Drivers ed homework packet
What percentage of drivers who are injured or killed by a driver to fall sleep behind the wheel or under 25
25%
A U-turn is not a maneuver that should be done on a narrow roadway it requires a:
A wide road way
Keep your eyes moving
Look ahead, behind , left and, right
Gravel roads typically lead to a reduction in:
Traction
When faced with a possible impact with large animal you should
release brakes right before impact
___Out of five accidental deaths of drivers age 15 through 24 argue to motor vehicle crashes
3
In 4 Seconds, how many feet does a vehicle traveling at 70 mph travel
416 ft
Moving with the flow of traffic does not mean that it is OK to exceed the speed limit it means that your speed differential should not be faster or slower than_____so as not to create disruptions in traffic
5 mph
Once a driver begins to drive, how many years does it take to reach an average skill level
5 years
You may park no closer than____feet from the nearest rail road tracks
50
Trains travel at _____mph and can take as much as a ____ to stop
55, mile
How many years do you most violations stay on your record
7 years
You're driving down the road in a vehicle is coming directly at you in your lane which of the following objects is best to instead of the oncoming vehicle and how should you hit it
A bush; sideswipe
Which of the following is true about traffic lights
A flashing red light requires you to stop before proceeding when safe
The right side of the roadway is typically marked with
A solid white line
When parallel parking look for:
A space on the right side of your vehicle that is 1.5 times the size of your vehicle
When driving you should always
Avoid driving when you're upset and expect other drivers to make mistakes
The safest driver is the one who:
Can best manage the risks in front of him/her; has the best anticipatory anticipatory judgment and reaction to each situation
On the state of Michigan road test you will be marked down if you stop behind another vehicle at an intersection and you:
Can't see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you touching the roadway
_____ _____ Is a colorless odorless tasteless gas that is a deadly poison that car produces
Carbon monoxide
To stay alert and focused on driving, keep your eyes moving. If your eyes focus on objects in your center 3° of vision you must keep that 3° of vision moving left and right to cover more space. The 3° of vision is referred to...
Central conic vision
Before your vehicle accidents a parallel parking space on the right shoulder you should
Check all three mirrors (left, center, right right) and. Turn your head to look over your left shoulder to make sure there is no traffic and that its safe to pull out of the parking space
Which of the following statements is true regarding child safety seats
Children less than 4'9 in height ages 4-7 must be restrained in a booster seat and A toddler see it's designed for children between 20 and 40 pounds
Driving is all about seeing and being seen what should I drive or do before they drive
Clean the windshield and make sure the washer fluid is full. Make sure the low beams and highbeams work. Move hanging up checks from the rearview mirror.
In the winter adjust your ________ _______ the the preferred setting for weather conditions
Climate control
The synergistic effect tells us that...
Combining drugs may have more intense and unexpected effects on the body
Level that lets you set and maintain your speed and take your foot off the accelerator
Cruise control
Ok you've decided what to do now:
Do it execute the maneuver
If flooding occurs it may or may not be safe to drive through standing or slow moving water which statement is most accurate
Don't drive through water if it exceeds 2 feet since the water level can carry your car away
If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS when driving on snow you should...
Downshift to reduce your speed and pump your brakes without locking them
Never overdrive your headlights which means you should not...
Drive faster than your ability to safely stop with in the range of your headlights
If you have driven on to a freeway entrance ramp by mistake you should...
Drive to the next available exit and get off the expressway there
When you write tire drops off right edge of the road
Ease off the gas script the wheel firmly and stabilize your vehicle and move carefully back onto the roadway
Indicates the operating temperature of the engine coolant
Engine temperature gauge
When. Using a GPS device you should
Enter your destination before you begin the trip
When entering in expressway where should you accelerate to meet the flow of traffic
Exceller it on the entrance ramp that is why it's also called the acceleration lane
Kinetic motion is Stationary, not actively moving
False
T or F Cars may turn around in the median marked by emergency vehicles only
False
T or F In the wavelength situation the driver entering the expressway has the right of way over the driver exiting the expressway
False
T or F if you miss your exit back up on the right shoulder of the expressway
False
T or F. When you are in the wrong lane to make a trend you make the train anyway if it is safe
False
True false one or two drinks will relax you and cause you to be better equipped to handle the stress of driving
False
True or false honking your horn is a good way to communicate your intentions to a person riding a horse
False
True or false the use of alcohol or drugs does not affect your drivers field of vision or his or her ability to adjust to glare or darkness
False
Is it harder or easier to steer in the engine of a power steering vehicle stalls
Harder
Before you approach a tollbooth be sure to...
