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WorksheetsDE Final Exam Review
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
What color is typically used to indicate a construction zone?
Blue
Green
Orange
Yellow
What do broken white lines on the road signify?
Warning of a railroad crossing ahead
Separating lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
Indicating a no-passing zone
Telling you where to stop
What does a sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape typically indicate?
Recreation area
Speed zone
Construction zone
School zone
What should you do when approaching an intersection and intending to make a left turn, but your view is blocked by bushes?
Treat the intersection as if a YIELD sign controlled it
Accelerate after stopping since you have the right of way
Reduce speed early, stop where you can see best, and continue when the way is clear
According to the basic speed law, how should you drive?
Within 5 mph of the 55 mph speed limit
No faster than is safe for existing conditions
At the maximum posted speed limit
Above posted minimum speed limit
What does yielding in traffic mean?
Allowing others to go before you
Taking the right of way
Ignoring traffic signals
Speeding up to avoid congestion
Whenever you approach a YIELD sign at an intersection, you should:
allow cars on the left to proceed.
make a full stop, then proceed.
slow down and proceed.
slow or stop and give the right of way to traffic.
A sign with a yellow background is a:
STOP sign.
warning sign.
regulatory sign.
recreation area sign.
A yellow light or arrow means:
yield to the vehicles on the right.
hurry to pass before the light changes.
you may turn right with caution.
a red light or a red arrow is about to appear.
A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that:
a hazard is ahead.
the action is not allowed.
diagonal crossing is permitted.
two roads intersect ahead.
An intersection is a:
place to change lanes.
low-risk area needing little attention.
place to visit with a neighboring vehicle.
high-risk area where the management of your path of travel needs constant attention.
When braking in an emergency stop, you should:
use the parking brake.
press the brake pedal as hard as you can.
avoid locking the brakes.
lightly tap the brakes to warn the driver who is following you.
You should practice your orderly visual search pattern:
in the backyard.
by selecting clues and events restricting your line of sight.
once a year.
as a passenger in a vehicle.
When you accelerate and steer at the same time, you are:
executing a combination of actions.
oversteering.
predicting that the driver behind you will speed up.
communicating with other drivers.
To aim high in steering means:
you look ahead 12-15 seconds into your target area as you drive.
your headlights are aimed up so other drivers can see you.
you check the area in the immediate vicinity so you do not hit a deer.
you keep your eyes moving constantly.
Searching for other roadway users includes identifying:
only those in motor vehicles.
signs, signals, and roadway markings.
users of different sizes and shapes.
the characteristics of the roadway.
A closed zone means:
you are restricted from parking.
you can drive without restrictions.
a space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight or intended path of travel.
a target area.
Executing the IPDE Process primarily involves:
commentary driving.
mental skills.
judgment skills.
physical skills.
A target area range is the:
first searching range.
range of space you will travel in 12-15 seconds.
area you need to identify changes in your line of sight.
distance ahead of your vehicle where you evaluate your path of travel.
Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation involves:
leaving yourself an out.
using the horn or turn signals continuously.
avoiding eye contact.
increasing speed to pass quickly.
What is the IPDE Process in driving?
Random behaviors
Automatic responses
Sensing and anticipating
Seeing, thinking, and responding
What does a space cushion in driving refer to?
The distance you can see ahead
The step in the Smith System
An open area of space all around a vehicle
The room available for parallel parking
What is the best method to communicate with other drivers?
Call on a cellular phone
Speed up and pass
Communicate by using your lights and/or horn
Take another route
What should you focus on to ensure safe driving?
Your minimum sight distance ahead
Selective seeing
Your field of vision
An orderly visual search pattern
What is the function of an airbag in a vehicle?
It automatically inflates to protect an occupant
It must be fastened and adjusted by the occupant
It is not a reliable protective device
Which surfaces freeze first when temperatures are near the freezing point?
A highway roadway freezes before a bridge roadway
A bridge roadway freezes before a highway roadway
Bridge and highway roadways will freeze at the same time
Bridge and highway roadways will not freeze
What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?
4-second rule
3-second rule
5-second rule
2-second rule
The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth is:
gravity.
energy of motion.
kinetic energy.
inertia.
A vehicle driven into a curve tends to:
go in a straight line.
store energy of motion.
increase speed.
increase traction.
How many collisions occur when a vehicle hits a solid object?
two
zero
three
one
What are the most important parts of the control system?
four tires
brakes
the steering wheel and column
the clutch and accelerator
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.
