WorksheetsDr Ed Ch. 8 quiz 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When following a large truck, you should leave a greater than two-second following distance because
a)
you have enough clear sight distance.
b)
you need more clear sight distance.
c)
the truck is in your blind spot
d)
the truck needs greater stopping distance than cars
2.
A jogger is safest when
a)
using a sidewalk or jogging area
b)
using the street at night
c)
running in the street facing traffic
d)
running in the street against traffi
3.
When a person leaves the car, he/she becomes
a)
protected by other vehicles
b)
a pedestrian
c)
able to avoid cars
d)
a visual obstruction to others
4.
prior to changing lanes a driver should always do this to ensure nothing is in there blind spot
a)
check their outside mirror in the direction they are going to move
b)
check their rear view mirror
c)
check all their mirrors
d)
glance over your shoulder
5.
How should a motorcyclist cross railroad tracks?
a)
as close to a right angle as possible
b)
parallel to the tracks
c)
accelerate while crossing the tracks
d)
in a low gear
6.
what differences between a car and a bicycle place the bicyclist at a major disadvantage in any collision?
a)
size and speed
b)
shape and speed
c)
weight and speed
d)
size and shape
7.
what should you following distance be if you are being tailgated?
a)
6 seconds
b)
4 seconds
c)
3 seconds
d)
2 seconds
8.
An oncoming motorcyclist is signaling for a left turn. A car driver preparing to turn left in front of the motorcycle should complete the turn only after the motorcycle has
a)
braked to a complete stop
b)
cancelled the turn signal
c)
started into the path of a left turn
d)
fully completed the left turn
9.
During rain or snow, you should predict that pedestrians will
a)
pay extreme attention to traffic
b)
pay little attention to traffic
c)
yield right-of-way to vehicles
d)
walk slower than in good weather
10.
Most states require that when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a two-way street, others
a)
in the oncoming lane must stop
b)
in the same lane must stop
c)
in both directions must stop
d)
should slow and prepare to stop
11.
Because a motorcyclist can drive in several different positions within a traffic lane, car drivers should
a)
avoid using the same lane as the motorcyclist
b)
make extra effort to be aware of the motorcyclist
c)
stay to the left in the lane
d)
stay behind the motorcyclist at all times
12.
The plastic device attached to the helmet to protect a motorcyclist eyes is a
a)
sun visor
b)
face shield
c)
eye guard
d)
polaroid filter
13.
You are following a truck on a two-lane road. You are near the top of the hill. When is the best time to pass the truck?
a)
just before the truck reaches the crest of the hill
b)
when the truck is halw way down the hill
c)
when the truck is just over the crest of the hill
d)
when the truck is at the bottom of the hill
14.
A motorcycle passenger
a)
increases motorcycle stability
b)
decreases stopping distance
c)
might cause control problems for the motorcyclist
d)
makes the motorcycle more visible
15.
Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-semitrailer?
a)
they make very wide right turns
b)
the truck driver cannot see you
c)
you cannot see in the lane ahead
d)
they can stop in a shorter distance than your cars needs
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