Unit 5 Driver Education Questions
Which of the following is NOT a correct maximum weight limit?
10,000 pounds for a maximum dual axle weight/tandem
Drivers aged ( ) are involved in about seven times as many crashes per mile driven as drivers in their forties, fifties, or sixties.
16-17
Which of the following is false?
4 lanes of traffic crossed in one second while driving 65 mph
Passenger ages in crashes tend to cluster around the age of the driver. For all combinations of driver age and sex, more than ( )% of all teenage passengers were within one year of the driver's age.
70
Scanning allows you to:
Adjust your speed; Adjust to roadway conditions
Novice teen drivers crash more than any other age group. There are many reasons for this, including:
Driving inexperience; Risky driving Behaviors; Distractions
In the city/urban area, you should look:
At least two blocks or two traffic signals ahead
You are traveling on the interstate. A police officer has a car pulled over on the right shoulder. What should you do?
Make a left hand lane change
Which of the following is NOT a tip for sharing the road with tractor-trailers?
Linger alongside a tractor-trailer when passing
Several studies have shown that the presence of ( ) increases teenage driver's risk of involvement in severe or fatal crashes.
Teenage passengers
The places on the interstate where cars are allowed to get off of the interstate are called ( ).
exits
These cars should try and travel in the left lane.
faster cars
When merging onto the interstate:
get up to speed before merging; try and merge into an opening in traffic
A faster car should always pass:
in the left lane
Drivers that have been on long trips can experience weariness. Weariness can:
lead to drowsiness; cause you to lose focus; distract you from the road
Driver A is traveling at 65 mph, and Driver B is traveling at 60 mph. If both cars are following normal driving procedures, then Car A should be in this lane
left lane
Scanning involves the following:
looking ahead; looking at the sides; look to the rear
A faster car is approaching a slower car that is traveling in the same lane. The faster car should:
make a change into the left lane
When merging use your turn signal, and then check your ( ) and blind spot before merging onto the interstate.
mirror
You are allowed to make a U-turn on the interstate:
never
There was ( ) apparent variation by season in the distribution of passengers present in the vehicles of fatal-crash involved young drivers.
no
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recommends that passenger restrictions should be applicable ( ) drivers under age 18.
no; some; most
If you are ever driving and feel weary, then you should just pull over at a ( ) stop.
rest
Unless you are passing a car, you want to stay in the ( ) lane.
right
When on the interstate try to AVOID passing vehicles when you are driving in the ( ) lane.
right
If you are driving on a road with multiple lanes, then you should AVOID passing a vehicle when you re driving in this lane.
right lane
When there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you:
should NOT exceed the posted speed
When making a lane change on the Interstate, you should always:
signal and check for traffic
These cars usually should NOT make a lane change into the left lane.
slower cars
When on the interstate, make sure to:
stay in the right lane unless passing; get in the left lane to pass
When approaching a tollbooth, you should expect:
sudden stops in traffic; other vehicles making rapid lane changes
If there is another vehicle in the lane that you are trying to merge into, then you should:
try and adjust your speed so that you can merge behind the car beside you
Any time that you are making a lane change or getting on or off the interstate, you should always use your ( ).
turn signal
When you drive at high speeds for long periods of time normal speeds seem excessively slow. This is called ( ).
velocitation
When exiting the interstate, make sure to:
watch for stopped trucks or other cars on the off-ramp
This can be a danger to everyone on the road. It is often caused by long trips.
weariness
When entering the interstate traffic must ( ) right of way to the vehicles already on the interstate
yield
If you are suffering from velocitation there is an increased risk that:
you could drive too fast after getting off the interstate
What are some ways to set good examples for your teen driver?
Always wear a seat belt; Do not use any type of telecommunication device; Obey the speed limits
Which of the following is true?
Before returning to the lane in which you were originally driving, use the appropriate turn signal
What are other helpful measures to teach your teen to drive safely?
Impose Consequences for violating Rules/Guidelines; How to check your Tire Pressure; How to check your Tread Depth
Interstate collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because:
Interstate speeds are higher
( ) stops can really help you to retain focus on the road.
Pit
What are some recommended family rules and guidelines for driving?
Require safety belt use; Require compliance with speed limits; prohibit riding with someone who has used alcohol or drugs
What are some high risk driving conditions?
Safety belt non-use; High speeds; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
When passing on the interstate:
You should always pass on the left; You should use your turn signal as you are doing a lane change; You should wait until you can see the headlights of the car that you are passing in your rearview mirror before getting back in your original lane.
When driving down the interstate:
You should avoid driving in groups. A group on an interstate is sometimes called a wolf pack.
Which of the following statements about the acceleration lane is FALSE?
You should be slowing down as you go down the acceleration lane.
Which of the following statements about the deceleration lane is TRUE?
You should use your turn signal when entering the deceleration lane.
