Drivers Ed
BAC
the concentration of alcohol in your blood
Step 5 of a successful 3-point turn.
Drive off in the opposite direction.
True or False. If you are under the age of 21 and caught drinking alcohol, you cannot be faced with jail time.
False
True or False. Liability insurance is not required.
False
Which of the following can cause unexpected hazards when driving? a. sharp curves b. All of these are correct c. potholes d. children
b. All of these are correct
How old do you have to be to get an instruction permit? a. 12 b. 14 c. 15 d. 16
b.14
You have to have how many total hours of supervised driving to get your license? a. 10 b. 50 c. 60 d. 25
b.50
Which of these are among the ten facts that you must be given notice of in oral and in written form before a police officer tests you for drug/alcohol use while driving? a. If you refuse the test you could lose your driving privileges for at least a year. b. All of the answers are correct c. You have no right to consult an attorney about this test. d. You have no right to refuse the test.
b.All of the answers are correct
Factors that can influence your visibility are _______ a. Rain, dust and snow b. All of these are correct c. Condition of car windows, your headlights and fog d. Sun glare, oncoming headlights and driving at dawn or dusk
b.All of these are correct
What is the number one thing you can do to reduce the chance you will be seriously injured in an accident? a. Don't talk on your cell phone b. Use a seatbelt c. Use airbags d. Slow down
b.Use a seatbelt
What are ways to help reduce risks: a. watching head movement of other drivers b. all of the above c. follow two seconds behind d. stay far enough back at a stop sign to see the tires of the car ahead
b.all of the above
The vehicle with the largest blind spot is a ________ a. bicycle b. large truck c. car d. motorcycle
b.large truck
You are driving on a highway and see a double, solid yellow line on the pavement. This means that traffic flows in _________ a. both two directions and one direction b. two directions c. unknown from the markings d. one direction
b.two directions
Fog is very dangerous because _____ a. all of the answers are correct b. it requires cars to drive with their high beam headlights on c. it reflects light back to you d. it can affect the health of the driver and passengers in the car
c. it reflects light back to you
How long do you have to have held an instruction permit before you can get a restricted license? a. 4 months b. 1 month c. 1 year d. 6 weeks
c.1 year
The two main things to concern yourself with about the condition of the tires on your car are _________ a. Price and Inflation b. Price and Tread c. Tread and Inflation d. Traction and Inflation
c.Tread and Inflation
The three parts to the driver license examination are the ___ test, the ___ test, and the ___ test. a. written, hearing, driving b. vision, reading, driving c. vision, written, driving d. driving, written, drug
c.vision, written, driving
What are some tips that will help you in hazardous weather conditions? a. Always give yourself an extra margin of safety, always keep your headlights on, take it easy going into turns and curves, make your own path, and stay alert. b. Always give yourself an extra margin of safety, always keep your headlights on, use the weight of the car to let it recover in the case you lose control, follow in the path of the vehicle in front of you, and stay alert. c. Always give yourself an extra margin of safety, always keep your headlights on, use the weight of the car to let it recover in the case you lose control, make your own path, and stay alert. d. Always give yourself an extra margin of safety, always keep your headlights on, take it easy going into turns and curves, follow in the path of the vehicle in front of you, and stay alert.
d.Always give yourself an extra margin of safety, always keep your headlights on, take it easy going into turns and curves, follow in the path of the vehicle in front of you, and stay alert.
On a road with a solid double yellow line, if you are traveling in the lane to the right of it, crossing the solid white line on your right is _____ a. Allowed, for driving in the lane that's to the right of the line. b. Always prohibited. c. You can't tell from the information given. d. Discouraged, but allowed only to move onto the shoulder (if one exists) to stop temporarily.
d.Discouraged, but allowed only to move onto the shoulder (if one exists) to stop temporarily.
