Drivers Ed- Multiple Choice

The first step to take before you begin a lane change maneuver is to: A) check the blind spot over your left shoulder B) check that roadway ahead has no obstructions C) hand signal a stop D) steer slightly into the next lane

Check that roadway ahead has no obstructions

If you drive in a low risk way, you will A) get the attention you want B) gain others' respect C) improve your ability to compete D) be able to maneuver easily

Gain others' respect

The _____ is made up of people, vehicles and roadways

HTS (Highway Transportation System)

Safe, low-risk driving is primarily a _____ task A) physical B) mental C) social D) none of the above

Mental

The 3-second following distance technique: A) should be decreased in adverse conditions B) is safe for most conditions C) is the same as total stopping distance D) is not safe at speeds over 40 mph

is safe for most conditions

An open zone is space where you can drive without a restriction to your _____ or to your intended path or travel

line of sight

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for bicyclists A) wearing a helmet B) obeying signs, signals, and traffic laws C) having reflectors on bicycles D) listening to music with headphones

listening to music with headphones

If it is snowing during the day or night, you should always use ___ headlights

low beam

Posted speed signs indicate: A) safest speed possible in any condition B) minimum speed under ideal conditions C) maximum speed under ideal conditions D) suggested speeds that legally may be exceeded

maximum speed under ideal conditions

When meeting a truck on a two lane road: A) flash your headlights B) pull off the road and stop C) move to lane position 3 and drive straight ahead D) move to lane position 1 and slow down

move to lane position 3 and drive straight ahead

Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate? A) no passing from either way B) passing both ways C) passing only with caution D) passing on the left only

no passing from either way

Solid yellow lines indicate A) no passing situations B) conditions are favorable for passing C) you must pass with caution D) hazards in the roadway

no passing situations

If traction conditions are hazardous, you should: A) drive slowly B) not drive at all C) closer to other vehicles D) emergency flashers

not drive at all

A construction zone sign is? A) yellow B) blue C) green D) orange

orange

Many collisions involving pedestrians occur at crosswalks and intersections in _______

business districts

Why do car drivers have responsibility for avoiding collisions with motorcyclists? A) cars need less stopping distance B) motorcycles maneuver more easily C) car drivers have more protection D) motorcyclists have less experience

car drivers have more protection

As you approach a yellow or red traffic light, your front zone: A) widens B) closes C) opens up D) narrows

closes

Which of the following signs identifies an uncontrolled railroad crossing? A) STOP sign B) YIELD sign C) crossbuck D) red flashing lights

crossbuck

You slow your vehicle without blocking those behind you when you are in the ____ lane

deceleration

To give yourself adequate time to react to a hazard, you should _____ your speed

decrease

What effect does increased speed have on the time available to complete the IPDE process? A) increases time available B) decreases time available C) varies with number of hazards present D) no effect

decreases time available

With which of the following does one side of an intersection have a green light? A) fresh green light B) stale green light C) controlled green light D) delayed green light

delayed green light

A ____ interchange is used when a road that has little traffic crosses a busy expressway

diamond

____ roadways have separated lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

divided

When changing lanes, _____ can cause your vehicle to turn too sharply

oversteering

When an object moves, it acquires A) friction B) traction C) energy of motion D) speed

energy of motion

To make the correct hand signal for a left turn, your left arm and hand should be: A) extended straight B) pointing up C) pointing down D) waving left

extended straight

To steer straight forward, look A) at your hand position on the steering wheel B) at the center line or lane lines C) left and right to judge available space D) far ahead toward the center of your path

far ahead toward the center of your path

A _____ is a sudden unexpected rush of water from heavy rain

flash flood

To reduce risk of collision, motorcyclists should increase their ______

following distance

What is the term for a light that has just turned from red A) yellow light B) stale green light C) fresh green light D) stale red light

fresh green light

Wearing sun glasses and a sun visor helps you deal with blinding ____

glare

The force that makes your vehicle go slower when driving uphill is called ____

gravity

The force that pulls all things to earth is called __

gravity

Making quick glances to the roadway in front of your vehicle is called ____

groundviewing

______ signals are easier to see in bright sunlight

hand / arm

Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads, because expressways: A) have median strips B) so many conflicts C) have higher speed travel D) more hazards

have higher speed travel

Urban streets and roads have the highest number of ____ per mile

hazards

The ____ your speed, the longer your braking distance

higher

Traction on wet roads can be improved by driving : A) right edge of roadway B) at or near posted speed limit C) with reduced tire pressure D) in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead

