WorksheetsDriver's Education Unit 2 Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
A person's inhibitions are
restrictions imposed by laws
behaviors of the highly intelligent.
inner forces of personality that hold back impulsive behavior.
unrestrained emotional behavior.
Why is distracted driving hazardous?
Distracted drivers may not react quickly to conflict situations.
Distractions may cause the driver to turn the wrong way at an intersection.
Mechanical problems are more likely when the driver is distracted.
Other drivers may also become distracted.
Responding to a text message while you are driving in traffic is hazardous because it creates a(n)
auditory distraction.
biomechanical distraction.
cognitive distraction
visual distraction
Why is it NOT safer to slow down to talk on the cell phone?
Changing speed suddenly can cause conflict with other vehicles
It is always safe to change driving speed.
It is easier to be distracted when you are moving more slowly.
Cell phones operate better when they are moving at a constant rate in relation to the cell
If you want to observe an interesting animal near the road, you should:
shift
your attention back and forth between the animal and the road to avoid a collision
pull out of traffic and park the car before you watch the animal.
drive very slowly so your passenger can take a photograph.
sound your horn so that you can watch the animal move.
Which of these is a major cause of traffic backups at the scene of a crash?
drivers gawking at the crash
emergency personnel who do not know how to direct traffic
drivers remaining focused on the road as they drive past the scene
passengers watching the activity at the crash scene
The distance your vehicle travels while you respond to a road hazard is called
braking
perception
reaction
stopping
Modern seat belts
are installed only when requested
are passive restraint devices.
should fit somewhat loosely across the chest
three-point lap and shoulder safety belts
The higher the speed of your vehicle, the more
you will lose traction.
it will tend to go straight.
it will tend to drift sideways.
you will feel the bumps in the pavement.
The force that keeps a tire from slipping on the roadway is called
kinetic energy.
friction.
gravity.
inertia.
Large vehicles, such as trucks and buses, require:
good turning ability for quick turns.
increased stopping distance.
fast accelerating ability.
quick braking ability.
Which statement best describes reaction time?
It shortens if the traffic situation is complex.
It lengthens if the traffic situation is complex.
It is not affected by driver impairment.
It averages 3/4 of a second.
The best place to adjust speed to steer through a curve is:
before entering the curve.
at the center of the curve.
at the center of the curve.
just before you leave the curve.
A worn, bald tire:
grips a wet road tightly.
is easier to control.
doesn't need to be replaced unless it is punctured.
is at risk of suffering a blowout.
Three factors that determine force of impact are:
speed, weight, and distance between impact and stopping.
traction, brakes, and steering.
tire tread, visibility, and four-wheel drive.
shock absorbers, tire pressure, and roadway surface.
Once in an intersection,
you may make any lane changes you desire.
you must be in the center lane to turn.
you can change your mind about turning.
you usually may NOT make any lane changes.
Red lights and crossing gates indicate:
an uncontrolled intersection.
a controlled railroad crossing.
an uncontrolled railroad crossing.
a controlled intersection.
An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called:
a registered intersection.
a controlled intersection.
an unregistered intersection.
an uncontrolled intersection.
If an emergency vehicle is approaching, you should:
flash your headlights to alert the driver ahead.
stop immediately.
pull as far to the right as possible.
go through the intersection quickly.
Electric vehicles (EVS):
require no trips to the gas station.
have some emissions.
are also low-speed vehicles (LSVs).
do not need safety features such as windshields.
As the driver of a vehicle, you should:
toot your horn at bicyclists to tell them to stay away.
pass by closely to a bicyclist.
flash your lights at a bicyclist so he will move over.
never tailgate a bicyclist.
You are meeting a large truck on a two-lane road. You should:
pull off the road and stop.
flash your high-beam headlights.
move to lane position 3 and drive straight ahead.
hold the wheel loosely.
To carry an average car away, water needs to be only:
about six inches deep.
about two feet deep.
about two inches deep.
deep enough to cover the hood of the car.
If an oncoming driver fails to use low-beam headlights after you switch to your low-beam headlights, you
should:
slow down and glance at the right edge of the roadway.
look through the oncoming headlights.
use your sun visor.
look at the oncoming headlights.
If you stop on the shoulder of the road in heavy fog, warn other drivers that you are not moving by:
activating hazard lights.
periodically sounding the horn.
keeping headlights on.
shutting headlights off.
Your vehicle's temperature light or gauge warns you that the:
outside temperature is dangerous.
engine is producing more heat than the cooling system can handle.
engine temperature is too low.
vehicle's interior temperature is unhealthy.
If you are driving into sun glare from bright sunlight, you can reduce glare and eyestrain by:
applying dark tint to the windows.
using sunglasses and/or the sun visor.
keeping vehicle interior lights on.
using the defroster or air conditioner.
Why can a bridge surface freeze before adjoining road surfaces do?
The roadway has warmth built into it.
Cold air circulates above and below the bridge road surface.
The bridge has good shade cover.
The bridge is exposed to sunlight.
In a front-wheel skid, your vehicle:
tends to go to the inside of the curve.
usually tends to go to the right.
generally tends to go to the left.
tends to go straight.
In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to gather visual information because:
you need more time to respond to hazards.
you cannot assume that others have the same vision problems that you have.
your reflexes slow in bad weather.
others need to see you.
The area of the brain first affected by alcohol is that which controls judgment and reasoning.
True
False
The implied consent law gives permission to be tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion of DUI.
True
False
An over-the-counter drug can be purchased legally only with a prescription.
True
False
Driver inattention is a major factor in only a small fraction of the accidents that occur in the United States
each year.
True
False
Using a cell phone to send a text message is an example of a biomechanical distraction.
True
False
A ringing cell phone can be a distraction to a driver even if a passenger answers the call.
True
False
Restraint devices are designed to hold vehicle occupants in their seats during a collision.
True
False
Your reaction distance is the distance it takes your vehicle to stop from the instant you see a hazard.
True
False
Most states require use of child seats.
True
False
The time it takes you to act after perceiving a situation equals your reaction time
True
False
Signs or signals regulate controlled intersections.
True
False
A protected left turn is made at an intersection that does NOT have a special turn light.
True
False
A gap is the distance between approaching vehicles in which to cross an intersection or join traffic.
True
False
Yielding is the privilege of immediate use of the roadway.
True
False
It is easy to balance and control a motorcycle.
True
False
A moped is a low-speed, motor-driven cycle.
True
False
Use uncontrolled braking to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels.
True
False
You are overdriving your headlights when your stopping distance exceeds the area adequately by your headlights.
True
False
Hydroplaning is when your tires ride below the surface of standing water.
True
False
Rocking the vehicle is a maneuver to free your vehicle from snow, mud, or sand.
True
False
