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WorksheetsDriver Ed. Unit 3 Quizizz
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 25mins
If you are being passed by another vehicle, you should (15.3)
speed up.
move to lane position 3.
swerve in your lane.
stop immediately.
How much following distance should you have, under ideal conditions, on a rural roadway? (15.2)
No more than one second
Three or more seconds
Twelve seconds
One car length or less
What is it called when a driver looks 12-15 seconds ahead of their vehicle? (15.2)
12-15 second braking zone
12-15 second visual lead
12-15 second execution lead
12-15 second acceleration zone
You should NOT pass another vehicle if (15.3)
it is safe.
it is not worth it.
it is legal.
it is worth it.
When should you slow down for a sharp curve? (15.2)
Just as you reach the end of the curve.
Before entering the curve.
When you reach the sharpest part of the curve.
You do not have to slow down for a curve.
It is important for a driver to identify a slow-moving vehicle early because (15.4)
you want to see what field the slow-moving vehicle is working in.
you want to give yourself time to look at the tractor or machinery it is carrying.
the difference in speeds between your vehicle and the slow-moving vehicle can cause conflicts.
the slow-moving vehicle will be able to pass you more quickly.
Under ideal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling on an highway should be (16.3)
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds or more
3 car lengths
A highway lane that can only be used if you have two or more people in your vehicle is called a(n) (16.3)
reversible lane.
high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane.
deceleration lane.
acceleration lane.
When you identify two large vehicles on a highway, you should (16.3)
follow the vehicles closely.
never allow yourself to become trapped between the vehicles.
not allow the vehicles to pass you.
drive between the vehicles for safety.
A characteristic of interstates that helps prevent head-on collisions is the (16.3)
median or barrier between opposing lanes.
higher number of roadside hazards.
higher speed limits.
wide interstate shoulders.
If you identify a driver who continuously tailgates you while driving on a highway, you should (16.3)
change lanes when it is safe to do so.
increase your speed.
stop immediately and get the license plate number of the tailgater.
drive on the shoulder and let the tailgater pass.
The acceleration lane provides (16.2)
an area where you can expect others to yield the right of way.
an area where you can speed up in order to match the speed of the traffic flow.
an area to slow your speed down in order to match the speed of the traffic flow.
an area to accelerate even if traffic is moving slowly.
How should you select a gap in highway traffic when merging to the left? (16.2)
Stop and identify a proper gap.
Glance in your right outside mirror and glance over your right shoulder.
Glance in the left outside mirror and glance over your left shoulder.
Slow down in the acceleration lane.
The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should (16.4)
drive to the next exit.
stop in the left lane and wait until the exit ramp is clear.
speed up and cut in line of the other traffic on the exit ramp.
stop on the expressway and wait until the exit ramp is clear.
When is it alright to back up on an entrance ramp or on a freeway? (16.2)
When traffic is slow.
When no police cars are visible.
It is never alright to back up.
Only when you can see a gap in traffic.
A deceleration lane provides (16.4)
an area where it is safe to slow your vehicle without blocking the vehicles behind you.
an area where you can speed up in order to match the speed of the traffic flow.
an area to join traffic already on the highway.
an area for passing other vehicles when exiting a highway.
If the common speed on the highway is above the maximum speed limit, you should (16.3)
drive faster than the common speed.
resist the temptation to increase your speed and drive the posted speed.
drive slower than the posted speed.
drive at the minimum speed limit.
How will rush hour traffic affect the way you will be able to enter a highway? (16.2)
It will allow a driver to increase speed more and give a driver more space to enter.
It will allow a driver to skip the acceleration lane and use the shoulder to enter.
It will have no affect on entering the highway.
It will not allow a driver to increase speed as much as usual and give a driver less space to enter.
When passing on an interstate, you should always (16.3)
change lanes first and then signal.
signal only if anyone is close to you.
tailgate the vehicle ahead before you pass.
signal and check your blind-spots.
Velocitation means (16.5)
the same as highway hypnosis.
thinking your vehicle is moving slower than it actually is, causing you to drive too fast.
slowing down in the deceleration lane.
using cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
If you enter the wrong entrance ramp, you should (16.2)
back up and leave the entrance ramp.
turn around on the entrance ramp.
continue onto the highway and drive to the next exit.
make a U-turn to leave the ramp.
Interstate highways usually have more fatalities compared with other types of roads because (16.3)
a median strip is present.
there are so many traffic conflicts.
interstates have more hazards.
interstates have higher speed limits.
Traffic is heavy on the highway and you cannot find a gap to merge into. How should you warn a driver behind you? (16.2)
Brake suddenly and stop
Flash your headlights
Flash your brake lights
Turn around and make eye contact
Stopping on an acceleration lane can cause (16.2)
a rear-end collision.
a head-on collision.
highway traffic to stop.
a side-swipe collision.
