DriveSafe Permit Test

What are the most important parts of the control system? A. Brakes B. The steering wheel column C. The clutch and the accelerator D. Tires

D

How many collisions occur when a vehicle hits a solid object? A. Two B. Zero C. Three D. One

C

When you compromise space, you? A. Avoid all hazards in your path of travel B. Put more distance between you and the hazard C. Adjust your speed to handle only one hazard at a time D. Give as much space to the greater hazard

D

For a routine stop, which of the following would be the safest and most efficient use of your brakes? A. Brake gradually with firm pressure B. Make an easy stop over a long distance without using the brakes C. Make a quick, firm stop without rolling D. Gradually decrease your brake pressure as you near your stopping point

A

If your vehicle has fuel injection and the engine is cold? A. Keep your foot off of the accelerator B. Rev the engine continuously to warm it C. Press the accelerator the floor D. Push the accelerator once and release

A

The best place to adjust speed in a turn is? A. Before entering the curve B. In the middle of the curve C. Almost halfway through the curve D. Just before exiting the curve

A

What is something you might not first consider part of the HTS? A. The light rail B. An airplane C. A railroad train D. A skateboard

A

What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance in ideal conditions? A. 4 second rule B. 3 second following distance rule C. 12 second visual lead rule D. A car eight for every 10 MPH

A

When driving in traffic, a defensive driver expects? A. Unexpected driving situations B. There will be few, if any changes C. All situations will turn out favorably D. Traffic to be completely predictable

A

When you accelerate and steer at the same time you are? A. Executing a combination of actions B. Over steering C. Predicting the driver behind you will stop D. Communicating with other drivers

A

When you apply the IPDE process you may decide to? A. Change your speed, your direction or communicate with others B. Use gentle persuasion to other drivers C. Always slow down to avoid conflicts D. Speed up your ability to process info

A

Choosing only the clues and events which pertain to your driving task is? A. Your minimum sight distance ahead B. Selective seeing C. Your field of vision D. An orderly visual search pattern

B

Cruise control allows the driver to? A. Insures no speeding tickets B. Consistently maintain a desired speed C. Develop a sense of security D. Control the car under all conditions

B

If your name or address changes you need to notify the DMV? A. By your next birthday B. Within 30 days C. Before license expires D. That you have assumed an alias

B

In wet weather, with near freezing temperatures? A. A highway will freeze before a bridge B. A bridge will freeze before a highway C. Bridges and highways will freeze at the same time D. Neither roadway will freeze

B

The basic speed law requires you to drive? A. A safe speed for existing conditions B. Within 5 mph of the speed limit C. At the maximum posted speed D. Above the posted speed limit

B

The distance your vehicle travels as you respond to a road hazard is called? A. Braking distance B. Reaction distance C. Perception distance D. Stopping distance

B

The four steps in the IPDE process are? A. Identify, predict, discover, execute B. Identify, predict, decide, execute C. Identify, predict, delay, estimate D. Identify, prepare, defend, estimate

B

A car traveling at 50 MPH can stop in approximately? A. 5 blocks B. 200 meters. C. 200 feet D. 6 seconds

C

A restraint that provides protection without having to be handled by the occupant is called? A. A semi passive restraint B. An active restraint C. A passive restraint D. A semi active restraint

C

Developing good attitudes towards driving leads to becoming? A. A competitive driver B. An attention getter C. A safe driver D. An offensive driver

C

The area to the rear of the vehicle not seen in the side mirrors is? A. Not necessary for driver vision B. Seen by adjusting the mirrors C. A blind spot D. Directly behind the vehicle

C

When a moving object hits something, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits? A. Gravity B. Traction C. Speed. D. Distance traveled

C

When you slow for a turn, some traction is used to slow the vehicle, and some is? A. Manufactured B. Gained by the rear tires C. Used to turn (causing split traction) D. Lost for good

C

When you use the predict step in the IPDE process, you? A. Ignore the actions of other HTS users B. Interpret meaningless clues C. Judge where possible points of conflicts may occur D. Anticipate no change in your path of travel

