Driver Ed - Final Exam - Part III

The majority of vehicle collisions are caused by

• driver error
• weather conditions
• roadway and environmental causes
• vehicle malfunction

Which of these will NOT immediately improve fuel economy?

• reduce top speed 
• reduce weight
• place car in neutral when idling
• proper tire pressure

Which response best describes defensive driving?

• know your state's laws
• anticipate actions of others
• always yield right of way to other drivers
• take the right of way whenever possible

An automatic transmission car stalls while driving. What must be done before attempting to restart?

• shift to neutral
• get a jump start
• shift to low
• shift to park

You see a yellow diamond shaped sign ahead. Your first response should be

• remove foot from accelerator
• prepare for lane change
• apply brakes gently
• scan for hazards and information

In the Smith System, "leaving yourself a way out" means

• leaving a door unlocked

• deciding to change direction

• parking so your door is not blocked

• leaving a secondary escape path

When properly adjusted, the rear and side view mirrors of an automobile will eliminate all blind spots.

• True
• False

Locking all doors will do little to prevent passengers from being thrown from the vehicle.

• True
• False

The parking brake should be set only when parked on a very steep hill.

• True
• False

All driving situations involve some risk.

• True
• False