Driver's Ed Modules 1-6

_____ are built and maintained by local, state, and federal governments. A. All public roads B. All roads C. All private roads D. Some private roads

Solution: Local, state and federal governments do maintain roads, but only public roads. This answer would include private roads, which are maintained by the owner.

It is usually most slippery _____ of rainfall. A. at the start B. in the middle C. at the end D. after

Solution: Roads are most slippery at the beginning of rain storms due to oil and dirt from traffic. By the end of a rain storm, the oil and dirt are more likely to have been washed off the roadway. Additionally, rain is not the only factor that can contribute to slippery roadways - and not even the most dangerous. Ice is even slipperier.

Slippery road conditions vastly ________ your stopping distance. A. increase B. decrease C. improve D. balance

A. increase

The risks associated with different _____ are usually more predictable than risks that come from other aspects of the Highway Transportation System. A. vehicles B. roads C. people D. animals

A. vehicles Solution: Vehicles come in many different shapes, sizes, and capabilities. This makes the risks more varied and unpredictable as well. Additionally, vehicles aren't a part of the Highway Transportation System

compared to other vehicles, motorcycles are harder to see and they _____. A. accelerate and break much more slowly B. accelerate and break much more rapidly C. are safer D. don't need to take as many evasive actions

B. accelerate and break much more rapidly

if you're driving a car and you know there's a motorcyclist around you you should_____. A. not change your driving B. check your blind spots frequently C. remind them to wear a hamlet D. make wider turns than normal

B. check your blind spots frequently

Which of these roads is most likely to have a rock or hidden object that throws your car off balance or gives you a flat? A. Paved roads B. Suburban roads C. Unpaved or gravel roads D. Highway or frontage roads

C. Unpaved or gravel roads

On rural roads, you should be mindful of ______, especially at night. A. golf carts B. school buses C. animals D. billboards

C. animals

Which of these is NOT a reason why a dirt or gravel road can be dangerous? A. your tires are more likely to be punctured B. there can be gravel or dust kicked back onto your windshield C. it means you're off the GPS network, which is dangerous D. it's more likely for your vehicle to lose traction

C. it means you're off the GPS network, which is dangerous

_______ is considered traction-reducing weather. A. Heat B. High wind C. A cold front D. Rain

D. Rain

Which of the following is NOT a type of vehicle n the Highway Transportation System_____. A. Motorcycles B. trucks C. buses D. airplanes

D. airplanes

Cars are only as safe as their driver, so _____ is your best bet to lower the risk. A. being clever B. driving aggressively C. driving an SUV D driving defensively

D. driving defensively

At night, use _____ on your rearview mirror. A. the hands-free setting B. cleaning solution C. windshield wiper fluid D. night view

D. night view

If you want to pass slow-moving vehicle, you should it________. A. as soon as you see the opportunity B. only if your path is secured by traffic cones C. when the vehicle is traveling below 10 mph D. only if you can do so without speeding

D. only if you can do so without speeding

On single lane roads, _____ before taking a blind curve. A. flash your headlights B. check your rearview mirror C. honk for ten seconds D. slow down to a speed that allows you to see as much as possible

D. slow down to a speed that allows you to see as much as possible