C

You're approaching an intersection. You intend to turn left after stopping for a stop sign. Bushes block your view. You should? A. Treat the intersection as if a yield sign controlled it B. Accelerate after stopping since you have the right of way C. Stop evenly behind the stop line, painted crosswalk, unmarked crosswalk, then creep forward and stop again if necessary D. Stop only when you can see, even if that means rolling over the stop line or crosswalk

C

Your side mirrors should show? A. All of the roadway behind you B. The road only, you should not be able to see any of your vehicle C. A light amount of the sides of your vehicle and should aim straight back D. The blind spots

C

A driver education course? A. Teaches you everything you will ever need to know about safe driving B. Guarantees you will be a safe driver C. Is not necessary if you already know how to drive D. Gives you a good start toward becoming a safe and skillful driver

D

A safe driver is responsible for? A. Himself or herself only B. Passengers and self only C. Other roadway users only D. Passengers, other roadway users, and self

D

A small vehicle? A. Takes a longer distance to stop B. Is the safest of all vehicles C. Uses more kinetic energy to stop than a large vehicle D. Can accelerate and stop more quickly than a large vehicle

D

An important factor in maintaining traction is? A. Overinflated tires B. Having a brand new vehicle C. A clean vehicle D. Good shock absorbers

D

Braking distance? A. Increases as speed decreases B. Decreases if speed increases C. Doubles if speed doubles D. Increases if speed increases

D

Colorado's child passenger protection law states child restrain seats (car seats or booster seats) must be used? A. In conjunction with the air bag B. Only when driving more than 2 miles away C. In the front seat D. In the back seat, if a child is under 8 years

D

Colorado's safety belt law states? A. People in the front seat and anyone under 16 in the back seat must be in a seat belt or child restraint system B. Everyone must wear a seat belt C. Click-it or ticket D. People under 21 must wear a seat belt

A

When the car is in operation the alternator warning light indicates? A. The alternator is working ok B. The alternator is checking itself out C. The alternator is too hot D. Trouble in the electrical system

D

When you turn the ignition to "accessory"? A. The key can be removed B. No electrical equipment will operate C. The engine will start D. The radio and electrical equipment will work

D

Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver? A. Adjusts to changing weather and roadway conditions B. Anticipates actions of other roadway users C. Tries to avoid conflict D. Pays little attention to other roadway users

D

With both inside and side rear view mirrors adjusted properly, the? A. Collisions during lane changes are eliminated B. Views to the rear and left are complete C. Only remaining blind spot is to the left D. Blind spots on both sides will remain

D

What is the most common cause of most collisions? A. Driver error B. Bad roadways C. Defective vehicles D. Heavy traffic

A

What is the most important safety step of your inside check before driving? A. Fasten your seat belt B. Adjust the seat so you're comfortable C. Adjust all of the mirrors D. Lock all the doors

A

Driving is primarily a? A. Physical task B. Thinking task C. Routine task D. Social task

B

In a manual transmission the vehicle starts to move at the? A. Engine discharge B. Blind-spot area C. Frictions point D. Start point

C

Leaving yourself an "out" while driving means? A. Knowing how to drive with distracting friends B. Keeping a small distance between you and other vehicles around you C. Knowing where you can move to avoid a collision D. Having an excuse ready for a cop

C

Most states have laws requiring drivers to be financially responsible to pay for? A. Fuel to get to their destination safely B. Vehicle repairs caused by their own negligence C. Property damage and injuries they cause to other people D. Vehicle loans needed to replace their damaged vehicles

C

Side door beams provide protection? A. In all collisions B. For child-restraint seats C. In a collision when hit at an angle D. For your pets

C

Executing in the IPDE process primarily involves? A. Commentary driving B. Mental driving C. Judgment skills D. Physical skills

D

Most warning signs are? A. Oval shaped B. Square shaped C. Round shaped D. Diamond shaped

D

Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing? A. Obeying natural laws B. Preventive maintenance C. Offensive driving D. Defensive driving

D

Scanning means to? A. Look around in an unorganized fashion B. Put your trip into the GPS C. Stare at your path of travel D. Glance quickly and continually

D

Shifting from higher gears to lower gears is known as? A. Riding the clutch B. Double clutching C. Speed shifting D. Downshifting

