WorksheetsCar And Driver: Unit One Preview
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Where can you take a driver's education class?
You don't need one.
At a public school.
From your parent or guardian.
Driving lessons at a private school are paid for by _______.
The student
The state
tax dollars
the stidint
A ________ would be a good driving teacher for a 16-year old.
parent or guardian
same-age friend
football coach
imaginary friend
Before you take a written test for a driver's permit you should ________.
ask a friend what is on the test
study the driver handbook
have a cup of coffee
do nothing
A driver handbook will tell you________.
the rules of the road
how much to pay for a car
insurance rates for different vehicles
nothing you don't already know
To pass the test for a driver's license, you must be able to show that you ___________.
know your way around town
can drive safely
can drive quickly
can drive aggressively
If you are driving in bad weather you should_________.
slow down to a safe speed
speed up to hurry home
use your fog lights
use your high beams
turn up the radio
To drive safely in snow conditions, you may need_______.
a working heater
a warm jacket
a set of tire chains
hot cocoa
If you are driving and need to refer to a city map, you should________.
open the map across the steering wheel so you can still watch the road
pull over and stop first
spread the map out on the passenger seat
use a magnifying glass
Suppose you are looking for Maple Street on a city map. The first place you would check is __________.
the map itself
the compass rose
the map index
the table of contents
Which of the following is a distraction to drivers?
cell phones
passengers
eating
all of these
Which of the following is a distraction to drivers?
cell phones
passengers
eating
all of these
What is the best way to avoid highway hypnosis?
pull over and rest from time to time
avoid looking at one object for more than a few seconds
look in your mirrors as much as you look straight ahead
switch drivers often
When are road surfaces most slippery?
after a very heavy rainfall
during cold, freezing weather
during hot, humid weather
within the first few minutes of rainfall
Which of the following is the correct order for the standard collision-prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
be prepared, be alert, act in time
act in time, be alert, be prepared
be alert, act in time, be prepared
After driving through a puddle, what should you do?
check the vehicle
continue at regular speed
test the brakes
none of these
The best way to communicate with other drivers is ________________.
by using your horn as much as necessary.
to not communicate with other drivers at all
by rolling down the window and speaking to others.
by using your lights and horn.
The three-second rule is used for what?
the distance between your car and the car in front of you
following distance
space cushion
all of these are correct
Studded snow tires can be legally used between what dates?
October 15 and April 15
November 15 and April 1
December 1 and April 1
studded snow tires can never be used
Keeping a safe space cushion is important because ________________________.
it allows you to adjust your seat.
it gives the driver ahead of you extra room for turns.
it provides you with more room to manuever.
it gives you more time to react.
When driving at night, be sure you can stop within what distance?
60 feet at 30 mph
100 feet at 30 mph
100 feet at 40 mph
within the distance you can see ahead
To regain control in a skid, what should you do?
lean in the direction of the skid
turn the wheel in the direction your rear is skidding
turn the wheel in the direction your front is skidding
grip the wheel firmly, coast to a stop
If you experience brake failure, what should you do?
stop and check the vehicle
grip the wheel firmly and look in the direction you are traveling
shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes
turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers
Which of the following would you do when driving in a city?
reduce speed
be alert for pedestrians and traffic
look 12 seconds ahead
all of these
If you experience a tire blowout, what should you do?
immediately pull to the shoulder and call for help
grip the wheel firmly and coast to a stop
turn on your emergency flashers and gently step on the brake
continue at regular speed until it is safe to press the brakes
An aggressive driver, or someone with road rage, might:
follow speed limit signs appropriately
signal all lane changes
use their horn appropriately
weave between traffic
After driving through a puddle, what should you do?
check the vehicle
continue at regular speed
test the brakes
none of these
Keeping a safe space cushion is important because ________________________.
it allows you to adjust your seat.
it gives the driver ahead of you extra room for turns.
it provides you with more room to manuever.
it gives you more time to react.
Which of the following would you do when driving in a city?
reduce speed
be alert for pedestrians and traffic
look 12 seconds ahead
all of these
An aggressive driver, or someone with road rage, might:
follow speed limit signs appropriately
signal all lane changes
use their horn appropriately
weave between traffic
