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WorksheetsDrive Right Unit 2 Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth is:
gravity
energy of motion
kinetic energy
inertia
When a vehicle's speed triples, how much more distance does it need to stop?
about double the distance
about nine times the distance
about six times the distance
about three times the distance
What are the most important parts of the control system?
the four tires
the brakes
the steering wheel and column
the clutch and accelerator
All wheel drive means:
power is supplied to all 4 wheels
all four tires are inflated properly
your traction is reduced
power goes only to the front tires
Good shock absorbers:
last for the life of the vehicle
decrease available traction
are needed only on foreign vehicles
help create traction
A small vehicle:
takes a long distance to stop
is the safest of all vehicles
uses more kinetic energy to stop than a larger vehicle
can accelerate and stop more quickly than a larger vehicle
Total stopping distance is the distance:
it takes for you to perceive a hazard
it takes for you to brake
it takes for you to react to a hazard
your vehicle travels while you are making a stop
The distance your vehicle travels while you respond to a road hazard is called:
braking distance
perception distance
reaction distance
stopping distance
Air bags are designed to:
be used with seat belts
protect you in all types of collisions
take up most of the room on your dashboard for safety purposes
protect all occupants of the vehicle both in the front seat and back
An air bag:
is a passive restraint
automatically inflates to protect an occupant
must be fastened and adjusted by the occupant
is not a reliable protective device
As you back your vehicle straight, your right arm should be over the back of the passenger seat so you can:
see out of both side windows
see through the rear window
eliminate blind spots
learn to steer with one hand
The correct hand signal for a left turn is:
left arm waving toward the left
left arm and hand pointing up
left arm pointing downward
left arm and hand extended straight out
To make a blind spot check for a lane change to the right, you should:
glance in the outside mirror
glance quickly in the rear view mirror
turn your head and look out the rear window
glance quickly over your right shoulder
In straightening the vehicle after a turn, always be ready to:
use hand over hand to unwind the steering wheel
counter steer
let the steering wheel unwind itself
use one hand on the steering wheel
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
The safest turnabout maneuver is:
the mid block U-turn
pulling into a driveway on the left
a three point turnabout
backing into a driveway or alley on the right
The tree point turnabout:
is best performed in heavy traffic
takes advantage of residential driveways
is the most common turnabout used
should seldom be used
A standard reference point might be:
a large tree in your path of travel
a stop sign
a hood ornament
your tires
Angled parking spaces are used to park:
in an open field
at a right angle to the curb
diagonally to the curb
alongside a curb
When parallel parking at what point do you turn the front wheels sharply to the left?
when the back of your seat is even with the rear bumper of the front vehicle
when you are one foot from the front fender of the rear vehicle
when your from bumper is even with the front vehicle's back bumper
when your back tires hit the curb
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
When approaching an intersection, the point at which you can no longer stop safely is:
stopping distance
the point of no going back
the non safe zone
the point of no return
You are approaching an intersection that has traffic signals. This intersection is:
unprotected
controlled
reserved
unreserved
Two kinds of signs are used to control intersections. They are:
street names signs
signal ahead signs
construction signs
stop signs and yield signs
If a traffic signal has a fourth or a fifth light, it is likely to be:
a left turn signal
don't walk sign
walk signal
right turn on red signal
A light that you are close to that you see turn green is a:
fresh green light
stale green light
used green light
brighter than normal
An intersection with a left turn light, a green arrow or a delayed green light has:
a partially protected left turn
a protected left turn
a semi-protected left turn
an unprotected left turn
Turning right on Red after stopping is permitted:
only during daylight hours
except when entering a one way street
unless a sign prohibits it
at all intersections
You plan to drive through an intersection but your vision is blocked by parked vehicles. You should look:
mostly to the rear view mirror
ahead if traffic is clear on one side
in a search pattern of 360 degrees
left, right and ahead as you slowly creep forward
A controlled railroad crossing is identified by:
a STOP sign
flashing red lights and a crossing gate
the train whistle
yellow flashing lights over the crossing
How should a motorcyclist cross railroad tracks?
parallel to the tracks
in a low gear
accelerate while crossing the tracks
as close to a right angle as possib
Motorcyclists can make themselves more visible at night by:
putting reflective tape on their helmet and clothing
riding in the center of the lane
using high beams most of the time
riding at slower speeds
When riding a bicycle at night:
use a headlight that is visible from at least 500 feet away
ride toward traffic
use a headlight that is visible from at least 50 feet away
use a headlight that is visible from at least 100 feet away
Bicycles and some scooters are restricted from:
rush hour traffic
certain high speed roadways
parking lots
some roadways at night
Some scooters may not be able to keep up with traffic flow because:
they do not accelerate as quickly
they accelerate quickly
they cannot be seen easily
they are lightweight vehicles
When you see a stopped local bus:
you must stop if you are facing it
you must stop if you are directly behind it
wait for its lights to stop flashing
be alert for pedestrians near the bus
Three main classifications of trucks are:
light, medium and heavy
service, pick up and delivery
tractor trailer, dump truck and piggy-back
semitrailer, triple trailer and 18 wheeler
When following a large truck, you should increase your following distance because:
large trucks need less stopping distance
the closer you are to the truck the better you can see
you need more clear sight distance
the truck is in your blind spot
When passing a large truck, return to the right lane when you see:
both headlights of the truck in the rear view mirror
the truck in the left outside mirror
the lane ahead is clear
the truck in the right outside mirror
Which of the following should you do if you are meeting a large truck on a two lane road?
pull off the road and stop
move to lane position 3 and continue straight ahead
flash your headlights
hold the steering wheel loosely