An example of an active restraint is:
an automatic safety belt.
the padded interior of a vehicle.
an air bag.
When you slow for a turn, some traction is used to slow, and some is:
manufactured.
gained by the rear tires.
used to turn.
lost forever.
The center of gravity of a vehicle is that point:
around which all weight is evenly balanced.
that is farthest from the ground.
near the front bumper.
about three feet under the roadway surface.
What does an all-wheel drive system do?
Power is supplied to four wheels.
All four tires are inflated properly.
Your traction is reduced.
Power is in the front tires only.
When going downhill, a vehicle's speed tends to?
Decrease.
Stabilize.
Increase.
Inhibit.
What should you do regardless of the hill you park on?
Leave the vehicle in Neutral.
Use the emergency flashers.
Set the parking brake.
Point the wheels away from the street.
What is a turnabout maneuver?
Entering a driveway.
Turning your vehicle completely around.
Steering into a left-hand turn.
An Australian driver.
Which lane should you be in to begin a left turn from a two-way street?
The right lane, if there are no parked vehicles.
The lane closest to the center line.
Any lane, if there is no other traffic present.
The lane nearest to the right curb.
Before beginning any lane-change maneuver, what should you check?
the fuel level
the traffic behind via the rearview mirror
that the roadway ahead has no obstructions
the speedometer
To make a blind-spot check for a lane change to the right, you should?
glance quickly in the outside mirror
glance quickly in the rearview mirror
turn your head to look out the rear window
glance quickly over your right shoulder
A railroad crossing is indicated by what type of sign?
a white, rectangular sign
a red, octagon sign
a yellow, triangular sign
a white, X-shaped sign
What types of signs are used to control intersections?
STOP sign and the lane-ends sign
YIELD sign and the no-parking sign
signal-ahead sign and the street-name sign
STOP sign and the YIELD sign
What is referred to as the point where you can no longer stop safely?
the point of no stopping
the point of no going back
the non-safe zone
the point of no return
When your vision is blocked by parked vehicles at an intersection, you should look in what pattern?
mostly to the rearview mirrors
ahead if traffic is clear on one side
in a search pattern of 360 degrees
left, right, and ahead as you creep forward
Which clue or clues help you to identify an intersection ahead?
a broken white line
an orange traffic sign
an approaching vehicle
street signs and street lights
What does an uncontrolled railroad crossing usually feature?
a crossbuck and a round, yellow sign
traffic-signal lights
a crossing gate and red lights
flashing blue lights
When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be:
the same as when turning right.
one-half that for turning right.
less than when turning right.
greater than when turning right.
The chance of a collision is greatest at:
school crossings.
parking lot entrances and exits.
a driveway entrance.
an intersection.
You are waiting to make a left turn from a four-lane street with no signs or signals present. How does traffic affect your turning left?
Traffic will not affect your turning.
Oncoming traffic should yield to you.
Traffic from behind can make your turn difficult.
You should not begin the turn until traffic is clear.
Red lights and crossing gates indicate:
an uncontrolled intersection.
a controlled railroad crossing.
an uncontrolled railroad crossing.
a controlled intersection.
A delayed green light means:
one side of an intersection has a green light and the other side remains red.
do not go until it becomes fresh.
the turn is unprotected.
you may turn right when it turns red.
An intersection with a YIELD sign is:
a controlled intersection.
a registered intersection.
an unregistered intersection.
an uncontrolled intersection.
If left turns are not prohibited after a left-turn arrow ends, what strategy should you use to complete the turn?
Assume oncoming traffic yields to you.
Stop near the center of the intersection.
Turn left ahead of other traffic.
Treat it as an unprotected left turn.
You must yield the right of way:
from dusk to daylight hours.
on the expressway.
when a police officer waves you ahead.
at a STOP sign.
A light that has just turned green is:
a fresh green light.
a stale green light.
a used green light.
brighter than normal.
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?
The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Both drivers must stop completely.
The faster vehicle has the right of way.
What should you do if you are being tailgated and need to make a stop?
Stop abruptly.
Flash your brake lights ahead of time.
Slow sooner to make a gradual stop.
How can you maintain a good sight distance while driving in urban areas?
Pay special attention to your mirrors.
Follow the vehicle ahead very closely.
Maintain a 3-second following distance.
Stay to the right side of your lane.
What should you do during the predict step of the IPDE Process while driving on city streets?
Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict earlier.
Take more time to make accurate predictions.
Act the same as you would on a rural roadway.
Divide your attention between several tasks.
