Ch 1/2 Study

Of all the possible causes of collisions, what is by far the most common?

• road rage

• steering wheel failure

• slick roadway

• driver error

Which of the following is not connected with a state's driver's license?

• sales tax

• implied consent law

• learner’s permit

• organ donor program

Learning to drive is a

• continuous process.

• one-time course.

• reaction process.

• licensing course.

What IPDE step do you use when you apply the brake to stop?

• identify

• execute

• predict

• decide

Which of these statements is false?

• A collision always involves a moving vehicle and another moving object.

• Any driver involved in a collision must stop.

• A collision happens when a vehicle hits another object, whether or not that object is moving.

• Sometimes even good drivers cannot avoid collisions.

The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to

• ease demands on other transportation systems.

• move people and cargo safely and efficiently.

• provide escape routes from natural disasters.

• provide employment for federal and state workers.

The high collision rate of beginning drivers is due mostly to

• lack of experience.

• use of older cars.

• low minimum licensing age.

• inadequate traffic enforcement.

Low-risk driving requires

• complete knowledge of engine mechanics.

• superior physical skills.

• continually monitoring vehicles and roadway users around you.

• an aggressive attitude.

The most important step in considering organ donation is

• discussing your decision with your family.

• getting a full check-up.

• determining your blood type.

• signing the organ donor form.

Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?

• distance judgment

• social skills

• physical skills

• visual acuity