Have your method of payment already before the trip. Be in a proper lane for the type of transaction. Slow down before the toll booth and especially as you pass through tollbooth
What is the proper technique to use when your engine is flooded
Hold your foot on the gas and turn the key at the same time for several seconds
Warning device used to alert others of your presence
Horn
When driving on wet pavement when the tires right on top of the water there by losing traction the situation is known as...
Hydroplaning
Wearing proper writing your wall on a motorcycle prevents____and___
Hypothermia and do you hydration
In the SEE system after you've searched what's in ur driving environment the next step is to _________ any risks or hazards or problems
Identify
When can make driving on what kind of roles especially dangerous
Mountain passes and bridges. Roads with a lot of truck traffic
Michigan's move over law means you seen emergency vehicle parked on the right shoulder of the side of the road you're traveling upon you should...
Move over one lane to the left or slow down in your current lane if you can't move over
Leave Yourself an out
Move to the right shoulder and stop
Are you allowed to park in front of a driveway
No
If the center lane is marked with two solid yellow lines can you pass another vehicle
No
If you are Traveling 60 mph and have given yourself a three second following distance, if the vehicle ahead suddenly stops, have you given yourself enough time to stop in a necessary distance to avoid a collision
No
If you're driving a truck rear blind zone you cannot see the truck drivers reflection in his side mirror if you can't see him in his mirror do you think he can see you
No
Is it safe to put two tires by different manufactures on the same steering axle
No
Is your left turn lane is in the center of the road and can be used to turn left by traffic in both directions is this legal in Michigan to turn left out of a McDonald's restaurant driveway into a shared left turn lane and use it as a Lane in which to accelerate 500 feet before moving right into a through Lane
No
When attempting a three point turn you should attempt to back across a lane of traffic
No
Many vehicles have a compact spare tire in the trunk to be used when a vehicle has had a flat tire you should routinely drive with a compact spare tire on your vehicle
No compact spare tire should only be used on a very temporary basis
What type of insurance do you need to have
No fault
The traffic light is red and you're waiting behind 10 vehicles to turn right can you legally cut through the gas station on the right corner to avoid the traffic light
No in most circumstances. No unless you stop and buy gas before you proceed
Drive into many residential neighborhoods and you'll see uncontrolled intersections characteristics may include:
No stop signs or one side direction has none and other directions has a yield sign, no traffic lights to tell us what to do or who has the right of way, no crosswalk paint
You can speed up her alcohol is estimated from your liver by A. Exercising B.Drinking liquids C. Taking medication D.None of the above
None of the above
If you know someone has been drinking or taking drugs you should...
Not get into the vehicle
If your engine over heat should you continue to drive it to the nearest service station?
Not necessarily driving in this condition can turn a small problem into a larger problem what would be a blown engine
This light will come on if the _______ ______ is to low
Oil pressure
Where can you find details about the size inflation load rating and Manufactures name
On the side of the tire
It is easier to back into perpendicular parking space:
On your right
Indicates engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000)
Tachometer
Bicyclists
They must travel in the same direction on the roadways other cars. Should keep to the right whenever possible. Cannot ride side-by-side and less on a path designated for bikes
When driving in a curve which way will the vehicle tend to pull
To the outside of the curve
True or false 50 can affect both you're a vision and capacity in your depth perception
True
True or false over the counter drugs can affect your ability to drive
True
Which of the following sentences is true regarding large vehicles?
When following a large truck if you can't see the truck driver in his or her mirrors they probably can't see you, when a large truck is approaching your vehicle on the opposite side of a 2 Way Rd. there May be a jolt of win that rocks your vehicle as the truck passes this is called air turbulence, passing a large truck heading the same direction can take longer and require more passing space
The most dangerous time to drive is...