In order to avoid last-second decisions and sudden moves, identify your exit and the exit ramp speed (16.4)
when you enter the deceleration lane.
by checking traffic behind you.
at least one half mile before the exit.
after exiting the acceleration lane.
If your vehicle becomes disabled on a highway, you should (16.5)
stop your vehicle on the highway.
move as far as possible away from traffic.
drive to the next exit as fast as you can.
drive slowly on the shoulder, but do not stop.
When preparing to exit a highway, you should (16.4)
not slow down until you are in the deceleration lane.
drive faster than the posted speed limit.
tailgate the vehicles in front of you to exit the highway as quickly as possible.
drive 10 MPH slower than the posted speed limit.
When driving at or under the minimum speed limit, you should (16.3)
drive in any available lane.
usually use the center lane.
drive in the left-hand lane.
drive in the far right-hand lane.
When passing on the highway, it is safest to pass (16.3)
from any available lane.
on the left.
on the right.
on the shoulder.
If there is no gap in traffic as you are trying to enter a highway, you must (16.2)
Make others yield to you.
Stop on the median and wait for a gap.
Force yourself over and make others move out of your way.
Signal, accelerate quickly while in lane position 3, and wait for vehicles to pass.
Vehicles can enter and leave an expressway only at designated areas called (16.1)
a HOV lane.
an intersection.
a left turn lane.
an interchange.
What gear should a driver use when driving down a mountain road? (15.5)
Neutral
Low gear
Overdrive
Reverse
Where should a driver look when an oncoming vehicle is using its high-beam headlights? (15.4)
Look at the headlights.
Glance at the right edge of the road.
Glance at the left edge of the road.
Look at your instrument panel.
It is illegal to pass if you are within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing? (15.3)
50 feet
500 feet
100 feet
It doesn’t matter; you can pass within an intersection or railroad crossing.
When driving on a two-lane highway, always try to drive (15.2)
in the right-hand lane.
in the left-hand lane.
in the center lane.
in the express lane.
Lanes of oncoming traffic, on divided roadways, are separated by a(n) (15.2)
one-way traffic sign.
median.
solid double yellow line.
shared left turn lanes.
As a driver approaches the crest (top) of a hill, as long as there is no oncoming traffic they should drive in lane position (15.2)
center of lane (lane position 1)
left side of lane (lane position 2)
right side of lane (lane position 3)
it doesn’t matter, drive wherever you want.
Determining safe speed is (15.1)
the easiest decision in rural driving.
the most difficult part of rural driving.
critical for safe rural driving.
the least understood factor in rural driving.
How do traffic fatalities on rural roadways compare with those on urban roads? (15.1)
The number of fatalities is the same on both types of roads.
There are fewer fatalities on rural roadways.
There are twice as many fatalities on urban roads.
There are more fatalities on rural roadways.
Rural roads are (15.1)
always gravel roads.
always paved roads.
sometimes paved and sometimes gravel.
always in poor condition.
A deductible is (13.5)
a protection to the policyholder.
the amount you agree to pay towards the repair or replacement of your vehicle.
what requires you to prove that you can pay for damages you cause that result in death, injury, or property damage.
insurance coverage that pays for claims against an owner if someone is killed or injured.
If a rear-end collision is unavoidable, you should (13.4)
set the parking brake before the collision occurs.
shift to reverse and collide with the vehicle behind before it collides with you.
check your safety belt for tightness.
release your brakes just before the collision occurs.
You are halfway through a curve you entered too fast. You should now accelerate lightly to (13.3)
get out of the emergency quickly.
help stabilize your vehicle.
help reduce traction.
regain braking abilities.
When your two right wheels drop off the roadway, you should avoid (13.2)
braking hard and returning suddenly to the roadway.
slowly getting off the roadway.
checking for traffic.
holding the steering wheel firmly.
What do you need to do if you have a loss of power steering? (13.1)
You need less effort to steer.
You cannot steer until the steering system is repaired.
It will have no effect on your steering.
You need to exert more effort to steer.
When driving on slippery roads, you should (12.3)
always use cruise control.
not use cruise control.
use cruise control with low speeds.
use cruise control only on highways.
If your vehicle’s wheels are stuck in deep snow, mud, or sand, you can usually free the wheels by (12.2)
spinning the wheels.
using gentle accelerator and brake pedal pressure at the same time.
rocking the vehicle.
turning your front wheels sharply to one side.
A wet road is the most slippery when (12.2)
it has been raining for one hour.
the rain first starts to fall.
the air temperature is between 5 below and 0 degrees F.
the air temperature is between 10-15 degrees F.
