________ gap in traffic to your left. a.) 2-to 5- second b.) 6- to 8-second c.) 10- to 15-second d.) 15- to 25-second

b.) 6- to 8-second

Most states use ________ to determine whether or not to suspend a driver´s license. a.) police discretion. b.) a point system. c.) a judge´s discretion. d.) none of the above.

b.) a point system.

All states that require you to use your headlights a.) from sunset to sunrise. b.) between a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise. c.) 24 hours a day. d.) when it is raining.

b.) between a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise.

Vehicles with manual-shift transmissions a.) usually cost more than automatics. b.) can reduce fuel consumption if driven properly. c.) do not have clutches. d.) are easier to drive than vehicles with automatic transmissions.

b.) can reduce fuel consumption if driven properly.

At dusk, there is more danger of hitting a deer because a.) deer cannot see very well at dusk. b.) deer move around to feed at dusk. c.) deer are naturally sleepy at dusk. d.) there is more traffic at that time.

b.) deer move around to feed at dusk.

Your car speeds up going down a steep hill because a.) it takes longer to apply the brakes when going downhill. b.) gravity makes the car go faster. c.) higher elevations reduce traction. d.) all of the above apply.

b.) gravity makes the car go faster.

In cars without power seats, the driver's seat adjustment is usually located a.) on the steering column. b.) in the lower left or front of the driver's seat. c.) on the dashboard. d.) on the floorboards.

b.) in the lower left or front of the driver's seat.

When beginning a perpendicular parking maneuver, you should a.) line up 3 to 5 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to. b.) line up 7 to 8 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to. c.) line up 10 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to. d.) do none of the above.

b.) line up 7 to 8 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to.

When backing up your vehicle where children may be present, a.) honk your horn before backing. b.) look behind and next to your car first. c.) look in you mirror and back up. d.) do none of the above.

b.) look behind and next to your car first.

A _____________________ vehicle is considered a high-visibility vehicle. a.) navy blue b.) mint green c.) black d.) brown

b.) mint green

A driver turning left a.) always has the right-of-way at a light. b.) must yield to cross traffic and to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. c.) must yield to cross traffic but not to oncoming traffic at a light. d.) must do none of the above.

b.) must yield to cross traffic and to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

When parallel parking, you a.) need a space at least 2 feet longer than your vehicle. b.) need a space at least 5 feet longer than your vehicle. c.) should drive into a space going 3 to 5 mph. d.) both b and c.

b.) need a space at least 5 feet longer than your vehicle.

When driving at dusk or dawn, you should a.) use your parking lights. b.) not use your parking lights. c.) use your high beams. d.) use your emergency flashers.

b.) not use your parking lights.

When you are driving at a speed that won't allow you to stop within the range of your headlights, you are a.) going too slow. b.) overdriving your headlights. c.) underdriving your headlights. d.) doing none of the above.

b.) overdriving your headlights.

The most common kind of steering failure is a.) total system failure. b.) power-assist failure. c.) both a and b. d.) none of the above.

b.) power-assist failure.

The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to a.) use the parking brake to stop your car. b.) pump the brake pedal rapidly. c.) shift to a lower gear. d.) steer against the curb.

b.) pump the brake pedal rapidly.

When taking the knowledge test, the best thing to do if you have a tough question is to a.) raise your hand. b.) relax, keep going, and come back to the question later. c.) not do anything until you answer the question. d.) hold your breath to help relax.

b.) relax, keep going, and come back to the question later.

Of all your senses that you use while driving, the most important one is your sense of a.) hearing. b.) sight. c.) smell. d.) taste.

b.) sight.

When parking in a space just beyond an intersection, you a.) signal before entering the intersection. b.) signal after you have entered the intersection. c.) signal when you are completely through the intersection. d.) do not signal at all. It is safer to avoid signaling in this case.

b.) signal after you have entered the intersection.

A good way to study for the knowledge test would be to a.) ask a friend what to study. b.) take a sample test from the driver's manual of it has one. c.) ask your parents what to study. d.) do none of the above.

b.) take a sample test from the driver's manual of it has one.

A factor that does not affect braking distance is a.) the kind of tired you have. b.) the acceleration power of your engine. c.) the condition of the road surface. d.) the size of your car.

b.) the acceleration power of your engine.

