Practice Exam 4
The amount you must pay to obtain your learner's permit is ____ .
$21.50
____ occurs when a thin sheet of water gets between the road surface and a vehicle's tires, causing them to lose contact with the road.
Hydroplaning
When a driver has a total of 7 points, what is one of their options?
a driver can have 3 points deducted if he/she satisfactorily completes a driver improvement clinic
Seatbelts must be required for the following occupants:
all occupants
When changing a flat tire, it is important to
block the wheels or tires
When preparing to drive on the interstate, ____ .
plan your trip in advance
To properly jump start a dead battery, the red cable attaches to the
positive terminal
When jump starting a dead battery, the black cable attaches to the
negative terminal
When backing a vehicle, do not exceed more than _____ .
10 mph
If you accumulate as many as ___ points within a 3 year period, your license may be suspended.
12
If a person refuses to take a chemical test, their license may be immediately revoked for:
12 months
If you refuse to take a breathalyzer test, you lose your license for how long?
12 months
How many points do you get for passing a stopped school bus
3
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is
35 mph
Total number of hours to complete driver's education is:
36
The percentage of highway death caused by drunken persons is about ______ .
38%
The maximum speed limit for interstates is ___ mph.
70 mph
Car A is traveling south on a 2 lane road. Car B is traveling north on the same 2 lane road. Both cars arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time. Car B has their left turn signal on, Car A does not. Who must yield?
Car B
What could occur when your vehicle has a faulty exhaust system?
Deadly fumes can enter the car
The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 moved the drinking age ____ .
From 19 to 21
3 cars arrive at a 4-way stop at nearly the same time. What determines which car has the right of way?
The car without another car on their right
When changing lanes to the right, the third step is:
check your side mirror
Anti-lock brakes can help improve stopping capability, which means ______ .
distance needed to stop the vehicle
When your car runs off the road at 40 mph, what should you do first?
ease your foot off the gas pedal
When improperly jump starting a dead battery, there is danger of ____
explosion
When approaching a driver with their high beam headlights on, you should:
flick your high beams on and off to notify them look to the right side of the road to stay in your lane
When something catches your attention while driving, _____ .
immediately turn your attention to the road ahead
What do you sign before you get your license, agreeing to submit to a breathalyzer/field sobriety test:
implied consent
The second number in liability insurance (30-60-25) covers what?
injuries to all people
What does the first number in the insurance (30-60-25) represent?
injuries to one person
Under the points system, a driver who gets 12 points in 3 years may
lose his or her license.
A driver who gets 12 points within 3 years may
lose their license
All cars must be equipped with this
muffler
If you are unsure if the car is started or not, what should you do?
press on the accelerator
The third number in liability insurance (30-60-25) covers what?
property damage
A yellow circular sign is:
railroad crossing
A safe driver frequently checks what?
rear-view and side view mirrors
When performing a quick stop, the first place you should look is
rear-view mirror
A stop light consists of three lights colored from top to bottom which are
red, yellow, green
Signs that are red, white, and black are
regulatory signs
As you approach a railroad crossing, you must __.
slow your speed, keep alert, and watch for the railroad crossing signal
A driver will lose his or her license if he or she is convicted of _____ .
speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone
A space cushion while driving is considered
the distance between you and the car in front of you
When making a left hand turn into a 4 lane highway, the following lane is yours:
the lane closest to you
Farm equipment is a hazard to the road because:
they go too slow they are difficult to pass they can take up more than 1 lane
Motorcycles are particularly dangerous because
they offer little protection in an accident they are hard to see during turns
If you must drive during fog, _____ .
turn on your low beam headlights
When driving through heavy fog, you should ____ .
turn on your low beam headlights
When driving on the interstate, be sure to check ______ .
vehicle's water, oil, tires, and gas before leaving on your trip
A regulatory sign that has an upside down triangle is _____ .
yield
In the event you are involved in a crash, ____ .
you must stop the vehicle immediately - if you do not stop, you have violated the law take precautions to prevent further crashes at the scene do whatever you can to help those that have been injured