Drivers Ed 2

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Q- driving drowsy is an increasing problem. Drivers are more likely to become drowsy

On high speed long boring rural highways

Q-How can alcohol be eliminated from the body

Time

Q- you are able to check the mirror blind area by

Using both the inside and the outside mirrors and a head checkg

Q- drivers who text are ______ times likely to get involved in a crash

23

Q- which symbol represents a safety belt reminder or warming

A - a picture of a person with a safety belt across them

Q- a weave lane on an expressway is vey dangerous because

A it is both an entrance and exit lane

Q-which of the following is NOT true about risk when driving

A not true is risk cannot be altered or changed

Q- when braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts

A to the front of the vehicle

Any driver is considered to be" driving while intoxicated " if a chemical test shows a reading of at least ____ percent

A- .08

Q- what position should you place your hands on the wheel when driving

A- 9 and 3 o'clock

Q- After you have stopped at the curb to park, the last of these things you should do is

A- Set the parking brake

Q- which symbol represents the front windshield defroster

A- a curved window with 3 wavy lines

Q- which symbol represents oil pressure warming

A- a dripping oil can

Q- what type of sign is a yield sign

A- a regulatory sign

Q- young drivers are especially susceptible to distractions caused by

A- adjusting the audio system

Q-When a driver judges how much risk is involved in a situation or driving maneuver, he or she should consider the following factors

A- all are correct The space needs of the car and the maneuvoer to be made The timevnecessary to preform the maneuver The road conditions present at hte time

Q- night driving poses special problems for a driver because

A- all the above There is reduced lighting, objects ahead are harder to see, objects to the side are harder to see

Q-what are some effects of fatigue

A- all the above Takes longer to process information, impairs your sense and abilities, impairs reaction time, judgement, and vision

Q- if a traffic light has a red light and green right arrow then

A- all traffic must stop except those going right

Q- which symbol represents a high beam indicator

A- an almost half circle with 5 lines to the left of it

Q- automotive technology improvements have improved the safety of car occupants. Some of these improvements are

A- anti -lock brakes, safety glass and better headlights

Q- distracted driving has been defined as

A- anything that takes a drivers attention away from driving

Q- when driving through curves

A- approach the curve in right portion, then accelerate out of the apex

Q- the primary purpose of traffic laws are to

A- better enable highway users to predict the action of other users

Q- if ant tire blows our while you are driving DO NOT

A- brake hard

Q- when driving on a highway, sudden strong cross wind gusts

A- can move a car sideways into another lane

Q- what is the most important step in turning the car around

A- careful check of traffic in all directions

Q- before moving a car in reverse, safe drivers

A- check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear

Q- highway safety design features on expressways thT help make them safer roadways to travelvinclude

A- concrete pavement

Q- the best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situation is to

A- continually search for threatening objects or conditions

Q- Types of interchanges at expressways called

A- diamond, trumpet, and cloverleaf

Q- when two vehicles arrive at an unconditional intersection from different streets

A- driver on the left should yield to driver on the right

Q- which step of the decision process has a driver just taken when he determines what will probably happen in a driving situation

A- evaluate

Q- if the bicycle rider near you is a child

A- expect anything could happen and adjust your driving

Q- if you want to get off the expressway but miss you exit

A- go to the next exit, cross over and return to your exit

Q- which method of steering provides less chance of injury in a crash when a vehicle is equipped with an air bag

A- hand to hand steering

Q- which is NOT a characteristic of an expressway

A- has a high rate of collisions

Q- the primary purpose of the parking brake is to

A- hold the vehicle in place when parked and protect the transmission

Q- right of way laws are written

A- in terms of who must yield the right of way

Q- when following a large truck or tractor trailer

A- increase your following distance

Q- the amount of risk involved in a driving situation may be managed by

A- increasing the time necessary to respond to threats

Q- sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that a driver

A- is not searching far enough ahead

Q- the reason for making visual checks to the left or right before changing lanes is because

A- it covers areas not visible in the mirrors

Q- you are coming to an intersection. You see a tractor-trailer coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. What would you expect from the tractor trailer

A- it will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn

Q- the first ability lost by a driver under the influence of alcohol is

A- judgement and reason

Q- After staring the engine, but before shifting into drive you should

A- keep your foot on the brake pedal

Q- what does searching for threatening objects or conditions in traffic depends on most

A- keeping you eyes moving

Q- when approaching a railroad crossing you should

A- look both ways and cross the tracks quickly

Q- a flashing red light at an intersection means that you must

A- make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear

Q- when preparing to make a lane change, what else should you do besides use lane change signal devices

A- make a mirror blind area check to the left or right rear

Q- before changing lanes, the most important thing you should do is

A- make sure the area and travel path are open

Q- to reduce your risk on urban roadways, when driving past parked vehicle on the side of the roadway