When the sun is setting also known as dusk
You compromise the see system when you:
When your in a hurry and make decisions at a fast pace
To make a left turn you should:
Where there are two left turn lanes illegal left turn lane which will put you in a position to make your next maneuver safely and legally
An upside down triangle is associated with which behavior
Yeild
If a driver is approaching an intersection must he or she yeild to any road users already with in the intersection
Yes
If you are turning left at a green light that is nice solid green arrow must to yield to oncoming traffic
Yes
What is the worst thing that could happen if you fail a road test?
You can hurt yourself or someone else if you have an accident during your road test
When you are driving with a vehicle equipped with antilock brakes
You should stomp and stay on the brakes for me to utilize the antilock breaks
Transmission that shifts to the appropriate gear by itself
Automatic transmission
The _____ ____ is also known as the gas pedal
Accelerator pedal
What is the minimum blood alcohol concentration can a person under the age of 21 be charged with violating Michigan law
0.02%
Email driver who weighs 175 pounds and consumers for drinks will have a blood alcohol concentration of___
0.1%
In Michigan in 2015 there were____underage drinking drivers involved in alcohol related accidents
10,265
How far ahead of a turn or changing lanes should you signal your intentions
100ft
The most dangerous time for young drivers fatal car crashes is
11 PM to 3 AM
What is the youngest age at which a driver can enter segment 1 of drivers education
14 years and 8 months old
To reduce blind spots, X ternal mirrors can be rotated out words by _____ degrees from the regular setting
15
What is the closest you can park to a fire hydrant
15 ft
To merge onto the expressway in a way that is least distractive
Accelerate to the flow of traffic. Look for a gap in traffic and plan to move smoothly into it. Use all of the acceleration lane before merging onto the nearest Expressway Lane
Seatbelt that the driver fastens
Active restraint
When pulling forward out of a perpendicular 90° parking space when should you turn your wheels
After the vehicles rear wheels clear the front end of the vehicle next to you
White pavement markings are found: A. At crosswalks B. At stop lines C. At the side of the road to signify parallel parking spaces D. All the above
All the above
Alcohol affects the body
Almost as soon as it is consumed
Regulates the black lighting on the instrument panel
Anti lock break
When exiting in expressway is typically best to decelerate
As soon as your vehicle moves onto the exit or deceleration lane that's why it's called the deceleration lane
What makes driving on hills dangerous
As you drive a pill it is often difficult to see the danger is hidden after the crest of the hill, non-fat rolls are always more dangerous than flat roads
As a driver you must Give a pedestrian in the right-of-way
At all times
Michigan has a regulatory speed limit which is absolutely TopSpeed allowed on the roadway. But, Michigan also has a sister-in-law that prohibit you from driving at a speed greater than which will permit you to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. So, for example, the regulatory speed limit may be 55 mph but the speed limit at which you should be driving on ice only be 5 mph this is known as the:
Basic speed limit law
Turns and curves are similar in that you should slow your vehicle
Before the turn or curve
You should avoid driving in other vehicles _____
Blind spots
Circle all that apply the normal tests that law enforcement uses to check alcohol drug use or done on
Blood, urine, breath
When you want to find the picnic area, hospital, or restaurant, what color sign would you look for
Blue
How do you boost another vehicle is his battery has
Both engines are off connect both red cable first connect black cable to boost your car battery and other end of cable to frame of car needeing the bost start boosters car first then the other car
Tap the ____ ____ to turn off cruise control and return speed to normal foot control
Break pedal
If you are impaired by alcohol or drugs which of the following may be affected A. Your ability to see/scab could be affected B. Your ability to decide what to do can be affected C. Your willingness to take a riskier is greater D. All the above are true
D. All the above are true
If you hit another vehicle and it results in to injury or death will it be a misdemeanor or a felony if you drove away from the scene of the accident
Felony
We're driving on a 2 Lane Rd. at night and a driver is approaching with his or her highbeam lights without dimming them what should you do?
