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When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
B & C
More than __ of Americans regularly take perscription medicine
1/2
Which of the following hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel
8 and 4 o clock
Texting drivers are up to __ times more likely to be involved in a crash overall
8 times
Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver
False
Which gear minimizes engine revolutions and increases fuel economy?
Overdrive
A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that
Provides a safe travel path
The most common form of color blindness if the inability to distinguish between
Red and green
How does a driver know if an interstate highway run east-west or north-south
Route number
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point
Slightly above ears, centered
Drivers should look
20-30 seconds ahead = open road
When should you adjust your speed to turn?
Before turning
What is GDL
Graduated Drivers License
Which of the following will held a drinker sober up from the effects of alcohol
Time
__ are the most important part of any vehicle
Tires
Drivers __________ are the group most likely to fall asleep while driving
Under the age of 30
When you are turning, you should
Use extra caution and yield right-of-way to other drivers.
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as __ miles per hour
35
What should you NOT do when you see the flashing lights of a police officer behind you
Reach for anything
If you employ a good visual search while driving, you will:
Search 20-30 seconds ahead
Freeway speed-change (weave) lanes are:
Used for both acceleration and deceleration
A solid yellow centerline on your side of the road means
you may not pass
Nearly what of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash their first 12 months of licensed driving.
1/2
IN vehicles equipped with a driver's side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches away from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash.
10 inches
Drivers should maintain a visual control zone of at least __ ahead.
12 to 15
The effects of alcohol will start with the
1st drink
How much water is needed to carry a car away
2 feet
If you text and drive, you are _____ times more likely to veer off the road and crash
3 times
A driver should maintain a minimum following distance of
3 to 4 seconds
If a vehicle's speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ___ times.
4 times
As few as __ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle
6 inches
The maximum speed limit in Hawaii is
60 mph
Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as __ percent
90%
Vehicles use the most fuel when:
Accelerating
When you are entering the highway, you need to
Adjust speed and position to avoid collisions
Following another driver too closely, or tailgaiting, is considered
Aggressive driving
Chronic diseases can include conditions such as
All of the above
Driving coaches can be more effective if they:
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 reason people use legal drugs?
All of the above
What factors affect your BAC level
All of the above
What information do you need to exchange with the other drivers and any injured persons if involved in a crash?
All of the above
What techniques can you use 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
A driver's license
All of the above (gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways, serves to verify each driver's knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways, and can be taken away by the state).
An adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with:
All of the above (time, space, visibility)
Road users are allowed to use _____ to communicate with each other.
All of the above.
You should avoid passing another vehicle
As you approach a hill crest
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
BAC stands for
Blood alcohol concentration
As a driver you have a responsibility to pedestrians that is
Both legal and moral
A human's 24 hour cycle of energy is called the
Circadian rhythm
The three categories of distraction include visual, manual, and __.
Congitive/mental
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/driving
Double solid yellow lines mean
Drivers prohibited on both sides to pass/take over
What is a DRE?
Drug Recognition Expert
What is the MOST important step in safely changing lanes?
Ensuring that the lane to change to is open
Compared to following a passenger sedan, how far back should you follow a motorcycle?
Farther back from the motorcycle
When should you NOT use cruise control?
In rainy and other slick conditions
How does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill
It lengthens braking distance
__ are especially prone to their brakes overheating when they're being driven downhill.
Large trucks
___ 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 the first thing you should do when you turn your right or left wheels off the roadway?
Look and steer when you want your vehicle to go
What should you do if a fire breaks out under the hood?
Make sure you and other passengers are out and away from the vehicle
While driving on a two lane roadway, you encounter a fire truck coming towards you with its siren and emergency lights on. You should
Move off the roadway and stop until the firetruck passes you
Drivers entering a roundabout
Must yield the right of way to vehicles already within the roundabout
What is an example of a stimulant
Nicotine
__ Is an effective way to remain awake after becoming sleepy while driving
None of the above
A skid occurs when your rear tires lose contact with the road surface
Oversteer
Alcohol affects a drinker's behavior as soon as it
Reaches your brain
A flashing yellow signal light means a driver should
Slow down and proceed with caution
What should you do to prevent distractions by eating, personal grooming, and setting audio preferences?
Take care of it before driving
If two drivers on crossing paths drive at a 4-way STOP sign intersection at the same time, who should yield to who?
The car furthest to the right has the right of way
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
Animals are especially dangerous when you see them near the roadway because
Their size and quick movements
Hydroplaning occurs when _____.
Tires ride up on a film of water
The adhesion, or grip, between the tires and the road surface is called
Traction
Roundabouts are considered
Traffic calming devices
To check your mirror blind areas, you should
Turn you head and check over your shoulder in direct of the blind spot area.
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
When you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear view mirror
__ is an example of road rage
Yelling and/or threatening road users
When it is raining, when should you use cruise control?
You should not use cruise control
The most efficient way to merge two lanes of traffic into one lane is to use the technique
Zipper merge
After you start the engine, you should
all of the above
The __ tire's contact pitch, the __ traction the tire has with the road surface
larger, more AND smaller, less
When driving in a parking lot, drivers should use __ acceleration
light
New drivers tend to __ the risks involved in driving on any road.
underestimate