Drivers Ed Exam
When traveling 50-70 mph, a _____ following interval is recommended.
4 seconds
When making a right turn be in the right lane and _________________ if there are no parked cars.
3 - 5 feet from the curb
There are ___ basic areas of operating space for a vehicle.
7
Driving at a higher speed will not require you to increase your following distance.
false
The difference between a two-point turn and a three point turn is that you must back up in a three-point turn.
false
The distance needed brake for the object is shorter than for steering around an object.
false
Your line of sight is the ability to see the center of your path of travel from the vehicle to the target area.
true
Making a right turn onto a one-way street is different than making a right turn onto a two-way street.
false
To back to the right, the driver will need to steer left.
false
When making a lane change on a multi-lane roadway you can cross 2 traffic lanes.
false
The area around your vehicle that you can see while you are looking straight ahead is called your:
field of vision
Braking results in weight transfer
forward
When stopping at a stop sign and there is a white stop line, you should stop
just before the stop line.
This diagram is an example of a ______________ zone for the blue car.
open
Weight transfer forward or backward is known as
pitch
Driving into, or backing into a driveway to turn around is known as a:
two-point turn
One hand steering is used
when backing.
Peripheral Vision is
180 degrees of side vision.
Acceleration results in weight transfer
backward
One method of determining correct distance from the steering wheel is
by extending the arm over the steering wheel until the top of the steering wheel is in line with the wrist joint.
This diagram is an example of a ______________ zone for the blue car.
changing
This diagram is an example of a ______________ zone for the blue car.
closed
Weight transfer from side to side is known as
roll
When stopping a vehicle you need to consider
space and time
Ideal vehicle balance is reached when
the vehicle is stationary.
When there is no driveway available for you turn around or the available space prevents a U-turn you can reverse direction by making:
three-point turn
A No Left Turn sign also prohibits a U-turn.
true
A person's field of vision normally extends 90 degrees to each side for a total view of 180 degrees.
true
A zone is the width of a traffic lane and extends as far as you can see.
true
As you drive faster your field of vision narrows.
true
Braking distance is the amount of space you require to slow your vehicle and bring it to a safe stop after you press on the brakes.
true
Driver actions such as acceleration, deceleration, cornering, or any combination of these will result in a transfer of weight from one point of the vehicle to another.
true
The accepted procedure for backing straight is to place the left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position and look over the right shoulder.
true
The distance for steering is much shorter than the distance for stopping.
true
The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object.
true
The safest way to make a turnabout and change direction is to drive around the block.
true
To back to the left, the driver will need to steer left.
true
Two-point turns require the driver to head into, or back into, a driveway on the same side or on the opposite side of the roadway to reverse direction.
true
When backing and turning, you should look in the direction you are turning.
true
When making a left turn at an intersection your vehicle front wheels should be straight when yielding to traffic.
true
To lower the risk from driving in a pack, the BLUE CAR should reduce speed to increase their following distance.
true When traveling in lane position one, search __________ to the left and right frontal areas to identify alternate paths of travel. 4 to 8 seconds InCorrect - 3 Vehicle position is one method of communicating with other highway users. true Correct - 4 Non-motorized highway users will not be problems to motorists as they are slower and easier to see than motorized vehicles. false Correct - 5 Classifying traffic elements into four major search categories helps better identify factors that could possibly cause you a problem. true Correct - 6 When traveling in lane position one, search __________ ahead along the intended path of travel. 12- to 15-seconds InCorrect - 7 Having identified the intended path of travel is open, which vehicle poses a greater risk to the BLUE CAR. red car Correct - 8 The eyes don't tell the brain what they see the brain tells the eyes what to look for. true Correct -