Final Exam Review - Drivers Education

What is a controlled intersection?

• An intersection that has a stop sign, signal light or yield sign.

• An intersection that is controlled by an officer.

• An intersection that has construction signs.

• An intersection with a sign that says slow down.

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

• An intersection where no other cars are there.

• An intersection with 1 stop sign and 1 yield sign.

• An Intersection without signals or stop signs.

• The intersection has 1 stop sign.

How do you separate hazards?

• scanning
• avoid changes in speed or direction
• use hand signals
• adjust your speed to put distance between multiple hazards

You have the right of way at an intersection

• any time you have a two-second gap

• when the signal light is flashing

• only when other drivers give it to you

• if there is no police officer present

When following a bus across a railroad crossing, you should

• be prepared for it to stop
• increase speed and pass
• yield right of way to the train
• look 12 seconds ahead

An intersection with a left-turn light, a green arrow, or a delayed green light has

• a protected left turn
• an unprotected left turn
• a partially protected turn
• a semi-protected left turn

Good drivers deal with drivers who cannot or will not perform in a safe and responsible manner by:

• challenging them

• compensating for them

• insulting them

• ignoring them completely

The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the

• driver who obeys traffic laws

• traffic engineer

• state legislature

• police officer

The basic speed law requires you to drive

• at the maximum posted speed limit

• above posted minimum speed limit

• within 5 mph of the 55 mph speed limit

• no faster than is safe for existing conditions

Placing a heavy luggage filled carrier on top of a car

• raises the car's center of gravity

• increases the stability of the car

• causes the car to hug curves

• increases fuel mileage