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WorksheetsHow to Drive Chapter 9
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is the best procedure for making a lane change to the right?
Check all sides for a safe gap in traffic, signal right, re-check blind areas to the rear in the direction you plan to move, steer into the lane when safe then cancel the signal.
Check inside rearview mirror, signal right, check passenger's side outside mirror and look over your left shoulder for your blind area.
Signal right, check driver's outside mirror and look over your left shoulder.
Signal right, check driver's outside mirror and look over your right shoulder before moving right.
You are changing lanes in traffic on a multiple-lane street. As you start to steer into the other lane, you should:
Slow down slightly.
Maintain the same speed.
Increase your speed quickly.
Increase your speed slightly.
When your vehicle turns a corner, the tracks made by the rear tires are always:
Outside of those made by your front tires.
Tighter than those made by your front tires.
On top of those made by your front tires.
None of these is correct.
When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal conditions, your speed should not exceed:
45 to 50 mph.
Less than 5 mph.
5 to 15 mph.
25 to 30 mph.
To reverse direction on a two-way street, you will best manage your risk by:
Making a two-point turn by backing into a driveway on your right then driving forward into the street.
Making a U-turn.
Making a three-point turnabout.
Making a two-point turn by driving into a driveway on your left then backing into the street.
A three-point turnabout:
Is the method of reversing your direction that best manages your risk.
Is best when you are turning around in heavy traffic.
Is the only method of turning around when you are facing a hill or curve.
Should only be used when there is not much traffic.
When you perpendicular-park you should when possible, select a space that lets you drive into the facing space so that when you leave you will:
Not have to back out.
Be able to back out of your space and the one behind you giving you more practice.
Already have your wheels straight.
None of these is correct.
When you are angle or perpendicular parking, you should:
Signal in the direction opposite your intended parking space so other drivers will not attempt to pass you.
Not signal since you are in a parking lot.
Signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning.
Use your emergency flashers.
When you curb-park facing uphill with a curb to your right, you should leave your front wheels:
Turned toward the curb.
Turned away from the curb.
Pointed straight ahead.
None of these is correct.
You have the option of making a two-point turn, U-turn, or going counter-clockwise around the block to reverse your direction. You will likely best minimize your risk by:
Making a U-turn.
Going around the block.
Making a two-point turn.
The risk is likely to be the same for all three options given.
You are driving at 30 mph and you realize you are quickly approaching a street you want to turn right onto; you should:
Flash your brakelights several times before braking hard to slow enough to make your turn.
Not worry about slowing down and make your turn anyway.
Brake hard and turn your steering wheel sharply so the rear of your vehicle starts to skid, helping you to turn in the direction you need to go.
Continue straight ahead and consider if you need to turn around or if you can turn right at the next street and return to your intended route.
You should turn your turn signal on:
As soon as possible without creating confusion.
When you realize you are going to turn.
Immediately after a turn to prepare for your next turn.
A minimum of 50 feet before you turn.
When you intend to change lanes in heavy, rush-hour city traffic you should:
Use your turn signal.
Not use your turn signal as it may alert the other driver of your intentions and he or she may close the gap.
Use your turn signal for lane changes to the right only due to your reduced ability to see to the right of your vehicle.
Flash your turn signal no more than two times so it will not distract other drivers.
You are traveling on a multi-lane street and the lane you are in is blocked ahead. You should:
Yield to traffic in the clear lane before changing lanes.
Expect the traffic in the adjacent lane to yield to you.
Not change lanes and go off road to the median or shoulder to get around the blockage.
None of these is correct.
Before making a turn in an urban area most states' laws require a driver to signal at least ___ feet before the turn.
50
100
250
500
When preparing to turn, you should:
Brake as you begin turning the steering wheel.
Not brake, but instead coast down to the appropriate cornering speed.
Shift to Neutral to help balance the car.
Complete your braking before turning the steering wheel.
When reversing direction, you should consider:
Traffic density.
Your speed.
Visibility.
All of the above.
Parking a traffic lane is called _____ and is illegal in most states.
Double-blocking
Double-parking
Double-stopping
Block-parking
When parking downhill with a curb, you should turn the front tires:
Away from the curb.
Toward the curb.
First slightly away from the curb, then move forward very slowly and turn the steering wheel rapidly toward the curb.
None of these is correct.
Reorder the types of turns from 1 to 4, 1 being the least risk and 4 being the most risk.
U-turn
Two-point turn by backing
Two-point turnabout by turning left
Three-point turnabout
