How to Drive Chapter 3

To operate a vehicle smoothly and safely you should direct your attention ahead:

• 4-5 seconds.

• 6-8 seconds.

• 12-15 seconds.

• 20-30 seconds.

Your eyes see:

• Only what you look directly at.

• What your brain directs them to look at.

• One half of what they are capable of seeing.

• None of the above is correct.

It is more difficult to steer if you fail to:

• Use your turn signals.

• Adjust your rearview mirror.

• Maintain an upright seating position.

• All of these are correct.

When you are driving you should be able to determine whether you can safely move your vehicle into a space located:

• To the side.

• To the front.

• To the rear.

• All of these are correct.

When the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a constant speed, the suspension load is:

• Stable.

• To the right.

• To the rear.

• To the front.

Steering quickly results in:

• The headlight beams dipping forward.

• A shift of weight from one side of the vehicle to the other.

• Both A and B are correct.

• Neither A nor B is correct.

A vehicle's suspension balance is affected by all of the following with the exception of:

• Brake application.

• Rate of acceleration.

• Steering input.

• Angle of the driver's seat.

When you sit upright in the driver's seat your ability to see the driving environment is:

• Minimized.

• Maximized.

• Not affected.

• None of these are correct.

When driving, you control the vehicle with the:

• Brakes.

• Steering wheel.

• Accelerator.

• All of these are correct.

When you direct your attention 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle and to both sides of the vehicle, you are more likely to identify objects or conditions that could increase your level of risk.

• True

• False