drivers ed test
when approaching your vehicle parked at a curb you should
B and C
texting drivers are up to _____ times more likely to be involved in a crash overall
8
you should avoid passing another vehicle
as you approach a hill crest
Freeway speed-change (weave) lanes are
used for both acceleration and deceleration
when you are turning you should
Use extra caution and yield right-of-way to other drivers.
drivers ____ are the group most likely to fall asleep while driving
under 30
compared to following a passenger sedan, how far back should you follow a motorcycle
Farther back from the motorcycle
the adhesion or grip between the tires and the road surface is called
traction
how much water is needed to carry a car away
two feet
hydroplaning occurs when
your tires ride up on film of water
the most efficient way to merge two lanes of traffic into one lane is to use the technique
zipper merge
in vehicles equipped with a drivers side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches away from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash
10
the effects of alcohol will start with the
1st drink
driver should look
20-30 seconds ahead on an open road
if you text and drive you are ___ times more likely to veer off the road and crash
3
a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of
3-4 seconds
hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___ miles per hour
35
which of the following hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel
9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as
90%
following another driver too closely or tailgating is considered
Aggressive driving
which way should your front wheels be turned when parking uphill next to a curb
Away from the curb
____ requires driving at speeds that are reasonable and prudent for conditions
Basic speed law
how does a driver know if an interstate highway runs east west or north south
By the route number
drivers should use ___ braking when slowing the vehicle to prevent abrupt weight transfer
Controlled/Squeeze
your cell phone should be put on ___ before you start driving
Do not disturb or driving mode
double solid yellow lines mean
Drivers traveling in both directions are prohibited from passing
what is a DRE
Drug Recognition Expert
what is the most important step in safely changing lanes
Ensuring the lane to which you plan to move is open
what does GDL stand for?
Graduated Drivers License
how does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill
It lengthens braking distance
while driving on a two lane roadway, you encounter a fire truck coming toward you with its siren and emergency lights on, you should
Move off the roadway and stop until the fire truck passes you
drivers entering a roundabout
Must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already within the roundabout
what should you not do when you see the flashing lights of a police officer behind you
Reach for any object, or into the glovebox, console or other closed area or under your seat or down to the floorboard
alcohol affects a drinkers behavior as soon as it
Reaches your brain
what should you do to prevent distractions by eating, personal grooming, and setting audio preferences
Take care of it before you start driving
if two drivers on crossing paths arrive at a 4 way stop sign intersection at the same time who should yield to who
The driver to the left should yield to the driver on the right
Animals are especially dangerous when you see them near the roadway because:
Their size and quick movements
roundabouts are considered
Traffic calming devices
___ is an example of road rage
Yelling and/or threatening a roadway user
after passing a vehicle it is safe to return to your lane when
You can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear view mirror
when it is raining, when should you use cruise control
You should not use cruise control in these conditions
vehicles use the most fuel when
accelerating
when you are entering the highway you need to
adjust speed and position to avoid collisions
Driving coaches can be more effective if they
all of the above
a drivers license
all of the above
after you start the engine you should
all of the above
an adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with
all of the above
chronic diseases can include conditions such as
all of the above
road users are allowed to use ___ to communicate with each other
all of the above
traffic control devices use ___ to communicate their messages
all of the above
what are possible signs of aggressive driving
all of the above
what are some common situations that might require you to change lanes
all of the above
what are some reasons people use legal drugs
all of the above
what factors affect your BAC levels
all of the above
what information do you need to exchange with the other drivers and any injured persons if involved in crash
all of the above
what is an expected benefit of self driving vehicles
all of the above
what techniques are used to save fuel
all of the above
which areas are likely to freeze before other road surfaces
all of the above
which of the following are maneuvers for reversing direction
all of the above
which outcome is an expected benefit of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
all of the above
the ___ tires contact patch, the ___ traction the tire has with the road surface
b and c
if you employ a good visual search while driving you will
be searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle
when should you adjust your speed to turn
before turning
BAC stands for
blood alcohol concentration
as a driver you have a responsibility to pedestrians that is
both a and b
a humans 24 hour cycle of energy is called the
circadian rhythm
the three categories of distraction include visual manual and
cognitive (mental)
Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver
false
when should you not use cruise control
in rainy and other slick conditions
if a vehicles speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle
increases by 4
___ are especially prone to their brakes overheating when they're being driver downhill
large truck
when driving in a parking lot drivers should use ___ acceleration
light
___ is the imaginary line extending from your eyes to a point of focus
line of sight
oxidation the burning of alcohol takes place in the
liver
what is first thing you should do when you run your tight or left wheels off the roadway
look and steer where you want to go
what should you do if fire breaks out under your hood
make sure you and any passengers are out and well away from vehicle
what is an example of a stimulant
nicotine
____ is an effective way to remain awake after becoming sleepy while driving
none of the above
when driving a vehicle with ___ the driver does not need to be as attentive to the driving environment
none of the above
more than ___ of americans regularly take prescription medicine
one half
nearly ___ of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving
one half
which heat minimizes engine revolutions and increase fuel economy
overdrive
an ___ skid occurs when your rear tries lose contact with road surfaces
oversteer
a reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that
provides a safe travel path
before driving an unfamiliar vehicle on public roads, a driver should
read the vehicle owners manual
the most common form of color blindness is the inability to distinguish between
red and green
in a vehicle with advanced driver assistance technologies, a driver
should drive as if the vehicle did not have those technologies
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point
slightly above your ears
a flashing yellow signal light means a driver should
slow down and proceed with caution
when using ground viewing you are not looking for
the color of a vehicle to your side
with hand to hand steering
the left hand works the left side of the wheel
which of the following will help a drinker sober up from the effects of alcohol
time
___ are the most important part of any vehicle
tires
to check your mirror blind areas you should
turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind area
new drivers tend to ___ the risks involved in driving on any road
underestimate
