Drivers Ed Final Practice Exam

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While stopped with a car in front, you should be able to see the bottom bumper just over the hood of your vehicle

False

With oncoming traffic and an open right zone, the proper driveline for a right curve is LP2, LP3, LP1.

False

What is a "transition peg" for making a right turn? A left turn?

For a right turn it is when your rear view mirror is lined up with your target. For a left turn it is when the left front corner post is lined up with your target.

What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line to the front as illustrated?

G- corner post or side mirror

At an uncontrolled intersection, one without signs or lights, who must yield to whom?

The persons on the left must yield ti the persons on the right and pedestrians.

What makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance?

The motorcycles smaller size

Most of the time when the word "brake" appears on the dashboard, it is to remind you to release the parking brake.

True

Rear zones can have three conditions: open, closed or unstable.

True

The speed limit in a business district is 30 mph.

True

To properly search an intersection, a driver must effectively check the left, front and right zones.

true

When parking on the right side of the roadway, facing down a hill, the wheels should be

turned to the right, away from the roadway

Turning right on a red light after stopping is permitted

unless a sign prohibits it.

Explain how to make a smooth stop.

1-2 seconds before stopping, bring your big toe up, to release slight pressure.

What is the speed limit in a posted school zone?

10 mph below the normal posted speed limit

when visibility is reduced, the first action to take is to

slow down

A closed zone means

space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel

Three factors that determine force of impact are

speed, weight, and distance between impact and stopping

When entering a roadway from an alley, private road driveway or other place not controlled by signal lights, you are required to

stop before the sidewalk and yield to all pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicle traffic

You are the driver in the photo. You intend to turn left at the intersection. What is your target as you approach the intersection?

the door of the house

If you are the driver on a road that ends in a "T" intersection with no signs or signals, you must yield to

the driver on the through street

How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?

three

The purpose of traffic signs are

to regulate, to warn, to guide

Its a good idea to regularly check your cars headlights, brakes, signal lights and reverse lights before driving at night.

true

When parking on the right side of the roadway, facing up a hill and next to a curb, the wheels should be

turned to the left, toward the roadway

What is the speed limit in any business or urban district unless otherwise posted.

30 mph

What is the speed limit in any rural residential district or public park?

35 mph

It is illegal to make a U-turn on a highway where you cannot be seen by another driver approaching from any direction for a distance of

500 feet

implied consent means a driver

Agrees to be tested for blood-alcohol concentration

This photo is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. What LOS-POT blockages can affect your targeting path?

All of the above can affect the targeting path

This photo is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. What are the conditions of the front, right front and left front zones?

All zones are open

What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line on the left, the left side limit as illustrated?

B- Approx 1 foot inside the left corner of the hood.

Explain how an why the key is held in the hand while approaching the car?

Between the fingers so the key is sticking out in case of an emergency need to defend yourself.

What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line on the right, the right side limit as illustrated?

C- Center of the hood

You are traveling 40 mph when you see this sign (Sharp corner 25 mph). What should you do?

Check your rear zone and slow down to 25 mph.

The photo is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. Your left and right front zones are closed. How do you solve and control the problems?

Check your rear zone, reduce speed slightly and stay in LP1.

The photo on the right is from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. The double-parked truck in your left front zone is with your 4-second danger zone. What other zones do you check at this time to determine the best lane position to take?

Check your right rear zone to see if it is available for you to move to LP3.

You are the driver of the car in photos 1 and 2 above. You're driving along at 30 mph when suddenly the car goes from its position in photo 1 to the position in photo 2. It is a rear wheel skid. What actions should you take?

Come off the pedals and steer to the left in the direction of the target area.

What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3 feet away from a line on the right as illustrated?

D- Middle of the right half of the hood

Alcohol is a

Depressant

A turn signal is not required when other traffic is not present.

False

Broken white pavement lines separate traffic moving in the opposite direction.

False

The Odometer tells you how fast the engine is running.

False

The lap belt should be low and snug across the hip bones. The shoulder strap can be loose across your chest.

False

Why is it a good practice to have headlights on during the day?

It is to increase your visibility to the other drivers on the road way.

When people drink alcoholic beverages, their

Judgement is affected before their coordination

Use the diagram to the right. Which LP is car B in?

LP1

Use the diagram to the right. Which LP is car A in?

LP3

The photo on the right is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. What are your best lane position and speed control options at this moment?

Lane position 1, reduce speed

Which of the potential stop positions is illustrated in the diagram to the right?