A- move to the left portion of the lane

Q- when the driver is properly seated, the top of the steering wheel should be

A- no higher than the top of your shoulders

Q- what type of drivers are more susceptible to distraction while driving

A- novice drivers

Q- which is NOT a visual search category when driving

A- passengers in the car

Q- which is NOT a characteristic of urban roadways

A- pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted

Q-Implied consent laws are designed to

A- penalize drivers for refusal of blood alcohol concentration test

Q- which of these controls on the vehicle is an option that can be purchased

A- power window switch

Q- if the vehicle you are driving starts to hydroplane you should

A- pump brakes to slow down

Q- when driving on gravel or dirt roads

A- reduce your speed and increase your following distance

Q- the purpose of traffic signs are to

A- regulate, to warn , to guide

Q- when using a front reference point to determine where the front of your vehicle is when perpendicular parking, the curb or line should appear to

A- run under the driver or passenger side view mirror

Q- when you look far and near and side to side you are

A- seaching

Q- what is the meaning of a sign with greater than or less than arrows>>>>>>

A- sharp curve

Q- if you are making a turn and your engine shuts off in the middle of the intersection, the first thing you should do is

A- shift to neutral complete the turn, then pull off and restart the engine

Q- when properly seated behind the wheel of a vehicle, the drive should

A- sit a minimum of 10-12 inches from the steering wheel

Q- what must you do at a flashing yellow light

A- slow down and proceed with caution

Q- when approaching and driving through a construction zone you should

A- slow your speed and adjust your vehicle's position

Q- if you approach an oversize vehicle marked with a "wide load" sign you should

A- slow your speed and increase the distance you are from it

Q- when passing someone riding a bicycle ahead of you

A- slow your speed and increase the space between you and the bicyclist

Q- which line is used to mark the right edge of the road

A- solid white line

Q- which steering technique is correct when backing

A- steer in the same direction you want to move the car

Q- Hand to hand steering is well suited for

A- steering through curves

Q- if the temperature light comes on while you are driving

A- stop soon, check and repair the problem

Q- what are some common signs in driving behavior that might indicate a driver has been drinking alcohol

A- straddling lane lines, weaving, stoping for no apparent reason

Q- the responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distractions rest with

A- the driver

Q- how is a driver's ability to manage space around his/her car affected by alcohol

A- the drivers vision is affected

Q- the enteral echo an expressway has three areas. What are they

A- the entrance ramp, the acceleration lane, and the merge area

Q- when turning left on from a two way street, which lane should you be in

A- the lane closest to the center line

Q- when deciding whether to pass a vehicle ahead of you, the most important factor to consider is

A- the space and time needed to pass

Q- the driver of a large truck or tractor trailer fig will have the most difficulty seeing

A- to the sides and rear of his vehicle

Q- when backing straight, how should you position your body

A- turn right with right arm over back of seat

Q- when parking on the right shoulder of a hill where there is no curb you should

A- turn the front wheels so they point to the side of the road

Q- the purpose of a diamond shaped yellow sign with black marking is to

A- warn of hazard ahead

Q- how should the driver grip the steering wheel

A- with the palm of the hands

Q- due to sudden change in direction the rear end of your vehicle skids left or right

A-.brake and accelerate lightly

Q-constant communication among the student driver, the parent and the driving school is important to

A-Help the student driver improve on driving weaknesses

Q- if you must turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traffic is coming toward you, the best type of turnabout would be

A-a 2-point turnabout using a road on the right

Q- deter ting potentially threatening objects or conditions in traffic mostly depends on

A-an organized, aggressive visual search

Q- if the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should

A-be behind the middle of the person's head

Q- when driving in heavy rain, which of the following should a driver NOT do.

A-continue driving at the posted speed limit

Q- when you are driving and following a motorcycle you should

A-increase your following distance

Q- what is one of the last things a drive should do just before entering the roadway from the curb

A-shift selector to drive

Q- managing space to the front of your car requires a following distance of at least

A3-4 seconds

Q- managing space when driving means managing the distance between a driver's vehicle and the vehicle

Ahead of them, Behind them To the side of them

Q- while driving drivers should led pay attention to all of my he following EXCEPT

Aircraft directly overhead They need to pay attention to other vehicles, pedestrians, and lane position

Q- emotion may affect a driver's ability to drive safely by

All the above

Q- the penalties for the various offenses for DWI may be

All the above Fines, prosecution and penalties Fines, loss of license, jail and prosecution Fines penalties and jail

Q- consequences associated with alcohol and other drugs use while driving are

All the above Possible loss of driver's license, possible loss of work, possible loss of family

Q- costs associated with distracted driving related crashes could include

All the above Property damage, fines associated with criminal charges, and monies awarded because of civil lawsuitl

Q-alcohol is absorbed directly into the blood steam. Which of the following affects how fast alcohol in absorbed

All the above Time spent drinking, size of the drink, and size of the person drinking

Q- vehicle equipment that could cause a driver to become distracted includes

All the above Voice activated controls, blind spot detectors, advanced navigation system

Q- motorcycle

All the above- offer the rider little or no protection in a crash, speed up and stop quickly, are sometimes difficult to see in traffic

Q- the best time to address distractions that can affect driving is

Before driving. Begins

Q- the best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to

Control brake and steer to collide at an angle with object

Q- taking drugs and alcohol together or two or more drugs together

Increases the effects of each


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