WorksheetsDrivers Ed Unit 1 Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 34mins
Most important element in the regulation of the HTS is
The driver who obeys traffic laws.
The passenger who obeys traffic laws.
The driver who obeys the police.
The passenger who obeys the police.
Which capability is the most important to safe driving?
Physical skills because of our ability to drive.
Social skills because of our ability to talk.
Mental skills because of our decision making.
Physical skills because of our ability to work.
Why is driving a social task?
Because you get to talk with your friends.
Because you have to communicate and interact with other drivers.
Because you yell at people.
Because you do not have to interact with other people.
Examples of the physical skills you would use while driving.
Eyes
Hands
Feet/footwork
Reaction time
Thinking
The IPDE process is an organized system for
Seeing, thinking, and responding during the driving task.
Respecting, thinking, and responding during the driving task.
Seeing, talking, and responding during the driving task.
Seeing, thinking, and driving during the driving task.
What does the "I" in IPDE stand for?
Implying your need for speed while driving.
Important ways to drive.
Inscribing your way of driving.
Identifying important information in the current driving situation.
What does the "P" in IPDE stand for?
Prefill your gas tank.
Persuade police to not get you into any trouble.
Prescribe medicine for any injured driver.
Predict when and where possible points of conflict may develop.
What does the "D" in IPDE stand for?
Determine the driving situation ahead.
Deny the drivers on the road.
Decide when, where, and how to communicate, adjust speed or change lane positions to avoid conflicts.
Declare any crash you encounter.
What does the "E" in IPDE stand for?
Expect drivers to do the wrong thing.
Exit the road on the correct side.
Enter the change of lane using your blinker.
Execute following through with the correct action to prevent the conflict.
What does low-risk (defensive) driving mean?
You are looking out for yourself and other drivers.
You are careful of other drivers and their actions.
You are careful of your actions.
You follow the IPDE process at all times.
What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?
First, identify what’s going on at the scene.
First, choose whether or not to change lanes.
First, look at the other drivers to see their reactions.
First, communicate with the driver closest to you.
When you accelerate to avoid a collision, which step in the IPDE process are you using?
Identify
Predict
Decide
Execute
If you demonstrate good attitudes toward your peers while driving you can
Gain trust issues with others.
Socialize.
Gain respect of others.
Make new friends.
A collision or crash happens when
A vehicle hits another driver.
A vehicle hits another object whether the object is moving or not.
You run into a tree.
Your vehicle decides to hydroplane.
When collisions occur most collisions happen because of
A number of causes.
One cause.
2 causes.
No cause.
To manage the effects of vehicles on the environment it's important to use
Only cars that can take diesel.
A hybrid car.
An electric car.
Fuel efficient driving methods.
Graduated drivers license program (GDL) requires young drivers to progress through
Multiple tests and quizzes.
Series of licensing stages.
A bunch of driving tests.
Having a clean record.
At 15 you’ll have
A learner's license.
A graduated license.
Class C license.
Class D license.
At 16-17 you’ll have the
Intermediate license stage.
Full privilege license stage.
Learner's license.
Class A license.
At 18 you’ll have the
Intermediate license stage.
Full privilege license stage.
Learner's license.
Class A license.
Regulatory signs tell you
the dangers ahead.
laws that most people follow.
laws you must obey.
laws that are optional.
A sign with a diamond shape and a yellow backround would be a
warning sign.
regulatory sign.
traffic sign.
directional sign.
Warning signs alert you to in the condition of the road ahead.
signs and signals
directions or changes
hazards or directions
hazards or changes
Guide signs mark
highways
intersections
pedestrians
routes
points of interest
A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that the action is not allowed.
True
False
A sign in the shape of a pentagon does not represent a school zone or school crossing.
True
False
A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a construction zone.
True
False
If your red traffic light changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane you should?
Continue with caution.
Run over the pedestrian.
Give the pedestrian the right away.
Tell the pedestrian to move.
If your vehicle is the first in line when the light turns green you should check traffic to the
Right
Behind
Straight ahead
Left
Sky
A solid line and a broken line painted on the center of a 2-lane highway means passing is allowed when the solid line is on your side.
True
False
2 solid yellow center lines on a 2-lane highway indicates that it’s no passing from either way.
