Chapter 8 Quiz

Distance scanning helps you:

• avoid abrupt stops

• identify hazards early

• avoid radical speed changes

• all of the above

As a general rule, look about (a)   ahead of your vehicle.

• 1-2 seconds

• 6-7 seconds

• 12-15 seconds

• 20 seconds

How often should you check your mirrors while driving?

• Every 2 seconds

• Every 4 seconds

• Every 10 seconds

• Every 20 seconds

Which of the following are potential hazards you must be aware of while driving?

• Stopped vehicles

• Pedestrians

• Accidents

• All of the above

Which of the following scenarios could indicate a distracted pedestrian?

• Someone looking straight ahead at oncoming traffic

• Someone looking down while reading a text on a cell phone

• Someone looking both ways before entering a crosswalk

• All of the above

What is a potential sign of a distracted driver?

• The car in front of you has its cruise control set and maintains a consistent speed

• The truck in front of you stays in its lane and maintains a consistent speed

• The SUV behind you cut off another driver and is now swerving and tailgating you

• All of the above

Which type of mirror is designed to eliminate as much of your blind spot as possible?

• Convex mirrors

• Plane (west coast) mirrors

• Fender mirrors

• Rear view mirrors

If you need to see down the sides and towards the rear of your trailer, what mirror should you use?

• Convex mirrors

• Plane (west coast) mirrors

• Fender mirrors

• Any of the above would work equally well

When adjusting your mirrors, what should you see in the inside vertical edge of your plane (west coast) mirrors?

• The trailer body

• Part of the trailer

• A point on the ground 30 feet away

• A point on the ground 35 feet away

When changing lanes, check your mirrors:

• before you change lanes.

• after you signal and as you begin the lane change.

• after you compete the lane change.

• all of the above.