Driver's Ed

Hand-to-hand steering is well suited for: A. Perpendicular parking B. Maneuvering in a space with limited sightlines C. Skid recovery D. Steering through curves

D

Raised roadway markers on the roadway and the shoulder are used to: A. Indicate no-parking zones. B. Warn traffic to slow down. C. Help pedestrians at night. D. Define safe paths of travel.

D

Any driver under 21 is considered to be "driving while impaired" if a chemical test shows a reading of at least ____ percent. A) .01 B) .001 C) .08 D) 10

A

How should the driver grip the steering wheel? A. From the outside of the rim B. Very gentle C. From the inside of the rim D. With the palms of the hands

A

Rain tends to make the road the slickest A. About 15 minutes after the rain starts B. When the road has a clean surface C. As the rain begins to fall D. Just after the rain stops

A

The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface is? A. Steer and brake smoothly and gradually B. Drive in low gear C. Pump the brakes when stopping D. Steer off the road

A

What should you NOT do when steering? A. Palm of hand. B. Hand on 12 O'clock. C. Hand-to-hand steering. D. Hand-over-hand steering.

A

Which is NOT a characteristic of an expressway? A. Has a high rate of collisions B. Divided by some barrier between opposing lanes of travel. C. High speed traffic. D. Drivers can enter and exit only at certain places.

A

A large vehicle following closely behind is a: A. Closed sightline and travel path to the rear B. Closed sightline to the rear C. Closed travel path to the rear D. Closed sightline and travel path

B

If a driver refuses to summit to a chemical test his driving privileges will be revoked automatically for: A. Indefinite B. 1 year C. 30 days D. 6 months

B

If a driver under 21 is arrested for DWI and the test shows a BAC of .01 percent or more his driving privileges will be revoked automatic for: (Civil) A. 120 days B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 90 days

B

If you stop on the shoulder of the road in heavy fog, warn other drivers that you are not moving by? A. Keeping headlights on B. Using emergency flashers C. Periodically sounding the horn D. Shutting headlights off

B

Steering technique which permits the driver to make steering inputs while keeping both hands on the wheel. A. Hand-over-hand B. Hand-to-hand steering C. One hand technique D. Palming the steering wheel

B

The driving privileges of any underage person who is convicted for consuming or purchasing an alcoholic beverage will be revoked for: A. 2 years B. 1 year C. 6 months D. 30 days

B

To give yourself more time for the IPDE Process at night? A. Slow way down B. Look beyond your range of headlights C. Use your high-beams D. Look to the right of the road

B

When parking on the right shoulder of a hill where there is no curb you should: A. Have the rear wheels closer to the shoulder B. Turn the front wheels so they point to the side of the road C. Point the front wheels toward the center of the road D. Place the front wheel parallel to the edge of the pavement

B

Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation involves? A. Leaving yourself an out B. Using a space cushion C. Making sure others see you D. Using the horn or turn signals continuously

C

If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should: A. Be behind the top of the person's head. B. Be all the way down for tall people. C. Be behind the middle of the person's head. D. Be at the neck level of the person seated.

C

In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to gather information because? A. Others need to see you B. Your reflexes slow in bad weather C. You cannot assume that others have the same vision problems that you have D. You need more time to respond to hazards

C

Right-of-way laws are written: A. In terms of who has the right-of-way. B. To allow one driver automatically to go ahead. C. In terms of who must yield the right-of-way. D. As guidelines for determining legal fault.

C

The application of brake pressure to a point just short of locking up the brakes, resulting in maximum braking? A. Controlled B. Light C. Threshold braking D. Engine

C

The primary purpose of traffic laws is to: A. Collect revenue. B. Slow traffic through neighborhoods. C. Better enable highway users to predict the actions of other users. D. Get poor drivers off the road.

C

What are two psychological effects of other drugs on the driving task? A. Braking and mood B. Vision and braking C. Attention and memory D. Perception and vision

C

What can you do to help you back in a straight line? A. Look over your left shoulder B. Use both hands to steer C. Imagine a point directly behind and adjust steering. D. Look straight back

C

A conviction of Driving While Impaired with a BAC of .15 or more, or another conviction within the past ten years will require: A. 2 year revocation B. No penalties C. 30 days suspension D. Ignition Interlock

D

If an underage person attempts to obtain alcoholic beverages by using or attempting to use a fraudulent driver license or ID his driving privileges will be revoked for? A. 90 days B. 30 days C. 2 yrs D. 1 yr

D

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. 3-point or Y-turn B. Intersectional U-turn C. 2-point turnabout using a road on the left. D. 2-point turnabout using a road on the right

D

Making driving judgments involves? A. Motivating others to be safe drivers B. Controlling the actions of other roadway users C. Taking responsibility for other drivers actions D. Measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation

D

Over-steering during a lane change can cause your vehicle to A. Turn too late into the adjoining lane. B. Stabilize during the lane change. C. Turn too sharply into the adjoining lane. D. Turn too soon into the adjoining lane.

D

The entrance to an expressway has three areas. What are they? A. The exit ramp, the deceleration lane and the change area. B. The weave, the speed sign and the curve. C. The entrance ramp, the deceleration lane and the merge area. D. The entrance ramp, the acceleration lane and the merge area.

D

The primary problem associated with front-wheel lock up when braking on a slippery surface is? A. It's hard on tires B. Inability to stop the vehicle C. The momentary increase in speed D. Inability to steer the vehicle

D

What position should you place your hands on the wheel when driving? A. 6 o'clock B. 10 and 2 o'clock C. 12 o'clock D. 9 and 3 o'clock

D

When properly seated behind the wheel of a vehicle, the driver should: A. Be far away from the radio controls B. See the rear bumper of the vehicle. C. Not reach the control pedals comfortably. D. Sit a minimum of 10 inches from the steering wheel.

D

When the driver is properly seated, the top of the steering wheel should be: A. No higher than your chin. B. No higher than your ears. C. No higher than the top of your shoulders. D. No higher than the point at which you feel is comfortable.

D

Where should the inside rearview mirror be aimed? A. Anywhere B. At the middle of back window/can see top of window. C. At the back window. D. At the middle of back window/can see bottom of window.

D

Which method of steering prevents less chance of injury in a crash when a vehicle is equipped with an air bag? A. One handed steering B. Hand-over-hand steering C. Hand position at 10 and 2 o'clock D. Hand-to-hand steering

D

Which of these controls on the vehicle is an option (not required) that can be purchased? A. Engine oil pressure light/gauge B. Horn C. Headlight beam switch D. Power window switch

D

What types of drivers are more susceptible to distractions while driving? A. Experienced drivers B. All of the above C. Senior drivers D. Novice (new) drivers

D.

When a driver's awareness and focus drifts to anything other than the driving task that is called: A. defensive driving B. visual distraction C. none of the above D. distracted driving

D.