WorksheetsDrivers Education Test #1 on Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
The point of driver’s education is _________________.
to learn the skills necessary to be a good driver.
to become an alert, knowledgeable and skillful driver.
to understand the problems of driving.
all of the these.
What factors cause young drivers to be over-represented in crash statistics?
lack of experience
drive at dangerous times
transporting laughing, talking passengers
all of these.
*Management of _________ refers to what you can see from behind the wheel, how well you see it and the ability of others to see you.
visibility
time
space
your senses
Mangement of ________ refers to distance.
visibililty
space
time
your senses
Managment of _______ refers to the ability to judge your speed and the speed of other vehicles and highway users.
visibility
visibility
time
your senses
One way to control risk in driving is _________________.
anticipate the actions of others.
hurry to get where you are going.
assume you have the right of way.
drive really slowly.
The components of the highway transportations system include all except
motor vehicles.
streets and highways.
animals.
people.
Approxiamately, how many licensed drivers use the HTS?
65 million
127 million
169 million
194 million
Collison is another word for ____________________.
crash.
avoidance.
yield.
condition.
One of the foundational factors for effective driving is _______________.
understanding choices and options.
taking charge.
trusting that others know what you are going to do.
being a nice person.
The noncrash costs of driving include _____________________.
operating costs.
food costs.
medical costs.
entertainment costs.
The way you weigh benefits you receive from driving versus what driving a vehicle actually costs is called ________________.
environmental costs.
fixed costs.
cost benefit ratio.
operating costs.
Environmental effects that have been linked to motor-vehicle use include _____________
air pollution.
hazardous waste dumping.
urban sprawl.
all of these.
If everyone used safety belts and helmets, the number of lives that would be saved every year is _____________.
3,000
10,000
17,000
22,000
The basic speed rule says that you should always drive ______________.
at the safest speed depending on the conditions.
just below the speed limit.
with the flow of traffic.
at the speed limit.
To obtain a license, your state will test your knowledge of ___________________.
the A-B-C’s.
signs, signals, and markings.
sports trivia.
the U.S. Presidents.
When purchasing a vehicle, you must__________ to show who is responsible for operating the vehicle.
make sure it has a full tank of gas.
fill up the tires.
register it with the state.
get it washed.
Posted speed limits tell you _______________.
the slowest speed at which you can drive.
how fast to drive.
the maximum speed at which you can drive under the best conditions.
under the best conditions.
what speed to set your cruise control.
Seven states have enacted laws restricting the use of what while driving?
windshield wipers
radios
cell phones
makeup mirrors
Which statement is true?
You should always yield the right of way to any emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, that has its sirens on and lights flashing.
You should always yield the right of way to people who are blind and carrying a white cane or using a guide dog.
You should always yield the right of way to pedestrians, especially those using crosswalks.
all of these
Which law has every state enacted that describes a person, who operates a motor vehicle with a blood concentration level above a defined limit, as being unlawful?
Implied Consent Law
Administrative Law
Basic Speed Law
Illegal Per Se Law
The higher the speed, _______________________________.
the more time the driver has to react.
the less distance it takes to stop a vehicle.
the greater the chance the vehicle will roll over or skid on a turn.
the less chance of collision and property damage.
Aggressive driving is _________________________.
a courteous behavior.
a threat to the safety of others.
fun and safe.
the best way to drive.
An example of reckless driving would be ______________.
driving under the influence.
listening to the radio while driving.
singing while driving.
driving in the rain.
Fixed speed limits ______________________.
are just suggestions.
do not change.
are set very low.
can be safely ignored.
The purpose of a regulatory sign is to ____________________.
control the movement of traffic.
tell you how to get where you are going.
explain the rules of the road.
regulate how much traffic is on the road.
The shape of most regulatory signs is a _____________________.
vertical rectangle.
triangle.
trapezoid.
square.