At an intersection with a traffic signal and a police officer directing traffic, you should obey a.) the traffic signal. b.) the officer. c.) the light first, then the officer. d.) none of the above.

b.) the officer.

The friction point is a.) the place where the wheels meet the pavement. b.) the point where, as you let up on the clutch pedal, the transmission and engine engage. c.) the point where, as you push down on the brake, the vehicle begins to slow down. d.) the place where the brake shoes rub against the wheel drum.

b.) the point where, as you let up on the clutch pedal, the transmission and engine engage.

¨Aim high" means a.) to keep your eyes moving. b.) to look 20 to 30 seconds ahead of you. c.) to always steer straight ahead. d.) none of the above.

b.) to look 20 to 30 seconds ahead of you.

When the sun's glare is bad, you should a.) stay at home. b.) use hand signals in addition to taillight signals to communicate your intentions. c.) use hand signals only. d.) do none of the above.

b.) use hand signals in addition to taillight signals to communicate your intentions.

When approaching a large vehicle on a slushy roadway, turn on your a.) windshield washer and wipers 30 seconds before you meet. b.) windshield washer and wipers 5 seconds before you meet. c.) windshield wipers as you meet. d.) emergency flashers.

b.) windshield washer and wipers 5 seconds before you meet.

If you come to a yield sign, a.) stop 10 feet past the sign. b.) yield to traffic in the cross street. c.) do not pay attention to it. d.) stop to check if there is traffic behind you.

b.) yield to traffic in the cross street.

When backing your vehicle, a.) you should use your rearview mirror. b.) you look over your shoulder to see where you are going. c.) your vehicle's front swings in the same direction in which the steering wheel is turning. d.) you should do all of the above.

b.) you look over your shoulder to see where you are going.

If you're not going to take the test in the school's driver-training car, a.) the state will have to provide one. b.) you will have to provide the vehicle. c.) you will not be able to get a license. d.) none of the above applies.

b.) you will have to provide the vehicle.

The distance your vehicle travels after you apply the brakes until it stops is the _____________ distance.

braking

You should identify objects or conditions in your path of travel that could increase the level of risk a.) 2 to 3 seconds ahead. b.) 20 to 30 seconds ahead. c.) 12 to 15 seconds ahead. d.) 30 to 40 seconds ahead.

c.) 12 to 15 seconds ahead.

You should signal for a turn at least a.) 50 feet in advance of the turn. b.) 100 feet in advance of the turn. c.) 150 feet in advance of the turn. d.) 500 feet in advance of the turn.

c.) 150 feet in advance of the turn.

A stuck accelerator pedal could be caused by a.) a clogged fuel injector. b.) a bad fuel pump. c.) a broken engine mount. d.) all of the above.

c.) a broken engine mount.

The alcoholic content of a 5-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce bottle of beer, or 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey is a.) greatest in the whiskey. b.) greatest in the glass of wine. c.) about the same. d.) least in the bottle of beer.

c.) about the same.

You can reduce the size of your blind spots by a.) adjusting your rearview mirror 30 degrees upward. b.) adjusting your sideview mirrors 45 degrees outward. c.) adjusting your rearview and sideview mirrors 15 degrees outward. d.) adjusting your visor.

c.) adjusting your rearview and sideview mirrors 15 degrees outward.

Every year, a.) about 5,300 pedestrians are killed in the United States. b.) about 77,000 pedestrians are injured in the United States. c.) both a and b occur. d.) none of the above occurs.

c.) both a and b occur.

You know that it is illegal to pass another vehicle when a.) a warning sign says so. b.) a roadway marking says so. c.) both a and b occur. d.) none of the above occurs.

c.) both a and b occur.

Traffic that is traveling in the same direction is separated by a.) a yellow line. b.) double solid yellow lines. c.) broken white lines. d.) none of the above.

c.) broken white lines.

In a snowfall, you should drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you so that you a.) know which way to go. b.) help to pack the snow down. c.) can get better traction. d.) can maintain momentum.

c.) can get better traction.

A state has the power to a.) issue a driver´s license. b.) suspend your driver´s license. c.) do both a and b. d.) do none of the above.

c.) do both a and b.

The first thing to remember to do in a skid is a.) brake hard. b.) steer in the opposite direction of where you want the car to go. c.) do not brake. d.) none of the above.

c.) do not brake.