True
False
Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as
parking zones.
no parking zones.
drop-off zones.
temporary parking zones.
If you park in a space that has the handicapped parking signal you must have the proper permit, which could be on the
front tag.
mirror or front tag.
mirror
mirror or license plate.
Shared left turn lanes help drivers turn left into businesses in the middle of a block.
True
False
Rumble strips are short sections of corrugated or grooved roadway, when you drive over these strips they cause your car to vibrate and make a loud noise. Used to alert drivers of getting close to the edge of the roadway,
dangerous intersections,
roundabouts,
bad roads,
stop signs,
cars stopped ahead,
Red reflective markers warn you that you are driving in the
wrong direction.
right direction.
wrong lane.
correct lane.
The purposes of traffic signs are to
stop
keep drivers safe
regulate
warn
guide
The shift indicator shows the gear positions for an automatic transmission. This indicator may be located in the console area to the right of the driver or it could be located in the steering column.
True
False
The parking brake keeps a vehicle in place when it is parked. Where is it located in the vehicle?
A pedal on the left side that is pushed down.
To the left in the console which you would push a button for.
A pedal on the right side that is pushed down.
To the right in the console which you would push a button for.
The temperature light or gauge indicates
the temperature of the car.
the temperature of the radiator.
the temperature of the engine.
the temperature of the engine coolant.
When your hazard flashers are on both front and rear turn signal lights flash at the same time. The switch may be located on
the left button to the drivers seat.
the steering column.
the instrument panel.
the steering wheel.
The alternator warning light indicates an issue with your car's electrical system. The purpose of the alternator is to
stop tires from hydroplaning.
fix broken parts in the engine.
charge the car's battery
change gears smoothly.
When starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the selector lever should be in
none of the above.
neutral or reverse.
park or neutral.
park or reverse.
Before shifting from park to drive, you should press your left foot on the brake pedal.
True
False
The tachometer indicates the engine revolutions per minute (RPM’S). Engine damage may occur if the RPM’S rise to high while the vehicle is being driven. Indicated by the red zone on the gauge.
True
False
Why should you check the condition of the tires as you make an outside check of the vehicle?
To check if the tires are properly inflated.
To make sure they aren't worn out.
To see if they have been popped by somebody.
To see if you ran over anything.
Hold the steering wheel with your hands on the outside of the wheel at and o'clock.
8
9
2
3
6
To indicate a right turn move the turn signal lever so the lever remains on.
down
up
right
left
Wheel lock up occurs in a vehicle with ABS (anti-brake lock system), when the brakes are applied with such force the wheels stop turning and the tires begin to slide on the pavement.
True
False
With ABS brakes when the system activates your brake pedal may begin pulsating (normal). reduce your braking pressure.
Do
Do not
To make a smooth braking action you should release some braking pressure - seconds before the car stops.
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
As you back your vehicle straight your left arm should be over the back of the seat so you can see through the rear window.
True
False
The correct hand signal for a left turn is your left arm and hand extended
up out of the drivers window.
down out of the drivers window.
straight out of the drivers window.
To make a blind spot check for a lane change to the right you should glance quickly over your shoulder.
left
right
When straightening the vehicle after a turn, always be ready to
accelerate gently.
stop gently.
accelerate harshly.
stop harshly.
Which lane should you be in to begin a left turn from a two way street?
The lane furthest from the left turn lane.
The lane closest to the left turn lane.
The lane furthest from the center line.
The lane closest to the center line.
The safest turnaout maneuver is backing into a driveway or alley on the right side.
True
False
is a dangerous maneuver and shouldn’t be used often.
Driving around a block
Making a u-turn
The 3-point turnabout
A standard reference point might be the
hood ornament.
right of the drivers side.
left of the drivers side.
center of the hood.
parking is used to park diagonally to the curb.
Perpendicular
Parallel
Angle
parking is used to park at a right angle to the curb.
Perpendicular
Parallel
Angle
parking is a method of backing between 2 vehicles that are parked alongside a curb.
Perpendicular
Parallel
Angle
When do you turn your wheels sharply left before backing slowly into a parallel parking space?
When your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's back bumper.
When your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's front bumper.
When your front bumper is even with the back vehicle's back bumper.
When your front bumper is even with the back vehicle's front bumper.
When backing you should not use your mirrors to supplement looking out the rear window.
True
False