Flash your highbeams on and off with your low beams on focus on the right edge of the road to avoid glare
What type of fish and should be used for judging reference points
Fringe vision
When this is on E you are about to run out of gas
Fuel gauge
As a human body cannot function without food and fluids in an electric car can also function with certain foods and foods namely
Gasoline and anti-freeze oil transmission fluid brake fluid and power steering fluid
Make sure they see you
Glad your head lights to alert an oncoming car
When a tire on your vehicle because what should you do
Grip the wheel firmly maintain your speed and slowly move off the roadway as far as possible to park and change the tire
Which of the following sentence is true regarding animals in your path of travel
If you cannot safely swerve to avoid a large animal break family then release the break just before hitting the animal
Legal or illegal: In a sharp mountain curve with an obstructed view
Illegal
Legal or illegal:Passing on the right and cross in the white line on to the shoulder
Illegal
Legal or illegal:When the center lane is a solid yellow line
Illegal
Which factors reduce traction
Improper tire inflation and road surfaces such as gravel or sand
Increase or decrease your following distance around a motorcycle
Increase
A body in motion will tend to move straight ahead unless a force acts upon it
Inertia
In the new strategy for setting your mirrors your ______ mirror is your primary mirror
Interior mirror
What are the most dangerous areas of the highway traffic system
Intersections
A vehicle with the high center of gravity:
Is not as stable as the vehicle with a low center of gravity, should be slow to a safe speed especially when cornering, is probably the worst vehicle a car race driver can operate any race track
When evaluating any of the backing maneuvers mentioned in this chapter what is the most critical question a driver needs to ask themselves
Is this maneuver safe?
While driving you Identify a driver on the road way that may be drunk or on drugs what is the first thing you should do
Keep your distance
To maintain the best traction on a snowy road...
Keep your steering movement smooth no sudden movements
Moving energy or momentum
Kinetic energy
From a 2 Way St. 2 one-way street with you should you begin and end your maneuver
Left most turning lanes to left most finishing Lane
Legal or illegal: when a center lane is a broken white line
Legal
Legal or illegal: when the vehicle ahead is paws to make a left turn you are passing on the right without your vehicle leaving the pavement
Legal
Legal or illegal:When you are on the expressway
Legal
Aim high in your steering
Look down the road not the good of your car
During fog which lights should you use
Low beam lights
To avoid having your hands positioned in such a way as to block the airbag...
Lower your hands today at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
We should always position our vehicles or move in the space area that:
Minimizes risk
Which of the following behaviors create a dangerous passing situation
Passing when there is a solid yellow centerline present
Airbag
Passive restraint
A person under the age of 21 who operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs may have to...
Pay a fee of $125 to reinstate her license after it has been suspended
It's nice to be able to identify problems but if u can't respond correctly and in time it doesn't matter much so if you search the environment and identify a problem it's time to:
Predict the potential outcomes associated with the problem
Which side would appear bearing a regulatory speed limit
Rectangular white sign with black print
Expressway driving involves a driver at higher speeds. On one hand, expressway driving can be easier since the roadway does not contain truck curves or other obstacles it is billed for high-speed travel and the other hand high speed travel has its own risky, namely:
Reduced reaction time required greater safety cushions and following distance. Quick maneuvers performed at higher speeds. Drivers to weave in and out of traffic passing other vehicles in both lanes
The law requires that you do which of the following when you have been involved in a crash...