When waiting at a red signal at an intersection, a.) you should begin driving the second the light turns green. b.) after the light turns green, you should lightly tap on your horn before driving away. c.) do not start driving until the light turns green and you have checked for pedestrians. d.) you should wait 3 seconds before leaving the intersection after the light turns green.

c.) do not start driving until the light turns green and you have checked for pedestrians.

If your wheels lock, a.) reduce traction. b.) increase stopping distance. c.) ease up on the pedal and squeeze down again. d.) turn off the ignition.

c.) ease up on the pedal and squeeze down again.

If you are driving on a mountain road behind a truck, you need to a.) pass the truck as soon as you can. b.) blink your lights. c.) increase your following distance. d.) do all of the above.

c.) increase your following distance.

The four basic kinds of road communication that drives exchange are a.) intentions, nonverbal, silent, oral. b.) nonverbal, presence, electronic, oral. c.) intentions, warnings, presence, feedback. d.) warnings, passive, nonverbal, basic.

c.) intentions, warnings, presence, feedback.

An advantage of selecting a vehicle with an automatic transmission is a.) it offers increased fuel savings. b.) it has increased power going up hills. c.) it is easier to use. d.) all of the above.

c.) it is easier to use.

If you are driving in the rain on tires that have been properly inflated and have good tread, a.) you will never skid. b.) you will hydroplane at 10 mph. c.) much of the water will go into the grooves between the tread. d.) you will increase your inertia.

c.) much of the water will go into the grooves between the tread.

When driving a small car, you a.) need less time and space than a larger vehicle to pass another vehicle. b.) have greater visibility than you would in a larger car. c.) need more time and space than a larger vehicle to pass another vehicle. d.) should never pass another car.

c.) need more time and space than a larger vehicle to pass another vehicle.

At a railroad crossing, stop a.) 15 feet or closer to the crossing. b.) no closer than 10 feet from the crossing. c.) no closer than 15 feet from the crossing. d.) anywhere as long as it is before the crossing.

c.) no closer than 15 feet from the crossing.

Regarding alcohol and driving, it is false that a.) 40 percent of all highway deaths are related to alcohol. b.) about one in five drivers aged 16 to 20 who die in highway crashes is intoxicated. c.) one or two drinks will not affect one's night vision. d.) about three in ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at sometime in their lives.

c.) one or two drinks will not affect one's night vision.

You should use your high beams a.) to see farther in dense fog. b.) while it is snowing. c.) only on dark roads with no other cars around. d.) in all of the above situations.

c.) only on dark roads with no other cars around.

Accurate depth perception is critical for a.) checking tire tread depth. b.) checking dashboard indicators. c.) passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway. d.) focusing on roadway signs.

c.) passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway.

The vision that enables you to detect movement not directly in front of you is a.) field of vision. b.) central vision. c.) peripheral vision. d.) none of the above.

c.) peripheral vision.

The effect of threshold braking is to a.) cause skids. b.) lock wheels. c.) prevent locking of wheels. d.) increase stopping distance.

c.) prevent locking of wheels.

The SIPDE process includes a.) searching, identifying, positioning, dropping, and elevating. b.) aiming high, predicting, getting the big picture, and deciding. c.) searching, identifying, predicting, deciding, and executing. d.) keeping your eyes moving, leaving yourself an out, and predicting.

c.) searching, identifying, predicting, deciding, and executing.

The first thing to do before changing lanes is to a.) steer smoothly into the next lane. b.) adjust your speed. c.) signal your intentions. d.) check your mirrors.

c.) signal your intentions.

A brown sign with white lettering can tell you about a.) speed limits. b.) roadside services. c.) state parks. d.) mileage to your destination.

c.) state parks.

The Blue Book is a guide that shows a.) the true value of any vehicle. b.) the top value for any vehicle. c.) the average price paid to dealers for different vehicles. d.) none of the above.

c.) the average price paid to dealers for different vehicles.

If your engine stalls, a.) your power brakes won't work at all. b.) your power steering won't work at all. c.) your power brakes and power steering won't work very well. d.) you should pump your power brakes.

c.) your power brakes and power steering won't work very well.

