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Driver’s Ed chapter 3

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who has right of way in a rotary (traffic circle)? The cars in the circle already, or the car entering the circle.

a)

The car entering

b)

The cars already in there

2.

I let drivers know

a)

There is a rail road ahead

b)

There is a rail road here

c)

to rest and relax

d)

rail road behind

3.

The middle lane is a?

a)

Shared left turn lane

b)

Passing Lane

c)

Bicycle Lane

d)

Bus Lane

4.

What am I telling you?

a)

No right turns

b)

Turn right

c)

No right turns on red

d)

Must turn left on red

5.

A flashing yellow light tells you to do what?

a)

Slow down

b)

Look for traffic

c)

Prepare to stop

d)

Slow; proceed with caution; be prepared to stop

6.

During rainy weather you may see this sign. What is it cautioning you?

a)

Avoid Pothole Ahead

b)

Passing Zone Ahead

c)

Road Curves

d)

Slippery When Wet

7.

How might passengers distract you while driving?

a)

Tempt you to look in the back seat

b)

Make you laugh

c)

Take your focus from the road

d)

Help you drive by pointing out things you don't notice

8.

Which of the following are internal sources of distraction while driving?

a)

Looking at movement/actions of other occupants

b)

Adjusting vehicle controls, such as the radio or CD player

c)

Retrieving object from floor and/or seat

d)

Reading map/directions/newspaper

e)

All of these

9.

Is multitasking good while driving?

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

An auditory distraction is when

a)

Auditory distractions are when the driver hears something while driving

b)

Auditory distractions are when the driver sees something while driving

c)

Auditory distractions are when the driver thinks of something while driving

d)

Auditory distractions are when the driver reaches for something while driving

11.

Defensive driving is

a)

Good driving while biomechanically distracted

b)

Using your knowledge, anticipation, judgement, and skill to drive legally and safely

c)

Driviing with the Doctor to the defense hospital unit

d)

Using the Sebastian System

12.

What are some of the MOST common distractions that can affect driving?

a)

Texting or talking on the phone, eating or drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, adjusting the radio or other controls, and using a navigation system or other electronic device.

b)

Watching a movie or video on a device while driving

c)

Applying makeup or grooming

d)

Reading a book or newspaper while driving

13.

What is the meaning of the term 'tailgating' in defensive driving?

a)

Driving too far behind another vehicle

b)

Driving in the middle of two lanes

c)

Driving with excessive speed

d)

Driving too closely behind another vehicle

14.

What is the purpose of scanning while driving defensively?

a)

To ignore potential hazards and dangers on the road.

b)

To close your eyes and relax while driving.

c)

To be aware of potential hazards and anticipate dangers on the road.

d)

To focus solely on the vehicle's speed.

15.

What is the definition of defensive driving?

a)

A driving technique that involves speeding and aggressive maneuvers.

b)

A set of driving techniques that prioritize speed over safety.

c)

A defensive driving is a type of driving that is only used by professional race car drivers.

d)

A set of driving techniques that help reduce the risk of accidents by anticipating and responding to potential hazards on the road.

16.

You are less likely to have an accident while talking on a hands-free phone than on a handheld phone

a)

true

b)

false

17.

Using GPS can cause the driver to be distracted

a)

true

b)

false

18.

When you text or eat and drive your car you suffer from what is called

a)

drowsy driving

b)

inattention blindness

c)

uncoordinated driving

19.

Phones that do not require hands are safer than phones that require hands

a)

true

b)

false

20.

What is NOT mentioned as a distraction to drivers

a)

traffic signals

b)

a cup of coffee

c)

other passengers

d)

the radio

21.

What are the best practices ito follow when driving with a cell phone choose all that apply

a)

Place the phone on silent so that you do not know what calls or texts are received

b)

It is OK to talk on a cell phone but not to text

c)

Do not text or talk on your cell phone while driving

d)

None of the above

22.

The goal of defensive driving is:

a)

To save lives, time, and money by training drivers to follow collision prevention techniques regardless of road and weather conditions or the actions of other drivers

b)

To save money by training drivers in collision prevention techniques so that employers can avoid liability suits

c)

To train drivers in collision prevention techniques so they can mitigate personal liability and responsibility

d)

There are no specific goals established for defensive driving

23.

A vehicles blind spots are always the same size

a)

True

b)

False

24.

When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

a)

Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.

b)

Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.

c)

At all times.

25.

You should increase your following distance when behind a large truck

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Blind spots in rear, sides and front of large trucks are called______________ .

a)

no zones

b)

free zones

c)

side zones

d)

restriction zones

27.

Primary factors involved in teen crashes include...

a)

Failing to yield the right of way

b)

Driving too fast for the road conditions

c)

Being distracted

d)

All of the above

28.

Inertia is Newton's _______ Law of Motion.

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

29.

Complete the excerpt of Newton's First Law of Motion


"An object in motion will ________ until it is acted on by an unbalanced force."

a)

...stay in motion...

b)

...stop its motion...

c)

...increase its motion...

d)

...decrease its motion...

30.

Newton's 1st Law is also called the Law of ...

a)

Friction

b)

Inertia

c)

Unbalanced forces

d)

Newtons

31.

Inspect your tires regularly for:

a)

uneven wear

b)

bald spots

c)

cuts

d)

all of the above

32.

It is not safe to drive with under-inflated tires.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Completing a turn requires that you

a)

accelerate gently about halfway through the turn

b)

accelerate throughout the turn

c)

use more than one lane as you turn the corner

34.

Making proper turns depends on

a)

good brakes

b)

little traffic

c)

steering and speed control

35.
This signal indicates
a)
a train station ahead
b)
a railroad track parallel to road ahead
c)
railroad crossing ahead
d)
abandoned railroad track
36.

What do red lights going on and off on a bus mean?

a)

Slow down and prepare to stop

b)

Stop

c)

Nothing

37.

Flood waters can be dangerous. They can carry away cars and people.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.
What is this light indicating?
a)
Anti-Lock Braking System Light
b)
Speedometer
c)
Check Engine Light
d)
Tachometer
39.
13. As you are driving down the street, your check engine light begins to blink. What should you do?
a)
Take you car to a mechanic soon
b)

Stop your car on the side of the road and get it serviced immediately

c)
Keep driving to your destination
40.
4. Define: SIPDE
a)
Stop, identify, process, determine, and execute
b)
Stop, identify, produce, decide, and exit
c)
Search, identify, predict, decide, and execute
41.
3. When traveling in bad weather, or driving on hills, curves, or narrow roads, the _______________ of your car will be affected.
a)
speed
b)
suspension
c)
look
42.

When your vehicle starts to skid sideways,

a)

steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to go.

b)

maintain steady accelerator pressure.

c)

steer opposite the direction that your vehicle needs to go.

43.

When crashing into water, you need to exit the vehicle immediately the vehicle will

only float for about 30 seconds to two minutes. What should you NOT do?

a)

Open your door

b)

Under your seat belt

c)

Open your window or break it