2018-19 Final Exam for Driver Ed

When properly seated behind the wheel, the driver should:

• sit a minimum of 10 inches from the steering wheel
• see the rear bumper of the vehicle
• be far away from the radio controls
• not reach the control pedals comfortably

The primary focus of traffic laws is to:

• get poor drivers off the road
• collect revenue through fines and tickets
• better enable drivers to predict the actions of others
• slow traffic through neighborhoods

The primary purpose of the parking brake is to:

• stop your vehicle on a slick surface
• stop your vehicle in an emergency
• hold the vehicle in place when parked
• hold the vehicle only when parked on a hill

At an intersection w/a stop sign, stop line and pedestrian crossing, the driver must stop:

• at the stop sign
• at or before the stop line
• at the pedestrian cross walk
• at the edge of the intersection

Which steering technique is correct when backing a vehicle?

• steering the same direction you want the car to move
• steer right on the wheel to make the car go left
• steering the opposite direction you want the car to move
• turn the wheel twice as much

What must you do at a flashing yellow light?

• slow down and proceed with caution
• be ready for the traffic light ahead
• stop and wait until the light stops flashing
• stop and proceed only when clear

The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign w/black markings is to:

• guide drivers to rest areas
• warn of hazards ahead
• provide route information
• indicate a lower speed limit

What does searching for threatening objects or conditions in traffic depend on most?

• perfect vision
• knowing the street or area
• keep your eyes moving
• seeing out of the corners of your eyes

The best way to avoid getting in an emergency driving situation is to:

• keep your eyes glues on the target

• keep your car in good mechanical condition

• use the rear and side mirrors

• continually search for threatening objects or conditions

Which step in the decision making process has a driver just taken when he determines what will probably happen next?

• search
• evaluate
• execute
• question