D

The high collision rate of new drivers is due mostly to? A. A lack of traffic enforcement B. Use of older vehicles C. Low minimum licensing age D. Lack of experience

D

A driver who refuses to take a breathalyzer test may lose their license under which program? A. Highway protection act B. Express consent C. Financial responsibility D. Provisional license

B

A vehicle going uphill works? A. With the force of gravity B. Against the force of gravity C. Against centrifugal force D. With centrifugal force

B

How many points are attached to your driver's license during the first 12 months? A. 6 B. 8 C. None D. 4

A

The center of gravity of a vehicle is that point? A. Around which all weight is evenly balanced B. That is furthest from the ground C. Near the front bumper D. About 3' under the roadway surface

A

Total stopping distance is the distance? A. Your vehicle travels while you make a stop B. It takes for you to perceive a hazard C. It takes for you to brake D. It takes for you to react to a hazard

A

The purposes of traffic signs are? A. To direct, to decide to stop. B. To regulate, to warn, to guide C. To observe, to direct, to guide D. To stop, to warn, to decide

B

To steer straight forward, look? A. To the left and right to judge space B. Ahead toward the center of your intended path C. At your hand position on the wheel D. At the lines on the roadway

B

When a vehicles speed doubles how much more distance does it need to stop? A. About 2x the distance B. About 4x the distance C. About 6x the distance D. About 3x the distance

B

When you hit a solid object, the second collision occurs when? A. A vehicle strikes a parked vehicle B. The occupants hit the inside of the vehicle after the collision C. A vehicle loses control and spins out D. A vehicle is struck by a vehicle following from behind

B

When you must handle several hazards at the same time, the best tactic is to? A. Compromise the hazards B. Adjust speed to separate the hazards C. Minimize, then separate the hazards D. Minimize, then maximize the hazards

B

When you rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving, you are? A. Tracking the clutch B. Riding the clutch C. Guiding the clutch D. Wearing the clutch

B

You know you are no longer in a school zone when? A. You don't see any more children B. Your vehicle completely passes the end of school zone sign C. You pass through an intersection D. It's not during school hours

B

The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the? A. Police B. Traffic engineers C. Good drivers who obey traffic laws D. Traffic laws

C

The process of continually searching critical areas around your vehicle is? A. Separating sight exercise B. Minimal visual exercise C. An orderly visual search pattern D. A random search pattern

C

What is true of most collisions? A. They just happen B. They are caused by bad luck C. They usually result from several causes D. They usually have one major cause

C

Completing a turn requires that you? A. Accelerate throughout the whole turn B. Press the brake down the whole time C. Over-steer while making the turn D. Accelerate gently about 1/2 way through the turn

D

The message on a diamond shaped sign might be? A. Pass with care, do not pass or must use right lane B. One way, wrong way, or no trucks C. No turn, left lane must turn left, or speed zone ahead D. Curve, hill or winding road

D

A collision occurs at night between a vehicle with a dirty windshield and one driver by an upset driver. This example illustrates? A. Most collision have a number of causes B. Accidents just happen C. Collision are always one person's fault D. Poor drivers cause most collisions

A

A space cushion is? A. An open area of space all around your vehicle B. The distance you can see ahead C. A step in the smith system? D. The room available for a parallel parking

A

The gripping action that keeps a tire from slipping on the roadway is called? A. Kinetic energy B. Friction C. Gravity D. Inertia

B

A new driver might tend to under steer, this means? A. Driver turns the wheel too little B. Driver turns the wheel too much C. Vehicle tends to go straight in a curve D. Vehicle tends to slide in a curve

A

All the skilled factions a driver must take to drive a vehicle safely are called? A. The driving task B. Driving actions C. Judging time-space relationships D. Interpreting traffic scenes

A

All-wheel drive means? A. Power is supplied to all wheels B. All four tires are inflated properly C. Your traction is reduced D. Bad weather doesn't affect you

A

Attempting to start an engine that's already running may result in? A. Expensive starter damage B. Warning lights being illuminated C. Electrical system damage D. Damage to the selector lever

A