Render reasonable assistance to those who are injured and make a police report if the property damage exceeds $1000
When you drive at the same speed in the same lane for long periods of time I can create a solution which creates drowsiness and fatigue known as highway hypnosis to help prevent highway have hypnosis it's best to
Rest before you drive, and pull into a rest area periodically to walk or rest
When a vehicle steer to love the vehicles wait it's transferred towards the
Right
The concept of _______ means that you pay attention to you were driving decisions, so that you can correct your errors and improve your driving
SEE
When backing turn your head in the____direction as the turn
Same
The SEE System is a system of looking, perceiving, and reacting appropriately in time. It is divided into three parts with five subparts what are these five subparts
Search, identify, predict, decide, execute
And example of a passive restraint device is
Seatbelt and what your passenger must fasten
Mental and physical fatigue can because by
Sun glare, illness, stress
Expressway markers are typically what shape
Shield
An automatic transmission vehicle does not have a clutch pedal. Instead the transmission automatically shift between gears as if you accelerate. For a standard transmission vehicle in order to accelerate the clutch pedal is depressed just before you:
Shift gears with the gear shifter
When your foot brakes stopped working you should
Shift to neutral and apply the emergency brake. Downshift and try to slow your engine vehicle speed that way. And for an uphill slope to reduce your speed
Large vehicles such as trucks buses and construction vehicles
Should be allowed extra room. Need more time to speed up, slow down and turn. May cause air turbulence
Your vehicle has skidded off the road into the snow what three things are most important to have in your vehicle
Shovel, sand or salt, a cell phone
Signs that tell us not to do something are typically
Signs with a red circle with a slash bar through the picture
Indicates the vehicles speed in miles per hour or kilometers
Speedometer
White diamond painted on the far left lane of the expressway means the lane is reserved for certain vehicles. vehicles that do not Qualify should not use Celine typical vehicles that may use the lane include
Taxis. Vehicles with a set minimum number of occupants usually two or more higher occupant vehicles which means HOVs
One characteristic of an expressway is that it has limited access what is this term mean
The only way to get onto the expressway or off of it is by an entrance or exit ramp. There are no intersections, railroad crossings, or traffic lights
How many things to consider before you enter a curve, namely:
The surface of the road and the sharpness of the curve, the traction of tires the speed limit, line of sight and slope of the road
Potholes can rack hold back on your steering and suspension system steering loss can be the result Evidence of other steering issues may include
Too much slope you play in the steering wheel. Vehicles pull up to the left or right at all times and still remaining centered in the lane. Lack of power steering fluid may lead to stay for difficult steering as well as squealing sound around corners
Controlled intersections typically include a traffic light a stop sign or some other signal that helps us tell what's expected. Roundabouts can be confusing if a driver does not know what to do upon entering or exiting them however if drivers know what's expected of them in a round about situation the benefits are as following
Traffic is calmed by keeping it moving and delays at common traffic lights are avoided
Michigan has had a huge thunder and lightning storm the powers out you get to an intersection and the lights are not working
Treat the intersection is a four-way yeild intersection
On hills a driver must pay careful attention to trucks because...
Trucks brakes can overheat and fail
T or F Driving in the mountains can affect the drivers health and vehicles operation system
True
T or F If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid right move your steering wheel in the same direction
True
T or F Singing to the radio may help the driver avoid highway hypnosis
True
T or F To avoid a head-on collision this to be better to move to the right rather than left off the roadway
True
T or F. You never know when a collision will give you rise to a lawsuit or result in an issue between insurance companies. For this reason both parties should exchange information at the scene of the accident that includes names phone numbers addresses license numbers proof of insurance and the names and addresses listed on the registration
True
True false commercial Motor vehicles have more blind spots than cars
True
True or false traction control systems allow Control of traction to retire that is spinning due to the very surface of the road underneath that tire. Will surface is very under each tire the traction control system can deliver the right response to the traction situation for each tire
True
True or false when you drive you Artie automatically give you consent to a drug or alcohol test
True
The type of T intersection interchange found one one expressway stops at another inter-state expressway is called
Trumpet interchange
At a four way intersection the law states that:
Went to vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time the driver on the left must feel to the driver on the right
How do you know you are traveling in the right direction on a two lane road
A yellow line will be on your left and a white line will be on your right
Some drivers think that total stop time only includes perception time, decision-making time, and reaction time. They must also remember that the vehicle continues to move forward during these phases. Therefore you must add______Time to the end of these three phases to calculate total stopping distance
Breaking
If your traffic light is red, but a police officer is waving you forward to come to the light, which of the following statements is true A. Obey the light and not the officer B. You should stop near the office and wait for a further signal C. You should obey the office and not the light D.None of the above is true
