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Driver's Ed

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Risk factors are contributed by

a)

drivers and pedestrians

b)

vehicles

c)

roadway environments

d)

all answers

2.

The correct driver seating position includes

a)

hips pushed all the way to the back of your seat

b)

heel on floor, ball of foot on the brake

c)

knees and elbows slightly bent and torso at least 10 inches away from steering wheel.

d)

all answers

3.

Push-pull steering technique is used for

a)

making most turns

b)

driving through curves

c)

making sharp turns

d)

making most turns and driving through curves

4.

To make a smooth stop

a)

trail brake just before stopping

b)

push to the point of resistance

c)

release the pedal just before stopping

d)

gently pump the brake

5.

Before making a turn, you should

a)

see a clear path, and then turn your head before turning the wheel

b)

see a clear path, and then accelerate hard

c)

stop, and the proceed

d)

turn your wheel first, and then turn your head

6.

What part of your vision lets you see details?

a)

fringe vision

b)

central vision

c)

peripheral vision

d)

blind spot

7.

Aiming for targets helps you

a)

steer accurately

b)

find information early

c)

plan far ahead

d)

all answers

8.

The transition peg for a left turn is

a)

the right rear door post

b)

the left front corner post

c)

space under the inside rear-view mirror

d)

the left rear door post

9.

You are the driver in the photo. What is the correct target?

a)

the car on the left

b)

the garage door on the right

c)

the garage door on the left

d)

the parked trick on the right

10.

Where should you focus your central vision?

a)

the car on the left

b)

the garage door on the right

c)

the garage door on the left

d)

the parked truck on the right

11.

You are the driver in the photo. Your car is off target. Where should you focus your central vision?

a)

on the center line, the left edge of the lane

b)

on the sidewalk, near the right edge of the roadway

c)

on the light pole ahead

d)

on the billboard to the right

12.

To get back on target you should

a)

steer sharply to the left, toward the center of the road

b)

hold the wheel straight

c)

steer slightly to the left, towards the pole

d)

steer sharply to the right, toward the billboard

13.

The transition peg for a right turn is the right front door post.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

A target can be a moving object if it is in the center of your intended path.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Hold the wheel at '8 & 4' or '10 & 2' for best control of the vehicle.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Always make sure you have a clear path before moving your vehicle.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

What's the transition peg for a right turn?

a)

above the center of the steering wheel

b)

under the rear-view mirror

c)

behind the left front corner post

18.

What's the transition peg for a left turn?

a)

above the center of the steering wheel

b)

behind the left front corner post

c)

below the rearview mirror

19.

What's the transition peg for on target?

a)

above the center of the steering wheel

b)

below the rear-view mirror

c)

behind the left front corner post

20.

The purpose of traffic signs are

a)

to direct, to decide, to stop

b)

to observe, to direct, to guide

c)

to stop, to warn, to decide

d)

to regulate, to warn, to guide

21.

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

a)

A hazard is ahead

b)

The action is not allowed

c)

Diagonal crossing is permitted

d)

2 roads intersect ahead

22.

Your traffic light changes the yellow as you're approaching an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

a)

Signal for a right turn on slow

b)

Go through if no other vehicles are coming

c)

Accelerate to clear the intersection

d)

Make every reasonable effort to stop

23.

A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a

a)

Recreation area

b)

Speed zone

c)

Construction zone

d)

School zone

24.

What is the standard reference point for 3 to 6 inches away from a line on the right?

a)

Approximately one foot from the left corner of hood

b)

Center of the hood

c)

Middle of the right half of the hood

d)

Corner post or side mirror

25.

What is the standard reference point for 3 feet away from a line on the right?

a)

Approximately one foot from the left corner of hood

b)

Center of the hood

c)

Middle of the right half of the hood

d)

Corner post or side mirror

26.

What is the standard reference point for 3 to 6 inches from a line to the front?

a)

Approximately one foot from the left corner of hood

b)

Center of the hood

c)

Middle of the right half of the hood

d)

Corner post or side mirror

27.

What is the standard reference point for 3 to 6 inches away from my line on the left?

a)

Approximately one foot from the left corner of hood

b)

Center of the hood

c)

Middle of the right half of the hood

d)

Corner post or side mirror

28.

Which of the following potential stop positions is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

Staggered stop position

b)

Legal stop position

c)

Safety stop position

d)

None of the above

29.

Your car is positioned as illustrated in the diagram to the right in your view is blocked. Which of the following stop positions will you use to get a better view?

a)

Staggered stop position

b)

Legal stop position

c)

Safety stop position

d)

None of the above

30.

What is the correct side position to begin a precision right turn where no bike path is present?

a)

6 feet away from the right edge of the roadway

b)

3-6 inches away from the right edge of the roadway

c)

3 feet away from the right edge of the roadway

d)

8 feet away from the right edge of the roadway

31.

The photograph indicates what?

a)

The forward position to begin a stopped right turn

b)

The safety stop position

c)

The front bumper is aligned with the edge of the roadway

d)

All answers

32.

The speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

The odometer in your car measures total miles traveled.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

A hole in traffic is larger than a gap in traffic.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

When this symbol appears on the dash, it's time to change the oil.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

To effectively search an intersection from a stopped position, you should look 90 degrees left, right, and the left again.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Car A is in which lane position (LP)?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

38.

Car B is in which lane position (LP)?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

39.

Car C is in which lane position (LP)?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

40.

At a 4-way uncontrolled intersection, who must yield?

a)

The person on the right must yield to the person on the left

b)

The person who reaches the intersection first gets to go first

c)

The person on the left must yield to the person on the right and pedestrians

d)

The persons who do not stop first must yield to the person who did stop first and all persons must yield to pedestrians

41.

