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Drivers ed

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle when its parked at a curb?

a)

from the front( to see approaching traffic)

b)

from the side(to see passing cars)

c)

from the back(to avoid moving traffic)

2.

What is the primary reason that safety bells are important to a driver in a crash?

a)

high beams

b)

inertia

c)

speedometer

d)

throttle control

3.

the safest place for a child, especially in a vehicle equipped with airbags, is where

a)

on the right side of the back seat

b)

on the left side of the back seat

c)

in the middle of the back seat

4.

due to the airbag inside, you should be seated at least how far away from the steering wheel?

a)

4 inches

b)

6 inches

c)

8 inches

d)

10 inches

5.

If the head restraint on your seat is adjusted properly, where should it be in relation to the persons head?

a)

behind the middle of the back of a persons head

b)

in correlation to the ears

c)

2 inches away from the neck

6.

properly adjusted head restraints are most useful when your vehicle is hit from which direction?

a)

the side

b)

the rear

c)

the front

7.

which mirror setting reduces blind spots around the vehicle and shoulder turning?

a)

front windows

b)

windshield

c)

enhanced mirror setting

8.

how should drivers use their mirror while driving?

a)

drivers should focus and never glance

b)

drivers should check every 5 seconds

c)

drivers should check every 15 seconds

d)

drivers should glance at their mirrors often when driving

9.

what are the vehicle reference points used for?

a)

they are used as guides to determine the positioning of the vehicle in the roadway

b)

they are used to help with parking

c)

they are used to switch lanes properly

d)

they are used to start the car

10.

If there is an airbag in your vehicles steering wheel, where is it best to keep your hands?

a)

10 and 2 or 9 and 4

b)

9 and 3 or 8 and 4 position

c)

9 and 3

d)

8 and 4

11.

what is push-pull steering?

a)

pulling the steering wheel down to make a better turn

b)

pushing the steering wheel down to make a better turn

c)

pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down

d)

honking the horn multiple times to test the sound

12.

what is hand-over-head steering?

a)

pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down

b)

pushing the steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand is pulling down the wheel

13.

why must a driver check mirrors and check over the shoulder when changing lanes or passing another vehicle

a)

so you can see and be seen

b)

so you can safely accelerate without hitting other drivers

c)

the drivers view is blocked

14.

you know its safe to return to your lane after passing a vehicle when you see what?

a)

a driver tailgating you

b)

a driver approaching your right side

c)

a driver approaching your left side

d)

the head lights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror

15.

what are the 3 levels of braking?

a)

coasting, controlled braking, threshold braking

b)

controlled braking, accelerating, turning

c)

coasting, decelerating, shifting gears

d)

threshold braking, signaling a turn, coming to a complete stop

16.

you see an advisory sign just before a curve that reads "25 mph" under ideal conditions, what do you do?

a)

reduce your speed to 10 mph around the curve

b)

reduce your speed to 25 mph around the curve

c)

accelerate your speed by 10 mph around the curve

d)

accelerate your speed by 25 mph around the curve

17.

the speed limit in a mobile home park is

a)

15 mph

b)

25 mph

c)

45 mph

d)

55 mph

18.

the speed limit in a subdivision is

a)

55 mph

b)

15 mph

c)

25 mph

d)

70 mph

19.

the speed limit in a business district is

a)

55 mph

b)

70 mph

c)

45 mph

d)

25 mph

20.

the speed limit for if a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying is

a)

45 mph

b)

70 mph

c)

25 mph

d)

55 mph

21.

the speed limit for an unmarked road is

a)

45 mph

b)

55 mph

c)

25 mph

d)

15 mph

22.

what is the purpose of traffic control devices

a)

to check all directions before proceeding

b)

to slow down down and proceed with caution and safety

c)

to provide information to road users so they can safely move along a highway, street, pedestrian facility or bikeway

d)

to turn right

23.

what are 3 types of traffic control devices

a)

traffic signs

b)

railroad tracks

c)

traffic signals

d)

pavement markings

e)

rumble strips

24.

when you're stopped at an intersection and want to turn right, which direction should you look before you turn?

a)

look both ways before crossing

b)

right, left, right again

c)

left, right, left again

d)

check your rearview mirrors

25.

which type of sign control the movement of traffic?

a)

regulatory signs

b)

stop signs

c)

yield signs

d)

stop lights

26.

what color and how many sides is a school zone sign?

a)

yellow/green with 5 sides

b)

blue with 4 sides

c)

brown/yellow with 3 sides

d)

yellow with 3 sides

27.

signs that indicate motorist information and recreation signs are which colors?

a)

blue and yellow

b)

red and white

c)

yellow and black

d)

blue and brown

28.

you're stopped at a red light. You've checked the intersection to see that it is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. Unless a sign tells you not to, you may then:

a)

turn right

b)

turn left

29.

True or False: After stopping at a red light and seeing there are no pedestrians, vehicles, or signs saying not to, you are allowed to turn left onto a one-way street.

a)

false

b)

true

30.

A traffic signal changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take.

a)

slow down and proceed with caution

b)

make every reasonable effort to stop safely

c)

check all directions

d)

turn right

31.

When approaching a green light, you see the pedestrian signal change to "Don't Walk." What does this mean for your green light?

a)

it will turn green soon

b)

it will turn red soon

c)

It will turn yellow soon

32.

