Final Exam Review

When a driver judges how much risk is involved in a situation or driving maneuver, he or she should consider the following factor (s):

• The space needs of the car and the maneuver to be made

• The time necessary to perform the maneuver

• Roadway conditions present at the time

• All are Correct

The amount of risk involved in a driving situation may be managed by:

• Increasing the time necessary to respond to dangerous events

• Decreasing vehicle control

• Driving through the risky situation at a high rate of speed

• Giving up and going home

When properly seated behind the wheel of a vehicle, the driver should:

• Sit a minimum of 10 inches from the steering wheel

• See the rear bumper of the vehicle

• Be far away from the radio controls

• Not reach the control pedals comfortably

The primary focus of traffic laws is to:

• Get poor drivers off the road

• Collect revenue

• Better enable highway users to predict the actions of other users

• Slow traffic through neighborhoods

The primary purpose of the parking brake is to:

• Stop your vehicle on a slick surface

• Stop your vehicle in an emergency

• Hold the vehicle in place when parked and protect the transmission

• Hold the vehicle only when parked on a hill

At an intersection controlled by a stop sign where there is a stop line and marked pedestrian crosswalk, an approaching driver is required to stop:

• At the stop sign

• At or before the stop line

• At the pedestrian cross walk

• At the edge of the intersecting street

Which steering technique is correct when backing?

• Steer in the same direction you want to move the car

• Steer right on the wheel to make your car go left

• Steer in opposite direction you want the back of the car to go

• Turn your wheel twice as much

What must you do at a flashing yellow light?

• Slow down and proceed with caution

• Be ready for traffic light ahead

• Stop and wait until light stops flashing

• Stop and proceed only when clear

The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to:

• Guide drivers to rest areas

• Warn of hazards ahead

• Provide route information

• Indicate a lower speed limit

What does searching for threatening objects or conditions in traffic depend on most?

• Perfect eyes

• Knowing the street or area

• Keep the eyes moving

• Seeing out of the corners of your eyes