Line-of-sight restrictions

a)

temporarily or permanently prevent you from occupying space

b)

never prevent you from occupying space

c)

have little or no importance when driving

d)

limit your ability to gain good information about the condition of your intended path-of-travel

42.

Path-of-travel problems

a)

temporarily or permanently prevent you from occupying space

b)

never prevent you from occupying space

c)

never limit you ability to gain good information about the condition of your intended path

d)

limit you ability to gain good information about the condition of your intended path

43.

At an uncontrolled T-intersection, who is required to yield?

a)

The driver on the through street must yield to any traffic on the right

b)

The driver on the road that ends at the T-intersection must yield to all cross traffic

c)

Drivers must yield to traffic that reaches the intersection before them

d)

Drivers must yield to all traffic on the left

44.

To track accurately when backing straight, you should look to the rear

a)

in your rear-view mirror

b)

over your left shoulder at a rear target

c)

anywhere you want

d)

over your right shoulder at a rear target

45.

You are the driver in the photo. You are about to turn right. Your central vision should be focused where as you turn?

a)

the left edge of the line

b)

the target area

c)

the right edge of the lane

d)

the forward position reference point

46.

How should you use your fringe vision to make this precision right turn?

a)

See areas A, B, and C with fringe vision

b)

See areas B, C, and D with fringe vision

c)

See areas A, C, and D with fringe vision

d)

See areas C, D and B with fringe vision

47.

What are the yielding requirements when entering a roundabout?

a)

Yield to traffic and pedestrians waiting to enter the roundabout

b)

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

c)

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and pedestrians

d)

Yield to traffic and pedestrians to the right

48.

Which diagram illustrates a safety stop?

a)

front bumper before the stop line and crosswalk

b)

front bumper even with the curb line

c)

front bumper fifteen feet behind the stop line, when you're first in line and in the inside lane

d)

none are correct

49.

Which diagram illustrates a legal stop?

a)

front bumper before the stop line and crosswalk

b)

front bumper even with the curb line

c)

front bumper fifteen feet behind the stop line, when you're first in line and in the inside lane

d)

none are correct

50.

Which diagram illustrates a staggered stop?

a)

front bumper before the stop line and crosswalk

b)

front bumper even with the curb line

c)

front bumper fifteen feet behind the stop line, when you're first in line and in the inside lane

d)

none are correct

51.

When backing a vehicle, you are required to yield to

a)

all traffic

b)

all traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists

c)

only pedestrians and bicyclists

d)

you are not required to yield when backing

52.

When turning left, you must yield to

a)

traffic

b)

pedestrians

c)

bicyclists

d)

all are correct

53.

The safest way to change your direction is to

a)

make a U turn

b)

make a Y turn

c)

back from an alley or driveway onto the roadway

d)

drive around the block

54.

The pivot point used for backing turns is located where on your vehicle?

a)

the center of the hood

b)

above the front tires, above the center of the side fenders

c)

above the center of the rear tires or rear corner post

d)

the center of the rear window

55.

When performing a backing turn, you should target to the rear by looking

a)

over your left shoulder to back to the left and over your right shoulder to back to the right

b)

over your right shoulder to back to the left and the right

c)

at your inside rear view mirror when backing to the right or the left

d)

at your inside and outside mirrors when backing either way

56.

You are the driver in the photo. You intend to turn right at the intersection. What is the correct target to use as you approach the intersection?

a)

the pedestrian on the left

b)

the small window near the driveway of the house

c)

the large window on the end of the house

d)

the tree on the right

57.

Which of the following is a line-of-sight problem caused by traffic or other vehicles?

a)

hill crest

b)

curve

c)

semi-truck you are following too closely

d)

yield sign

58.

Yielding in traffic means

a)

slow or stop to allow other to go before you

b)

stop at stop signs and traffic lights

c)

others stop for you

d)

speeding up to avoid a collision

59.

Accurate perception requires that you know

a)

where to search and what to search for

b)

how to encourage others to yield

c)

where to go and what to do when you get there

d)

all are correct

60.

To find information early, search from one target area to the next using your

a)

peripheral vision

b)

night vision

c)

central vision

d)

fringe vision

61.

What is a closed zone?

a)

No parking is allowed

b)

A stop is required before entering that space

c)

There is a blockage to your line-of-sight or path-of-travel

d)

The target area is a closed zone

62.

How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path-of-travel?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

63.

The red traffic light in the photo is in what range?

a)

target area range

b)

4-second danger zone

c)

15-second range

d)

6-second following range

64.

The three steps of zone control are find, solve, control

a)

true

b)

false

65.

The higher your speed, the more distance you will cover each second.

a)

true

b)

false

66.

The correct hand signal for a left turn is

a)

the left arm extended out the driver side window and bent upward

b)

the left arm extended straight out the driver side window

c)

the left arm bent downward and extended out the driver side window

d)

the left arm extended straight out the passenger window

67.

When communicating with other roadway users, you can

a)

usually assume that they understand your intentions

b)

be confident they will yield to you

c)

never assume that they understand your intentions

d)

be confident they understand your intentions

68.

Charging a closed front zone

a)

increases your closure rate and closes you space to the front very quickly

b)

compromises vehicle balance because braking actions are late and hard

c)

forces cars in the rear to brake hard and late and increases chance of being rear-ended

d)

all are correct

69.

When you are first in line and your red light changes to green, you should

a)

delay your start two seconds and search the intersection before proceeding

b)

delay your start four seconds to avoid any possible collisions

c)

start without delay to allow traffic behind you to move

d)

start immediately but check left for traffic

70.

If the car ahead doesn't see the traffic light change to green, alert them with a long blaring horn.

a)

true

b)

false