DE Final Exam Review

The major parts of the Highway Transportation System are the people who use the system, the vehicles used, and the

• roadways used by people.

• weather conditions on roadways.

• traffic signs used to control traffic.

• fuel and service stations for vehicles.

A sign shaped like this means

• warning.

• railroad crossing.

• route marking.

• school zone.

This yellow warning sign means:

• a left curve ahead.

• the roadway narrows.

• a winding road ahead.

• a divided road ahead.

Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might includ

• construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice.

• a broken headlight, bald tires, and dirty windshield.

• a broken headlight, bald tires, and dirty windshield.

• a wasp on your dashboard, drinking while driving, and worn wiper blades.

A closed zone means

• you are restricted from parking.

• you can drive without restrictions.

• a space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel.

• a target area.

When you must handle several hazards at the same time, the best tactic is to

• compromise the hazards.

• adjust speed to separate the hazards.

• minimize, then separate the hazards.

• minimize, then compromise the hazards.

A turnabout maneuver is risky because

• there is no signal for a turnabout.

• you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic.

• it must be made at an intersection.

• other drivers might not yield to you.

When a vehicle's speed triples, how much more distance does it need to stop?

• about double the distance

• about nine times the distance

• about six times the distance

• about three times the distance

The center of gravity of a vehicle is that poin

• around which all weight is evenly balanced.

• that is farthest from the ground.

• near the front bumper.

• about three feet under the roadway surface.

When a moving object hits something, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits?

• Gravity

• traction

• distance traveled

• Speed