Drivers Ed Final
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Louisiana law prohibits anyone 17 years of age and older from using any type of wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle and prohibits anyone of any age from texting while driving.
sunrise and sunset
Louisiana law requires that your headlights be on between?
move vehicles from the roadway to the nearest softer shoulder
Louisianas "Move it Move it Move it, Steer it clear" campaign is an attempt to do what?
true
Many teens admit they have been influenced to take a higher driving risk as a result of another teens suggestion.
false
The General Speed Law is that you can drive at a speed greater than is reasonable is you feel it is required.
3
The Highway Transportation System consists of how many major components?
true
The OMV keeps a public driving record for 5 years.
true
The best way to compensate for blind spots is to turn and glance over either shoulder.
people, vehicle, and roads
The highway transportation system consists of three major components?
true
The parking brake, also the emergency brake is used to keep the vehicle stationary.
true
The right hand lane is used for exiting and entering.
3 second rule
To judge your following distance, you should use what?
turn, change lanes, and slow down
You must always give a signal to tell other drivers when you plan to do what?
true
You must not drive faster than the posted maximum speed limit.
true
You must stop at least 30 feet from stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.
true
You should not drive slower than the posted speed on the interstate unless the weather or road conditions demand slower speed.
weight of your vehicle, weather and road condition, and your own reaction time
Your stopping distance depends on?
no passing zones
A side triangle sign means?
a school is near
A sign shaped like a house means?
do not
A sign with a red circle with a line through it always means?
false
A student id is considered a primary document.
true
A turn signal must be given continuously for 100 feet before turning.
false
When driving behind a motorcycle, allow at least 10 second of following distance.
false
When driving in heavy downpour or in fog, drive faster to avoid more bad weather.
true
When parking on a hill, you must make sure your car does not roll into traffic if the brakes do not hold.
watch for traffic, use signal and slow down
When you enter an angle parking space you should do what?
false
When you merge into traffic, you need a 10 second gap.
workers, machinery, and barricades
When you see an orange sign what should you expect to see ahead?
hydroplaning
When your car is riding on top of the water?
true
Whenever you enter traffic, signal and be sure you have enough space to enter safely.
open and closed conditions
Whether you drive in urban, rural or interstate, which of the following conditions do you encounter?
true
You are required by law to obey all traffic laws when driving a vehicle upon a street or highway.
accident, various or repeated minor mistakes, or any dangerous action
You may fail the driving test if you do what?
true
A class E license permits the operation of any single motor vehicle under 10,001 pounds.
state highway
A highway that is regulated by the state is called a what?
true
All applicants for a Louisiana drivers license will be required to pass a visual eye exam.
liability insurance
Any vehicle used upon the highway of Louisiana must be insured by what?
194 million
At times there are how many millions of drivers on the roads?
false
Backing up is permitted on any shoulder or roadway of any controlled access highway, as long as you do it carefully.
true
Boredom is common to motorists on long trips, especially when driving on a highway interstate. ( T or F)
true
Changing lanes while driving through or approaching an intersection is dangerous and illegal.
true
Defensive driving involves a proactive attitude behind the wheel and anticipating potential hazards instead of simply reacting to them.
false
Driving to fast or too slow can decrease the likelihood of collisions.
true
Excessive speed is often the factor that turns a minor incident into a fatal crash.
180
How many days before the expiration date of your license do you have to get it renewed?
30
How many days do new residents have from the time residence is established to obtain a LDL?
6
How many means of management does the Highway Transportation System have?
4
How many years from your nearest birthday will you license expire?
88%
How much of the United States population has a drivers license?
16
How old must you be to obtain a LDL?
false
If fog is so dense that it impairs your vision, you should continue driving.
class E license
If you are operating a single motor vehivle under 10,001 pounds you need a what?
false
If you miss your exit, stop and back up.
decide on a safe action
In the SIPDE method, the "D" means what?
75%
Local governments own what percent of nearly four million-mile roadway network?
false
One primary document is required as proof of identification.
physician and/or vision specialist
Physically handicapped persons over the age of 60 applying for the first time must submit a detailed report from who?
true
Road rage is a criminal offense.
true
Road surfaces are most slippery immediately after the rain begins to fall.
dirt, gravel, and rocks
Rural roads consist of?
visual and cognitive
Using a cell phone while driving involves which types of distractions?
threatening another vehicle and verbal abuse or sign language
What are actions associated with road rage?
alertness, anticipation, judgement, and skill
What are the defensive driver characteristics?
hand to hand, hand over hand, one hand, and evasive turning
What are the four methods of steering?
entry, apex, and exit
What are the three parts of a corner?
all season/ standard, performance and winter
What are the three types of tires available for cars?
speed control, lane position, and communication
What are three basic elements to space management?
physical, mental, and social
What are three basic skills in the driving test?
chew gum
What are ways to fight driver fatigue?
dangerous conditions ahead
What does diamond shaped, yellow signs, with black letters alert you to?
FHWA- Federal Highway Administration
What is a federal agency that has the chief responsibility of improving roadway safety?
airbag
What is a flexible membrane that inflates rapidly with air or another gas during a head or nearly a head collision?
regulatory sign
What is a square shape sign?
check your speedometer
What is the best way to avoid speeding?
24.50
What is the fee for a class E license?
cross traffic and turning vehicles
What makes getting across an intersection a challenge?
octogon
What shape is a stop sign?
wrong way
What sign tells you that your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction?
visual test, knowledge test, and road skills
What test may be given when you apply for a drivers license?
backing, keeping in lane, turning, park between cars, and attention
What will you be graded on on your Road Skills test?
flashing light signals, gates, cross buck signs
What will you find at a railroad crossing?
four way stop
When a traffic control signal is not functioning at an intersection, what does it become?
entering the intersection, stop line, and crosswalk
When coming to a stop sign or red light you must stop before what?
avoid eye contact, stay calm and relaxed, and emotionally and mentally disconnect
When confronted by an aggressive driver what should you do?