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Worksheets#11 Pop quiz test "Planning your travel"
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
If a trailer starts to sway or "fishtail," what should you do?
steer to correct the fishtailing
steer staight down the center of your lane
brake hard immediately
pump the foot-brake pedal
When backing a trailer left, move the wheel
in the opposite direction, you want the trailer to travel.
first to the right and then to the left.
to the left with your hand turning the wheel.
in the direction you want the trailer to travel.
The average number of miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip is
200 miles
300 miles
400 miles
500 miles
For winter trips it is wise to carry ?
Most recreational vehicles (suv's) give you
beter forward visibility than a car.
smaller blind-spot areas.
better visibility to the rear.
poor forward visibility.
When a city listed on a map is followed by B-3, this means the city is found
near the intersection of horizontal and vertical lines marked B and 3.
close to the route marked B-3.
next to a symbol with B-3 on it.
on page B-3 of the map.
The most efficient time to travel through a large city is
during evening rush hours.
during afternoon rush hours.
other than during rush hours.
during morning rush hours.
How much stopping time do you need when pulling a trailer compared to driving without a trailer?
twice as much time
the same time
less time
at least three times as much time
Your following distance when driving a
recreational vehicle should be
at least 6 seconds.
more than 4 seconds.
the same as as when driving a car.
at least 2-3 seconds.
To stay alert while on a trip,
take a break every 4 hours.
drive all night.
drive only during the hours you are normally awake.
focus on your passengers.
Preparation for one's personal needs before a trip involves packing
jumper cables.
high-energy food.
fire exinguishers.
all necessary medications.
The index for most road maps helps you to locate cities and towns by
longitude and latitude.
letters and numbers.
colored areas.
colored lines.
Even though today cars have built in navigation, phones with google maps, garmins, and tom tom's there is still the need for help from your passengers during a road trip.
A good navigator (typically the passenger in the front seat)
plans ahead and gives directions well in advance.
never tells the driver what to do.
gives directions at the last second.
keeps quiet when the driver is lost.
When navigating, the driver should
read the map while driving.
always have a map in the seat.
look down at their phone in their lap
never read a map while driving
On winter trips, your vehicle might need
a reduction in tire pressure.
an increase in tire pressure.
tire chains or snow tires.
high heat radiator coolant
Select a route that
takes more time.
has an acceptable number of hazards.
reduces travel time and number of hazards you have to meet.
saves time but has more hazards.
When your vehicle is pulling a trailer, the time you need to accelerate is
at least doubled.
about the same as without at trailer.
the same as when carrying a full load of passengers.
less than without the trailer.
When backing an RV,
turn on your flashers.
put your right hand on the bottom of the wheel and pull left.
get another person to stand beside and behind to guide you.
make big steering corrections.
Which of the following should you NOT do in preparation for a long trip?
pack emergency equipment
have maps and travel guides available
load the heaviest items in the back of your car's trunk
make sure you have an extrta set of keys with you
Colored numbers on a road map indicate
the type of road.
distances between cities, towns, and points of interest.
major road numbers.
elevation above sea leve.
When loading a trailer,
make sure 10 percent of the loaded weight is on the trailers' hitch.
place heavy items low over the axle.
secure the load with ropes.
All of these should be done.
The best place to load heavy objects is
in the bottom forward part of the trunk.
toward the rear of the vehicle.
in a roof-top carrier.
on a seat, secured by a seat belt,
For local travel, addresses and street names should be
written down and brought along.
looked up as you are driving.
the responsibility of a passenger.
memorized before driving.
If you miss a street or house number, it is best to
make a sudden stop in the street.
drive around the block and look a second time.
make a U-turn for a second look.
turn the corner at the last second.
To stay alert on a long trip, you should not
drive on a sunny day.
take a break every two hours.
turn on your headlights.
read text messages, maps, or books.
When loading a trailer, about 10 percent of the trailer's weight should be
on the trailer hitch.
just ahead of the axle.
at the rear of the trailer.
over the axle or axles.