As you approach a yield sign, you should __________________.
slow down and check oncoming traffic.
not slow down but accelerate quickly to beat the flow of traffic.
slam on your brakes and pull over.
all of these.
On multilane roadways, railroad tracks crossing the roadway will be marked by _____________________.
crossbuck signs and flashing red lights and signal bells.
men with flags and yellow hats.
toll booths.
emergency vehicles.
When you see a pedestrian or school-zone sign, you must _______________.
stay in the left lane.
increase your speed.
slow down and proceed with caution.
only pay attention if you can see pedestrians or school children.
Shared left-turn lanes mean that _____________.
only vehicles going east can use this lane to turn left.
all vehicles going north can use this lane to turn left.
only vehicles going west can use this lane to turn left.
all vehicles moving in either direction can use this lane to turn left.
You cannot pass on a road when ________________.
two solid, double yellow lines divide the roadway.
broken white lines divide the lanes.
broken yellow lines divide the lanes.
two solid, double white lines divide the roadway.
Double-dashed yellow lines on the pavement indicate ________.
a passing lane.
a reversible lane.
a parking lane.
a slow lane.
Solid white lines between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction ____________________.
discourage passing at high-risk locations.
encourage passing at high-risk locations.
prohibit passing at high-risk locations.
do not indicate if passing is legal.
A solid white line can indicate ____________________.
the side of the roadway.
a bicycle lane on the right side of the highway.
a breakdown lane on the right side of the highway.
all of these.
At a flashing traffic signal that is red, you must _______________.
slow down and proceed with caution.
slow down only if there is cross traffic.
come to a full stop and proceed on when safe to do so.
stop only if there is cross traffic.
A yellow flashing traffic signal means you should __________.
stop.
slow down and proceed with caution.
remain at current speed.
speed up to get through intersection as fast as possible.
What type of sign is one with a chevron pointing left?
regulatory
warning
international
guide
Which sign tells the driver that a minimum number of passengers are required to drive in this restricted lane?
Yield sign
Chevron sign
HOV sign
Scenic Area sign
A vehicle’s control system includes _____________.
wheels and tires.
front and back seats.
accelerator and brakes.
hood and trunk.
Power brakes require less foot pressure to operate than nonpower brakes, but they ____________________.
keep your car from skidding.
do not shorten the distance needed to stop.
should not be used in emergency situations.
do not make your brakes last longer.
The extra pedal in a vehicle with a manual transmission is called a(n) _____________________.
go pedal.
brake pedal.
clutch pedal.
accelerator.
Rearview and sideview mirrors are useful when you are ____________.
starting out or changing lanes.
putting on makeup.
looking at other people in the car.
checking the weather behind you.
When looking over your shoulder at another lane or checking your side mirrors to change lanes, you should ___________________.
take as long as you need to make sure it is clear.
keep looking over your shoulder as you change lanes.
keep watching the side mirrors as you change lanes.
limit yourself to a quick glance to detect the presence of objects.
Air bags ___________.
require the driver to deploy them.
require the passenger to deploy them.
are active safety devices.
inflate automatically and deflate again in a fraction of a second.
If you wear a shoulder-lap safety belt, your risk of being killed in a vehicle collision is reduced by _________________.
17 Percent
33 percent
45 percent
50 percent
When the alternator is not working properly, you should
___________________.
go as fast as possible to a service station.
turn on the heat and roll down the windows.
turn off unnecessary electrical devices.
replace all fluids.
A blind spot is ________________.
when you cannot be seen by other cars.
when you cannot see around a corner.
when you are driving into the sun.
an area of the road you cannot see while driving the vehicle.
Before you enter your vehicle, you should _________.
wash it.
check the surrounding area, the body and wheels of the car.
lock it.
make sure it is your car.
Emergency flashers will warn other drivers that ________________.
your vehicle is stopped on or near the roadway.
you are driving normally, with the flow of traffic.
your alternator is damaged.
they should not try to pass you.