Poisoning from fumes from your car's gasoline engine is called ______________________ poisoning.

carbon monoxide

The vision that you have in a narrow beam straight ahead of you is called __________ vision.

central

If your visual acuity is 20/40, it means that a.) you read an eye chart at 20 feet away with one eye and at 40 feet with the other. b.) you can read an eye chart at 20 feet away with glasses and at 40 without them. c.) at the age of 20, you have the vision of a person 40 years of age. d.) a sign that you should read at 40 feet is only readable to you at 20 feet.

d.) a sign that you should read at 40 feet is only readable to you at 20 feet.

A person's ________________________________ is affected by alcohol. a.) vision b.) judgement c.) coordination d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

Before a speed limit is determined for a particular road, a study must be made of a.) road surface. b.) average amount of traffic. c.) any hidden dangers. d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

Motorcycles and bicycles are a safety risk because a.) they are less stable than cars. b.) drivers tend not to look for cyclists. c.) they can easily be in a driver's blind spot. d.) all of the above apply.

d.) all of the above apply.

Before granting a driver's license, most states test for a.) minimum visual requirements. b.) knowledge of traffic laws. c.) driving ability. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

Driver fatigue can be caused by a.) boredom. b.) overwork. c.) exposure to too much sun. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

Engine failure can be caused by a.) a broken timing gear. b.) a lack of fuel. c.) extreme heat. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

Engine fires are usually a.) electrical. b.) fuel-fed. c.) smoky. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

For the in-vehicle test, your state may require you to present a.) your driver's permit. b.) the vehicle's registration. c.) the vehicle's insurance identification card. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

Fuel consumption depends on a.) the vehicle's weight. b.) the type of engine. c.) the type of transmission. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

Skids can be caused by a.) reduced traction. b.) driving too fast. c.) changing directions too quickly. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

The amount of foot pressure required to stop a vehicle depends on a.) the size and weight of the vehicle. b.) the road surface. c.) the type of brakes on the vehicle. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

The function of a shoulder-lap belt is a.) to reduce by 50 percent the risk of being killed in a collision. b.) to help you stay in control of the car if you have to swerve or brake hard by keeping you close to the steering wheel. c.) to lessen the chance that you will be thrown through the windshield. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

When making a right turn at an intersection, make sure that a.) your car is 3 to 5 feet from the curb. b.) there are no cyclists on your right. c.) there is no other traffic entering your path in the intersection. d.) all of the above.

d.) all of the above.

When looking over a vehicle, you should check the radiator for a.) green coolant. b.) clean coolant. c.) leaks. d.) both b and c.

d.) both b and c.

Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation a.) decreases breaking effectiveness. b.) can make you go into a skid. c.) increases your stopping distance. d.) can do all of the above.

d.) can do all of the above.

The defroster is used to a.) clear moisture from the inside windows. b.) clear frost from the windows. c.) make it easier to scrape ice from the windows. d.) do all of the above.

d.) do all of the above.

The ignition switch is used to a.) turn on the car's electrical system. b.) start the engine. c.) turn off the electrical system. d.) do all of the above.

d.) do all of the above.

To help improve visibility, you can a.) clean the outside and inside of all windows. b.) make sure that all of your lights are clean and working. c.) keep sunglasses, a scraper, and a flashlight handy. d.) do all of the above.

d.) do all of the above.

When parking downhill on a two-way road with a curb, a.) turn the steering wheel to the right. b.) set the parking break. c.) shift the car into Reverse if you have a manual transmission. d.) do all of the above.

d.) do all of the above.

When you use the Smith System in driving, you a.) get the big picture. b.) keep your eyes moving. c.) make sure others see you. d.) do all of the above.

d.) do all of the above.

If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should a.) keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands. b.) release the accelerator pedal slowly. c.) brake hard and pull over. d.) do both a and b.

d.) do both a and b.

In case of total steering failure, a.) stop quickly using the foot brake. b.) stop as quickly as possible using the parking brake. c.) downshift. d.) do both b and c.

d.) do both b and c.

Maximum and minimum speed limits tell you a.) how fast you must drive. b.) the speed that cannot be exceeded. c.) the minimum speed that you must go. d.) do both b and c.

d.) do both b and c.

You set a vehicle's automatic choke by a.) pressing the brake pedal once to the floor and then releasing it. b.) pressing the clutch pedal once to the floor and then releasing it. c.) having a mechanic give your vehicle a tune-up. d.) doing none of the above.

d.) doing none of the above.

The way to sober up a person who has had too much to drink is to a.) give the person black coffee. b.) make the person take a cold shower. c.) make the person exercise. d.) give the alcohol time to wear off.

d.) give the alcohol time to wear off.

