Drivers Ed Chapters 2-6

You may drive in this lane

A green arrow means:

True

A two-point turnabout heading into a driveway on the right is considered dangerous. t/f

lower

As the speed of a vehicle increases, the rate of acceleration is (higher/lower).

air conditioner

lowers the vehicles humidity

False- whiplash

Head restraints are valuable in preventing injuries to the head because the restraints prevent your head from hitting the steering wheel. t/f

follow their signals

If a police officer if directing traffic at a signal, you should

True.

If brake fluid is leaking, the brake warning light will come on. t/f

False- 45%

If you are wearing a shoulder-lap seat belt, your risk of being killed in reduced by 50 percent. t/f

True

If your alternator warning light comes on, you should turn off any emergency electrical devices and check with a mechanic as soon as possible. t/f

alternator

provides electricity to keep the engine running, recharge the battery and operate the lights and radio

speedometer

tells how fast your vehicle is going

False - Implied consent laws require drivers to take a blood alcohol concentration test if requested by a police officer.

As a licensed driver, you do not have to take a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test if a police officer asks you to. t/f

True.

Keeping your vehicle moving on the path of travel you have chosen is called tracking. t/f

True.

When checking the battery, you should check for corrosion. t/f

False; once a week

You should check the level of engine oil once a month. t/f

clutch pedal

allows you to switch gears with a manual transmission

fuel gage

tells how much gas your vehicle has

high beam indicators

tells if your headlights are on high beams

oil pressure gage

tells you oil pressure is low

ignition switch

turns on the vehicles electrical system

marks the right edge of the roadway

On divided highways, a single solid yellow line

a no-passing zone

a solid yellow line to your left on the road means that you are in or at

brake pedal

enables you to slow or stop your vehicle

air vents

allows outside air to flow into the vehicle

yield

A driver turning left must ____________ right-of-way to any cross traffic and to oncoming traffic

accelerator pedal

controls speed

steering wheel

controls the direction in which the vehicle is going

parking brake

keeps a stopped vehicle from rolling

False - A certificate of title is different from a registration and proves who owns a vehicle.

A certificate of title is the same as a certificate of registration. t/f

False - A driver's license is usually suspended for a period of 30 to 90 days.

A driver's license that is suspended is usually taken away for a period of 10 to 15 days. t/f

come to a full stop

A flashing red signal means:

use with caution; only for left turns

A flashing yellow X means:

false; bad

A good location for a three-point turn is on a curve. t/f

False- will not eliminate all blindspots

A good set of mirrors will eliminate all blind spots. t/f

more

A heavy truck needs (more/less) time and distance to decelerate than cars do.

TRUE

A point system enables the state to keep track of a driver's violation. t/f

DO NOT drive in this line

A red X means:

True.

A three-point turn should be made when the street is narrow and there re no driveways to turn into. t/f

Safely vacate this lane, it will soon be a red x

A yellow X means:

False - accelerating gradually saves fuel.

Accelerating quickly saves fuel. t/f

False - The laws apply to issuing driver's licenses and permits, registering vehicles, financial responsibilities, safety equipment and care of vehicles.

Administrative laws apply only to traffic violations. t/f

False- head on collisions

Air bags are most effective in preventing injuries to rear-end crashes. t/f

True.

All states require very young children to ride in safety-tested and approved car seats. t/f

True.

An example of a passive safety device is an air bag. t/f

True.

Angled parking spaces are set at an angle of 30 to 90 degrees to the curb or line. t/f

speed

As _________________________ varies, there is a difference in the car's vibration and level of sound.

stop or slow down

At a flashing signal, you should either

slow down and proceed with caution

At a flashing yellow signal, you should

False - at speeds over 30mph, the only way to avoid a collision may be to steer away from it.

At speeds over 25 or 30 mph, the only way to avoid it, a collision may be to step on the brakes. t/f

1.Do not make eye contact with an angry driver. 2.Do not exchange insults or gestures with an angry driver. 3.Give an angry driver plenty of room. 4.Get help if an angry driver is following you: call the police if you have a cell phone; drive to a police station or a place where there are plenty of people.

List four ways to minimize risk when dealing with a driver who is experiencing road rage.

False - Driving tests are designed and administered by each individual state.

Driving tests are designed and administered by the federal government. t/f

True.

Each year about 200 children under the age of six are killed while playing in the family driveway. t/f

The basic speed law states that you should always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for existing conditions. For example, a maximum posted speed limit may be 55 mph on a highway. In a snowstorm, however, you could be ticketed for driving that fast because 55 mph is too fast for the weather condition.

Explain the basic speed law, and give an example of how it works.

True.

For best control of both the accelerator and brake pedals, rest the heel of your foot on the floor. t/f

False - for best control while accelerating, press gently on the accelerator with your toes.

For best control while accelerating, you should press gently on the accelerator with the heel of your foot. t/f

False - You will be tested on traffic laws, signals, safe driving, and visual acuity.

