Drivers Ed Quiz

Why is the N.C. Department of Transportation constructing roundabouts instead of traditional intersections?

• To improve the safety of drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists

• To be able to have better visibility

• To help reduce the backups that stop signs and traffic signals can cause

• To take up less space than a traditional intersection

Answer explanation

Another good reason is, in the modern roundabout is much smaller than older traffic circles and it requires cars to travel at lower speeds. Roundabouts keeps crash rates down. In 2011, the NCDOT's Mobility and Safety Division recorded a 46% decrease of crashes in roundabouts.

What should you do when you approach a railroad crossing?

• Stop

• Keep alert

• Listen to music

• Drive over the railroad tracks

Answer explanation

When you approach a railroad track you should slow down, look both ways, listen for the train, keep alert, watch for the railroad crossing signal.

Why is night driving dangerous?

• Possible Distractions

• You cannot see as well

• Drivers tend to be tired and less alert

• A driver could be blinded by the headlights of oncoming cars.

Answer explanation

Some tips for night driving:

• -Stay on the right side of the road and use the edge of the road as a guide.

• -Never drive at a speed at which you can not stop within the distance you can see on the road ahead.

• -When an approaching vehicle does not dim its headlights, you can remind the driver by blinking your high beam once.

What should you not do when a blowout occurs?

• Steer gently to maintain control
• Find a safe place to move the vehicle completely off the road

• Continue driving at the same speed
• Immediately take your foot off the accelerator

Answer explanation

When a blowout happens you should:

• -Hold the steering wheel tightly and try to keep the vehicle straight on your side of the road.

• -Reduce speed by lifting your foot from the accelerator.

• -Do not apply the brakes until the engine has slowed the vehicle enough to allow you to maintain control of the vehicle.

• -Find a safe place to move the vehicle completely off the road.

What is the maximum speed limit for outside cities and towns?

• 35 mph

• 55 mph

• 45 mph

• 70 mph

Answer explanation

Maximum speed limits:

-In cities and towns = 35 mph

-For school buses = 45 mph

-For school activity buses = 55 mph

-Outside cities and towns = 55 mph

-For interstates = 70 mph

What are examples of distracted driving?

• Talking to passengers

• Watching the road

• Using a cell phone

• Eating and drinking

Answer explanation

Some other examples of distracted driving:

-grooming

-Reading maps

-Using a navigation system

-Watching a video

-Adjusting a radio

What can you do to prevent the loss of traction?

• Accelerate quickly
• Turn sharply
• Brake hard
• Drive at a speed that matches the road conditions

Answer explanation

Other examples includes:

-reduce speed

-increase space

-make speed changes gradually

-avoid abrupt changes in direction

-find the best past

How to prevent drowsy driving?

• Get a good nights rest

• Driving over 400 miles in a day

• heavy blinking

• Stop regularly when driving long distances

Answer explanation

Signs of drowsy driving is:

-You cannot remember the last few miles driven.

-You hit a rumble strip or drift from your lane.

-You yawn repeatedly.

-You have difficulty focusing or keeping your eyes open.

When would you want your front wheel pointing left when parking on hills?

• Downhill without a curb

• Uphill without a curb

• Downhill with curb

• Uphill with curb

What is the best way to handle a curve?

• 1. Slow down before you enter the curve

  2. Gradually increase your speed

  3. If you must brake in the curve, apply the brakes gradually

  4. Begin to turn the vehicle

  5. Stay on your side of the road

• 1. 1. If you must brake in the curve, apply the brakes gradually

  2. 2. Stay on your side of the road

  3. 3. Gradually increase your speed

  4. 4. Begin to turn the vehicle

  5. 5. Slow down before you enter the curve

• 1. 1. Stay on your side of the road

  2. 2. Begin to turn the vehicle

  3. 3. If you must brake in the curve, apply the brakes gradually

  4. 4. Gradually increase your speed

  5. 5. Slow down before you enter the curve

• 1. 1. Gradually increase your speed

  2. 2. Slow down before you enter the curve

     3. 3. Stay on your side of the road

     4. 4. If you must brake in the curve, apply the brakes gradually

     5. 5. Begin to turn the vehicle

Answer explanation

If you encounter a curve while traveling downhill:

1. Consider the pull of gravity.

2. Shift to a lower gear before moving downhill.

3. Begin to brake earlier and approach the curve more slowly than you would on a level roadway.