in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead

The gripping ability of a tire will ____ as the amount of tread touching the road increases

increase

You can avoid being hit by a tailgater if you: A) increase your following distance to four seconds or more B) move to the left side of your lane C) look in the rearview mirror and warn the tailgater D) keep steady pressure on the brake

increase your following distance to four seconds of more

When turning after a stop, your last check should be in the direction of your _____

intended path of travel

It is illegal to pass another vehicle: A) over a broken lane marker B) intersection C) on a multilane street D) on a one way street

intersection

Your chances of collision are greater at an ____ than any other point on the roadway

intersection

Graduated driver licensing programs A) usually are completed in three licensing stages B) are conducted worldwide C) have resulted in fewer collisions among young drivers D) all of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is part of the high transportation system (HTS) A) vehicles B) roadways C) people D) all of these

All of these

Backing a stick shift vehicle requires skillful use of the A) brake pedal B) turn signal C) gearshift lever D) clutch pedal

Clutch pedal

The four steps of the IPDE Process are identify, predict, _______, and execute

Decide

Drive ______ by protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected situations

Defensively

When applied to driving, the term ______ means the possibility of having a convict that results in a collision

Risk

Users of mopeds have limited speed and ____

acceleration

Which of the following is an example of a supplement restraint system? A) air bag B) safety belt C) lap and shoulder belt D) antilock brakes

air bag

____ brakes allow you to steer and stop at the same time

anti lock

While driving in urban situations A) keep your vehicle close to others B) cover the brake pedal C) be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position D) maintain posted speed

be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position

Which of the following risk factors is contributed by the roadway and environment? A) blurred vision B) bright sun C) bald tires D) broken headlights

bright sun

If traffic is backed up on the exit ramp you want to use, you should: A) pass the ramp and use the next exit B) stop on the expressway until ramp cleared C) pull onto shoulder and wait D) nonw

pass the ramp and use the next exit

A _____ signal is used at heavy traffic intersections to tell people who are walking whether they should proceed or wait

pedestrian

Almost every ______ you make as a driver will be related to anticipating zone changes and looking for alternative paths of travel

prediction

What does a round traffic sign mean? A) yield to other traffic B) railroad crossing C) stop D) pedestrian crossing

railroad crossing

The length of time you take to execute an action is called your ____ time A) total stopping B) perception C) braking D) reaction

reaction

Before backing, make sure your ____ zones are clear

rear

A _______ sign controls traffic

regulatory

Which of the following terms describes glancing continually and quickly through your orderly visual search pattern? A) ground viewing B) selective seeing C) steering D) scanning

scanning

Which of the following is not an example of a traffic signal? A) flashing lights B) arrows C) school zone sign D) pedestrian signal

school zone sign

A lane on a busy street that helps drivers make safer mid-block left turns is called a ______

shared left turn lane

When visibility is reduced, the first action to take is to: A) steady speed B) stop C) slow down D) closer to windshield

slow down

In a ______ situation, you must divide the amount of available traction between stopping or starting and steering A) reduced traction B) split traction C) sharp curve D) banked curve

split traction

A vehicle's energy of motion will change in proportion to the _____ of its change in speed

square

International traffic signs use _____ rather than words

symbols

Expressways are safer than other types of roads because: A) less traffic B) no intersections or cross traffic C) average speeds are higher D) no barrier

there are no intersection or cross traffic

Perform a ____ only when there are no driveways to use for another type of turnabout

three-point turnabout / u-turn

Peripheral vision refers to the area you can see? A) while looking straight ahead B) to the left and right of central vision C) clearly and sharply D) behind you

to the left and right of central vision

Which of the following provides advance information and warning about approaching driving situations A) roadways B) road shoulder conditions C) posted speeds D) traffic controls

traffic controls

When your temperature gauge indicates that your engine is too hot you should: A) turn on heater B) remove radiator cap C) turn on your air conditioner D) none

turn on heater

The right edge of the expressway should be marked with a ____ line

white

As a driver, you must always ____ to pedestrians

yield

Which of the following terms means to allow other to go first? A) stop B) proceed C) yield D) cycle

yield

Six areas of space around a vehicle that are the width of the lane and extend as far as the driver can see are called? A) ranges B) fields C) zones D) paths

zones