Driver's Ed Review Questions

IF AN UNCONTROLLED RAILROAD CROSSING IS AHEAD AND YOU CAN'T DETERMINE IF ANY TRAINS ARE COMING, THE SPEED LIMIT IS:

15 mph

YOU ARE DRIVING ON A TWO-WAY STREET AND WANT TO TURN LEFT AT THE CORNER. GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO:

Any vehicle coming towards you

YOU ARE DRIVING 45 MPH IN A 55 MPH ZONE. YOU CAN BE CITED FOR SPEEDING:

If road or weather conditions require an even slower speed

TO AVOID GETTING REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD:

Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you

YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT TURNS YELLOW. YOU SHOULD:

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY:

Stop before merging with freeway traffic

WHEN YOU FOLLOW VEHICLES TOO CLOSELY AND ANOTHER DRIVER SUDDENLY CUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Take your foot off the gas pedal

WHICH OF THESE VEHICLES MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

WHEN YOU PARK YOUR CAR UPHILL NEXT TO A CURB, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHOULD BE:

Turned so the back of the wheel is against the curb

WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, YOU SHOULD GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLES COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION:

Until dangerously close cars have passed

BEFORE TURNING LEFT, THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ONCOMING CARS:

Until it is safe to turn

You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should _______________.

Wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn

LARGE TRUCKS TURNING RIGHT ONTO A STREET WITH TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION:

Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn

A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER NOTICES THAT ONE OF YOUR PASSENGERS IS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND WRITES A CITATION. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE?

You may receive the citation if your passenger is 15 years old or younger

At a minimum, your vehicle insurance policy must provide coverage of _________ for injury or death of one person.

$15,000

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF BRAKE FAILURE

-Downshift to low gear. -Pump the brake pedal fast and hard to build up brake fluid pressure. You will know in three to four pumps if the brakes will work. Do not pump antilock brakes. -Apply the parking brake, but be ready to release it if the car begins to skid.

HOW TO AVOID HYDROPLANING

-Drive slowly. -Have good tire tread. -Have properly inflated tires. -If possible, steer around water.

IN CASE OF STEERING WHEEL FAILURE

-Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal. -Turn on your hazard lights. -Keep your foot off the brake for as long as possible. The vehicle's natural tendency is to continue going straight—braking might cause swerving. -As the vehicle slows, brake gently to bring it to a stop.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF TIRE BLOWOUT

-Hold the steering wheel tightly and steer straight ahead. -Take your foot off the accelerator slowly but don't apply the brakes. -Let the car slow to a stop, completely off the road. -Apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF POWER STEERING FAILURE

-If your engine stalls power steering will be lost, but you will still be able to turn the wheel. The steering wheel may take more force to turn than normal. -Move to the side of the road as safely as possible. -Stop the car. You may have to push the brake pedal hard if your car has power brakes.

IN CASE THE VEHICLE STALLS IN THE FOG

-Move off the roadway as quickly as possible. -Turn on your hazard lights or use flares to warn other drivers. -Move away from the vehicle.

IF YOUR VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN, YOU SHOULD:

-Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible -Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out) -Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle

GETTING OUT OF MUD OR SNOW

-Shift to low gear and keep the front wheels straight. -Gently step on the accelerator. -Avoid spinning the wheels. Drive forward as far as possible. -Shift to reverse and slowly back up as far as possible and don't spin the wheels. -Shift to low gear again and drive forward. Repeat this forward-backward rocking motion until the car rolls free. -Put boards or tree branches under the tires in deep mud or snow. -Repeat the steps if necessary.

IN CASE OF DRIVING IN WIND

-Slow down & be alert -Tailwinds push the car and increase its speed. -Headwinds slow the car down. -Crosswinds may cause the car to swerve.

IN CASE OF SKIDDING

-Take your foot off the accelerator. -Don't use your brake. -Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

IN CASE OF DRIVING IN SNOW OR ICE

-Turn on low-beam headlights and windshield wipers. -Drive more SLOWLY and stay farther behind the vehicle ahead. -SLOW to a crawl on ice. -SLOW DOWN as you approach curves and intersections. -Use all-weather radial tires, snow tires, or chains. -Avoid sudden changes in speed and direction.

IN CASE OF DRIVING IN RAIN

-Turn on your headlights -Turn on your windshield wipers -Use your low-beam headlights

IN CASE OF OVERHEATING

-Use low gear in stop-and-go traffic. -Turn off the air-conditioner. -If you are stopped in traffic, briefly put the car in (P) Park and lightly step on the gas to help circulate coolant. -If the temperature light goes on or if the gauge enters the red zone, immediately pull off the road to a safe spot, well away from traffic, and stop the engine.

WHAT TO DO WHEN DRIVING IN FOG

-Use your wipers and defroster as needed for the best view. -Turn on your low-beam headlights. Do not use high-beams—they can actually decrease your visibility. High-beams will reflect back and create glare. -Use fog lights. Fog lights can be mounted on the front of a vehicle to increase visibility. But remember, you should never drive with just your parking or fog lights. -Slow down -Increase your following distance

IN CASE OF A STUCK ACCELERATOR

-Warn other drivers by turning on hazard lights. -Try to drive the car safely off the road. -Turn off the ignition when you no longer need to change direction. -Concentrate on steering and seeing the road -Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction -Shift to neutral

WHEN SHOULD YOU USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS?

Any time you have trouble seeing other cars

WHAT IS A SAFETY ZONE?

