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DriveRight - Unit 1 Review 2024

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the

a)
police officer.
b)
traffic engineer.
c)
state legislature.
d)
driver who obeys traffic laws.
2.

Driving is a social task because

a)
driving is only for social activities.
b)
drivers must interact with each other.
c)
society demands that everyone drive.
d)
most drivers have passengers.
3.

Which capability is most important to safe driving?

a)
operating the vehicle's controls
b)
good hearing
c)
decision-making
d)
sense of feel
4.

What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?

a)
execute
b)
identify
c)
predict
d)
decide
5.

When you accelerate to avoid a collision, which step in the IPDE Process are you using?  

a)
identify
b)
predict
c)
decide
d)
execute
6.

If you demonstrate good attitudes toward driving, you can  

a)
be able to drive at high speeds.
b)
gain the respect of others.
c)
improve your capability to compete.
d)
get the attention you want.
7.

Developing good attitudes toward driving leads to becoming

a)
a competitive driver.
b)
an attention getter.
c)
an offensive driver.
d)
a safe driver.
8.

A collision occurs at night between a vehicle with a dirty windshield and one driven by an upset driver. This example illustrates that  

a)
collisions happen to the other person.
b)
most collisions have a number of causes.
c)
collisions just happen.
d)
poor drivers cause most collisions.
9.

Which transportation method involves the most deaths?

a)
cars and other motor vehicles
b)
boats
c)
airplanes
d)
trains
10.

To manage the effects of vehicles on the environment

a)
do not take long trips.
b)
drive often.
c)
put used oil in the sewer.
d)
use fuel-efficient driving methods.
11.

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

a)
a hazard is ahead.
b)
the action is not allowed.
c)
diagonal crossing is permitted.
d)
two roads intersect ahead.
12.

A sign with a yellow background is a

a)
STOP Sign.
b)
warning sign.
c)
regulatory sign.
d)
recreation area sign.
13.

Running children and bicyclists can be expected in a

a)
school zone.
b)
tow-away zone.
c)
no-parking zone.
d)
bus-loading zone.
14.

A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a  

a)
recreation area.
b)
speed zone.
c)
construction zone.
d)
school zone.
15.

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should

a)
give the right of way to the pedestrian.
b)
give the right of way to left-turning vehicles.
c)
run the pedestrian down.
d)
beep loudly and then proceed.
16.

If your vehicle is first in line when the light turns green, you should check

a)
traffic to the left, the right, and ahead.
b)
your outside mirrors.
c)
your rearview mirror.
d)
your speedometer.
17.

A solid line and a broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is  

a)
allowed only when the solid line is on your side.
b)
not allowed for you when the solid line is on the other side.
c)
not allowed when the solid line is on your side.
d)
allowed in either direction.
18.

Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate

a)
passing only with caution.
b)
left turns between intersections.
c)
no passing from either way.
d)
passing both ways.
19.

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as  

a)
minimum-speed zones.
b)
user parking only
c)
no-parking zones.
d)
limited-time parking.
20.

If you park in a space that has the handicapped parking symbol, you must

a)
reserve it in advance.
b)
not be able to walk.
c)
have the proper permit.
d)
not be able to find any other parking space.
21.

The temperature light or gauge indicates the temperature of the

a)
air inside the vehicle.
b)
engine coolant.
c)
engine oil.
d)
air outside the vehicle.
22.

The primary responsibility of all drivers is

a)
to avoid collisions.
b)
to have insurance.
c)
to avoid getting caught driving recklessly.
d)
to obey all traffic laws.
23.

When starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the selector lever should be in  

a)
DRIVE (D).
b)
PARK (P) Or NEUTRAL (N).
c)
LOW (L1 or L2, or 1 or 2).
d)
REVERSE (R).
24.

Before shifting from PARK to DRIVE, you should

a)
shift into NEUTRAL and wait a second.
b)
press down on the brake pedal.
c)
release the brake pedal.
d)
apply the parking brake.
25.

The purposes of traffic signs are

a)
to direct, to decide, to stop.
b)
to observe, to direct, to guide.
c)
to stop, to warn, to decide.
d)
to regulate, to warn, to guide.
26.

Why should you check the condition of the tires as you make an outside check of the vehicle?  

a)
You can check that tires are clean.
b)
You can determine the condition of the brakes.
c)
You can easily determine tire defects.
d)
You can check if tires look properly inflated.
27.

Hold the steering wheel with

a)
one hand outside at the bottom and the other inside at the top.
b)
your hands on the top half of the wheel.
c)
your palms pointing upwards.
d)
your hands on the outside of the wheel.
28.

To indicate a right turn, move the turn-signal lever

a)
up so the lever remains on.
b)
down so the lever remains on.
c)
down with a light touch.
d)
up with a light touch.
29.

To make a smooth braking action, you should

a)
jam on the brakes to lock the wheels and then release all unnecessary braking pressure.
b)
release some braking pressure 1-2 seconds before the car stops.
c)
shift into NEUTRAL 1-2 seconds before the car stops
d)
slowly apply pressure to gradually stop.
30.

As you back your vehicle straight, your right arm should be over the back of the front passenger seat so you can

a)
see out of both side windows.
b)
see through the rear window.
c)
eliminate blind spots.
d)
learn to steer with one hand.
31.

The correct hand signal for a left turn is

a)
left arm waving toward the left.
b)
left arm and hand pointing up.
c)
left arm pointing downward.
d)
left arm and hand extended straight out.
32.

To make a blind-spot check for a lane change to the right, you should

a)
glance in the outside mirror.
b)
glance quickly to the rearview mirror.
c)
turn your head to look out the rear window.
d)
glance quickly over your right shoulder.
33.

In straightening the vehicle after a turn, always be ready to

a)
accelerate.
b)
countersteer.
c)
let the steering wheel unwind itself.
d)
use one hand on the steering wheel.
34.

Which lane should you be in to begin a left turn from a two-way street?

a)
the right lane, if there are no parked vehicles
b)
the lane closest to the center line
c)
any lane, if there is no other traffic present
d)
the lane nearest to the right curb
35.

We all know that driving around the block is the safest way to make a turnabout. Of the options listed below, the safest turnabout maneuver is

a)
the midblock U-turn.
b)
pulling into a driveway on the left.
c)
a three-point turnabout.
d)
backing into a driveway or an alley on the right
36.

The three-point turnabout

a)
is best performed in heavy traffic.
b)
takes advantage of residential driveways.
c)
is the most common turnabout used.
d)
should seldom be used.
37.

A standard reference point might be

a)
a large tree in your path of travel.
b)
a STOP sign.
c)
a hood ornament.
d)
your tires.
38.

Angled parking is used to park

a)
in an open field.
b)
at a right angle to the curb.
c)
diagonally to the curb.
d)
alongside a curb.
39.

When do you turn your wheels sharply left before backing slowly in a parallel parking maneuver?  

a)
When the back of your seat is even with the rear bumper of the front vehicle.
b)
When you are one foot from the front fender of the rear vehicle.
c)
When your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's back bumper.
d)
When your back tires hit the curb.
40.

When backing up, you should

a)
use mirrors to supplement looking out the rear window.
b)
only look over your right shoulder.
c)
keep both hands on the steering wheel while backing straight.
d)
keep your left hand at the bottom of the steering wheel.