Managing space when you drive means managing the distance between your car and the vehicle a.) ahead of you. b.) begins you. c.) to the sides of you. d.) in all of the above locations.

d.) in all of the above locations.

A banked curve is one that a.) is higher in the inside of the curve than the outside. b.) has at least a 30- degree turn. c.) curves and goes downhill at the same time. d.) is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside.

d.) is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside.

With graduated driver licensing, you a.) need to have an adult with you at all times when you drive. b.) do not need to take a vision test. c.) do not need to take a driver education course. d.) need to pass your state's written knowledge test.

d.) need to pass your state's written knowledge test.

The reason that you should turn your engine off if you have to pull over on a rest area for sleep is to a.) prevent a robbery of your vehicle. b.) prevent driver fatigue. c.) prevent the noise of the vehicle's engine from disturbing anyone. d.) prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

d.) prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

In driving on mountain roads, the altitude makes ____________ especially dangerous. a.) snow b.) rain c.) fog d.) snow,rain, and fog

d.) snow,rain, and fog

Ideally, the in-vehicle test should be taken in a.) the same vehicle you will be driving after you get the license. b.) a vehicle with a manual transmission. c.) a vehicle with an automatic transmission. d.) the same vehicle you have practiced in.

d.) the same vehicle you have practiced in.

Vehicles with manual transmissions have a clutch pedal a.) to the right of the accelerator b.) between the accelerator and the brake pedal. c.) on the dashboard. d.) to the left of the brake pedal.

d.) to the left of the brake pedal.

The kind of insurance policy in which you pay a fixed amount of damage first and the insurance company pays the rest is called a ___________________ policy.

deductible

The answer to all your questions on your knowledge test can be found in your state's______________________.

driver's manual

inhibitions

elements of our personality that hold back certain behaviors

kinectic energy

energy of motion

When an emergency vehicle is coming toward you with a siren on and its lights flashing, you should move your vehicle to the ______________ side of the road.

far right

If you double your speed, you will need ________ times the distance to stop.

four

traction

friction between a tire and the road

In rural areas, the likelihood of fatal car-pedestrian collision is _______than in the city.

greater

If your vehicle stalls on a railroad track and a train is coming, you should ___________ your vehicle.

leave

Your oil pressure gauge warns you if your car's oil pressure is too _________.

low

A hallucinogen that makes a user drowsy and distorts reaction time and judgment of time and space is a.) cocaine. b.) PCP. c.) a barbiturate. d.) marijuana.

marijuana

If you apply the _____________ brake too abruptly in an emergency situation, you may lock the wheels.

parking

You use the ___ brake to keep your vehicle from rolling when it is stopped.

parking

When approaching and passing a stopped bus, you should be alert for ___________________.

pedestrians

total stopping distance

perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance

implied consent

permission to have yourself tested for alcohol use any time you drive

There are two kinds of liability insurance: bodily injury liability and _______________ damage liability.

property

centrifugal force

pushes a moving object out of a curve and into a straight line

Carpooling will ___________ the cost of your insurance.

reduce

If your headlights are dirty, your visibility will be _____________.

reduced

safety belt

reduces the effects of inertia

When brake failure occurs, the brake pedal may yield little or no _____________________.

resistance

At an intersection not controlled by a traffic sign or signal, a driver should yield to those on the ________.

right

Never pass a truck on its ____ side.

right

On most controlled-access highways, you enter and exit on the ________ side.

right

Your in-vehicle test is sometimes called a _________test.

road

hemmorhaging

severe bleeding

Antilock brakes ___________ the time and distance it takes for a vehicle to stop.

shorten

The best kind of safety belt is a _______________ belt.

shoulder-lap

If you come upon a school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane nondivided road, you should _______________.

stop

blowout

sudden loss of tire pressure

directional control

the ability of a car to hold a straight line

force of impact

the force with which a moving object hits another object

alcohol

the most widely abused drug

The costs for on-road repairs when your vehicle breaks down on the road is paid for by _______________ insurance.

towing

Speed limits are determined after careful study by __________ engineers.

traffic

To treat shock, it is important to keep the victim __________________.

warm

You give the right-of-way to a person walking with a guide dog or who is using a________ no matter where the person is crossing the street.

white cane

Your vehicle registration usually must be renewed every__________.

year