EXAM 1 REVIEW

How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside the vehicle be performed?

• When you first buy the vehicle.

• Every so often (at least once a week).

• Every time you drive.

• Only if something goes wrong

When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:

• Approach the driver’s door from the rear of your vehicle, with your back to approaching traffic.

• Approach the driver’s door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic

• Never enter using the driver’s door

• Keep your keys concealed

Which of these hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel?

• 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock

• 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock

• 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

• None of these

In vehicles equipped with a driver’s side airbag, sitting closer than _______ inches from the steering wheel increases risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash.

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:

• Slightly above your ears

• Slightly below your ears

• At the base of your neck

• As high as the adjustment will allow

Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?

• 33

• 50

• 67

• 90

Drivers should develop the habit of searching  ___seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk.

• 2 to 3

• 7 to 9

• 12 to 15

• 20 to 30

A teen driver’s chance of crashing is higher when driving:

• Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• A shared family vehicle

• Monday through Thursday

• To and from school

Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?

• The length of a driver education course

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 5 years

Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:

• Failing to yield the right of way

• Driving too fast for road conditions

• Being distracted

• All of the above