Driver's Education Quiz

What is the purpose of the Highway Transportation System?

• To provide entertainment for drivers

• To move people and cargo in a safe and efficient manner

• To create traffic congestion

• To increase the number of vehicles on the road

What are the three parts of the Highway Transportation System?

• Roadway users, bicycles, and pedestrians

• Roadway users, vehicles, and roadways

• Roadway users, traffic lights, and road signs

• Roadway users, highways, and parking lots

What are the three skills of the driving task?

• Reaction skills, observation skills, and communication skills

• Decision-making skills, coordination skills, and concentration skills

• Driving skills, parking skills, and navigation skills

• Physical skills, mental skills, and social skills

What factors might affect your ability to be a safe driver?

• Political, religious, and philosophical factors

• Educational, cultural, and technological factors

• Financial, social, and environmental factors

• Physical, mental, and emotional factors

How many licensed vehicles are on the roads?

• Hundreds of vehicles

• Thousands of vehicles

• Millions of vehicles

• Varies depending on the location

What should you do to be safe when sharing the road with larger vehicles?

• Ignore them and focus on your own driving

• Learn how to adjust your driving to their size and weight

• Tailgate them to stay safe

• Speed up to pass them quickly

What should you consider when driving on roadways?

• Driving conditions such as rain, snow, and ice

• The type of vehicles on the road

• The speed limit on the road

• The number of lanes on the road

Which government entities are responsible for regulating the Highway Transportation System?

• Federal, state, and local governments

• International organizations

• Private companies

• Non-profit organizations

What is the IPDE process?

• An organized system for seeing, thinking, and responding during the driving task

• A method for calculating fuel efficiency

• A technique for parallel parking

• A strategy for avoiding traffic congestion

What is the first step in the IPDE process?

• Predict when and where possible points of conflict may develop

• Identify important information on the current driving situation

• Execute the correct action(s) to prevent conflict

• Decide when, where, and how to communicate