Drivers Ed. Unit 1 Test M-R

The point of drivers education is

• to learn the skills necessary to be a good driver

• to become an alert knowledgeable and skillful driver

• to understand the problems of driving

• all of the above

Driver education isn't just about driving it also explains

• how your personality affects your driving

• how to maneuver and control your vehicle

• how alcohol impairs your ability to drive

• all of the above

In addition to driving skill another personal factor that can affect how safely you drive is

• what you had to eat that day

• your emotional state

• the weather

• your luggage

You should always drive

• at the safest speed depending on the conditions

• just below the speed limit

• with the flow of traffic

• at the speed limit

in 1995 federal law was changed to make the speed limit

• 55MPH

• 65MPH

• 70 MPH

• up to each state to decide

Traffic signals are usually located at intersections because

• it is most convenient

• the level of risk is heightened at intersections

• more people can see them better

• the level of risk is reduced at intersections

At a flashing traffic signal that is red you must

• slow down and proceed with caution

• slow down only if there is cross traffic

• stop

• stop only if there is cross traffic

a flashing traffic signal that is yellow is much the same as a

• stop sign

• yield sign

• speed limit sign

• railroad crossbuck sign

When an officer is present and directing traffic at an intersection you must pay attention to the

• traffic control device

• officer

• officer unless the light is red

• traffic control signal unless the officer is looking right at you

lane use lights indicate

• which lanes you can use at any given time

• when to stop and go

• when you can turn right

• when a lane is too full to be used