drivers ed 12b
Soft shoulders are typically found on: a. old highways and rural roads b. freeways c. mountain roads d. bridges
a. old highways and rural roads
Drop-offs are most common on: a. old highways and rural roads b. mountain roads c. freeways d. bridges
b. mountain road
"Overdriving" your headlights means: a. leaving your high beams on too long b. using your headlights on a sunny day c. driving too fast to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights d. driving with headlights aimed too high
c. driving too fast...
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a roadway shoulder? a. space for disabled vehicles b. space for work crews c. space for getting past traffic to exit d. space for emergency vehicles
c. space for getting past traffic to exit
__________ percent of a driver's ability to react depends on vision. a. 10 b. 25 c. 50 d. 90
d. 90
When driving on dirt or gravel roads, you should: a. reduce your speed b. use lower gears c. increase your following distance d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When driving in tunnels, you should: a. put on your sunglasses b. honk your horn c. turn on your emergency flashers d. turn on your headlights
d. turn on ur headlights
Crossing the double yellow lines to pass on a narrow road is legal and safe. true false
false
If "rocking out" does not work, you should replace the tire that is stuck. True false
false
Soft shoulders generally provide better traction than regular shoulders. true false
false
On very steep hills, you should switch to a __________ gear to help the engine work more efficiently. a. lower b. mid c. high
lower
A nighttime crash is 3x as likely as a daytime crash to be fatal. True false
true
Always keep a pair of sunglasses in the car to combat sunshine glare. True False
true
Avoid using a light inside your car while driving at night. True False
true
Dirt and loose gravel can cause your vehicle to "fishtail" at high speeds. True False
true
Like bridges, tunnels and underpasses provide few escape routes. true false
true
Shoulders help reduce the risk of hydroplaning. True false
true
When driving on hills, you must consider the force of gravity on your vehicle. true false
true
Large objects can be seen at about _________ away with low beams. a. 50 feet b. 100 feet c. 150 feet d. 200 feet
150 ft
You must dim your bright lights within at least ___________ of an approaching vehicle. a. 200 feet b. 300 feet c. 400 feet d. 500 feet
500 ft