DE Chapter 5 Review

One of the factors that affects a car's acceleration rate is the road surface

• True

• False

Accelerating quickly saves on fuel costs

• True

• False

For best foot control while accelerating, you should press gently on the accelerator with your heel.

• True

• False

It is safe to look at the speedometer while driving as long as you do it by taking quick glances.

• True

• False

__________acceleration is recommended in most cases.

• Gradual

• Sudden

You need_________ time to pass another vehicle when traveling at 50 MPH than at 30 MPH

• More

• Less

A heavy truck needs_________ time and distance to decelerate than cars do.

• More

• Less

As the speed of the vehicle increases, the rate of acceleration is ___________?

• Higher

• Lower

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Backing to the left

,

(b) Changing Lanes

,

(c) Steering straight backward

,

(d) Backing to the right

• both hands on steering wheel

• both hands on sterring wheel

• Left hand on steering wheel and right arm on back of seat

• Left hand on steering wheel and right arm on top of seat

Reorder the following: putting a vehicle in motion

• Look over Shoulder

• Check Mirrors/Signal

• Release parking brake

• Shift into gear

• Press firmly on brake