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Drivers ED (Study Guide 1)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 35mins

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Class
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1.

The chance of a collision is greatest at

a)

school crossings.

b)

parking lot entrances and exits.

c)
  1. a driveway entrance.

d)

an intersection.

2.

Once in an intersection,

a)
  1. you may make any lane changes you desire.

b)
  1. you must be in the center lane to turn.

c)
  1. you can change your mind about turning.

d)
  1. you may not make any lane changes.

3.

When turning, your last check is

a)
  1. over your right shoulder.

b)
  1. behind you.

c)
  1. in the direction of your intended path of travel.

d)
  1. for a controlled zone.

4.

An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called

a)
  1. a registered intersection.

b)
  1. a controlled intersection.

c)
  1. an unregistered intersection.

d)
  1. an uncontrolled intersection.

5.

You allow others to go first when you

a)

stop.

b)
  1. check your zones.

c)
  1. turn right.

d)

yield.

6.

A through street is created when you stop or yield signs are on

a)
  1. two corners of the intersecting street.

b)
  1. above the center of the intersection.

c)
  1. four corners of the intersection.

d)
  1. three corners of the intersection.

7.

You intend to turn left at an intersection. Others will yield the right-of-way to you for a left turn only when your

a)

left-turn arrow is green.

b)
  1. light is red.

c)
  1. light is green.

d)
  1. light is flashing red.

8.

A light that has just turned green is

a)

a fresh green light.

b)
  1. a stale green light.

c)
  1. a used green light.

d)
  1. brighter than normal.

9.

An intersection with a left turn light a green arrow or a delayed green light has

a)

a partially protected left turn.

b)
  1. a protected left turn.

c)

a semiprotected left turn.

d)
  1. an unprotected left turn.

10.

Turning right on red after stopping is permitted

a)

only during daylight hours.

b)
  1. except when entering a one-way street.

c)
  1. unless a sign prohibits it.

d)
  1. at all intersections.

11.

You plan to cross an intersection but your vision is blocked by parked vehicles you should look

a)

mostly to the rearview mirrors.

b)

ahead if traffic is clear on one side.

c)
  1. in a search pattern of 360 degrees.

d)

left, right, and ahead as you creep forward.

12.

A controlled railroad crossing is identified by

a)
  1. a STOP sign.

b)
  1. flashing red lights and a crossing gate.

c)
  1. listening for the warning sound from the train.

d)
  1. yellow lights over the crossing.

13.

Generally uncontrolled intersections are found in

a)
  1. rural areas with highways.

b)
  1. busy suburban areas.

c)
  1. residential areas.

d)
  1. areas that have truck traffic.

14.

Refer to the figure above to answer a question

When you are near an uncontrolled intersection at a location 2 shown in the diagram which way should you look first

a)
  1. in the rearview mirror

b)
  1. straight ahead

c)
  1. to the left

d)
  1. to the right

15.

As you approach an uncontrolled intersection you identify a pedestrian who has entered the intersection. You must

a)
  1. let the pedestrian go first.

b)
  1. yield only if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

c)
  1. swerve around the pedestrian.

d)
  1. blow your horn so the pedestrian.

16.

The sign for a railroad crossing is

a)
  1. round, yellow sign.

b)
  1. rectangular, yellow sign.

c)
  1. rectangular, white sign.

d)
  1. triangular, yellow sign.

17.

An uncontrolled railroad crossing usually has

a)
  1. a crossbuck and a round, yellow sign.

b)
  1. traffic-signal lights.

c)
  1. a crossing gate and red lights.

d)
  1. a YIELD sign, and sometimes a STOP sign.

18.

When following a bus across a railroad crossing, you should

a)
  1. increase speed and pass.

b)
  1. be prepared for it to stop.

c)
  1. look 12 seconds ahead.

d)
  1. yield the right of way to the train.

19.

You have the right of way at an intersection

a)
  1. any time you have a two-second gap.

b)
  1. when the signal light is flashing.

c)
  1. only when other drivers give it to you.

d)
  1. if there is no police officer present.

20.

Traffic signs and signals show who

a)
  1. should yield the right of way.

b)
  1. should assume others will yield.

c)
  1. has the right of way.

d)
  1. should take the right of way.

21.

You must yield the right of way

a)
  1. from dusk to daylight hours

b)
  1. on the expressway.

c)
  1. when a police officer waves you ahead

d)
  1. at a STOP sign

22.

Traffic is moving at 30 miles per hour on a street you plan to cross. How large a gap in each direction should you have?

a)
  1. about two-thirds of a block

b)
  1. about one-quarter of a block

c)
  1. about one-half of a block

d)
  1. about one block

23.

Turning right and accelerating to 30 miles per hour takes about

a)
  1. 2 seconds.

b)
  1. 12 seconds.

c)
  1. 4 seconds.

d)
  1. 6 seconds.

24.

When you cross a through street from a stop sign, you must judge the size of the

a)
  1. gap in the traffic behind you.

b)
  1. gap in the traffic from the left.

c)
  1. gap in the traffic from the right.

d)
  1. gaps in the traffic from each direction.

25.

When turning right and joining traffic, the faster traffic is moving the

a)
  1. less space you need.

b)
  1. greater the time you have available.

c)
  1. larger the gap must be.

d)
  1. smaller the gap must be.

26.

Explain how to make a right turn on a red light without compromising the safety.

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