A space set aside for pedestrians

YOU CAN BE JAILED UP TO 6 MONTHS AND FINED $1,000 IF YOU:

Abandon or dump an animal on the road

TRAFFIC FATALITIES ARE _____________ AT NIGHT COMPARED TO DAYTIME.

About three to four times as high

WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS AS YOU WAIT IN A DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE, YOU SHOULD:

Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

A LANE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO-WAY ROAD THAT HAS DASHED LINES ON BOTH SIDES AND TWO LARGE CURVED ARROWS FACING EACH OTHER MAY BE USED FOR:

Beginning or ending left turns

IF YOU ALWAYS LET OTHER DRIVERS GO AHEAD OF YOU AT INTERSECTIONS, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY:

Causing traffic delays

DRIVERS MUST USE TURN SIGNALS WHEN:

Changing lanes and making turns Entering and exiting freeways Driving toward or away from a curb or roadside

A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS RED, BUT A PEACE OFFICER IS TELLING YOU TO GO AHEAD ANYWAY. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Do as the officer tells you

When making a right turn and you have to cross a bicycle lane:

Don't enter a bicycle lane more than 200 ft before the turn

THE SPEED LIMIT POSTED ON A ROAD IS 55 MPH. WHEN THE ROAD IS WET:

Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit

WHICH OF THESE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET?

Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights

WHAT CAUSES MOST REAR-END ACCIDENTS?

Following other vehicles too closely

A GREEN PAINTED CURB MEANS THAT STOPPING OR PARKING IS:

For a limited time in a business district

THE VERY FIRST EFFECT OF EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL ON A PERSON'S SAFE DRIVING ABILITY IS TO REDUCE HIS OR HER:

Good judgment

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE OF DUST, PRECIPITATION, OR SMOKE BLOWING ACROSS THE ROADWAY, YOU SHOULD DRIVE SLOWER AND TURN ON YOUR:

Headlights

YOU ARE BEING CHASED BY A POLICE VEHICLE WITH ITS LIGHTS ANS SIRENS ACTIVATED. YOU IGNORED THE WARNING TO STOP AND SPED AWAY. DURING THE CHASE A PERSON IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. YOU ARE SUBJECT TO:

Imprisonment in a state prison for five years.

When can you legally use your cell phone while driving?

In case of an emergency

WHERE SHOULD YOU START YOUR U-TURN ON A STREET WITH TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION?

In the left lane ( as opposed to in the middle of the left turn lane )

IT IS LEGAL FOR A PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER TO DRIVE WITH AN OPENED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IF THE CONTAINER IS:

In the trunk

IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD:

Increase your following distance

WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TO PARK DOWNHILL NEXT TO A CURB:

Into the curb

WHAT IS A COMMON FACTOR IN THE TRAFFIC DEATHS OF TEENAGE DRIVERS?

Lack of driving skill

When you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you should ___________.

Leave a note with your name and address and report the collision to police

THIS YIELD SIGN MEANS: (RED TRIANGLE)

Let other traffic go first

AT INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS, AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS:

Look to the sides of your vehicle, and proceed cautiously

WHEN A CAR WITH BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS COMES TOWARD YOU AT NIGHT, YOU SHOULD:

Look toward the right edge of your lane

IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT AND THERE IS AN INJURY, DEATH OR MORE THAN $750 DAMAGE, YOU MUST:

Make a written report (SR 1) to the DMV

IF THERE ARE DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW LINES IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY, YOU:

May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway

YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT AHEAD. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THERE IS A LANE MARKED AS SHOWN(yellow lines - broken and solid). YOU MUST:

Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT OF TWO TRAFFIC LANES, AND MANY CARS ARE PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:

Move over into the right lane when it is safe

YOUR DRIVING LANE IS NEXT TO A BICYCLE LANE. YOU WANT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT THE UPCOMING INTERSECTION. YOU:

Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn

WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"?

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

IF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE HAS BEEN REVOKED, YOU MAY:

Not drive in this state with any license or permit

AT A BLIND INTERSECTION:

Reduce your speed to 15 mph or less

IF YOUR VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STICKS, YOU SHOULD:

Shift into neutral and apply the brakes

TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART:

Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed

IF YOU THINK A DRIVER IS GOING TO PULL OUT IN FRONT OF YOU, THE SAFEST THING TO DO IS:

Slow or stop your car

YOU SHOULD CHECK TRAFFIC BEHIND YOU:

So you will know if you are being tailgated

TO TURN RIGHT ONTO A TWO-WAY STREET FROM A TWO-WAY STREET, START IN THE RIGHT LANE AND END IN:

The lane closest to the curb

TO TURN LEFT FROM A ONE-WAY STREET ONTO A ONE-WAY STREET, USE:

The lane closest to the left curb

IF YOU DRIVE up A NARROW, STEEP ROAD AND MEET WITH A CAR WITH NO ROOM TO PASS:

The other driver should back up the road (the car driving up (you in this example) has the right of way)

WHEN YOU ARE TOWING A TRAILER:

The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed.

YOU MAY NOT DOUBLE PARK:

There are no exceptions

EVEN IF YOU KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CAN MANEUVER A SHARP CURVE AT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT, YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN BECAUSE:

There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES?

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

A CURB PAINTED WHITE MEANS:

You can load and unload passengers

THE POLICE STOP YOU ON SUSPICION OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, AND YOU REFUSE TO TAKE THE CHEMICAL TEST. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Your driving privilege will be taken away