What does a flashing "don't walk" pedestrian signal indicate?
The signal light will soon be yellow.
No pedestrian will cross the street.
You should prepare to slow.
Your speed is too slow.
How can you identify a one-way street?
Parking is allowed only on the right.
Solid lane markers are present.
Turn lanes are marked.
Most traffic signs face the same direction.
If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear?
Flash your headlights quickly.
Press the foot-brake lightly.
Increase your following distance.
Signal the driver to pass you.
The place beyond which you cannot stop safely without entering an intersection is the
point of no return.
total stopping distance.
point of maximum safety.
stopping point.
When driving on multilane streets, you
will always be in the left lane.
will weave from lane to lane.
will use different lanes at different times.
will always be in the right lane.
At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?
within 5 mph of the other vehicle
slightly higher than the speed limit
about the same speed as the vehicle you are passing
at least 10 mph faster than the other vehicle
Collisions occur at curves because
speed leaving the curve is too great.
speed on the approach is too great.
speed on the approach is not enough.
speed leaving the curve is not enough.
What is the best speed rule?
Drive at the speed limit regardless of weather conditions.
Drive at or near the posted speed limit.
Drive at the speed of other traffic.
Do not drive faster than roadway or traffic conditions.
When driving on a multilane highway, you should usually position your vehicle in
the right-hand lane.
the left-hand lane.
the lane closest to the center line.
any available lane.
One of the questions you should ask yourself as you are deciding to pass another vehicle is:
Is passing here safe?
Why is that driver going so slowly?
Why would anyone pass here?
Is passing here desired?
What most affects how far ahead you must look, vehicle control, and the distance you need to stop?
weather conditions
topology of the area
speed
size of your vehicle
When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, you might avoid being momentarily blinded if you
wear sunglasses.
glance at the right edge of the road.
flash your headlights.
None of the above
Which roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?
Solid white line
Broken yellow line
Broken white line
Solid yellow line
A warning sign for a curve has a
Curved red arrow.
Curved black arrow.
Round black arrow.
Round red arrow.
Determining safe speed is the
Easiest decision in rural driving.
Most difficult part of rural driving.
Most important decision in rural driving.
Least understood factor in rural driving.
Maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is
More difficult than at lower speeds.
Easier than at lower speeds.
The same as at lower speed.
Has no bearing when driving on rural roads.
A rear-end collision on a single-lane can cause
A head-on collision.
An expressway traffic to stop.
A side-swipe collision.
Expressway traffic to stop.
If you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should
Back up and leave the entrance ramp.
Turn around on the expressway and use the next exit ramp.
Continue onto the expressway.
Make a U-turn to leave the ramp.
A wolf pack on an expressway is a
Bunch of vehicles.
Bunch of wild dogs.
Widely scattered group of cars.
Driver alone in traffic.
The expressway is defined as a
High-speed privately owned highway.
Road designed for express transport.
Form of improved rural highway.
Limited-access or controlled-access highway.
If the expressway has three lanes going in your direction, you should change
More than one lane at a time.
Several lanes at a time if exiting.
Only when you are going to exit.
Only one lane at a time.
Passing on an expressway is usually safer than on a two-lane highway because
There is little threat of a head-on collision.
Passing is seldom done on expressways.
It is faster and less congested.
Vehicles maintain higher speeds.
What should you do for a long trip on an expressway to avoid frequent stops?
Pack a big lunch so you will not have to stop for food.
Increase air pressure in tires.
Check oil and coolant levels only after driving a few miles.
Plan for frequent rest stops.
What does a yellow X on an overhead signal indicate?
The lane is now closed to traffic.
You are going the wrong way.
The lane will be closed farther ahead.
You are in an express lane.
When merging onto the expressway and the acceleration lane is short, what should you do?
Look for a longer gap to enter traffic.
Find a more clear space ahead of your car.
Shorten your gap to enter traffic.
Use a gradual steering motion.
What is the safest way to pass on the expressway?
From any available lane.
On the right.
On the left.
In the center lane.
What should you use when driving in snow?
Low-beam headlights and reduce speed.
Low-beam headlights and drive at the posted speed.
High-beam headlights and reduce speed.
High-beam headlights and drive at the posted speed.
What tends to make roadways the slickest during rain?
When the road has a clean surface.
When the road is covered with leaves.
When the road has been dry for a long period.
When the road is uneven.
When driving on slippery roads, what should you avoid using?
Cruise control
Headlights
Horn
Brakes