Legal stop position

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

Make every reasonable effort to stop

The photo on the right is taken from the perspective of the driver. You are the driver. The mail truck is stopped and making a delivery. How will you "Time the arrival" to get at least one open zone?

Reduce speed and try to get to the mail truck when there is an open front zone.

Which of the following potential stop positions is illustrated in the diagram to the right?

Safety Stop

How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?

Six

Which of the following potential stop positions is illustrated in the diagram to the right?

Staggered stop position

You are the driver of the car in the situation to the right. The truck is moving slowly with its right turn signal on. Your traffic light is green. You should

Stay off the gas, and give the truck the space it needs to complete the right turn.

At a four-way stop, who must yield to whom?

The persons who do not stop first must yield to the person who did stop first, and all persons must yield to pedestrians.

This photo is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. What are the conditions of the front, right front and left front zones

The right and left front zones are closed. The front zone is open.

Explain the meaning of this sign (Truck roll 35) and explain what actions you should take.

This sign means there is a rollover risk when traveling over 35 mph. Slow down to 35 mph.

How many collisions occur when a vehicle hits a solid object?

Three- Vehicle hits object, body impacts vehicle and organs impact body structure.

You are the driver in photo 2 above. Your vision should be directed where?

To the target area.

"Yielding" means you must slow or, if necessary, stop your vehicle to allow another vehicle or a pedestrian to continue safely.

True

A delayed start is used to prevent you from having to stop again if the car in front hesitates and is the beginning of creating a four-second following time.

True

Broken yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

True

When deciding to pass or not, first evaluate if there is anything to be gained by passing

True

When slowing for a red traffic light, check the rear zone.

True

When you see a fast closing vehicle behind you, you should tap the brakes to get the driver's attention.

True

With open right and left zones, the proper driveline for a left curve is LP3, LP1, LP1.

True

With open right and left zones, the proper driveline for a right curve is LP2, LP3 LP1.

True

You should pull over to the right and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass.

True

To avoid a road rage incident, be courteous; do not blow the horn, flash your headlights or make obscene gestures.

true

You are waiting to turn left on a solid green light at the intersection illustrated on the right. Where should you wait?

Wait behind the line with your wheels straight

What does it mean to "turn head before steering"? Why is it used?

You should turn your head before turning so you are actively looking at your target.

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

a action is not allowed

The Ten Model Driving Habits are

a set of habits that work together to reduce risk for all drivers.

If you are involved in a collision, you must

all of the above

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, driveway or any other place, you must yield the right of way to

all oncoming traffic until it is safe to turn.

When backing a vehicle, you are required to yield to

all traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists

Yielding in traffic means

allowing others to go before you

The photo on the right is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. The traffic light is yellow. What should you do?

check the rear zone and make every reasonable effort to stop.

What is the rear zone condition illustrated by the photo to the right?

closed rear zone

A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a

construction zone

The photo on the right is taken from the drivers perspective. You are the driver. The camper parked on the right creates an LOS-POT blockage in our 4-second danger zone. You should

cover the brake. Stay in LP1. Search to the front of the camper when you are at a 45 degree angle to the front of it.

If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time

death can occur

The most accurate way to determine a persons level of intoxication is to

determine the persons BAC

Completing a turn normally requires that you press the brake pedal throughout the turn.

false

Velocitation is the tendency to fall asleep when driving

false

When no traffic is present, it is not necessary to stop before driving out of an alley or private driveway.

false

Because of its energy of motion, when a vehicle's speed doubles, the vehicle needs about

four times the distance to stop

When adjusting the seat position, the right foot should be positioned

heel on the floor, ball of foot on the brake

When a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a two-way street, traffic

in both directions must stop

To protect a tailgating motorists while following another vehicle, you should

increase your following distance

A push-pull steering technique is used for

making most turns and negotiation curves.

Prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages

may have their effects altered, the synergistic effect

If there are signal lights on the entrance ramp, you

must wait for a green light

The implied consent law becomes effective when you

obtain a drivers license

Where should you position your vehicle for a right turn when the bike lane to your right is marked with a solid white line?

on the right edge of your lane, LP3, do not enter the bike lane

The correct driver seating position is

rear in seat, sit up straight, left foot on dead pedal, right foot on brake pedal, heel on floor

People with negative peer pressure often find it difficult to

say no without the fear of hurting others

The only sure way to eliminate the body's BAC and the related impairment is to

wait the nessecary hours of time the body needs to eliminate the alcohol

A flashing yellow arrow means

yield to oncoming traffic first, and then proceed if it is clear


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