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Glencoe Driving Chapter 9

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When approaching a horseback rider on a rural road, which of the following should you not do?

a)

Sound your horn.

b)

Pass slowly.

c)

Drive as far from the rider as possible.

2.

Which of the following should you be prepared to encounter when approaching intersections in rural areas?

a)

Stop Lights

b)

Stop Signs

c)

Yield Signs

d)

Blind Intersections

3.

In residential areas, the standard speed limit is (a)   miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.

4.
To enter a one-way street going left, you should
a)
stop unless there is a flashing green signal light
b)
turn from any available lane
c)
position your vehicle in the left lane
d)
position your vehicle in the right lane
5.
How far ahead should you check traffic signals?
a)
the next intersection only
b)
at least a block ahead
c)
no fewer than three blocks ahead 
d)
no more than a block ahead
6.
When changing lanes, check the blind spot by
a)
checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move
b)
signaling your intentions early
c)
looking over your left shoulder every time
d)
looking in the rear view mirrors
7.
When following another vehicle, you should look
a)
at your rear view mirrors exclusively
b)
through, over, and around that vehicle
c)
at the rear of the vehicle ahead
d)
at the vehicle's brake lights
8.
It is illegal to pass another vehicle
a)
at an intersection
b)
on a multilane street
c)
over a broken lane marker
d)
on a one-way street
9.
How can you maintain a good sight distance while driving in city areas?
a)
Pay special attention to your mirrors
b)
Watch the vehicle ahead very closely 
c)
Maintain a 3-second following distance
d)
Stay to the right side of your lane
10.
Why is city driving more difficult than driving in other environments?
a)
There are more people per square mile in the city than elsewhere
b)
More people ignore traffic laws in cities than in other locations
c)
There are more hazards, and you have to deal with them more frequently
d)
There are fewer police officers per miles on city streets.
11.
If an oncoming driver crosses into your path of travel, the space that is usually available for you to move your vehicle is 
a)
directly in front of you
b)
to the right of your vehicle
c)
to the rear of your vehicle
d)
to the left of your vehicle
12.
How can you identify a one-way street?
a)
Parking is allowed only on the right
b)
Solid lane markers are present
c)
Turn lanes are marked
d)
Most traffic signs face the same direction
13.
In which of the following are sudden stops more likely to occur?
a)
areas where parking is restricted
b)
left lane of a four-lane highway
c)
intersections where drivers may have to stop for pedestrians
d)
express lanes on an expressway
14.
Sudden moves by children, pedestrians, animals, or a vehicle door opening might
a)
never be important to your safety
b)
increase that vehicle's stopping distance
c)
cause a driver to cross into your path of travel
d)
make an oncoming driver move away from your lane
15.
While driving in city traffic, you should always
a)
keep your vehicle close to others
b)
cover the brake pedal
c)
maintain the posted speed
d)
be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position
16.
When should you slow to the advisory speed posted for a curve
a)
just as your vehicle reaches the curve 
b)
before entering the curve
c)
when you reach the sharpest part of the curve
d)
throughout the entire curve
17.
When driving on a multi lane roadway, you should make a left turn from 
a)
the far right lane
b)
the lane closest to the center line or median strip
c)
the center lane 
d)
any available lane
18.
Runaway vehicle ramps are designed for 
a)
cars to escape from the paths of runaway trucks
b)
jumping over bridges
c)
finding runaway vehicles and returning them home
d)
vehicles with malfunctioning brakes to safely get out of traffic and stop
19.
You need to identify hazards farther ahead when driving at faster speeds because you 
a)
have more time to react
b)
have more chances to identify hazards
c)
have more space to control hazards
d)
reach the hazard more quickly
20.
Rural roads are 
a)
all paved 
b)
all gravel
c)
constructed of different types of materials
d)
usually in poor condition
21.
Narrow shoulders, bridges, ditches, guardrails, and trees are examples of
a)
roadside advantages
b)
roadside hazards
c)
escape paths
d)
driving attractions
22.
When driving in normal conditions on a rural roadway, your following distance should be 
a)
no more than one second
b)
three seconds
c)
twelve seconds
d)
four seconds or more
23.
A warning sign for a curve has a 
a)
curved red arrow
b)
curved black arrow
c)
round black arrow
d)
round red arrow
24.
When a multi lane roadway has a double yellow center line, you can cross the roadway marking
a)
only to turn left
b)
only to turn right
c)
anytime the roadway is clear
d)
only to pass
25.
On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes, and reflectors give clues to the location of
a)
driveways
b)
hazards 
c)
intersections
d)
pedestrians
26.
You identify that a vehicle overtaking and passing you will be returning to your lane too close in front of you.  You should
a)
stop immediately
b)
slow down
c)
swerve in your lane
d)
speed up
27.

When driving on residential streets with parked cars, in which situation should you pull over if you are on a side with parked cars?

a)

Traffic is incoming and there is sufficient space for two cars

b)

Traffic is incoming and there is not sufficient space for two cars

c)

Traffic is incoming at speeds above the speed limit and there is sufficient space for two cars

28.

An expressway entrance has three parts. Which item is not a part of an expressway entrance?

a)

entrance ramp

b)

acceleration lane

c)

toll both

d)

merging area

29.

The following distance you should maintain (normal driving conditions) on an expressway.

a)

2 seconds

b)

3 seconds

c)

4 seconds

d)

5 seconds

30.

When you experience a tire blowout, the first thing you should do is;

a)

push the brake aggressively.

b)

slow down gradually.

c)

change the tire.

d)

turn the car off.

31.

When you experience brake failure, the first thing you should do is;

a)

turn the engine off.

b)

apply the emergency brake.

c)

call 911.

d)

pump the brake.

32.

When you first notice flashing police lights; you should do all of the following except;

a)

slow down, signal right, and pull over to the right

b)

try to find a close parking lot, wide shoulder of the street, or a side street to for your car to park.

c)

make a few turns to see if the police are following you.

d)

take the keys out of the ignition and place them on the dash.

33.

On multi-lane expressways, Passing:

a)

Should be avoided

b)

Is an integral part of driving

c)

Is regulated by different laws than normal

34.

When in an urban "Traffic Jam", which of the following is the safest?

a)

Increase speed

b)

Move with the flow of traffic

c)

Pass frequently

35.

In which section of an expressway entrance should you signal?

a)

Entrance Ramp

b)

Acceleration Lane

c)

Merging Traffic