Chapter 1 – Workbook Answers

Explain the stages of Michigan's GDL.

• Learner's Permit, Intermediate License, Full License

• Beginner's License, Intermediate License, Advanced License

• Provisional License, Full License, Advanced License

• Initial Permit, Provisional License, Full License

The purpose of the HTS (Highway Transportation System) is to:

• facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods.

• provide entertainment for travelers.

• serve as a historical landmark.

• generate revenue for the government.

Identify at least two interior controls and two display lights on the dashboard.

• Steering wheel, Gear shift, Turn signal indicator, High beam indicator

• Brake pedal, Accelerator, Oil pressure light, Battery light

• Windshield wiper control, Headlight switch, Seatbelt warning light, Check engine light

• Radio control, Air conditioning control, Door ajar light, ABS light

Express the importance of becoming familiar with different vehicle controls, gears, and safety devices before driving.

• It ensures safe and efficient driving.

• It is not necessary for experienced drivers.

• It only matters for new drivers.

• It is only important for manual cars.

Describe how to approach your vehicle safely.

• Check your surroundings and ensure it's safe to approach.

• Run quickly to your vehicle without looking around.

• Approach your vehicle with your eyes closed.

• Ignore any potential hazards and proceed directly.

Describe how to perform pre-drive checks before driving.

• Check mirrors, seatbelt, and fuel level

• Start the engine and drive immediately

• Only check the fuel level

• Ignore all checks

Explain how to adjust a vehicle for your comfort and safety.

• Adjust the seat and mirrors to fit your body and ensure clear visibility.

• Only adjust the mirrors for better rear view.

• Focus solely on adjusting the seat for comfort.

• No adjustments are necessary for comfort and safety.

Explain how to adjust your mirrors.

• Adjust the side mirrors so you can barely see the side of your car.

• Position the rearview mirror to show the entire back window.

• Tilt the mirrors downward to see the road.

• Set the mirrors to show the sky.

Explain where blind zones are and how to check them.

• Blind zones are areas around a vehicle that cannot be seen using mirrors alone. To check them, a driver should turn their head to look over their shoulder before changing lanes.

• Blind zones are areas directly in front of the vehicle. To check them, a driver should use the rearview mirror.

• Blind zones are areas only on the passenger side of the vehicle. To check them, a driver should use the side mirrors.

• Blind zones are areas only at the back of the vehicle. To check them, a driver should use the backup camera.

Explain the advantage of using reference points.

• Reference points help in determining the position of an object.

• Reference points are used to measure temperature.

• Reference points are used to calculate speed.

• Reference points are used to determine the color of an object.