For your driver's license, you will be tested on traffic laws and knowledge of signs, car repair and signals. t/f

gradual

Gradual/Sudden) acceleration is recommended in most cases.

False; 16-19 seconds

If you are driving a vehicle at 50 mph, it will take you about 6 seconds to pass another vehicle that is going 40 mph. t/f

False; right

If you are parking your vehicle uphill where there is no curb, your wheels should be turned sharply to the left. t/f

True.

In many states, drivers who test above the blood alcohol concentration limit can have their licenses suspended for 7 to 180 days for a first offense. t/f

True.

It is a good idea not to park your vehicle next to a poorly parked vehicle. t/f

True.

It is illegal to accelerate when you are being passed by another vehicle. t/f

True.

It is safe to look at the speedometer while driving as long as you do it by taking quick glances. t/f

True.

It often takes more time and energy to brake to avoid hitting an object than to steer away from it. t/f

on, off, accessory, lock, start

Name the ignition systems 5 positions

True.

One of the factors that affect a car's acceleration rate is the road surface. t/f

True.

Speeding, tailgating, and running red lights are examples of aggressive driving. t/f

True.

The amount of braking pressure required to stop a vehicle depends in part upon the surface of the road. t/f

False- if the pressure if which the oil is being pumped is low

The oil-pressure gauge tells you if your vehicle is low on oil. t/f

time

The rate of acceleration is the _________________________ it takes to accelerate from one speed to another.

False; most dangerous; driving around the block

The safest turnabout is the three-point turn. t/f

False - Threshold braking increases braking efficiency by preventing your wheels from locking.

Threshold braking increases braking efficiency by locking the car's wheels in an emergency braking situation. t/f

False - Press on the brake with your left foot and the gas with your right.

To keep from rolling back after stopping on an uphill grade, use your right foot to press on the brake pedal while gently accelerating with your left foot. t/f

False; 5 ft.

To parallel park, you need a space at least 10 feet longer than the length of your vehicle. t/f

False - to track smoothly, direct your attention to points well ahead of your intended path.

To track smoothly, you need to focus your attention directly in front of the vehicle you are driving. t/f

True

U-turns may not be legal in all areas. t/f

True.

Vehicles are required by law to have a license plate light. t/f

close and lock all doors adjust your seat adjust head restraint adjust mirrors check your blind spots fasten your seat belt familiarize yourself with the controls

What procedures should you follow for an inside-the-vehicle check before you start the vehicle?

False; 5 to 6 feet

When angle parking, stay at least 10 feet away from parked vehicles to give yourself room to maneuver. t/f

True

When entering a vehicle you should walk around the front of the vehicle, facing traffic. t/f

False; right

When parking downhill at a curb, park your vehicle with the wheel turned sharply to the left. t/f

True.

When parking uphill next to the curb, park your vehicle with the wheels turned sharply to the left. t/f

False; park

When parking your vehicle downhill, leave it in Neutral if it has a manuel transmission. t/f

8-11

When turning left from a two-way street onto a two-way street, you should have a 9 second gap to your right and a _____________ second gap to your left.

position

When turning left from a two-way street, _________ your car near the center line.

straight

When you are at an intersection and waiting to turn, your front wheels should be ________.

separate traffic going in the same direction

White lines parallel to the roadway

in opposite directions

Yellow lines separate traffic going

False- there are blind spots

You can rely exclusively on your mirrors when backing up. t/f

speedometer

You check your speed by giving quick glances at the _________________________.

more

You need (more/less) time to pass another vehicle when traveling at 50 mph than at 30 mph.

False - You receive license plates when you register your vehicle.

You receive your license plates when you receive your certificate of title. t/f

False; curbside

You should always load packages from the roadside of a parked vehicle. t/f

False; never exceed the speed limit

You should exceed the speed limit only when passing a vehicle on a two-lane road. t/f

True.

You should have at least 500 feet of visibility before you do a turnabout. t/f

False; before you get into it

You should inspect the area around your vehicle after you get into it. t/f

False; 200 feet

You should not make a turnabout within 100 feet of an intersection. t/f

True.

You should not pass another vehicle in heavy fog. t/f

False; rearview

You should signal your intent to return to the right lane when passing a vehicle after you see both headlights in your side view mirror. t/f

150

You should signal your intentions to turn at least ______ feet in advance

False; 10-15 mph

You typically need to accelerate 25 mph faster than the vehicle ahead of you if you are passing it on a two-lane highway. t/f

True.

Your physical, mental, and emotional conditions affect your ability to drive safely. t/f

True

Your side-marker lights come on when you turn on your headlights. t/f

False- white or clear

Your vehicles backup lights are red or Amber and come on when you shift into reverse. t/f

odometer

keeps track of mileage of your car

temperature gage

lets you know if your engine is too hot

cruise control

maintains speed so that you do not have to use the accelerator

power brakes

makes your vehicle stop without a lot of foot power

emergency flashes

warns other drivers you are stopped or moving slowly