The Highway Transportation is composed of three parts. They are the _____ a. Lights, Vehicles, and Roadways b. People, Lights, and Roadways c. People, Vehicles, and Lights d. People, Vehicles, and Roadways
d.People, Vehicles, and Roadways
Your peripheral vision is a. is critical to getting information you need to be a safe driver b. the area just to the left & right of your central vision c. part of your field of vision d. all of these are true
d.all of these are true
You should go through the safety checklist a. if you will be traveling more than 5 miles b. if you will be driving faster than 20 miles per hour c. whenever you have time d. every time you drive
d.every time you drive
The two parts to making a successful lane change are: a. planning and moving b. observing and moving c. observing and reacting d. planning and changing
d.planning and changing
Friction is ________________ . a. the actual friction on the road generated by the tires. b. the force that makes it harder for a heavy vehicle to stop. c. the force that makes it easier for a slow-moving vehicle to stop. d. the force that keeps your tires from sliding around on the road.
d.the force that keeps your tires from sliding around on the road.
The implied consent law means that a. you are assumed to have given your consent to have any bodily substance tested for alcohol b. you are assumed to have given your consent to have certain bodily substances tested for alcohol and/or drugs c. you are assumed to have given your consent to have any bodily substance tested for drugs d. you are assumed to have given your consent to have any bodily substance tested for alcohol and/or drugs
d.you are assumed to have given your consent to have any bodily substance tested for alcohol and/or drugs
DUI
driving a vehicle with a motor after having ingested alcohol or other drugs
illegal drugs
drugs that are not legal to posses
Step 1 of a successful 3-point turn.
Begin your turn.
Step 4 of a successful 3-point turn.
Come to a stop and straighten your wheels.
Step 1 of turning.
Look at your turning point and begin the turn.
Green
Guide
Horizontal Rectangle
Guide/Information
Step 2 of turning.
Maintain a consistent turning radius
Pennant
No Passing
Step 5 of turning.
Let your vehicle straighten out as you finish the turn.
Step 3 of turning.
Look ahead to see where you will begin straightening out the turn.
Pentagon
School Crossing
Blue
Motorist Service
True or False. You have to have your parent or guardian's consent to get an instructional license, a farm license, and a restricted license.
True
Brown
Public Recreation/Public Interest
Step 3 of a successful 3-point turn.
Put your vehicle in reverse and begin turning in the opposite direction.
Round
Railroad Crossing
Vertical Rectangle
Regulatory
White
Regulatory.
Step 4 of turning.
Slowly begin to straighten the wheels as you near the end of the turn.
Octagon
Stop
Red
Stop
Step 2 of a successful 3-point turn.
Stop your vehicle and straighten out the wheels.
True or False. You must stop once the lights begin flashing at a railroad crossing.
True
True or False. Your field of vision is whatever area you can see around you while looking straight ahead.
True
True or False. Your lights and NOT your parking lights must be on any time when people and vehicles cannot clearly be seen from a distance of 1000 feet.
True
Diamond
Warning
Yellow
Warning
Triangle
Yield
Visibility is ____________ a. how well you can see. b. how well you can be seen. c. how far ahead other drivers can see you. d. how far ahead you can see.
a. how well you can see
You should begin signaling at least how many feet before you actually make a turn? a. 100 b. 200 c. 25 d. 50
a.100
How many moving violations will cause a restricted license holder to stay at the restricted license level until age 17? a. 2 b. 3 c. 1 d. None
a.2
How many types of licenses are available to people 17 years old or younger? a. 6 b. 1 c. 5 d. 2
a.6
The steps to back up successfully in a straight line are a. Clear the path before you begin driving / Set the wheels the way you want them to go / Imagine you are following a straight line / Turn the way you want to go / Do it quickly so you can get going b. Begin backing up / Watch the direction of your vehicle / Turn opposite to the way you want to go / Do it quickly so it's over fast / Get on your way c. Clear the path before you begin driving check that the wheels are straight/ Begin backing up slowly/ Watch the direction of your vehicle/ Imagine you are following a straight line/ Turn the way you want the rear end of the car to go d. Begin backing/ Watch the direction of your vehicle/ Make small changes as you drive in reverse in order to stay in a straight line/ Imagine you are following a straight line/ Remember to turn in the opposite direction of the way you want to go
c.Clear the path before you begin driving check that the wheels are straight/ Begin backing up slowly/ Watch the direction of your vehicle/ Imagine you are following a straight line/ Turn the way you want the rear end of the car to go
The worst thing to cause problems with traction is ___________ a. Road surface b. Condition of your brakes c. Snow and ice d. Age of your vehicle
c.Snow and ice
Which of these could be the cause of 65% of all accidents? a. Driver inattention b. Driving too fast for road conditions or above the speed limit c. Failure to yield right of way d. Failure to stay in your lane e. All of these are possible causes
e.All of these are possible causes
OTC
non-prescription drugs
OC
open container
Orange
Construction/Detour
True or False. A truck needs less space than a car to perform basic maneuvering tasks.
