Drivers education
when properly seated behind the wheel of a vehicle, the driver should be _ in. from the steering wheel
10
5 lines next to a sideways semicircle represents
a high beam indicator
as people get older, their vision, hearing and reaction time deteriorates. to compensate for their losses, older drives are forced to drive more slowly and cautiously and tend to avoid driving at certain times. when encountering older drivers on the road, it is important to
be understanding of their needs, avoid cutting them off, avoid becoming angry or trying to get back at them for their behavior
primary purpose of traffic laws
better enable highway users to predict the actions of other users
you can be fined up to $1000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for
dumping or abandoning an animal on the highway
safe drivers should check their mirrors
every five to seven seconds
California's DUI laws only apply to driving under the influence of alcohol. they do not apply to driving under the influence of drugs
false
a truck driver's only blind spot is directly behind the vehicle
false
do not operate heavy machinery means farm equipment or tractors only
false
even if you refuse to submit a blood-alcohol-content (BAC) level test, the DMV will presume you are innocent until proven guilty
false
motorcycle operators or their passengers are not required to wear a helmet
false
you may drive on the left side of the highway to pass a vehicle that is near the top of a hill or blind curb
false
what should you do to keep from getting tired on a long road trip
get a lot of rest before you start, avoid taking drugs that can make you drowsy, stop at rest stops regular even if you aren't tired
the primary purpose of the parking brake
hold the vehicle in place when parked and protect the transmission
which of the following statements about a motor vehicle is true
it can cause injury or even death, it should be handled with the same caution as with a deadly weapon, it can cause extensive property damage
to make sure it is safe to change lanes you should do which of the following
look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
a car has stopped at a crosswalk to permit someone to walk across. may you pass that car?
no
is is ever legal to exceed the maximum speed limit on a highway
no
is it ever okay to throw a cigarette from your vehicle
no
may you pass another car by crossing over the double or parallel solid line
no
you are approaching a railway crossing and the warning signal is operating. may you cross slowly without stopping if you see that no train is coming
no
you see a no U-turn sign at the intersection. may you make a U-turn at the intersection if the traffic signals are operating
no
you see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle in your rear-view mirror. should you speed up to prevent delaying it
no
a red curb means you can
not park or stop
name one optional control on the vehicle
power window switch
when braking on a slippery road you should
pump the brakes gently
alcohol has which of the following effects on a person's ability to drive safely
reduced steering ability, reduced good judgement, less muscle control
which of the following statements are true
road rage is up 50 percent since 1990, more people are carrying weapons, more vehicles are sharing the road which causes more tension and a higher likelihood of highway road rage
which of the following should you do to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching
slow down and let the car pass, and then pass he bicyclist
wearing a seat belt while driving will
stop the forward momentum of your body if you have a collision
friction is affected by which of the following
the material used to construct the road, road-surface conditions including factors due to weather, the weight of your vehicle
which of the following are important factors when deciding a driving speed
the number and speed of the other vehicles on the road, whether the surface is smooth rough graveled wet or dry, bicyclists or pedestrians waling on the edge of the road
the top of the steering wheel should be no higher than:
the point at which you feel is comfortable
young drivers are more willing to take risks compared to other drivers because
they have a false sense of securty
which of the following is true of large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction
they often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
when merging on a freeway, enter the freeway at or near the speed of
traffic
a driver should be especially careful near school zones because children may not recognize the danger of traffic and they may suddenly run across the street
true
as a driver you should now that children have a much narrower field of vision than adults
true
road rage is the result of overreaction to another motorist's poor driving or lack of consideration
true
when driving downhill, gravity will cause your car to go faster, and you may need to shift to a lower gear or smoothly apply your brakes to slow to a safe speed
true
when you approach a stopped school bus with flashing lights you must come to a complete stop
true
zero-tolerance laws exist in all states prohibiting those under 21 from drinking and driving
true
if you hit a parked car, and you are unable to find the owner, should you leave a not in, or attached to, the parked car giving your name and address
yes
my you park for a limited time next to a green curb
yes
on a two-way street, should you begin a left turn from the left lane that is nearest the center of the roadway
yes
the roadway is marked with a solid line and a broken line. the broken line is nearest your side of the road. may you pass over the lines if it is safe
yes