You are the first in line at an intersection when the light turns green. What should you do before you begin to move ahead?

a)

check in all directions before proceeding

b)

slow down and proceed with caution

c)

look right, left, then right right again

d)

look left, right, then left again

33.

what must you do at a red flashing light?

a)

yield

b)

stop and go when its safe(like a stop sign)

c)

make every reasonable effort to stop safely

34.

When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light, what should you do?

a)

slow down and proceed with caution

b)

stop and go when its safe

c)

check all directions before proceeding

35.

If you're in the left turn lane and there's a flashing yellow light, what color light does oncoming traffic have?

a)

green

b)

yellow

c)

red

36.

if a pedestrian goes to walk in front of you, regardless of the situation, you do what?

a)

stop

b)

yield

c)

slow down then proceed with caution

37.

when you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, how do you know which vehicles are allowed to pass?

a)

trucks farther from the line

b)

the vehicles closest to the broken yellow line

c)

motorcycles by stop signs

38.

what is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes if traffic moving in the same direction?

a)

encourages you to slow down

b)

encourages you to adjust lane position

c)

discourages lane-changing in high risk locations

d)

discourages lane chaining in low risk locations

39.

if a lane is reserved for a special group of users, what shape is marked on the lane?

a)

diamond

b)

circle

c)

triangle

d)

square

40.

how many second ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems?

a)

40 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

60 seconds

d)

15 seconds

41.

define the line of sight

a)

seeing from your peripheral vision

b)

scanning all areas while driving

c)

an imaginary line that runs from your eyes to a point of focus

42.

the entire area of road and surroundings you can see is called what

a)

line of sight

b)

field of view

43.

a 3 second following distance is acceptable under normal, safe, and dry driving conditions when driving under what MPH?

a)

15 MPH

b)

45 MPH

c)

20 MPH

44.

when being tailgated, you should should leave more space in which area around your vehicle

a)

front

b)

rear

c)

sides

45.

when practical, it is best to have a space of at least how many feet on both sides of your vehicle?

a)

6 feet

b)

3 feet

c)

8 feet

46.

the one way street you're driving on has a parked cars to the left, but no people on the right. Where should you position you vehicle?

a)

to the left part of your lane

b)

to the right part of your lane

47.

When driving and there are parked vehicles to your right, and oncoming traffic to you left, where should you position your vehicle?

a)

the left of the lane

b)

the right of the lane

c)

the middle of the lane

48.

how should you respond when meeting an oncoming vehicle on a 2-way, 2-lane city street with no parked cars on either side?

a)

adjust lane position slightly right of center

b)

adjust lane position slightly left of center

49.

under ideal conditions, what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance?

a)

3-second rule

b)

15-second rule

c)

4-second rule

50.

What is the SEE strategy of space movement?

a)

see, execute, evaluate

b)

search, evaluate, execute

c)

scan, execute, elaborate

51.

what is it when you're looking side to side, near, and far while you drive?

a)

searching

b)

scan

c)

seeing

52.

If you're on a one-way street and a vehicle is going the wrong way, what should you do?

a)

slow down and check your mirrors

b)

safely move to and open lane

c)

slow down, steer right, and sound your horn

53.

what should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS

a)

slow down, steer right, and sound your horn

b)

press firmly, stopping just short of locking the wheels

c)

actively search for places where trouble could be

54.

what does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most?

a)

actively searching for places where trouble could be

b)

search, evaluate, execute

55.

the driving straight forward, look ______

a)

far behind

b)

far ahead

c)

look in all mirrors

d)

in blindspots

56.

in order to minimize risk, you must adjust what?

a)

your piston your lane

b)

mirrors

c)

your driving behavior

57.

in order to to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane of the expressway, you should use which lane?

a)

right lane

b)

center lane

c)

left lane

58.

what should you do the instant you observe a conflict/hazard ahead?

a)

search, evaluate, execute

b)

slow down, check your mirrors, and decide what to do

c)

check your driving behavior

59.

you're driving on a road with several lanes. You see a hazard in your lane ahead. What do you do?

a)

safely move to an open lane

b)

move to the center Kane

c)

move to the far right lane

d)

move to the far left lane

60.

what is inertia?

a)

searching at all times

b)

actively searching for places where trouble could be

c)

a body at rest remains at rest

d)

maintaining a distance of 3 feet

61.

how do most collisions occur at curves?

a)

speed on the approach is too great

b)

the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

c)

by adjusting lane position slightly right of center

d)

by using the 4 second rule instead of the 10 second rule

62.

what must a driver do at a yield sign?

a)

stop for any vehicles coming from the left or right

b)

stop, scan the area, then go

c)

slow down and proceed with caution

63.

who must yield if two vehicles approach and uncontrolled intersection at about the same time?

a)

the driver on the right yields to the driver on the left

b)

the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

64.

how far in advance should you activate your turn signal when you intend to turn or change lanes?

a)

100 feet

b)

50 feet

c)

30 feet

d)

15 feet

65.

You are the first vehicle at an intersection. Which is the best position to take when waiting to make a left turnout a traffic signal that does not have a turn light?

a)

wheels straight while partially in the intersection

b)

wheels pointed left in the in the intersection

c)

wheels pointed right in the intersection

66.

If you are at an intersection and about to make a right turn, which lane do you turn into?

a)

the lane closest to the left curb

b)

the lane closest to the right curb

67.

when turning at an intersection from a stop, what determines the size the size of the gap?

a)

the speed of cross traffic

b)

the lane closest to the right curb