False
True or False. If another driver is speeding you should keep up with the other car to keep an eye on that driver.
False
True or False. If posted, a speed limit can be different depending on the day or time.
False
True or False. If you have the legal right of way you should always use it, even if the other person is attempting to go first.
False
True or False. If your car has air bags, that's enough to protect you in the case of an accident.
False
True or False. In the case of an accident you should stay in the car until police arrive.
False
True or False. Motorcycles, bicycles, and motor vehicles do not all have the same rights on the road.
False
True or False. Not using your headlights at dawn or dusk makes you more visible to other drivers.
False
True or False. Seatbelts should be be worn only by the occupants in the front seat of the vehicle.
False
True or False. The lighter your vehicle is, the longer it will take to stop it.
False
True or False. When you are parking uphill on a street with a curb, after you've stopped the car you should turn your steering wheel sharply to the right.
False
True or False. You do not have to come to a FULL stop at a stop sign if you have checked both directions and it is clear.
False
True or False. You should always keep your head on a swivel.
False
True or False. If you hit a parked car you have no responsibility to the other driver.
False.
True or False. In the case of a tire blowout, the vehicle will tend to pull in the opposite direction of the blowout.
False.
MIP
anyone under the age of 21 in America who drinks alcohol
True or False. A way to recover from being temporarily blinded by cars approaching with their high-beam headlights on is to look away from the headlights keeping your eyes down, glancing at the right edge of the road as the car passes.
True
True or False. Any cell phone will dial 911 whether it's connected to a phone service or not.
True
True or False. At 4-way stops, the driver who stopped first goes first.
True
True or False. Driving by the two second rule means that you should pass the same point two seconds later than the car in front of you.
True
True or False. Failure to maintain your cars' exhaust system could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
True
True or False. Hydroplaning is when your tires actually lose contact with the road.
True
True or False. If you can't see a truck's rear-view mirrors, they can't see you.
True
True or False. In the event of total vehicle system failure, you still can slow down using your parking brake.
True
True or False. It is illegal to go around a crossing arm, even if there is no train in the intersection.
True
True or False. It is your responsibility to avoid a collision when leaving a parallel parking space.
True
True or False. Kinetic energy is always the same thing as energy of motion.
True
True or False. More teens have been killed in driving accidents in the last 10 years than soldiers who died in the Vietnam War.
True
True or False. The driver is responsible for everyone in the car and should make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts.
True
True or False. The faster your vehicle is going, the longer it will take to stop.
True
True or False. The first thing to do in the event of an engine failure is to look for a safe place to pull off the road.
True
True or False. The force that allows your tires to grip the road is called traction.
True
True or False. Using low beam headlights will make yourself more visible if encountering sun glare.
True
True or False. When parking downhill on a street with no curb, you should turn your steering wheel sharply to the left after you've stopped the car.
True
True or False. When you are stopped behind another car you should be able to see the other car's tires.
True
True or False. It is always better to try to side-sweep a car, rather than have a head-on collision.
True.
When planning to change lanes, you need to know _______ a. all of these things b. where you want to go c. what the road and traffic conditions are in between the two d. where you are now
a.all of these things
The two parts of liability coverage are: a. bodily injury and property damage b. property damage and collision c. personal injury and comprehensive d. comprehensive and uninsured
a.bodily injury and property damage
The amount you have to pay before comprehensive coverage kicks in is called the __________ amount. a. deductible b. property c. collision d. comprehensive
a.deductible
What is usually the greatest expense in owning a vehicle? a. gas b. taxes c. insurance d. tires
a.gas
If an accident is inevitable, it will be much less severe if the driver of the car _______ a. slows down. b. speeds up. c. None of these answers are correct. d. tries to avoid it.
a.slows down.
What should you do in order to recover from a skid? a. turn into the skid b. fight the steering wheel to force the car to go the way you want it to go c. Keep your hands off the wheel to let the car recover on its own d. Steer opposite of the direction you want to go
a.turn into the skid