drivers ed test

when approaching your vehicle parked at a curb you should

B and C

texting drivers are up to _____ times more likely to be involved in a crash overall

8

you should avoid passing another vehicle

as you approach a hill crest

Freeway speed-change (weave) lanes are

used for both acceleration and deceleration

when you are turning you should

Use extra caution and yield right-of-way to other drivers.

drivers ____ are the group most likely to fall asleep while driving

under 30

compared to following a passenger sedan, how far back should you follow a motorcycle

Farther back from the motorcycle

the adhesion or grip between the tires and the road surface is called

traction

how much water is needed to carry a car away

two feet

hydroplaning occurs when

your tires ride up on film of water

the most efficient way to merge two lanes of traffic into one lane is to use the technique

zipper merge

in vehicles equipped with a drivers side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches away from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash

10

the effects of alcohol will start with the

1st drink

driver should look

20-30 seconds ahead on an open road

if you text and drive you are ___ times more likely to veer off the road and crash

3

a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of

3-4 seconds

hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___ miles per hour

35

which of the following hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as

90%

following another driver too closely or tailgating is considered

Aggressive driving

which way should your front wheels be turned when parking uphill next to a curb

Away from the curb

____ requires driving at speeds that are reasonable and prudent for conditions

Basic speed law

how does a driver know if an interstate highway runs east west or north south

By the route number

drivers should use ___ braking when slowing the vehicle to prevent abrupt weight transfer

Controlled/Squeeze

your cell phone should be put on ___ before you start driving

Do not disturb or driving mode

double solid yellow lines mean

Drivers traveling in both directions are prohibited from passing

what is a DRE

Drug Recognition Expert

what is the most important step in safely changing lanes

Ensuring the lane to which you plan to move is open

what does GDL stand for?

Graduated Drivers License

how does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill

It lengthens braking distance

while driving on a two lane roadway, you encounter a fire truck coming toward you with its siren and emergency lights on, you should

Move off the roadway and stop until the fire truck passes you

drivers entering a roundabout

Must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already within the roundabout

what should you not do when you see the flashing lights of a police officer behind you

Reach for any object, or into the glovebox, console or other closed area or under your seat or down to the floorboard

alcohol affects a drinkers behavior as soon as it

Reaches your brain

what should you do to prevent distractions by eating, personal grooming, and setting audio preferences

Take care of it before you start driving

if two drivers on crossing paths arrive at a 4 way stop sign intersection at the same time who should yield to who

The driver to the left should yield to the driver on the right

Animals are especially dangerous when you see them near the roadway because:

Their size and quick movements

roundabouts are considered

Traffic calming devices

___ is an example of road rage

Yelling and/or threatening a roadway user

after passing a vehicle it is safe to return to your lane when

You can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear view mirror

when it is raining, when should you use cruise control

You should not use cruise control in these conditions

vehicles use the most fuel when

accelerating

when you are entering the highway you need to

adjust speed and position to avoid collisions

Driving coaches can be more effective if they

all of the above

a drivers license

all of the above

after you start the engine you should

all of the above

an adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with

all of the above

chronic diseases can include conditions such as

all of the above

road users are allowed to use ___ to communicate with each other

all of the above

traffic control devices use ___ to communicate their messages

all of the above

what are possible signs of aggressive driving

all of the above

what are some common situations that might require you to change lanes

all of the above

what are some reasons people use legal drugs

all of the above

what factors affect your BAC levels

all of the above

what information do you need to exchange with the other drivers and any injured persons if involved in crash

all of the above

what is an expected benefit of self driving vehicles

all of the above

what techniques are used to save fuel

all of the above

which areas are likely to freeze before other road surfaces

all of the above

which of the following are maneuvers for reversing direction

all of the above

which outcome is an expected benefit of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

all of the above

the ___ tires contact patch, the ___ traction the tire has with the road surface

b and c

if you employ a good visual search while driving you will

be searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle

when should you adjust your speed to turn

before turning

BAC stands for

blood alcohol concentration

as a driver you have a responsibility to pedestrians that is

both a and b

a humans 24 hour cycle of energy is called the

circadian rhythm

the three categories of distraction include visual manual and

cognitive (mental)

Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver

false

when should you not use cruise control

in rainy and other slick conditions

if a vehicles speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle

increases by 4

___ are especially prone to their brakes overheating when they're being driver downhill

large truck

when driving in a parking lot drivers should use ___ acceleration

light

___ is the imaginary line extending from your eyes to a point of focus

line of sight

oxidation the burning of alcohol takes place in the

liver

what is first thing you should do when you run your tight or left wheels off the roadway

look and steer where you want to go

what should you do if fire breaks out under your hood

make sure you and any passengers are out and well away from vehicle

what is an example of a stimulant

nicotine

____ is an effective way to remain awake after becoming sleepy while driving

none of the above

when driving a vehicle with ___ the driver does not need to be as attentive to the driving environment

none of the above

more than ___ of americans regularly take prescription medicine

one half

nearly ___ of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving

one half

which heat minimizes engine revolutions and increase fuel economy

overdrive

an ___ skid occurs when your rear tries lose contact with road surfaces

oversteer

a reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that

provides a safe travel path

before driving an unfamiliar vehicle on public roads, a driver should

read the vehicle owners manual

the most common form of color blindness is the inability to distinguish between

red and green

in a vehicle with advanced driver assistance technologies, a driver

should drive as if the vehicle did not have those technologies

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point

slightly above your ears

a flashing yellow signal light means a driver should

slow down and proceed with caution

when using ground viewing you are not looking for

the color of a vehicle to your side

with hand to hand steering

the left hand works the left side of the wheel

which of the following will help a drinker sober up from the effects of alcohol

time

___ are the most important part of any vehicle

tires

to check your mirror blind areas you should

turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind area

new drivers tend to ___ the risks involved in driving on any road

underestimate