Drivers Ed Exam Review (Just Chapter Tests)

To allow enough distance to step when responding to hazardous objects, or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel _____ seconds ahead a. 2-4 b. 12-15 c. 20-30 d.50-60

B. 12 to 15

When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should: a. Approach the drivers door from the read of your vehicle, with your back to approaching traffic b. Approach the drivers door from the front of your vehicle facing oncoming traffic c. Never enter using the drivers door d. Keep your keys concealed

B. Approach the drivers door from the front of your vehicle facing oncoming traffic

If a vehicles speed doubles from 20mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increase by _____ times a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 8

C. 4

Which of these hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel? a. 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock b. 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock c. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock d. None of these

C. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

How often should the pre-0driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside of the vehicle be performed? a. When you first buy the vehicle b. Every so often (at least once a week) c. Every time you drive d. Only if something goes wrong

C. Every time you drive

______ braking is used to smoothly and gradually reduce brake pedal pressure at the end of a braking maneuver, helping avoid abrupt weight transfer when turning at an intersection or into a curve. a. Trail b. Threshold c. Squeeze d. Cover

C. Squeeze

The adhesion or grip between the tires and the road surface is called _____ a. Gravity b. Inertia c. Traction d. Kinetic energy

C. Traction

Drivers should develop the habit of searching _____ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk a. 2 to 3 b. 7 to 9 c. 12 to 15 d. 20 to 30

D. 20 to 30

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as _____ miles per hour a. 60 b. 50 c, 40 d. 35

D. 35

Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? a. 33 b. 50 c. 67 d. 90

D. 90

In vehicles equipped with a drivers side airbag, sitting closer than ______ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash. a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 16

A. 10

A teen drivers chance of crashing is higher when driving: a. Between 9pm and 6am b. A shared family vehicle c. Monday through Thursday d. To and from school

A. Between 9pm and 6am

How does gravity affect the braking distance when driving downhill: a. It lengthens the braking distance b. It has no effect on braking distance c. It decreases the vehicles momentum

A. Lengthens the braking distance

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point: a. Slightly above your ears b. Slightly below your ears c. At the base of your neck d. As high as the adjustment will allow

A. Slightly above your ears

When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts _____ . a. To the rear of the vehicle b. To the front of the vehicle c. To the left of the vehicle d. To the right of the vehicle

A. To the front of the vehicle

_____ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift a. Idle b. Light c. Threshold d. Squeeze

B. Light

Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver? a. The length of a driver education course b. 6 months c. 1 year d. 5 years

D. 5 years

Primary factors involved in teen crashes include: a. Failing to yield the right of way b. Driving too fast for road conditions c. Being distracted d. All of the above

D. All of the above

Total stopping distance is made up of: a. Reaction time b. Braking time c. Perception time d. All of the above

D. All of the above

When backing straight or to the right: a. Position your right hand on the back of the passenger seat b. Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand c. Move the wheel left of right in the direction in which you want the read of the vehicle to go d. All of the above

D. All of the above

______ provides less traction when driving on concrete a. Asphalt b. Gravel c. Brick d. All of the above

D. All of the above

When starting the engine, you should release the key or start button: a. After you check over your left shoulder b. As your release the parking brake c. When you hear a grinding sound d. As soon as the engine starts

D. As soon as the engine starts

The ______ a tires contact patch, the ______ traction the tire has with the road surface a. Smaller, more b. Larger, more c. Smaller, less d. Both B and C

D. Both B and C

When turning of curving to the right, the contact patches of the ______ increases in size. a. Front tires b. Rear tires c. Right side tires d. Left side tires

D. Left side tires