Weather and traffic condition reports help you
drive the same route every day.
make necessary route changes.
drive as quickly as possible.
take short cuts.
Emergency equipment carried in your vehicle shoud include
basic tools and a fire extinguisher.
a repair manual.
extra gasoline.
spare light bulbs.
Because they have larger flat sides, recreational vehicles tend to
react more to crosswinds.
cut through cross winds smoothly.
have good fuel mileage in cross winds,
react the same as a car to crosswinds.
Towing a trailer behind a vehicle
doubles the time you need to brake.
increases acceleration ability.
does not affect fuel mileage.
increases fuel economy.
You can determine the distance between towns on a map by using the
index of towns and cities.
numbers and letters on the map edges.
mileage chart.
legend.
To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
drive so you keep the engine cold.
plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one.
always take only short trips.
make accurate use of road maps.
A large recreational vehicle handles
the same as a pick-up truck.
differently than cars.
the same as a small car.
the same as a large car.
A vehicle that is heavily loaded will
brake easier than when not loaded.
increase fuel consumption.
handle the same as without a load.
get better fuel mileage.
You should do map planning for long-distance travel
before leaving for a trip
at rest stops.
at the start of each day of the trip.
only when you get lost.
Ask a random person if you get lost.
When planning for a long trip, you should have your vehicle serviced
one week prior to the trip and make sure you drive that vehicle daily.
5000 miles prior to the trip.
two weeks prior to the trip.
the day of the trip.
When loading a trailer, where shold you put the weight?
low, over the trailer's axle.
at the rear of the trailer.
both at the rear and front of the trailer.
at the front of the trailer.
When traveling alone for a long distance, stop and take a break every
hour.
3 hours.
2 hours.
4 hours.
Before a long trip, your engine system check should include
the muffler and catalytic converter.
the shock absorbers.
all fluids, belts, and hoses.
the tire pressures and tread.
For long distance travel, you should plan to drive no longer than how many hours per day total?
6 hours
10 hours
12 hours
8 hours
When traveling in a rental vehicle, if you are bumped by another vehicle or asked to stop to give advice or assistance, you should
drive to the nearest well-lit serivice area and ask for police assistance.
stop and help.
drive on to your destination.
return to your home.
Black numbers on a map indicate
the route number of a highway.
information about historic sites.
how long it takes to travel between cities.
distances between major intersections,.
Each time you drive, make a routine predriving check of
all fluid levels.
tires, lights, and controls (inside and outside checks)
oil and air filters.
the elctrical system.
When driving a recreational vehicle, your blind spots are usally
larger on the right and smaller on the left side of the vehicle.
the same as with a car.
larger than with a car.
affected only at night.
When selecting a route, you should keep in mind that
reducing hazards is more important than saving time.
increasing hazars saves times and is worth it.
saving time is more important than reducing hazrds.
reducing hazards saves time.
The map scale
gives information about cities.
shows location of cities on the map.
tells the meanings of map symbols.
helps you to estimate mileage between cities.
Compared to cars, most trucks and recreational vehicles have
increased visibility in blind spots.
increased visibility to the rear.
restricted forward visibility.
increased forward visibility.
Key Things That Help You Drive Safely for a Long Time are?
(Source: https://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/how-to-stay-safe-when-driving-for-long-periods-of-time/)
Staying well-rested and bringing along a friend. (Your passenger can engage you in conversation, help you with directions, and possibly take over the wheel if you become too fatigued to continue driving.
Listen to the radio and take frequent breaks.
Have a snack handy and caffeinated beverages.
Use onboard navigation.
All of the above.
When traveling long distances with tolls the driver can
just drive through them fast and hope their picture wasn't taken.
pay the tickets in the mail whenever they want at their convience.
set up an online account with a payment card and all the vehicles details.
choose alternate routes even if it means adding more time and unsafe driving conditions.
You can get assistance as you prepare for long distance travel from
watching travel shows on TV.
an auto or travel club such as better world club, nationwide, Allstate, and travelers.
local police officers.
the state driver's license office.