Overdriving headlights means (12.1)
using low-beam rather than high-beam headlights.
using overdrive gear when using high-beam headlights.
you are looking too far ahead.
your stopping distance is longer than the distance lighted by your headlights.
Only use your high-beam headlights (12.1)
when driving in fog.
when oncoming vehicles are close in front of you.
in poor weather conditions.
when vehicles are more than one-half mile in front of you.
Why is it important to identify hazards further ahead at higher speeds? (15.2)
You have no time to use IPDE.
You have more hazards to identify.
IPDE cannot be used at higher speeds.
You have less time to identify and respond to sudden hazards in your path of travel.
An orderly visual search pattern (15.2)
helps you identify hazards ahead.
can only be done by a passenger.
is impossible in rural traffic.
should not be used on rural roadways.
Which roadway marking, on your side of the road, would indicate a no-passing zone? (15.3)
Solid yellow line
Solid white line
Broken yellow line
Broken white line
When should you accelerate through a sharp curve? (15.2)
Accelerate all the way through the curve.
Accelerate gently once you are beyond the midpoint of the curve.
Accelerate when you see a warning sign.
Accelerate before entering the curve.
Which rural roadway characteristic provides a driver advance information and warning of approaching driving situations? (15.1)
Traffic signs
Roadways
Roadside hazards
Roadway shoulders
You are most likely to get a reduced insurance premium if you (13.5)
are a driver with a good driving record.
are under 25 years of age.
are in an assigned-risk insurance policy.
drive more than 12,000 miles per year.
Factors to consider when selecting a safe speed to drive include (15.1)
however fast your vehicle can go.
the driver’s preference on how fast to use cruise control.
other roadway users, inclement weather, hills, and roadway conditions.
the number of houses on the rural roadway.
Maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is (15.2)
more difficult than at lower speeds.
easier than at lower speeds.
the same as at lower speeds.
does not matter when driving on rural roadways.
When is it legal to cross a solid yellow center line? (15.2)
When making a left turn.
When making a right turn.
Anytime you want.
When passing another vehicle.
A warning sign for a curve has a (15.2)
curved red arrow.
round red arrow.
round black arrow.
curved black arrow.
Older, less traveled rural roads are often (15.1)
maintained much better than newer rural roads.
painted with fresh lane markings.
maintained with smoother pavement.
narrow and not maintained as well as more traveled rural roads.
An insurance policy is the (13.5)
amount of bond posted to the police if you are at fault for a collision.
amount paid for insurance coverage.
claim made after a collision.
written contract between a vehicle owner and the insurance company.
If your engine stalls, what gear can you restart your engine in? (13.1)
Neutral
Drive
First gear
Reverse
If a tire blows out, which action should you avoid? (13.1)
Pulling off onto the shoulder slowly
Turning on the emergency flashers
Easing up on the accelerator
Braking hard
Why should you not set the parking brake after driving through slush or icy conditions? (12.3)
The parking brake is inoperative.
The parking brake will be erratic.
The parking brake could freeze.
The parking brake might not hold.
When your vehicle starts to skid, you should (12.2)
first press hard on the brake pedal.
maintain steady accelerator pressure.
steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
steer into the direction of the skid.
A computer controlled device that prevents your wheels from locking is (12.2)
an anti-lock braking system.
a radar-controlled braking system.
a four-wheel disk braking system.
a non-locking braking system.
Your vehicle’s temperature light or gauge warns you that the (12.3)
outside temperature is dangerously hot.
engine temperature is too cold.
engine is too hot.
vehicle’s interior temperature is unhealthy.
You’re driving downhill, you brake and your brakes do NOT work. The very first thing you should do is (13.1)
steer off the roadway.
pump the brake pedal.
check your safety belt for tightness.
honk the horn.
When threatened with a head-on collision, you should (13.4)
slow down and steer toward the right shoulder.
quickly lock the brakes.
apply the parking brake.
slow down and steer toward the left shoulder.
During a storm, a tree falls on your vehicle. What type of insurance would cover the damage to your vehicle? (13.5)
Bodily-injury insurance
Uninsured motorist insurance
Medical payments insurance
Comprehensive insurance
Hydroplaning is caused by a combination of (12.2)
standing water, speed, and tire conditions.
road surface, temperature, and speed.
deep water and driver indifference.
tire treads depth and water quality.
Between dusk and dawn, turn on your (12.1)
high-beam headlights.
low-beam headlights.
emergency flashers.
parking lights.
If the rain is so heavy that you cannot see well, you should (12.1)
maintain speed and use high-beam headlights.
speed up and turn on high-beam headlights.
be prepared to pull off the road until the rain stops.
use low-beam headlights and speed up.
Whenever visibility is reduced, the first action to take in order to apply the IPDE Process (12.1)
should be to maintain speed.
is to slow down.
is to stop.
is to move closer to the windshield.