C. You should obey the officer and not the light
Which of the following statement is true? A. You will remain at level one until you have completed 90 days consecutive days of safe driving or reach the age 18 B. Traffic violations can keep you from advancing from level one to level two license C. To obtain your level two license, you must complete a road test D. All of the statements above are true
D. All of the statements above are true
Which of the following statements is true A. Three levels, The last of which occurs at 18 B. Two levels, the last of which occurs at age 16 C. Two levels, the last of which occurs after completing segment one of drivers education D. All of the statements above are true
D. All of the statements above are true
Think about inertia for a moment: If a body at rest tends to stay at rest until acted upon this concept could apply to (answer not necessarily from chapter; answer is found in students ability to reason) A. A lazy dog that is sleeping B. Ball at rest C. A parked car D. All the above
D. All the above
Taking risks while driving is like taking risks with monetary investments the rule that guides you includes A. Never risk more than you can afford to lose B. Don't risk a lot for a lil C. Consider the odds in your situation D. All the above are true
D. All the above are true
The word drivers communicate and regulate their driving behaviors is there traffic control devices. Do you signs and signals help tell us what to do and what not to do. Which of the following statements is true? A. Signs and guides us or green, blue, and brown B. Sounds that Warner's are yellow or fluorescent yellow green C. Construction signs are typically orange D. All the statements above are true
D. All the statements above are true
Using all your capacities or seeing , identifying and predicting what will happen In the high risk situation that lies ahead ahead of you on the right side of the road it's time for you too:
Decide the safest thing to do to minimize the risk and danger of the situation
How many levels of license are there
Three levels, the first of which you can start as early as 14 years and nine months old
Displays the mileage since it was reset to zero
Trip odometer
Adjusting all internal controls before you dry will help you keep your hands on the wheel while driving
True
Before entering your vehicle you should walk around the vehicle to make sure there are no objects in the vehicles pathway or leaks on the ground underneath the vehicle
True
Blind zones exist on both sides of your vehicle just behind your normal field of forward vision
True
In addition to checking your mirrors, you should take a glance at your blind spots before changing lanes
True
T or F Novice Drivers should always add additional space and distance between vehicles, because it gives them more time to think and react
True
T or F Regarding hand signals, holding your left arm straight out the window signifies a left turn, and holding that same left arm out the window with an elbow bent and a hand pointing straight up signifies a right turn
True
T or F The blind zone increases slightly want to be cool is in motion
True
T or F in Hand to hand push pool steering, your arms and never cross
True
The first thing you should do when you enter your vehicle is locked the doors
True
What is true and gambling is true and driving: " never risk more than you can afford to lose."
True
While driving her left foot should rest on the foot rest or dead pedal
True
Which of the following statement is true
When driving, if you have a stationary object at 60 mph your cartons to keep moving forward; your body tense keep moving forward; the inside of your body tend to keep moving forward.
Inertia also suggests that a body in motion will continue in a ______ line unless some force acts upon it
Straight
How many segments of drivers ed are there
2
The absolute minimum following distance a normal roads at lower speeds is a___ Second interval. The ideal minimum following driving distance is a___second interval and___Seconds for driving during adverse weather conditions
2,4,6
Your vision can be focused at least_____Seconds ahead of you as you drive:
20 to 30
Typical number of mirrors on an automobile
3, Rear view, and side mirrors
Which of the following statements is true regarding the most important feature of anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system avoids will lock, which improved stability and allows the driver to maintain the ability to steer the vehicle
If adjustable the head restraint should be lowered so that the bottom of the restraint reaches the top of your head
False
If the driver fastens the lower portion of the sea but it is safe and legal to slip the shoulder portion of the sea ball behind the driver if there are driver side airbags
False
It is safe to hold a dog on your lap while driving, since holding the dog will prevent it from becoming a flying object
False
T or F The best place for your hands to be positioned on the wheel is at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock
False
T or F The faster you travel to a stopping distance is needed to stop your vehicle safely
False
T or F Visual reference points are the same for all drivers
False
T or F you start an automatic Transmission in the neutral position and a standard transmission in the park position
False
There are typically three blind zones for cars into blind zone's for trucks
False
Your sister drove the car last and adjusted all seats to fit her. You're about to get into the car and drive to school in which order do you make your
Getting to the vehicle and adjust your seat first then adjust your side and rear view mirrors next
To sideswipe in object instead of hitting it straight on
Glancing blow
Get the big picture
See the whole environment
Transmission that requires the driver to shift from gear to gear manually using a clutch pedal and a 3,4,5 or 6 speed gear shift pattern
Stick shift or manual transmission
How can you activate the electrical activity in your car's battery during the cold weather
Turn your parking lights 5 to 10 seconds before starting your engine
